PDC darts referee Owen Binks demanded a new nickname after being given a hilarious Star Wars moniker.
Binks, 27, made his European Tour debut on Sunday at the Poland Darts Open.
The ref enjoyed a successful bow after overseeing a series of matches, including Chris Dobey‘s 6-2 victory over Michael Smith.
Although he didn’t miss anything on the board, the official was caught off guard upon his introduction live on stage.
Master of ceremonies Philip Brzezinski decided to immediately attach a nickname to the competition’s newest referee during his walk-on.
And thus Binks was introduced as “Jar Jar Binks”, just like the famous Star Wars character.
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Brzezinski said: “Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome a new referee to the stage.
“It’s Owen “Jar Jar” Binks!”
While the darts fans seemed to have taken the nickname well, Binks had a different reaction.
The ref appeared surprised as he made his way to his assigned position.
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He then took to social media where he demanded a new moniker in what could have been a tongue-in-cheek statement.
Binks tweeted in all caps: “I REQUIRE A NEW NICKNAME.”
Jar Jar was introduced in the Star Wars prequels, starting with the first episode titled The Phantom Menace, as a comic relief character but he wasn’t received well by the fans who found him to be too tacky.
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