Why We Love Star Wars Stormtroopers

The Star Wars stormtrooper has a measure of popularity the clone trooper does not have. I think one of the reasons is that while the clone trooper is a genetically-engineered super-soldier, the stormtrooper, coming later at the time of the empire, is a more "normal" human conscript or volunteer - like you or I would be. He is not genetically perfect and he most likely doesn't like all of his job or the policies of the empire he works for - and from which he gets his paycheck. In comparison, the Jedi is awesome and has super-type powers. The sith is terrifically evil - and wields special power too. Most of us can't closely identify with either. The stormtrooper is like us - no special powers, imperfect aim, and just trying to make the best out of his respective duty station while keeping a clear enough conscious to be able to sleep at night.