Han shot first

Han Shot First is a semi-humourous rebuke to George Lucas' changes to the original Star Wars Trilogy. Specifically it refers to the changes in the scene between Han Solo and Greedo in the cantina. In the original version Han shot Greedo under the table while Greedo was holding a blaster on him. In the special edition, Greedo shoots at Han and inexplicably misses from point blank range before Han shoots him.

The principal objection from critics seems to be that the change dilutes and comprimises Han's character as a 'rebel' (in the classical, not Star Wars sense) and 'cool', capable of acting in a more ruthless manner than say Luke Skywalker could. The change is felt to detract from Han's 'anti hero' qualities, and also lessens the characters growth and development over the story, from a ruthless smuggler who cares only about himself (and Chewbacca) to a comitted member of the Rebel Alliance fighting to bring freedom to the galaxy.

T-Shirts are available with the words 'Han Shot First' on them to advertise both one's geek credentials, and one's distaste at Lucas' tinkering with things best left alone. In the webcomic pvponline Scott Kurtz is shown wearing one when he breaks the forth wall.