Nerf herder

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A nerf herder keeps watch over a herd of .

A nerf herder keeps watch over a herd of nerfs.

"Why, you low-down, stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder…"
"Who's scruffy-looking?"
―Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo[1]

A nerf herder, also spelled "nerf-herder" or "nerfherder," was someone who herded nerfs on various planets throughout the galaxy. As it was perceived as 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.

The corresponding adjective for the insult "nerf herder" was "nerf-herding"; when Salla Zend was reunited with her former lover Han Solo, she referred to him as a "nerf-herdin' son of a —,"[2] and Princess Leia once thought of Solo as a "nerf-herding laserbrain."[3]

Aurebesh graffiti on the inside of the entrance to the latrine in the 79's cantina on Coruscant said "GRIEVOUS IS A NERFHERDER".[4]

Behind the scenes

A pop-punk band derived its name from this phrase.

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Non-canon appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back novel
  2. ↑ Dark Empire 3
  3. ↑ Rebel Force: Hostage
  4. ↑ TCW mini logo Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Orders"
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