But seriously, I remember reading a quote in Time or something before episode II. Lucas was talking about his "great success" (quotes mine) of Jar Jar and what a technical masterpiece it was. They did not yet have an Anakin and he said that they had fiddled with the idea of a CG Anakin. He said (now the quotes are his) "the decision would be so daring, the fans would just love it."
It's like when your mom puts something on your plate and says "try it you'll just love it."
(for the Family Guy fans "Excuse me! Did you just tell me what I LOVE?!?" - Stewie, about Broccoli)