Mrebo said:

SilverWook said:

I've seen "The Hobbit Defense" trotted out a couple times elsewhere to justify the SE changes George has made.

What was the early print run of The Hobbit in the 30's? More people likely saw Star Wars between 1977 and 1997 by a mile.

That seems likely. There is going to be less outrage if we never knew any better. That is the danger of the OT not being released - newer fans never knowing any better nor caring.

I think that is George's intent.

He's going all Eternal Sunshine on our memories of the UOT.