What does ready Kafka mean?

Right before Spaceball One transforms into Mega Maid, Dark Helmet says, “Ready, Kafka?” This is a reference to the novella “Metamorphosis,” written by Franz Kafka, in which a man wakes up to find he’s transformed into a giant cockroach.

What jam is used in Spaceballs?

Lone Starr and Barf “jam” Spaceball One’s radar with a jar of jam labeled as strawberry. In the next scene, Dark Helmet says that the radar was hit by raspberry jam.

What are the Spaceballs trying to steal?

Planet Spaceball, homeworld of the evil Spaceballs is running out of air and the planet’s leader President Skroob has devised an evil scheme, where he plans to steal the air from the atmosphere of the peaceful planet Druidia. But Druidia is surrounded by a defense shield to prevent the Spaceballs from stealing the air.

Did George Lucas approve of Spaceballs?

George Lucas had no problems with Spaceballs In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Mel Brooks claimed that not only did Lucas sign off on the script (with an open-to-interpretation, “It’s fine”), but he later went on to proclaim a genuine affinity for the finished film.

What does George Lucas think of Spaceballs?

According to Mel Brooks, George Lucas loved this movie, and wrote him a letter after its premiere, saying he thought he was going to bust something from laughing so hard. Lucas also told Brooks had he not chosen to parody Star Wars, this movie would have succeeded as a great adventure movie.

Is it Lord helmet or Dark Helmet?

Dark Helmet is the central antagonist of the Star Wars spoof Spaceballs. He is a parody of Darth Vader. He holds grudges easily, especially with his archenemy Lone Starr, and seems to make an enemy out of everyone.

What was George Lucas reaction to Spaceballs?

George Lucas had no problems with Spaceballs Said Brooks, Lucas “wrote me a lovely note [telling] me how much he loved the picture. He said it’s dangerous comedy. He said, ‘I was afraid I would bust something from laughing.