A Little Somethin' Somethin' Just For You

[Lush]

Hello again! I've moved the quiz! I also ended up changing it in the process, though ultimately all of the end results are pretty much the same.

I hope you enjoy this new version.

Hey, at least all of the directions are in English this time.

What kind of Barrowdowner are you? Find out! (http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/testgen/2306/)

Take care, everyone.

And remember, the purposes of this quiz are for entertainment only. ;)

[Son of Númenor]

I'm a Teenybopper Barrow-downer. Um, hello, I already knew that.

Like, thanks for nothing.

[Durelin]

Well done, Lush! I needed the laughs.

I did my best to answer truthfully, as hard as it was with some of those answers... :D

Scary, I'm A King of the World Barrowdowner!

Well, make that a Queen...

-Durelin :D

(Still laughing at some of those...especially the one concerning puppies and trench coats.)

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Lush, how on earth did I get this?!: Congratulations! You are- A King of the World Barrowdowner!

If you're not already a moderator, you've probably entertained the fantasy. We shall tiptoe around you, Your Highness.

[Lush]

Haha.

I know I should have made that "King" reference a bit more gender-neutral, but what's a ridiculous quiz without a little "Titanic" rip-off?

Son, like, *a few quick finger-snaps* *a few snaps of gum* *some other snaps*

Esty, I have no idea. Must be one of those mysteries. Like the Bermuda Triangle.

[Imladris]

Congratulations! You are- A King of the World Barrowdowner!
If you're not already a moderator, you've probably entertained the fantasy. We shall tiptoe around you, Your Highness.

Guilty. Shamelessly guilty.

Yes....I covet desires of fame and high places. *cough*

[The Barrow-Wight]

Stangely.....

Congratulations! You are- A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!

I've never even been to GB, unless you count a couple layovers at the airport. I think it was all my 'pub' answers.

[Lush]

You're a Cheeky British Barrowdowner on the inside, BW. And it's what's on the inside that counts, as any supermodel will tell you. :D

[Child of the 7th Age]

Hey, Lush. Thanks for that! I'm a cheeky British Barrowdowner too.

When I was younger, I spent a lot of time in GB as a student and au pair girl! I think the pubs helped as well! ;)

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

How can I be a King of the World BarrowDowner. . .? I get the shakes at the very thought of being a mod.

[Liriodendron]

I'm a Queen/King of the world BarrowDowner also....I like the "Your Highness" part. ;) No surprises there! :D Thanks!

[Luthien_ Tinuviel]

Congratulations! You are- A Good Christian Barrowdowner!

Part of the attraction of Tolkien for you is that it's "good, clean fun." Please make sure to put in a good word with the Almighty for me on Judgment Day.

I'm not sure I appreciate that tone, Lush. ;) Meh, it's true, though...

And - huzzah for Travis lyrics! It always rains on me because I lied when I was seventeen, though. :D

[Firefoot]

I'm the first to report this one...You are- An Über-Dork Barrowdowner!

You've got little in the form of an actual life besides your Tolkienist pursuits, and you're happy that way. I bet you're great fun in the Quiz Room. Which describes me okay because actually I have lots of other hobbies, but I do love the QR.

Great quiz, Lush!

[tar-ancalime]

I'm a Cheeky British Barrowdowner too...

Tally-ho.

[Alatariel Telemnar]

You are- An Angsty Teen Barrowdowner!

Um.. *runs away*

*claps for the use of Travis lyrics! :D * Should have been a Travis-related answer... such as Keld said, 'Because I lied when I was seventeen' Huzzah for Travis! *runs and hides*

[Orual]

Second the Angsty Teen Barrowdowner. I couldn't help but plug in the one about the morgue and the creepy undertaker...because I'd totally do it if I had the chance, though I never have.

[Diamond18]

I remember Manardariel had put up a quiz that was like this before, and I remember not being satisfied with it at the time and wanting to make my own (I apologize if I came off like a brat).

Hey, you forgot to mention my Personality Quiz. I will count to ten whilst you compose your apology. :p

Um, right. I'm an Angsty Teen Barrow-downer. I guess... I suppose the bit about the morgue and wanting to kick puppy dogs in December and smelling the road kill gave me away. They were just too cool to not click.

You're an angry young Took. But we love you anyway, coochie-coo.

Hmmmm... interesting.... Are you sure I'm not just the Barrow Downer With the Orcish Sense of Humor?

PS
What kind of a 'Downer are you, Lush?

[Alatariel Telemnar]

Second the Angsty Teen Barrowdowner. I couldn't help but plug in the one about the morgue and the creepy undertaker...because I'd totally do it if I had the chance, though I never have.

for me it was more the stabbing the yearbook and plans of world domination... Which should be in my location.. if I changed it.. like I remember doing..

[mark12_30]

"A good Christian Barrow-Downer."

I've been set up.

[The Perky Ent]

Here's something. I'm "An Über-Dork Barrowdowner! http://www.aeterna.ru/stylesa/dot.gifYou've got little in the form of an actual life besides your Tolkienist pursuits, and you're happy that way. I bet you're great fun in the Quiz RoomWow. Is this a test, or a truth detector. Just kidding, I actually have a life, and like it that way. Although, I know other people who this can fit. I'm not going to name any names...............what? I said I wasn't naming names! Seriously though, this is an Awesome quiz! I'd make one of my own, but alas, I don't speak Russian, which is the web site's default language. Oh woe is me! Alas! Alas! Ah well, I'll just have to find another web site for quizzes. Expect to hear back on this soon!

Perky

[Gorwingel]

What! I am a...
A Pretentious Prat Barrowdowner!

I just have to say that I don't, at all, think I am too good for the forum. Actually most of the time I think that I'm not good enough!

Fun, fun questions though :D

[Lyta_Underhill]

Congratulations! You are- A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!

You're better than everyone on the entire forum, and you know it. I hate you. Will you marry me? Who's asking, and is this the proverbial love-hate relationship? ;) I guess southern middle Tennessee is closer to Great Britain than some places and that one might argue for the similarity of certain southern dialects with old British ones, but, well...I don't see it, unless it has something to do with my Monty Python bottlefeedings for years on end and my itchy PBS trigger finger...

Cheers!
Lyta

[Saraphim]

Über-Dork Barrowdowner!!!!!

And proud of it! Can't imagine life anyother way.

I get up, wash, dress, get on the Downs, eat whatever is lurking in my mini-fridge. If nothing is new on the Downs I sit at my desk and read. I do this until I have to go perform menial labor (aka go to work), during which I think about Uber-Dorky things and talk to my Uber-Dorky co-workers about them. Then I go home, eat and get on the Downs Chat.

Life is Good, one day at a time

[Ophelia]

Guess what came out when I took the test ?
It goes like this : Congratulations! You are- A King of the World Barrowdowner!
I almost fell of me chair afterwards . But I absolutely love the test ! There should be more of these ;)

-Ophelia-

[Kransha]

Ah, a Cheeky British Barrow-Downer here. I answered too many questions with something involving alcohol or smoking. I prefer vodka to scotch, though.

