I'm such a geek

**ali8780** · 11th January 10, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by ChubRock

This made me laugh, and the last 30 seconds is precious.

How the Lord of the Rings Should Have Ended

That was hilarious!

I usually watch the movie with my family, and we always make fun of how long his trek to mordor is. And it's funny because the eagle idea had occurred to me this last time I saw it when the eagles came to pick them up...

**JamieKerr** · 11th January 10, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by ali8780

That was hilarious!

I usually watch the movie with my family, and we always make fun of how long his trek to mordor is. And it's funny because the eagle idea had occurred to me this last time I saw it when the eagles came to pick them up...

ALSO at the risk of sounding like a geek. The eagle idea never would have worked, for two reasons. The eagles were a neutral party who would not get involved in the war. Second, the ever vigilant eye of Sauron would have seen the eagles coming before they even reached the realms of his land. Surely the only way to destroy the ring was through secrecy, in a fashion the dark lord could never suspect!

**ali8780** · 12th January 10, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by JamieKerr

ALSO at the risk of sounding like a geek. The eagle idea never would have worked, for two reasons. The eagles were a neutral party who would not get involved in the war. Second, the ever vigilant eye of Sauron would have seen the eagles coming before they even reached the realms of his land. Surely the only way to destroy the ring was through secrecy, in a fashion the dark lord could never suspect!

Alright, alright! I acquiesce

That actually makes me feel better about spending the time watching the movie. But really, my favorite parts are the wars at Gondor and Helms Deep and Isengard. Frodo is difficult to watch after a while

**Jack Daw** · 11th January 10, 05:47 AM

I hope it's not one of those rings that magically changes your finger from tan to green.

It looks nice!

**Tobus** · 11th January 10, 09:31 AM

What's funny is that for our 10th wedding anniversary, my wife and I got matching "posey" rings in (Irish) Gaelic that say "le mo ghrása mise agus liomsa mo ghrá". When people comment on them, they always ask if they are from Lord of the Rings.

**davedove** · 11th January 10, 09:36 AM

So you're the one who has my ring.

Don't be surprised when these nine guys all dressed in black come to visit you.

**auld argonian** · 11th January 10, 10:12 AM

"I cannot make out the words," said Frito.
"No, you cannot," said Goodgulf. "They are Elvish, in the tongue of Fordor. A rough translation is:

"This ring, no other, is made by the elves,
Who'd pawn their own mother to grab it themselves.
Ruler of creeper, mortal and scallop,
This is a sleeper that packs quite a whallop.
The Power almighty rests in this Lone Ring.
The Power, alrighty, for doing your own thing.
If broken or busted, it cannot be remade
If found, send to Sorhed (the postage is prepaid)."

Bored Of The Rings, anyone?

http://www.amazon.com/Bored-Rings-Pa...3239940&sr=8-1

Best

AA

**Old Hippie** · 12th January 10, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

Bored Of The Rings, anyone?

Tim, Tim Benzedrine!
Hash, Boo, Valvoline!
Clean, Clean, Clean for Gene!
First, Second, Neutral, Park!
Hie thee hence, thou leafy narc!

Ah, for the old college days...

:ootd:

**ali8780** · 11th January 10, 12:48 PM

What's funny is that for our 10th wedding anniversary, my wife and I got matching "posey" rings in (Irish) Gaelic that say "le mo ghrása mise agus liomsa mo ghrá". When people comment on them, they always ask if they are from Lord of the Rings.

Aw, see? You try and do something nice...

"I cannot make out the words," said Frito.
"No, you cannot," said Goodgulf. "They are Elvish, in the tongue of Fordor. A rough translation is:

"This ring, no other, is made by the elves,
Who'd pawn their own mother to grab it themselves.
Ruler of creeper, mortal and scallop,
This is a sleeper that packs quite a whallop.
The Power almighty rests in this Lone Ring.
The Power, alrighty, for doing your own thing.
If broken or busted, it cannot be remade
If found, send to Sorhed (the postage is prepaid)."

Bored Of The Rings, anyone?

That was a good one

**Drac** · 11th January 10, 12:54 PM

OK I will admit I'm a major geek and my wife knew that she would be dragged to the movies. In cases like this my wife will read the novels to know what is going on. She worked her way through them and came up to me and said -

"I can sum up this epic series in four sentences:"

They came. They sang. He tripped. They won.

"Are you telling me this epic clash between good and evil was won because the bad guy tripped."

I was at first horrified that she would dismiss one of the greatest works I had read but the more I though about it the more I needed a drink.

Jim