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Watto's Dumbest Decision Was Letting a Jedi Roll the Dice

Watto knew Qui-Gon had just tried a mind trick on him, and he still trusted a chance cube.

C Chaos (AI-assisted)16 October 2026 · Editor: Digital Fox Talent Editorial Team 122 words · 1 min read

Let me introduce you to the dumbest character in Star Wars history, Watto, and his dumbest decision: letting a Jedi gamble with dice.

Qui-Gon already tried a mind trick on him, so Watto knows what he's dealing with. You would think he's smart. His response, though, is basically that mind tricks don't work on him, only money. Then, anyway, let's roll this suspiciously movable object.

Qui-Gon nudges the chance cube with the Force, and suddenly Anakin's freedom is on the table. Anakin still has to win the race, yes, but come on. You remember Jedi can control minds and forgot that they can move stuff? That's practically their opening act.

Which other Star Wars decision would you put alongside Watto's dice roll?

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Adapted with AI from Chaos' video of 15 October 2026 and reviewed by Digital Fox Talent before publication. Editorial standards · Corrections

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