As Off Topic as this is, I could actually read the Russian (born and bred) but my Russian's a little rusty. I could tell where the submit button was, and I'm color blind, so knowing the lingo of the Old Country was helpful. Nazdrovia! (eh, Cyrilloc doesn't translate well into this tongue; it's like khuzdul runes).

I suppose I can figure out how I'd be a Cheeky British BDer. I always act that way, primarily because I have a good friend who thinks he's more British than he is. His delightful eccentricity rubbed off on me, and I have been known to accidentally slip into long tirades present in that familiar accent, with the proper temperment of roving humor (also known to slip into long strings of Communist Propaganda, Sicilian Debatism, and German Oratory, but that's another story entirely).

[Amanaduial the archer]

I'm angsty teen barrowdowner :rolleyes: Hmm...

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

"A Good Christian Barrow-Downer"

...?

I do wonder where this stereotype came from...:D :eek:

-Aylwen

[The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]

I see myself as more rude than cheeky, but I am British. Congratulations on a successful diagnosis.

If this is how you waste your weekends, Lush, long may you have weekends to waste.

[Sirithheruwen]

The first time I took it, I was an Über-Dork Barrowdowner. I *do* love the QR, even though I'm not the best at it. :rolleyes:

THe second time, I was an Angsty Teen Barrowdowner. The morgue one, the stabbing the yearbook one, and the world domination plans did me in. :rolleyes:

[piosenniel]

Any set of questions involving Scotch is lovely!

~*~ Cheeky Brit

[Bêthberry]

Blimey! What am I doing as a cheeky British Barrowdowner? I'm a wild colonial girl.

Lush, this is too :smokin: for words.

[Crystal Heart]

I took your quiz and must say that it was very enjoyable. Very funny. I thank you for the laughs that resulted. I truly needed them.

According to your quiz I am a King of the World Barrowdowner. I must confess I have wish of being a moderator, but that is besides the point.

This was great fun. I thank you for the work you did so we may have a wonderful time.

-Crystal Heart-

[Lindolirian]

It's like I try to manipulate these quizzes to churn out something funny and outrageous, but they always come out true. Silly me. :D
Congratulations! You are- A Good Christian Barrowdowner!
Yay

[ArwenBaggins]

"Congratulations! You are- An Über-Dork Barrowdowner!"

Yay! I lurve muh dorkiness. Get up, do morning... stuff, go to that stupid place where they try to teach me stuff but I really think about LotR things, talk about dorky things at lunch... and the rest of the day, come home, eat some lovely snacks, get on the Barrow-downs, eat dinner, and get back on the 'Downs. Ahh... life is good. :p

[The Saucepan Man]

So, all Brits are smokers n' drinkers, eh? I'd be rather upset at the implications of this but for the fact that it pretty much sums me up. :rolleyes: :D

Mind you, I'd rather a good old G & T than a Scotch any day, what ho!

~Yet another Cheeky British Barrowdowner~

[ElenCala Isil]

Haha, this was a wonderful quiz. I ended up being a Cheeky British Barrowdowner. :D and I'm quite happy with that result. ^^

[Lëowen]

Despite the fact that I neither smoke nor drink, I still got Cheeky British Barrowdowner. Huzzah! :D
A most excellent quiz, indeed.

[Nurumaiel]

I am a Cheeky British Barrowdowner and I detest the fact. :rolleyes: :D I'm Irish, not British! *moans in sorrow at the unfair implication and ends off with a mischievous wink... and then I feel my mask of inscrutibility slipping and realize I'm showing my more insane side* I can be a British Barrowdowner as long as it applies to the Irish and at the same time doesn't, for I'll never be British. I have the tiniest bit of English blood in me (some folk from Kent) but not a touch of British. All ye Barrowdowners of England ignore me... I have separate definitions for English and British.... it's Tolkien's fault, really. I pay you a high compliment, Downers of England, and say I consider you English, not British, as far as my own definitions of the words go.

It must have been the questions about the pubs. I am a pub person, I'll own. I don't drink and I don't smoke but I do love to go to a pub for a good, rousing song and the lovely, family atmosphere... what's the odd thing that in America one can't even go into a pub unless they're over 21? I have sweet images in my mind of a pub in Ireland where little children were playing under the tables. But I shall not daydream, this I vow. And perhaps somehow the test picked up on the fact that with each passing day I improve on doing British accents.

Henceforth I shall be known as the 'Cheeky Irish Barrowdowner.' I can't be British for the life of me. Perhaps I was known as such already, but it's official now.

I just think it's odd I was not chosen King of the World, because how often I am... those evenings when the woods beckon and call and I go, and I own the world and everything in it.... just for those evenings and sunset....

All right... as with some of the questions more than one answer could apply to me I'm taking the test again even as we speak and the result is.... oh, I'm still a Cheeky Irish Barrowdowner. Alas, I'm hopeless.

Fun, Lush! Thank you! Diamond, I never saw your personality quiz. Where was it?

[the phantom]

Well, my results weren't that consistent.

I tried the test several times and only changed an answer here and there (a couple questions didn't have an answer that I'd give and others had two or three that I'd give) and I managed to get Cheeky British, Good Christian, Über-Dork, and Pretentious Prat. :eek:

I only got cheeky Brit once or twice so that's probably out. I got Dork and Christian a few times so they're possible, and I got Pretentious Prat the first and last time and once or twice in the middle, so maybe it's the best fit.

A Pretentious Prat Barrowdowner! "You think you're too cool for the forum, don't you? No need to be coy, darling. At least you can be supremely entertaining, right?"

I dunno. Is that me?

I just thank God I didn't get one of the teen things for an answer. :p

[Son of Númenor]

"I just thank God I didn't get one of the teen things for an answer (the phantom)."

:(

[Diamond18]

A Pretentious Prat Barrowdowner! "You think you're too cool for the forum, don't you? No need to be coy, darling. At least you can be supremely entertaining, right?"

I dunno. Is that me?

Let me see....


the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

Hmmmmmmmm.................
..................................

:p


Diamond, I never saw your personality quiz. Where was it?

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I wrote this. (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=4655) I now realize that I forget to include a morbid/angsty stereotype. So I actually came up cheeky on that one. Cheers for unearthing my true results, Lushy. ;)

[Tulkas the Mighty]

You are- An Über-Dork Barrowdowner!
Ah yes, that would be me. But as for the comment about being great fun in the quiz room, I'm sure I would be if I was here more often.

[the phantom]

"I just thank God I didn't get one of the teen things for an answer (the phantom)."
:(
Hey, don't take it personal Son, I'm friends with people both in the teenybopper crowd and the angsty teen crowd, but I've always liked to think of myself as being a bit different than the mob. I'm not cliché so I hate being labeled as something typical.

