#1771: It Was I explain

[Emperor Palpatine, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader in throne room]

Emperor: It was I who allowed the Alliance to know the location of the shield generator.

Luke: You mean “It was me.” You’re following an archaic grammar rule.

[Zoomed in on Darth Vader, with the Emperor speaking off panel]

Emperor: It was me who allowed the-

Vader: No, my master, an archaic tone is appropriate here. The sentence sounds-

[Zoomed in on Luke Skywalker, with the Emperor speaking off panel]

Emperor: It was I who allowed-

Luke: Come on, the accusative case is fine. Nominative pronouns are-

[Zoomed in on the Emperor, with Darth Vader responding off panel]

Emperor: It me

Emperor: I allowed it

Vader: My master,

Vader: Please never say that again.