The Spaceball Syndicate

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organization
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Spaceballs
gptkbp:associated_with parody of Star Wars
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Mel_Brooks
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Lone_Starr
gptkb:Barf
gptkb:Princess_Vespa
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1987
gptkbp:goal steal air
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Spaceball_One
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Spaceball Syndicate
gptkbp:influence comedy films
science fiction parodies
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Dark_Helmet
gptkbp:motto “ We’re not just doing this for money. We’re doing it for a SH* TLOAD of money!”
gptkbp:notable_event the commentary on consumerism
the use of visual gags
Dark Helmet's defeat
attempt to kidnap Princess Vespa
battle with Lone Starr
stealing air from Druidia
the absurdity of the plot
the chase through space
the cultural impact of Spaceballs
the destruction of Spaceball One
the final confrontation with Lone Starr
the humorous take on heroism
the parody of space opera tropes
the parody of the Death Star
the rescue of Princess Vespa
the revelation of Dark Helmet's true identity
the role of Dark Helmet as a comedic villain
the satire of military organizations
the use of Spaceballs merchandise
the use of absurd humor
the use of slapstick comedy
the use of the Schwartz
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Colonel_Sandurz
gptkb:President_Skroob
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:George_Wyner
gptkb:Rick_Moranis
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Planet_Druidia
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:military_operation
intimidation
gptkbp:technology Spaceball One ship
gptkbp:type villainous group
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spaceballs:_The_Musical
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5