And you quoted my signature for some reason, Diamond. Was that supposed to mean something? :p

Well, okay. Maybe it fits a little bit. But as far as the last part- "At least you can be supremely entertaining, right?"- I'm not sure I always live up to that. Sometimes I get the feeling that I cause more scoffing than laughter. But oh well, I guess if you're scoffing you're probably smiling and feeling somewhat entertained.

(this thread is now twice as important, Diamond)

[HerenIstarion]

A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!

You're better than everyone on the entire forum, and you know it. I hate you. Will you marry me?

Moi? never been there, never done that, never ever bought a doublet...

Marriage, marriage, lemme see:

1 a (1) : the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law (2) : the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage <same-sex marriage> b : the mutual relation of married persons : WEDLOCK c : the institution whereby individuals are joined in a marriage
2 : an act of marrying or the rite by which the married status is effected; especially : the wedding ceremony and attendant festivities or formalities
3 : an intimate or close union <the marriage of painting and poetry -- J. T. Shawcross>

er, with all attendant festivities and formalities...? Or would just intimate and close union do? :D

[Lush]

Points of note:

Diamond, my apologies, but you did want to saw Leninia's head off, so...

Beth, but you do listen to the Clash.

Nur, I guess it's time to fess up: I partially lied about not basing this test on actual people. Please don't tell Seamus Heaney about my slight in the meantime. I'm still set on becoming his pet one of these days.

Saucie, but I did mention that the British are the best, in spite of substance abuse. The Russians, on the other hand...

Phantom, this quiz is not supposed to be at all serious. Like, if you gauge an activity's seriousness on a scale of 1 to 10, it comes in at about a -3.14. Being labeled as "something typical" is the point. Thank you for making this thread twice as important, in the meantime. ;)

Heren, only if you dare to have a jihad on your hands to deal with. :D I suppose Aragorn had it worse...or did he?

[Kransha]

Saucie, but I did mention that the British are the best, in spite of substance abuse. The Russians, on the other hand...

Hey, I resent that! I am Russian (and a commie at that).

I tried taking the charming little questionnaire as my alter ego. I got Angsty Teen! Now that is simply incorrect. I am not angsty, I am evil, by definition. Angst, or any form of inverted melancholia or that member of the four humours does not apply to my flawless, yet utterly horrible persona. If Sauron took that quiz, he'd probably end up with (or be discriminatorially labeled) Angsty Teen Barrowdowner as well. I suggest you make a slight revision allowing one or two of the focal subtexts to act as a catalyst between the angsty prepuscant generation and the category of 'Dark and Loathsome Barrowdowner.' If you understood that paragraph, perhaps my life, miserable and angst-ridden (as of now) as it may be, will have some vague notion of purpose. Oh *sigh*....*angsty sigh*...*very angsty sigh*

[the phantom]

this quiz is not supposed to be at all serious. Like, if you gauge an activity's seriousness on a scale of 1 to 10, it comes in at about a -3.14
It is on a Tolkien forum though. That automatically makes it at least a +4. And anyway, I take trivial stuff very seriously. I'm really apathetic towards a lot of "important" things so I have to care about dumb stuff.
Thank you for making this thread twice as important
My pleasure. I'm a sucker for hot blondes with accents.

[Lush]

Hey, I resent that! I am Russian (and a commie at that).

Ya toje. Nu i chto? Razborku ustraivat' budem, ili kak? ;)

I'm a sucker for hot blondes with accents.

Are you a sucker for Pretentious Prats? Because I based that category on myself, largely. With a little bit of Rimbaud and Bethberry thrown in. In a good way. :D

[Orominuialwen]

Congratulations! You are- A Good Christian Barrowdowner!
Part of the attraction of Tolkien for you is that it's "good, clean fun." Please make sure to put in a good word with the Almighty for me on Judgment Day Well, that does describe me pretty well. I hope you're not stalking me to find out what I'm like! ;) ;) :D

[HerenIstarion]

Heren, only if you dare to have a jihad on your hands to deal with. I suppose Aragorn had it worse...or did he?

darling, you've gone and put your foot right into it yourself, ;):

Main Entry: ji·had
Variant(s): also je·had /ji-'häd, chiefly Brit -'had/
Function: noun
Etymology: Arabic jihAd
1 : a holy war waged on behalf of Islam as a religious duty; also : a personal struggle in devotion to Islam especially involving spiritual discipline
2 : a crusade for a principle or belief

Crusade for a principle or belief - that's what I do all the time, yeh...

Now I shall be expecting list of guests to be invited to attendant festivities and formalities...

[the phantom]

Are you a sucker for Pretentious Prats?
Pretentious- 1) Claiming or demanding a position of distinction or merit, especially when unjustified.
2) Making or marked by an extravagant outward show; ostentatious.

I think the pretentious part would be fine with me, as long as you are not more pretentious than I am. :p

Prat- The buttocks.

Oh yeah, I'm definitely a sucker for prats. ;)

[Lalaith]

So how many categories were there? Are all bases covered now?

(I was yet another Cheeky Brit. Not entirely accurate but quite good enough...a couple more wine-and-boudoir questions could easily have made me a Pretentious Prat I fear....)

[Bêthberry]

Are you a sucker for Pretentious Prats? Because I based that category on myself, largely. With a little bit of Rimbaud and Bethberry thrown in. In a good way.



Wow, Lush, I figure I would really have to crank up the effort to be in the same prat category as Rim, although maybe not everyone here would agree to that. ;) Shall I run off now and retake the test to see if I can really be me this time? :p :D

[Orofaniel]

Heh..That's a funny quiz. :D I really like it. :p

Um...until I came to the result. I'm a dork, obviously. :eek:

Cheers,
Oro

[Amanaduial the archer]

Lush, a question: why were you in Durham?

[Son of Númenor]

Because she's a Dukie.

[Maeggaladiel]

Hmmmm... I'm an angsty teen barrowdowner... I guess the standing-in-the-constant-rain and stabbing-the-yearbook questions did me in, eh?

But it really DOES always rain here!! It's raining right now!!! See?!?!

~Maeg the Angsty Teen Barrowdowner.
I hate everything!! Bwaaaaaaaaa!

[Ainaserkewen]

A Cheeky British Barrowdowner! What in the North does that mean!?

Seriously, this is one of the best online quizes I've taken.

[Evisse the Blue]

Great quiz! *applauds Lush* I first got Cheeky Brit (seems to be the most popular, though I'm not British :D ), then I took it again and got Good Christian. Weird combination, but 'm not complaining! :cool:

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Great stuff Lush. That 'wasted weekend' of yours was still far more productive than any weekend I ever spent. :)

Probably because I spend too much time in the pub. Hence myself being the latest addition to the Cheeky Brit category. Very good as I am technically British, although for the benefit of you foreigners, British ALWAYS means English.

