'Sad pathetic has-been': Internet roasts Mark Hamill as he calls Joe Biden 'Joe-B-Wan Kenobi' in White House press room appearance

WASHINGTON, DC: Legendary actor Mark Hamill, known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' franchise, made a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing room on Friday, May 3.

Sporting a pair of aviator sunglasses, the 72-year-old actor delighted reporters with his witty remarks and a playful nickname themed around 'Star Wars' for President Joe Biden, as reported by The Hill.

Mark Hamill makes surprise appearance at White House

"How many of you had 'Mark Hamill will lead the press briefing' on your bingo cards?" Hamill quipped, setting the tone for an entertaining and light-hearted exchange. Expressing his gratitude for meeting the POTUS, he shared, "I just got to meet the president, and he gave me these aviator glasses."

As the briefing progressed, Hamill revealed that during their encounter, Biden had invited him to address him informally. "I called him 'Mr. President'. He said, 'You can call me Joe'," Hamill recounted.

Seizing the opportunity, the actor playfully responded, "Can I call you Joe-B-Wan Kenobi?" – a clever nod to the renowned Jedi Master character from the 'Star Wars' universe.

Hamill's admiration for Biden's legislative achievements was evident as he exclaimed, "I want to say, once again, how grateful I am, and that just shows you that one person can be so influential and so positive in our lives."

The actor, a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, reminisced about his previous White House visits during the Carter and Obama administrations but noted that this meeting with Biden held a special significance.

"It was really amazing to me because I was invited to the Carter White House, and I came. And then I came to the Obama White House, but I never was invited into the Oval Office, and it was a large gathering. So this one was really extra special," Hamill shared.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the purpose behind Hamill's visit, characterizing the actor as "very much invested in the direction of this country."

Internet roasts Mark Hamill in wake of his White House visit

The internet was quick to roast Hamill following his White House visit, with users expressing their disdain and mockery. One X user said, "Oh dear. What a sad pathetic has-been." While another user remarked, "Luke has really fallen to the dark side."

A user wrote, "Mark Hamill behaves like something Stephen King would write nightmares about." Another person expressed, "They relied on retard @MarkHamill of all people to score political points with @POTUS? This is stupidly pathetic."

One user shared, "Looser with a disturbing case of TDS." Another user observed, "What an embarrassment. Remember to separate the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker from this weirdo. They are not the same."

Another user commented, "This is just so sad and embarrassing. He looks like he belongs on skid row," and one critiqued, "Mark hammil can't even tell a joke well. Probably because he is one."

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