Statements (48)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:organization
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gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:Spaceballs
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gptkbp:associated_with |
parody of Star Wars
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gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Mel_Brooks
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gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Lone_Starr
gptkb:Barf gptkb:Princess_Vespa |
gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:1987
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gptkbp:goal |
steal air
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gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Spaceball_One
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Spaceball Syndicate
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gptkbp:influence |
comedy films
science fiction parodies |
gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Dark_Helmet
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gptkbp:motto |
“ We’re not just doing this for money. We’re doing it for a SH* TLOAD of money!”
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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
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gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_operation
intimidation |
gptkbp:technology |
Spaceball One ship
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gptkbp:type |
villainous group
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Spaceballs:_The_Musical
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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