The Star Wars prequels are deemed "iconic" by many Star Wars aficionados (or "awful," depending on who you ask).

If you are unfamiliar with them, the Star Wars prequel trilogy is a series of films written and directed by George Lucas. They fall under a sub-genre of science fiction, and are called a "space opera," where travel faster than light speed is feasible.

The trilogy was released from 1999 to 2005, set before the original Star Wars trilogy, making it the first act within the famous franchise. As many superfans may know, Lucas had planned these prequels, as well as sequels, even before the initial release of the original film.

The prequels are beloved by many fans and deserve reappraisal. Many even revere the prequels to be the superior trilogy, since the films have clear consistency and a singular, coherent vision. This is the reason why many fans love the prequels so much and feel they are deserving of much attention, even to this day. In particular, many fans express their gratitude for these films by creating hilarious memes, all themed around this popular trilogy.

Here is a collection of just some of these clever and timeless memes that fans create for others to enjoy. This is 25 awesome Star Wars prequel memes to keep you and your entire squadron entertained.