About
“You were the chosen one!” is a quote from the Star Wars franchise that is often used to express disappointment or displeasure towards something undesirable occurring with an individual or company.
Origin
In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi is tasked with defeating his former apprentice Anakin Skywalker, who has led a genocide against the Jedi in spite of his prophecized role to bring an end to the Sith. When Obi-Wan defeats Anakin, he cries out “You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them. You were to bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness. You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you.”[2]
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The quote rose to popularity in 2011, wherein it was used as an Image Macro.
In addition to the main quote, variants upon “You were my brother, Anakin.” also experienced a surge of popularity. It contains the same meaning as the original quote, but also adds an undertone of personal betrayal to the message.