I may be a Scot but I still love the Beatles (Fab!) and Maeg, I think the 'rain' answer must have applied to the Brits and not the angsty teens. There is a constant grey cloud over these islands.

[Maeggaladiel]

You're probably right, Eomer. But it really does rain constantly here, too.

~Maeg

[Mad Baggins]

A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!

You're better than everyone on the entire forum, and you know it. I hate you. Will you marry me?

Strange, seeing as how I'm Canadian...:D

[Nurumaiel]

Very good as I am technically British, although for the benefit of you foreigners, British ALWAYS means English.

Eomer, Ah, alas... technically.... why must one be British because their countries are considered part of Great Britain. I suppose I would be 'techinally British' too. Are you a Scot, then? I'm about half Scottish... from more recently I have folk from about Glasgow but in the ancient past they dwelt in Cawdor Castle. If you are Scottish and detest being called 'Scotch' then let us shake hands, brother. :D

There is a constant grey cloud over these islands.

But I find the grey cloud very sweet, don't you? Away from home now I don't feel so homesick when I see grey clouds. I suppose it would hard to have the loveliest, greenest isles without the rainiest isles, eh? ;)

Please don't tell Seamus Heaney about my slight in the meantime.

Lush, no, I suppose I shan't.... I will be most gracious to you. Just don't make me change my mind! *threatening look of Gandalf* :D

Evisse, I suppose one can be British and a good Christian at the same time, but you might be lacking in something if you were cheeky... seriously cheeky and not jokingly cheeky.

Lush, reflecting on prior posts of those who were 'angsty teens,' what happens if you end up with such and you are 'angsty' but well past the teenage years?

[Lush]

Lush, reflecting on prior posts of those who were 'angsty teens,' what happens if you end up with such and you are 'angsty' but well past the teenage years?

I think the logical way out of that situation is to go ahead and kill yourself.

:D

Actually, I don't know the answer, since the quiz is more of a pastime for the bored than a thorough exploration of character. I suppose I'd advise said person to take it in stride and be proud? ;)

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Nurumaiel, the funniest defence of the word 'Scotch' I ever heard was something along these lines;

"Scotch must be a proper description because Queen Victoria used it."

Very funny stuff! Alright then, I'll concede. The traits of Britishness are always identical with the traits of Englishness. But I suppose that I'm alright with that. I do drink an extraordinary amount of tea. :D

[Evisse the Blue]

Evisse, I suppose one can be British and a good Christian at the same time
LOL, yes, I suppose one can! The weird combination was the 'cheeky' vs 'good'; not British vs Christian!
But some of these categories rule each other out: I mean, you cannot get both Teeny bopper and King, without cheating...or can you?

[HerenIstarion]

But some of these categories rule each other out: I mean, you cannot get both Teeny bopper and King, without cheating...or can you?


I suppose it depends on the mood you are in when taking the quizz?

[Evisse the Blue]

I suppose it depends on the mood you are in when taking the quizz?
I stand corrected. Still, that would imply pretty extreme mood swings... :D

[Nurumaiel]

I suppose it depends on the mood you are in when taking the quizz?

I believe you've found the correct answer. I'll take the quiz again on a day when I'm undeniably gloomy and couldn't hate pubs more... and then I wonder what I'll come up with?

I think the logical way out of that situation is to go ahead and kill yourself.

It seems to me there is no other escape... you're obviously insane acting like that... at your age, too! :D

"Scotch must be a proper description because Queen Victoria used it."

That is entirely grand and funny! But I'm afraid Queen Victoria can't change my view on the word. :D Never ask why I dislike being referred to as Scotch. I didn't used to mind but one gloomy day when the world was full of 'Scotch's' I couldn't take it anymore.

Ah, tea.... well, I'm not fond of tea in itself unless I'm in the correct mood but nothing can take away from the event of tea. It's extraordinary fun to be different people having tea. Generally I will be merely myself and sit by the fire, drinking tea with a few friends and talking about anything we fancy, or maybe telling a little story or two, but it's also enjoyable to pretend we're of the higher class and to take little sips and speak only of the weather and everyone's health. We mock the higher class most terribly and I only ever mock something when I'm quite fond of something... that's how I know I love LotR and that's why I suspect I'm really quite fond of the British. ;)

[HerenIstarion]

do you stick out your little fingers too? ;)

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I stick out my little finger when drinking any kind of beverage. Its a natural reaction to lifting a beverage-holder in Britain. We Brits have a very slight difference in our blood to the rest of the world's population, completely isolated in our little fingers. It generates a force against most kinds of drink, particularly tea (there is currently a major study being undertaken to discover why) which pushes the finger away from the drink.

Interesting eh?

On another note, why is cheekiness associated with Brits? Anyone have any ideas?

[HerenIstarion]

finger re: ah, I see :D

cheerky brits re: I suppose that English is the only language to make up words derived from facial expressions to express qualities of character? "eyeballing' being another word of the kind that pops up to mind...

[Carnimírië]

Heh heh, I took the quiz yesterday. Yesterday, I wasn't a Barrowdowner yet. :) But I think my results are ok, only obviously I've never been in the Quiz Room.

[HerenIstarion]

So welcome, Uber-Dork Barrow-Downer :). Let your travels bring you to rest amongst the dead of this forum, and achieve some british cheekiness, which is free to take, once you figure out what answers to check :D. And never-ever go to the quiz room, or you'll become like poor Perky Ent, that is, obsessed!

[Firefoot]

And never-ever go to the quiz room But it's great fun! Drop by sometime!you'll become like poor Perky Ent, that is, obsessed! Perky Ent and all the rest of us who haunt the Quiz Room and Quotes sections. We're not too obsessed. *wink wink* This is, by the way, coming from another Über-Dork Barrowdowner (and proud of it :D ).

[Sirithheruwen]

And never-ever go to the quiz room

But it's great fun! Drop by sometime!

*pants* Quiz...Room... *foams at the mouth* Ha, just kidding. Well, then again, I'm an Uber-dork BDer too. ;) I'm not that obsessed with the QR, and I'm certainly not very good. :rolleyes:

[HerenIstarion]

Well, when I talk about obsessions, I know my subject. Been there, done that, many times, four years. Location being just a little bit to the south from Quiz room, that is, in the Quotes :D

And that's cheeky one talking, there is no check to our cheek! (tra-la-la-lally, here down in quiz-valley...)

[Lhunardawen]

Whoa. I'm a good Christian Barrowdowner. Christian, yes. Barrowdowner, yes. Good? Maybe... ;)

[Carlas]

You think you're too cool for the forum, don't you? No need to be coy, darling. At least you can be supremely entertaining, right? Me? Noooooo...
:D

[Sleepy Ranger]

Congratulations! You are- A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!
Well what do you know..... I'm not British and I haven't even lived there long enough but I guess I grew up somewhere close....
Scotch..hmmmm....possibilities :rolleyes:

[Snowdog]

:smokin: I'm an uber-dork Barrowdowner! :smokin:

[Niluial]

Congratulations! You are- A King of the World Barrowdowner!
If you're not already a moderator, you've probably entertained the fantasy. We shall tiptoe around you, Your Highness.


