Quote Originally Posted by Jay R View Post
I have occasionally wondered: If Jar Jar Binks had been introduced in 1977, and C-3PO had first appeared in 1998, would Jar Jar be the irritating but beloved comedy-relief character and C-3PO the appalling one we can't stand?
I don't think C-3PO is as irritating and stupid as Jar Jar. Lucas went over the top with this one.

I sometimes wish the theory about Jar Jar being a Sith lord would be true, because it would make more sense that having everyone in-universe putting up with him as he is.