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Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s Breakout Character Biddy Blas Goes Viral

Key takeaways

  • Biddy Blas became an unexpected internet sensation despite being a minor NPC racer in Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
  • Voice actor Richard Summers-Calvert embraced the sudden fame and actively engaged with the massive fanbase across social media.
  • The viral phenomenon demonstrates how internet culture elevates minor characters and details into mainstream cultural moments.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer has become an unexpected phenomenon, but not entirely for the reasons its developers might have anticipated. The game, which launched on consoles and PC earlier this month to widespread critical acclaim, features racing action and visual polish that earned praise across the industry. Yet beneath that praise lurks an unlikely star: Biddy Blas, a tertiary character whose breakout popularity has overshadowed much of the conversation around the title itself.

Biddy Blas is a Crocin racer—a high-pitched, fast-talking reptilian with a talent for both aggression on the track and for irritating nearly anyone within earshot. He boasts a personality defined by delusions of grandeur and a violent approach to competition, smashing rival racers into walls at high speeds with casual abandon. As one of many NPC racers inhabiting Galactic Racer’s single-player and online modes, Blas holds no special narrative prominence. He is simply another opponent to face, another voice in the crowd. Yet something about this minor character has resonated with internet culture in a way few game developers plan for.

Over the past week, Biddy Blas has dominated online discourse. Memes featuring the character proliferate across Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube. Fans have created video edits, remixes, and jokes that treat him not as an incidental racer but as the game’s defining feature. The phenomenon has grown so substantial that anyone unfamiliar with Galactic Racer might reasonably assume Blas holds a central role in the narrative or gameplay. In reality, he exists as an optional annoyance, a character players can simply race against and move on.

The Game Behind the Character

Star Wars: Galactic Racer represents a departure for the Star Wars franchise, stepping away from the laser swords and space opera drama that typically define its interactive media. The game brings arcade-style racing to the universe, emphasizing immediate gratification and accessible mechanics over simulation or narrative weight.

According to Kotaku, the title earned rave reviews upon launch, with particular praise directed at its arcade racing action and sleek visual presentation. Players seem to appreciate that Galactic Racer does not attempt to retrofit Star Wars lore into a racing framework; instead, it simply uses the Star Wars setting as a backdrop for straightforward, enjoyable racing gameplay.

The game’s multiplayer and single-player modes both support interaction with a roster of racers, each with distinct personalities. This character roster is where Biddy Blas exists—not as someone the game asks you to care about, but as someone you will inevitably encounter and, in his case, remember.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Breakout Character Biddy Blas Goes Viral

Who Is Biddy Blas?

Character Design and Voice

Biddy Blas embodies a particular brand of unlikable charm. His high-pitched voice, delivered at rapid speed, becomes immediately recognizable and immediately grating. His emotional range appears limited: he wants to win, he hates losing, and he yells constantly. On the racetrack, his approach to victory involves driving opponents into barriers at high velocity, an aggressive tactic that converts potential friendships into immediate animosity.

One of his signature voice lines, “SCRIB DOON,” has become shorthand for his entire character across meme culture. The phrase, shouted with characteristic intensity, encapsulates what the internet finds compelling about him: he is utterly committed to being annoying, and that commitment is genuine.

Why He Went Viral

Nothing in Biddy Blas’s design suggests he should become a cultural phenomenon. He lacks narrative importance, character development, or even a compelling arc. He is an obstacle and an annoyance, a reminder that not every opponent deserves respect or sympathy. His appeal is inversely proportional to his prominence—the less the game asks players to care about him, the more they care about him anyway.

This reversal of expectation appears central to his virality. Players encountered a character designed to be irritating, recognized the commitment to that design, and collectively decided that the commitment itself was worth celebrating. Biddy Blas became an inside joke that escaped its niche and colonized social media. Fans have created video clips of his most aggressive moments, edited sequences pairing him with dialogue from other media, and text-based jokes treating him as though he holds celebrity status. The trend shows no sign of abating.

