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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
[Star Wars] If Order 66 villianized the Jedi and made them seem like murderous traitors, why did Luke seem to idolize them when Obi-Wan mentioned them?
gpt
Because they're ninja monks with laser swords. What's not to like?

Serious answer: the outer rim worlds probably didn't buy into the empire's line about Jedi too much. Anything "authority" says needs to be treated with suspicion.

Plus, Luke did have a relationship with Ben before ANH. They knew each other a bit, and probably told him a few tales.