Oh my god.
Why would you expect me to know anything about Flash Gordon? I know George originally drew inspiration from it (among other places) for Star Wars. And I know they’re super-campy serials from the 30’s. (And yes, I always knew Captain Proton is an obvious blatant ripoff of Flash Gordon. That’s why I mentioned it.)
TBH it’s the camp that would get me. I can’t stand campiness. I don’t even like the Adam West Batman TV show.