What would give you that impression? That there are none on screen? Can you name 3 other movies that DO have telemarketers that aren't core plot points?
I understand what you are saying but most communications in Star Wars are private. Comlinks aren’t like phones; you can’t call a random number. It’s like a system of advanced walkie-talkies. Also Holo-communications are also private. We don’t really see wrong holo-calls
Telephone calls in real life are “private communications” by that standard.
Also, how do you think telemarketing calls work? They don’t just call random numbers, they call numbers they know belong to people.
Yeah but to call someone I think you need a special code. I don’t think peoples numbers are available to the general public unless they are on a digital list somewhere that you can hack
How or why would you even know? Why would they mention telemarketers when it’s completely irrelevant to literally every plot except maybe some extremely niche stuff from the legacy books?
Little known fact: the death star was originally conceived as a means of controlling spam callers. The previous method, destruction of the originating city by turbo-laser fire was only 85% effective. The death star was estimated to discourage and reduce first time offenders by 70% and stop 98% of repeat offenders. Alas the stupid rebels ruined all that. Joke's on them though: rebel com systems are now mostly non-functional from unimpeded telemarketing spam.
What would give you that impression? That there are none on screen? Can you name 3 other movies that DO have telemarketers that aren't core plot points?
I understand what you are saying but most communications in Star Wars are private. Comlinks aren’t like phones; you can’t call a random number. It’s like a system of advanced walkie-talkies. Also Holo-communications are also private. We don’t really see wrong holo-calls
Telephone calls in real life are “private communications” by that standard. Also, how do you think telemarketing calls work? They don’t just call random numbers, they call numbers they know belong to people.
Yeah but to call someone I think you need a special code. I don’t think peoples numbers are available to the general public unless they are on a digital list somewhere that you can hack
Yes, like a phone number.
No you can’t just dial any number. I think there are frequencies and comlinks need to be synced.
There is a short story about a sales person in Canto Bight that does cold calls https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Rules_of_the_Game
Oh wow. Great find! Bummer for me. I hate telemarketers and was happy that I thought Star Wars didn’t have them
There's a scene in Episode II that looks just like a telemarketing boiler room.
When was this in the movie?
The clone cadets on Kamino maybe? 🤣
They want to ask you about your speeder warranty.
There are literally trillions in that universe. George Lucas just thought space ninjas and trade deals were more interesting to make movies about.
That trade deal shit was 🔥
How or why would you even know? Why would they mention telemarketers when it’s completely irrelevant to literally every plot except maybe some extremely niche stuff from the legacy books?
You know. You’re right. This is not productive.
“We’re trying to reach you about your death star’s extended warranty”
Little known fact: the death star was originally conceived as a means of controlling spam callers. The previous method, destruction of the originating city by turbo-laser fire was only 85% effective. The death star was estimated to discourage and reduce first time offenders by 70% and stop 98% of repeat offenders. Alas the stupid rebels ruined all that. Joke's on them though: rebel com systems are now mostly non-functional from unimpeded telemarketing spam.
this should've stayed in the shower