In 1999, The Phantom Menace was released to theaters and introduced long-time Star Wars fans to what has become one of the most infamous characters of the series - a goofy Gungan known as Jar Jar Binks, who accompanies the heroes and acts as comic relief throughout the film. Though he did have a small fanbase, the overwhelming majority of Star Wars fans came to despise him. The reasons for disliking Jar Jar varied. Some were annoyed by his high-pitched voice and strange way of talking. Others found his slapstick antics and overall clumsiness too out of place with the rest of the story.