The Emperor from 'Star Wars' finally has a first name, and it's super lame

Star Wars fans waited a long, long time to find out the first name of big bad Emperor Palpatine, and they were sorely disappointed.

The name -- which reportedly comes from new Star Wars book, Tarkin -- is (saracastic drumroll) Sheev. That's right. Sheev. Sheev Palpatine? Come on, guys, you know you can do better. We know that there are plenty of silly-sounding names in the Star Wars universe (and expanded universe), but this is a big character who's name is kind of a big deal. It's no wonder he tries so hard to get Luke to call him "Master." All he wants is to erase the embarrassment that is his first name.

Fans were, predictably, less than impressed and quick to make jokes.

Oh jeev.

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