Can we really trust Han Solo? I mean, he said that the Millenium Falcon did the Kessel Run in 12 Parsecs, which is just empty boasting. For those of you that don't know, parsec is a measurment of distance, not time. Id would be like me saying "Oh, I did the Silverstone circuit in 3 kilometers. Impressed?"

Ok, back to what I was talking about. So if Han bends the truth when it comes to the Falcons abilities, then who thinks he actually understands Chewie? The language of the Wookiees is just a lot of roaring and grunting. How can he hear the differance between Aaargh that means maybe "food" and Aaarrgh that means "Look out, there's a giant Kkorrwrot behind you and it looks hungry!"

Do you guys think that Han really took the time to learn the subtle differances in the Wookiee language or did he just bang it on to his resumé alongside Intergalactic Wiseguy and Master of Improvisation? I'm sure it is the latter. I think that Han thinks that he knows Wookiee when he doesn't, and I feel pretty sorry for Chewie if that's the case.

Consider these quotes (taken from IMDB.com and here):

Han Solo: Get in there, you big furry oaf! I don't care what you smell!
What Chewie says: What smell? I said I saw an exit down the hall. Geez, no my fur is going to be wet. It'll take weeks to get dry. Man, if I didn't owe him that life-debt

[Luke exits. Chewie growls]
What Chewie says: I agree buddy. You totally, utterly know what you are doing. No doubt about that. No doubt whatsoever. Good on you
Han Solo: What're you lookin' at? I know what I'm doin.

LUKE: Okay. Now, I'm going to put these on you.
Chewie lets out a hideous growl.
What Chewie says: Hey good idea! Why didn't I think of that?
LUKE: Okay. Han, you put these on.
Luke sheepishly hands the binders to Han.
HAN: Don't worry, Chewie. I think I know what he has in mind.

HAN: Chewie!
The Wookiee grumbles a reply.
What Chewie says: Hey Han. I was worried for you out there. It's very cold. Hope you had enough clothing. Do you want some hot chocolate?
HAN: All right, don't lose your temper. I'll come right back and give you a hand

Chewie barks and growls at his boss.
What Chewie says: Food
HAN: (to Chewie) Well, that was a long time ago. I'm sure he's
forgotten about that.

HAN: Wait. I can't see, pal. What's goin' on?
Chewie barks an excited blue streak.
What Chewie says: I have no idea. I was hoping would
HAN: Luke? Luke's crazy. He can't even take care of himself, much less rescue anybody.
Chewie barks a reply.
What Chewie says: Whaaaaaaaa?
HAN: A...Jedi Knight? I--I'm out of it for a little while, everybody gets delusions of grandeur. Chewie growls insistently. He holds Han to his chest and pets his head.
What Chewie says: Oh no. You're absolutly raving! I better take care of you

Han Solo: Now don't get jittery, Luke. There are a lot of command ships. Keep your distance, though, Chewie, but don't look like you're trying to keeping your distance.
[Chewie barks a question]
What Chewie says: I'll fly casual. Is that ok?
Han Solo: I don't know. Fly casual.

And we can sum it all up here:

What Chewie says: I don't see the point in talking to you anymore. You don't understand a word I say.
HAN: Boy you said it, Chewie.