AboutWhat does the meme depict?

"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're My Only Hope!" originates from a famous line delivered by Princess Leia in the 1977 film Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope. In the scene, Princess Leia, depicted in a flowing white robe, appears as a hologram projecting from the droid R2-D2. She is seen making an urgent plea for assistance. This image captures her with a solemn expression, hands clasped together, as she speaks these iconic words. In meme culture, this image is typically used to express a need for help, either in serious contexts or more humorous, exaggerated circumstances.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme comes from the film Star Wars, released by 20th Century Fox on May 25th, 1977. The specific moment in the movie occurs when the character Luke Skywalker discovers a secret holographic message from Princess Leia, asking for aid from Obi-Wan Kenobi. The message is recorded in R2-D2, a small astromech droid. The compelling nature of this scene where technology, desperation, and mysteriousness intertwine made it a memorable moment, easily adaptable for humorous or dramatic referencing online. Discover more about the film on IMDb.^[1]

Origin: 2011