Sure… ;)

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Yes. He is.

[Luthien_ Tinuviel]

I stick out my little finger when drinking any kind of beverage. Its a natural reaction to lifting a beverage-holder in Britain. We Brits have a very slight difference in our blood to the rest of the world's population, completely isolated in our little fingers. It generates a force against most kinds of drink, particularly tea (there is currently a major study being undertaken to discover why) which pushes the finger away from the drink.


Hmm.. does that mean that I'm actually British? I must have some sort of British blood in me somewhere, by your reckoning... which isn't entirely unlikely or entirely undesirable. ;) Huh. I'm a German-Czech-Pole-Brit. Who knew?

[Mirkgirl]

Congratulations! You are- A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!

You're better than everyone on the entire forum, and you know it. I hate you. Will you marry me?
Well...... I can't complain I guess... altho I'm a Bulgarian never set foot on the island

Cool test Lush (:

[Rimbaud]

And, naturally, I am a 'Cheeky British Barrowdowner'. Which, is, well, right. Was I the template? ;) Judging by my answers, however, British merely equates to 'having, or soon to have, a drinking problem'.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Brits cannot seem to handle their alcohol. The continentals drink more than we do but somehow remain perfectly reasonable and rational human beings. Brits, on the other hand, should really stick to the tea.

[Elennar Starfire]

I first got Pretentious Prat, then changed some answers and got Cheeky British.

What? Me, cheeky? Whatever gave you that idea?

[The Only Real Estel]

Congratulations! You are- A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!

Cheeky? British? Pah...;)

You're better than everyone on the entire forum, and you know it. I hate you. Will you marry me?

I am? I do? You do? Will I? :confused: :D

[Esgallhugwen]

At first I got Uber Dork but the description didn't seem to fit considering I'm not at all very good at quizzes and like to hold on to the belief that I still may have a shread of a life left. When I did it for the second time I got Angsty Teen which might be more closer to the mark. But out of the 5 or so times I tried I got Uber Dork so I guess I'm a dork, hello fellow dorks! *waves hands* :p

[Elennar Starfire]

Oh, by the way: Lush, no I will not.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

So is anyone going to accept this marriage proposal? :p

[Esgallhugwen]

*gasp* :eek: But Eomer I hardly know you! *blushes* :o

[Saraphim]

I'll accept that Eomer. Except...wait... We still havn't resolved that issue of what you wear under your kilt.

I'm sorry, I just don't think I could marry anyone who defies centuries of tradition.

[InklingElf]

hehe hahaha

Я An Über-Dork Barrowdowner!
You've got little in the form of an actual life besides your Tolkienist pursuits, and you're happy that way. I bet you're great fun in the Quiz Room. :cool:

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I was actually referring to Lush's proposal. I wonder if this whole thread was a subtle attempt to find a husband?

As for Esgallhugwen and Saraphim, I don't recall ever making a marriage proposal on the Downs. However, I am now determined to win you over. :D

[Morsul the Dark]

Oh wow this test loves me

I'm get this this

An Uber-Dork!

[Esgallhugwen]

Welcome to the club Morsul , I am one of your fellow Uber-Dork's. :p
Which actually doesn't really work considering I've never actually been in the quiz room, maybe I should go sometime.

Well Eomer I am truly flattered by your determination to win over Saraphim and myself :D

[Elennar Starfire]

We still havn't resolved that issue of what you wear under your kilt.

But isn't it obvious? He wears argyle socks, of course!

[Saraphim]

Well Eomer I am truly flattered by your determination to win over Saraphim and myself
As am I, Eomer. :D (Where's that evil smily when you need it?)

And Esgallhugwen, I'm an Uber-Dork Downer as well. Eomer will have his hands full winning over two like us. :D (Insert evil smily here)

[Esgallhugwen]

I couldn't agree with you more Saraphim. The Uber-Dorks should join forces and rule the world with our ultimate Uber-Dorkiness. Mwahhahaa *cough*

Argyle socks, what in Eru's name are those? Forgive me, but I know little of socks except that you can wear them on your feet and that it is most displeasurable to get them wacked in your face when they're sweaty and muddy. :p

[Morsul the Dark]

indeed we are the uburdorks we rule all even your computers!

http://mindscraps.com/s/contrib/edoom/downloading.gif

just joking there's quite a few uburdorks then?

[Elennar Starfire]

Argyle socks are the spiffiest socks ever!

http://www.johnhelmer.com/products/78.jpg

[Saraphim]

Yes, Esgalhugwen. We shall rule the world, and we shall take the Argyle sock as our emblem!

Uber-Dorks Forever!!!

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Exactly what are you implying by mentioning Argyle socks? On second thought, nevermind. I'm not sure I want to know....

I think there may be more Cheeky Brits than Uber-Dorks, y'know.

[Elennar Starfire]

Eomer, I don't know what you were thinking there, but I was just thinking that argyle socks are super-spiff! I want a pair...

[Saraphim]

The Cheeky Brit v.s. Uber-Dork war of '04.

It was a day to be remembered when fighting broke out between these two groups. Tea and biscuits on one side, glasses and suspenders on the other. The noise of the british accents was rivaled only by the roar of elvish curses.

It was, indeed, a day that would live in infamy on the Downs.

Then, in the midst of the fighting, one Cheeky Brit clad in kilt and argyle, attempted to propose marriage to two unsespecting Uber-Dorks.

Gasps arose around the room. The nerds groped for thier inhalers.

What would happen? Would this be the end of neary two long days of war? Would the universal love of Tolkien win out against the reasons for war that I don't quite recall?

And, most importantly, what was this guy wearing under his kilt?

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Saraphim, your imagination is rivalled only by your mirth. :D

However, that version of the story is, of course, innacurate. The kilted individual did not attempt to marry anyone, least of all one of the Uber-Dork clan. He merely suggested improper things to the aforementioned females and was promptly slapped in the face. This action sparked the battle to continue.

The cheeky Brits looked dangerous, shuffling around in their cheap suits and spouting lots of terrible double entendres which did mild damage to the opposition. However, the Uber-Dorks came back into it, blinding the eyes of the Brits with their extremely bright and unfashionable cardigans. Now they had the upper-hand, the Dorks caused chaos by spraying silly string all over the place.

What on Earth could happen next? :eek:

[Isowen]

I am an Uber-dork barrowdowner!
apparently I have little in the form of an actual life outside my tolkienist pursuits, and I'm happy that way. They bet I'm great fun in the quiz room.
I'm not so sure about this as I've never been in the quiz room! but it's on my to-do list, right next to Gandalf. Tea. Wednesday...........ok that's lame and I apologize to all barrowdowners for that, Its just part of my random outbursts of quotes from the hobbit!
Is anybody else an Uber-dork barrowdowner?

