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Tobar wrote: you'll sometimes hear the term padawan or Darth Maul mentioned.

Padawan has been heard from C.S.I. to Angel to Venture Bros and other cartoons. Palpatine is also referenced. The cartoon, Fanboy and Chum Chum, the janitor's named Poopatine. A whole episode full of SW references. The double edge lightsaber and parts of the Maul/QuiGon fight are referenced. And some positive Jar-Jar references are appearing. (Big Bang Theory & Simpsons) Sith is tossed around a bit. Amidala clothing/appearance from TPM is referenced.

Sith has been around for a while before the prequels though.....