Nerf herder
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- "Why, you low-down, stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder…"
"Who's scruffy-looking?" - ―Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo[src]
A nerf herder was someone who herded nerfs on various planets throughout the galaxy. As it was solely an occupation for lower-class beings, the term "nerf herder" became an insult used throughout the galaxy. Nerf herders were often somewhat simple, but as a result of living outdoors and fighting off anything that interfered with their herds, they became quite capable.
[edit] Behind the scenes
The term was so popular with fans that a band named Nerf Herder was formed in its honor. They are most commonly known for performing the theme song to the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Mentioned only) (Spelled 'nerf-herder')
- MedStar II: Jedi Healer (Mentioned only)
- Orders (Mentioned only)
- Tag & Bink Are Dead 2 (Non-canonical mention)
- Interlude at Darkknell
- The Last One Standing: The Tale of Boba Fett (Mentioned only)
- Nerf Herder (Non-canonical appearance)
- Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders (Mentioned only) (Spelled 'nerfherder')
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back novel (Spelled 'nerf-herder')
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (First mentioned)
- The Truce at Bakura (Mentioned only)
- X-wing: Rogue Squadron (Mentioned only) (Spelled 'nerf-herder')
- X-wing: Wedge's Gamble (Mentioned only) (Spelled 'nerf-herder')
- Tatooine Ghost (Mentioned only)
- Shield of Lies (Mentioned only)
- Vision of the Future (Mentioned only) (Spelled 'nerfherder')
- Junior Jedi Knights: Vader's Fortress (Mentioned only)
- Balance Point (Mentioned only)
- Dark Journey (Mentioned only)
- Dark Nest I: The Joiner King (Mentioned only)
- Bloodlines (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Legacy 2: Broken, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Legacy 23: Loyalties, Part 1 (Mentioned only) (Spelled 'nerfherder')
[edit] Sources
Grudge Match on Wizards.com (article) (Mentioned only)
- Mountain Nerf: A Star Wars Creature Feature on Wizards.com (article)
- The Price of Neutrality -- Rebellion on Wizards.com (article) (Mentioned only)
"Jabba's Palace Limited" - Star Wars Customizable Card Game (Card: Rennek)