[InklingElf]

The Cheeky Brit v.s. Uber-Dork war of '04.

It was a day to be remembered when fighting broke out between these two groups. Tea and biscuits on one side, glasses and suspenders on the other. The noise of the british accents was rivaled only by the roar of elvish curses.

It was, indeed, a day that would live in infamy on the Downs.

Then, in the midst of the fighting, one Cheeky Brit clad in kilt and argyle, attempted to propose marriage to two unsespecting Uber-Dorks.

Gasps arose around the room. The nerds groped for thier inhalers.

What would happen? Would this be the end of neary two long days of war? Would the universal love of Tolkien win out against the reasons for war that I don't quite recall?

And, most importantly, what was this guy wearing under his kilt?

:gasps: Where's my inhaler!? One of them stole it from usssss!!!!

As for the kilt issue.............my inhaler!?

[Elennar Starfire]

and was promptly slapped in the face.

Ye may have deserved that...

*dumps hot tea on the Uber-Dorks*

[Esgallhugwen]

Woah, a lot has happened in last little while. A war you say? I may be an Uber-Dork but I want a pair of those spiffy argyle socks than I'll have to get meself a kilt. And besides though I am a dork I still have impecable fashion sense, no suspenders or nasty cardigans for me thank you! On the other hand I do love silly string.

ye may have deserved that

Deserved it I dare say he did, considering I was one of the above mentioned females.

Ellenar please don't douse me in hot tea. I'd much rather be the piper who plays as the battle goes on to which ever bitter end is fated.

Oooo this is great fun! :D

[Saraphim]

ye may have deserved that
Deserved it I dare say he did, considering I was one of the above mentioned females.
Hmmm. Did you notice the LotR parallel there? (Deserves it? I dare say he does...)

Trust to an Uber-Dork to pick up on that.

And I heartily agree by the way. No one suggests inappropriate things to this saraph.

~

The Cheeky Brit was promptly slapped in the face by one of the Uber Dorks, but the other had a special surprise reserved. It was in the form of mace, and not the medieval weapon.

The Cheeky Brit reeled back, revealing that he did, in fact, wear something under his kilt: Argyle underwear.

~

The Evil smiley must return for posts like this.

[Esgallhugwen]

I knew it *points finger accusingly* Once you have Argyle socks your doomed to continue with other garments! uh oh I stated in an earlier post that I wanted argyle socks, not any more I will not continue the insanity! :eek:

How right you are Saraphim, I was very much trying to have an LORism in what I said, after all I am a dork by nature or so the story goes....

[Morsul the Dark]

But without argyle socks the emblm of the uber-dorks your are powerless you are too dee p in now the retreat... I already went out and bought my pair! :rolleyes:

[the phantom]

So what's going on? Are the Dorks and Brits duking it out to see who gets second place? What a waste.

Best is all that matters and the pretentious prats already own that title. Like the quiz says, we're too cool for the forum (but we feel sorry for you and keep coming back).

[Bekah]

So far I've got Good Christian once, Angsty Teenager once, and Pretentious Prat twice.

I've kept pretty close to the truth each time, so I think I'm probably a Pretentious Prat....

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Son of Númenor]

...or an angsty Christian über-prat. :D

[Esgallhugwen]

Your right Morsul, tis true, I'm getting green ones or blue ones I havn't decided yet. :rolleyes:

And with our Uber-Dork Argyle socks of Doom we will rule the world!

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I was wondering how long it would take for the other 'types' of Downer to get in on this little skirmish.

Rest assured, this conflict has now become a War. Who will win, who?

By the way, does anyone else think its ironic that kilts are being mentioned in tandem with Cheeky Brits? I guess, you'd have to be British to notice that one... :p

[Imladris]

Imladris sweeps into the room, rich blue robes swirling around her feet, golden crown perched precariously on her head. She decides to ignore the little tiff between the Brits and the Dorks until she hears this:

"And with our Uber-Dork Argyle socks of Doom we will rule the world!"

She stops and turns. "Hem, hem." With a little smirk she points to her golden crown, which has these words engraved upon them:

King of the World BDer.

[Elennar Starfire]

I'd much rather be the piper who plays as the battle goes on to which ever bitter end is fated.

*runs off to get pipes* *squawks dreadfully*
Eh...sorry...I'm a badpiper...

The strange thing is that a few nights ago I dreamed a strange dream of yellow and pink argyle fuzzy pants...

[Saraphim]

The strange thing is that a few nights ago I dreamed a strange dream of yellow and pink argyle fuzzy pants...
This thread has gotten into your head! And I want those pants...

Imladris sweeps into the room, rich blue robes swirling around her feet, golden crown perched precariously on her head. She decides to ignore the little tiff between the Brits and the Dorks until she hears this:

"And with our Uber-Dork Argyle socks of Doom we will rule the world!"

She stops and turns. "Hem, hem." With a little smirk she points to her golden crown, which has these words engraved upon them:

King of the World BDer
And she promptly gets a face full of whipped cream. Which side it came from, however, is unknown. The Brits whistle and avoid eye contact, and the Dorks studiously rifle through textbooks.

[Morsul the Dark]

It was the brits tryueing to creat a war of the sock within the uber dorks clan theyre trying to divide us!! :mad: ll hail the uberdork s we shalll rule...under Imladris as our king :smokin:

[Esgallhugwen]

Morsul the Dark don't you mean Queen? Other than that I agree with you :D I hope she is a just ruler full of passion and grace protecting the right of the people she rules over, that would be us. *points to Uber Dorks*

[Morsul the Dark]

King of the World BDer.

Then she must cast aside her false crown for it says king

[Imladris]

Wiping the cream from her face, Imladris stares haughtily about her. "It's not my fault the Queen Golden Crowns were gone," she mutters peevishly. "In fact --" she stopps with a smirking grin -- "I don't believe any of the King Crowns were taken."

She stuck a finger anointed with a large dollop of cream in her mouth.

"I shall be your King -- Queen," said Imladris, bowing. "I hearby order that the Dorks shall spread their dorkish mischief; that the Brits spread their cheek throughout the Downs; that the few people who were graced with the honour of king or queen --" she narrows her eyes -- "shall make sure they are properly tip toed around; that the Angst ridden ones spread their misery with ghoulish glee; and, finally, that the Good Christian ones shall..." she stops, fumbling for the correct words, "shall put in a good word for us all," she finishes lamely.

[Amanaduial the archer]

*Applauds, tears in eyes* Oh, hear hear, hear hear!

that the Brits spread their cheek throughout the Downs Oh, such words of wisdom! All hail the mighty Imladris! ;) :p

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Oh Imladris, we Brits know better than most that monarchy does not reign supreme. Can you prove, oh mighty one, that you are not a mere figurehead as Elizabeth II is? Real leadership, real politics, is ruled by the smarmy, the filthy-handed, the liars, the cheats, the all round horrible people. Who is more horrible than the Cheeky Brit? No-one!

