DuracellEnergizer said:

Something else to like about the EU: Vodo-Siosk Baas.

He's such a powerful Jedi Master that he doesn't need a lightsaber. He instead uses a simple stick made impervious through the Force.

Now imagine if Lucas had had respect for Yoda. He might have made him similarily awesome.

Personally, I always thought this was a little silly. But I agree that it would have been much better than "jumping monkey" Yoda.

It really is amazing the way the absolutely horrendous ideas that were realized in the prequels make even some of the corny EU seem like a good idea by comparison.