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this is the first time I've seen this theory, and it's a damn good one. Though, if true, I still have to hate Jar Jar, but now it would be because he was an evil Bastard, not the useless waste of space character he became.....
that being said, I have to sadly doubt the truth of this.... To me, if this were true, it makes Lucas an even bigger fool for changing it, than he seems to be for making the character in the first place.
Besides, in the end what would've been more awesome.... Bowing to the mewling masses..... Of which I freely admit to being one, as I hated Jar Jar,Thus helping make the movies the steaming pile they became? Or, to leave it as this theory suggests..... And be able to come back with a hearty...... HA, mother fuckers, You thought he was worthless, just as I wanted you to.... WHOSA THE (dark) MASTER?...MESA THE MASTER! (I know, different movie quote, but it fit.)