Local Man Unleashes Annual ‘May the 4th’ Greeting - Son Once Again Dies Inside

Finn Seabrook | Local Correspondent | Sutherland Shire Gazette

4 May 2025

BONNET BAY – A local dad has once again executed his yearly Star Wars Day tradition of texting his adult son “May the 4th be with you,” sparking widespread second-hand embarrassment and one confirmed eye-roll.

Greg Jamison, 63, reportedly sent the message at 6:48am today, complete with a .GIF of Yoda doing finger guns and the caption “This IS the day you’re looking for.” Family sources say it landed with the same emotional weight as a tax reminder.

His son, Daniel, 26, who now lives in a sharehouse in Newtown and hasn't watched Star Wars since 2007, replied simply: “Thanks Dad.” He has since placed his phone face down and gone for a long walk.

“I love him, but every year it’s the same,” said Daniel. “He thinks he’s the only dad who knows this pun. Last year he signed off an email with ‘Han shot first, just like your job application!’”

Greg, however, remains undeterred. “It’s a classic. The Force never gets old,” he said, proudly adjusting his novelty Millennium Falcon apron. “Besides, it’s the only day I text him without asking if he needs money.”

Neighbours say Greg has also placed a plastic lightsaber in the front garden “just in case the grandkids drop by,” and was heard humming the Imperial March while putting the bins out.

Daniel is reportedly bracing for tomorrow’s follow-up: “Revenge of the Fifth.”

From us at the Gazette, May the 4th be with you.