*picks up briefcase and walks away chuckling*

[Morsul the Dark]

steal eomer's briefcase

Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha

tosses it in a lake mwahahaha then trips and falls into water "Darn it!"

[Elennar Starfire]

Now ye've got me knitting myself a pair of argyle socks...

[Saraphim]

Good thinking Morsul. I'm not sure how a briefcase would match a kilt.

Just because I'm an Uber-Dork doesn't mean I have to limit my fashion sense to cardigans and sweater vests. :D

Unless, of course, you were wearing a suit under your kilt, in order to disguise yourself while you proposed indecent things to Esgalhugwen and myself, which you promptly removed during the whipped-cream affair and slipped into the suit-wearing Brit crowd.

You are very crafty, Eomer. :cool: But not crafty enough. This Uber-Dork has your number.

[Meela]

I'm an uber-dork. I was expecting that.

[Morsul the Dark]

Ah another uber-dork welcome to the uber-dork clan I'm Morsul and I'll be giving you a tour "looks around" this is basicly it at any rate here you go "hands Meela argyle socks" Those are complementary

[Meela]

Thank you! *puts them on* And they match my hat!

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I must be crafty Saraphim, to slip into a crowd, because there's certainly no crowd of people like me.

I must be wary and skilled in the ways of all God's creatures in order to keep a low profile. Either that or have gangs of neds chase and shout at me for having long hair.

[The Perky Ent]

Let's see...last time I took this, I was an Über-dork. Let's see if anything has changed!



************************ Taking the Quiz ************************


Right, well, I'm a good christian Barrowdownser. Wait a minute...I'm a good christian Barrowdownser? I'm not a good barrowdownser, let alone a good christian. I'm not even Christian! Maybe, in my case, I'll change it to "A good Jewish Barrowdownser"! Yes, that will work. Just pretent that last paragraph never happened


************************* Erasing your Memory *********************

Well, I took the quiz, and I'm a Good Jewish Barrowdownser. No suprise there. When Judgement Day happens...I'll be long dead, so I guess I'll just live it up now ;)

[Esgallhugwen]

Mae Govannen Meela to the clan of th Uber-Dorks!


And the Uber-Dorks shall take up a standard the likes of which have never before been seen in the Downs. For it is said by onlookers from afar "as I gazed over yonder somethin' most astoundin' caught me eye. And I thought to meself that looks rather much like an oversized arglye sock, but what really caught me eye in the light of the dawnin' sun was the glint of gold, for I saw a blazin' Phoenix embroidered upon the argyle background and it seemed as if it flew in the gentle breeze as a large company rode past".

So if ever you were to see such a sight be it known that it is the standard of the Uber-Dorks who ride for the Kingdom of Imladris the King/Queen.

[the phantom]

Keep fighting for your side, guys.

Whoever wins this little skirmish gets to be my secretary.

[The Perky Ent]

Everyone, if you enjoy this quiz, which you seem to do, you might also like this (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?p=342024#post342024) quiz too! It's a quiz for Downsaholic Anonymous, a highly entertaining thread in Middle Earth Mirth. Check it out!

[Bekah]

Keep fighting for your side, guys.

Whoever wins this little skirmish gets to be my secretary.

Suddenly all fighting stops. "Everyone knows dorks rule the world, really..." the 'Kings' of the Barrowdowns say...

"No, no, you're royalty. You rule officially...you can be his secretary, we don't really mind..."

Mwa ha ha ha....(where, o where has that evil smiley gone!!!!!)

~ Elentari II

[the phantom]

Oh, Bekah, don't be silly. You act like being my secretary would be bad. It wouldn't be a master-servant type thing. Think more along the lines of a James Bond-Moneypenny type of thing.

[Bekah]

Oh, Bekah, don't be silly. You act like being my secretary would be bad. It wouldn't be a master-servant type thing. Think more along the lines of a James Bond-Moneypenny type of thing.

LOL!

No, I think I'm just tired, and when I'm tired I get petty. So I'm going to remove myself from here for a while....

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Elennar Starfire]

I'm a Downsaholic...

I wouldn't mind too much being your secretary, Phantom, as long as it wouldn't cut into my 'Downs time... ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Fea walks into the room with a dignified saunter, causing an immediate hush. The Cheeky Brits stop their cheeking, the Dorky Dorks stop their researching, the Angsty teens quit wallowing in self-pity, and everyone else simply stops. The only motion is that of Eomer of the Rohirrim carefully sipping a cup of tea, pinky outstretched, as he sits beside the fire in a pink argyle skirt... er... kilt. Fea looks around.

"Behold! Yet another King of the World Barrowdowner hath joined your ranks. All shalt love me and despair."

After several shocked seconds, an uproar begins. The Brits poke Fea with their well-muscled pinkies, shouting Cockney obscenities that nobody but themselves understand. The Nerds quickly start looking up all the ways to oust a monarch, and the Angsty teens begin muttering rebelliously. Fea looks nervous.

"You misunderstood me, let me explain!" she shouts over the noise, "You shall love me because I shall provide you with all the supplies you need! The Brits shall get a lifetime supply of PG Tips (the best tea in the world, Fea's alter-ego adds smugly), and the Nerds shall recieve... coffee. Caffiene all around! As for the desparation... I was letting my nerdy side poke through."

As Fea's queenly voice cuts through the sound, silence takes over once again.

"What about whipped cream?" shouts one of the battlers.

"Thou shalt receiveth whipped cream, and this war shall lasteth through eternity, but there shalt be no killing. As thou mayest already know, we are already dead!"

Cheers are heard through the room, as Fea turns on her heel and marches back out the door through which she entered...

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

You shall love me because I shall provide you with all the supplies you need!
Oh, the joys of corruption...
Well, I guess you can then provide me a new Bible since I'm A Good Christian Barrowdowner! :p
Part of the attraction of Tolkien for you is that it's "good, clean fun."
Since when has killing and fighting become either of those above (especially clean fun...)? I think it's rather messy ;)

[Elennar Starfire]

The Brits poke Fea with their well-muscled pinkies, shouting Cockney obscenities that nobody but themselves understand.

Ah, ye all had best be careful with those Cockney obscenities...Fea just might understand ye...Oh, wait, I left out the naughty words when I was teaching her what I know of Cockney...Carry on then!

[The Perky Ent]

Elennar Starfire, It's good to know there is yet another Downsaholic out there!

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

These allegations of a pink kilt are completely untrue. Ignore her, just ignore her...

:p

[Elennar Starfire]

So what colour is it really then?

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Predominantly red and green.

[Elennar Starfire]

So which tartan is that? Only if ye want to say, of course.