Richard Summers-Calvert and the Voice Behind the Chaos

From Unknown Actor to Meme Celebrity

The character’s voice belongs to Richard Summers-Calvert, a UK wrestler and actor whose previous work did not suggest he would become the subject of internet adulation. The sudden attention has left him navigating an unfamiliar experience. In videos posted to social media, Summers-Calvert has expressed gratitude for the response, describing the experience as potentially “overstimulating” while still professing deep appreciation for the fandom that has crystallized around Biddy Blas.

He has shared curated selections of fan-created content, interacted directly with admirers, and posted thank-you messages acknowledging the unexpected fame. He recognizes that the affection is ultimately directed at the character rather than at himself, yet he has chosen to embrace the attention rather than distance himself from it. Summers-Calvert has stated, “I am so, so grateful and so, so happy that everybody loves Biddy Blas,” reinforcing this sentiment across multiple videos.

Engaging with Fans

Rather than remaining silent or dismissive, Summers-Calvert has become a visible participant in celebrating the character’s unexpected popularity. His gratitude has created a feedback loop: fans celebrate him celebrating them, and the mutual appreciation keeps the phenomenon alive.

Summers-Calvert has encouraged supporters to contact local comic conventions and fan events, expressing a willingness to attend and sign autographs. His videos frequently include renditions of “SCRIB DOON,” performed with the same intensity as the character delivers the line in-game. He has also acknowledged Biddy’s personality with awareness, recognizing that the character is objectively a jerk who ruins races through aggressive driving. Rather than defending Blas’s methods, he seems to appreciate that audiences recognize and celebrate this aspect of the design.

In another video, Summers-Calvert stated: “I just want to say thank you again for all the likes, comments, engagements, and everything. I know you’re doing it for Biddy. I know you’re doing it for him, but I benefit from him as well. I appreciate all the love…and hate, and frustration. And I just want to say thank you one more time. It probably won’t be the last time. So there you go. SCRIB DOOOON!”

The Phenomenon’s Reach

Galactic Racer exists as a racing game that succeeded on its own merits but became defined by an ancillary character. Biddy Blas, through sheer force of personality and internet culture dynamics, has eclipsed the game that spawned him. The meme trend surrounding the character reflects a broader internet tendency to elevate minor characters and forgotten details into significance, transforming an incidental annoyance into a celebrated icon.

Coverage from mainstream gaming outlets has amplified the phenomenon, introducing Biddy Blas to audiences who would not have encountered the character through gameplay alone. The phenomenon has captured not just dedicated Star Wars fans or racing game enthusiasts, but a wider cross-section of internet culture that appreciates irreverent humor and the celebration of unexpected champions.

What Comes Next

The obvious question is whether Lucasfilm and the game’s developers will capitalize on Biddy Blas’s unexpected fame. A playable Biddy Blas DLC expansion would give fans direct control over the character, transforming him from obstacle into protagonist. Whether such content materializes remains unclear, but the demand is undeniable. For now, Summers-Calvert has transitioned from unknown voice actor to minor internet celebrity, all because his character decided to yell and ram opponents into walls.

Source: Kotaku

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Biddy Blas?

Biddy Blas is a Crocin (reptilian) NPC racer in Star Wars: Galactic Racer. He is a high-pitched, fast-talking character known for his aggressive driving, violent approach to competition, and signature voice line "SCRIB DOON." Despite being a minor character, he became an unexpected internet sensation.

Who voices Biddy Blas?

Biddy Blas is voiced by Richard Summers-Calvert, a UK-based wrestler and actor. After the character's unexpected viral rise, Summers-Calvert has been actively sharing fan content, thanking supporters, and expressing his willingness to attend comic conventions and fan events.

Why did Biddy Blas become so popular?

Biddy Blas became popular because players recognized his commitment to being annoying and turned that irritation into celebration. His role as a minor, unlikable character meant the internet could collectively embrace him as an inside joke that eventually became mainstream across platforms like Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube.

Written by
Lucy Fairbanks

Lucy Fairbanks writes about narrative design and story-driven games — pacing, character writing, and what separates a forgettable plot from one players talk about for years.