[The Perky Ent]

Bekah, Downsaholics Anonymous, conviently located in Middle Earth Mirth, is the perfect place to tell your story. It's encouraged. There's many who'd like to hear if, so if you don't mind, can you post it again, so other fellow downsaholics can sympothize and empathize.

[Saraphim]

Nothing like a little shameless advertising, eh Perky? No worries, I've done it myself:D .

Personally, I'd like to be the owner of a pink and green fuzzy argyle kilt, but I don't see that happening.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Shameless advertising? :) Think Wargs. You are being indoctrinated.

Anyway, I like Grant tartan. Its my middle name, and believe it or not, I am indeed related to your old President Grant. Interesting, eh?

So I should be President Barrowdowner as opposed to Cheeky Brit. Meh. I'll take charming, witty and dashing Scot Barrowdowner thank you very much! :p *tumbleweed blows across the Downs as Eomer is left standing alone and asking "No?"*

[Elennar Starfire]

*tumbleweed blows across the Downs as Eomer is left standing alone and asking "No?"*

Alone except for your ever-present stalkers, myself and Mithalwen... ;)

[Bekah]

Alone except for your ever-present stalkers, myself and Mithalwen... ;)

*ahem* Just you two? ;)

If you have a Scottish accent, Eomer, I'll probably join the ranks of those stalking you. For some reason I can't resist Scottish or Irish accents... :rolleyes:

Mwa ha. And I'm supposed to be a good Christian Downer. Or a Pretentious Prat....or Angsty Teenager. Come to think of it, an Angsty Teenager fits the bill for stalking a ScotsDowner.

Not that I would properly....I'm too busy.

You know, for some reason each time I post I start talking to myself about something off topic?

I'm going away now. If I come back with another weird and off-topic post, someone yell at me before the BW does.

~ Elentari II

[Sirithheruwen]

*ahem* Just you two?

Most certainly not just you two! :D (Just for the record, I too love any accent that is not my own, Bekah. Many a time have I answered a teacher in a Jamaican or English or Scottish accent, much to their confusion. Sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing it. :eek: )

I'm an Angsty Teen. Mwahahahahahahah! Fear my Angst! (Insert Devil Smily...here.)

[Elennar Starfire]

If you have a Scottish accent, Eomer, I'll probably join the ranks of those stalking you. For some reason I can't resist Scottish or Irish accents...

Heh...ye're not alone there! There's a reason for my fangirlishness where Pippin is concerned...

Many a time have I answered a teacher in a Jamaican or English or Scottish accent, much to their confusion. Sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing it. :eek:

Ah yes...much fun, that...I once read several pages of the Lay of Leithian in a Scottish accent...when I noticed, I just kept doing it...and people sometimes look at me oddly and say I've suddenly started talking in some accent or other...and usually I don't realize I'm doing it. Brooklyn accents are lots of fun... :D

[The Perky Ent]

Yup! Nothing wrong with keeping your sales pitch fresh!

[Bekah]

People keep telling me I have a strange accent, but I've lived in NZ all my life.

So my voice is just weird, I guess. I don't know its distinguishing characteristics, either....

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

P.S. I'm still in NZ. Even in the same city I was born in....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I simply loooooooove the way people fail to notice their own accents, even when exposed to others. A bunch of my friends went to NYC a few months back, and they came back talking about people's accents in the city. My favorite great-aunt has a New Hampshire accent. My favorite uncle lives near Olympia, WA... yep. Accent. And yet, people in my general vicinity rarely realize that we all have an accent too. It's barely perceptable to anyone of the area, but if you go anywhere else in the world (or just speak to someone else), it's obvious. My "local accent" is that of speaking rather quickly and leaving the occasional letter off the end of words. There are very few people around here that actually pronounce the letter 't' if it doesn't come at the beginning of the word. A double 't' in the middle of a word becomes closer to a 'd'. The sound of 't' becomes more of a breath in the back of your throat. And yet I love my accent. That's just the way we speak here. :D

But I suppose, as a King (if you've ever read the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, you'll understand why I have no issues with this title) of the World Barrowdowner, I suppose I could simply pass a law or something, saying that everyone must be fully aware (and appreciative) of their accents. Mwahahahahaha.

Time to get back to my morning quest: that of actually waking up.

Fea

[Elennar Starfire]

Heh...who wants to be a Queen? Lousy job... (I love those books!)

My accent is...a strange mixture...since I like to speak in accents not my original, I've become used to them, and my normal speech has changed somewhat. But lets see...Rs are very hard, and As are somewhat nasal...um...I do the T to D thing too...that's all I can think of now...stupid brain...

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Hmmm, fangirls....

[Elennar Starfire]

And just what is that supposed to mean, Eomer?

[Gil-Galad]

Congratulations! You are- A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!

You're better than everyone on the entire forum, and you know it. I hate you. Will you marry me?

strange how i'm not even british though most people think i am...

[Elennar Starfire]

I'm not British either, but I am cheeky!

[Saraphim]

Originally posted by Bekah: Originally Posted by Elennar Starfire
Alone except for your ever-present stalkers, myself and Mithalwen... ;)

*ahem* Just you two?

If you have a Scottish accent, Eomer, I'll probably join the ranks of those stalking you. For some reason I can't resist Scottish or Irish accents... :rolleyes:



Hmmm, fangirls....It certainly looks like it Eomer. Myself, I can fake a great British one to the point that people from the UK think I am also.

Oh, and I fall for the Scottish accents as well. :D

*Saraphim joins the Uber-Dork sub-clan of Eomer Stalkers*

[Elennar Starfire]

Heehee! I have argyle socks! :D Two pairs!

[Esgallhugwen]

Alas I have no argyle socks.
And I too shall join the ranks of Eomer Stalker's for I too cannot resist Scottish, Irish, or Australian accents.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I wonder if any other Downer is blessed with as many stalkers as I? :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I wonder if any other Downer is blessed with as many stalkers as I?
Not likely, Eomer, not likely. I don't know if you should feel honored or terrified. ;)

Fea

[Gil-Galad]

Maybe even both?

[Esgallhugwen]

I'd have to say both, for instance:

Exibit A what you should feel honoured about) Lots of people like you and therefore want to follow you around

Exibit B what you should be terrified about) Lots of people like you and therfore want to follow you around

[Saraphim]

Did you know that it is near impossible to find decent argyle socks in Las Vegas? I had to settle with brown argyle stockings. They just aren't the same, but at least I can show my Uber-Dork spirit.

Oh, and I nearly forgot. :D

*Swoons over Eomer's accent*
Do I smell a restraining order?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

No swooning from this girl, Eomer. I follow you specifically for your sense of humor. But shouldn't our Eomer-stalking go in the Are You A Stalker? thread? ;)

Fea

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Yes. Because then I can start to enjoy this thread again and be fully aware of the terror which lurks in Heren's thread.

Who am I kidding? Oh, and Esgal, when you put it like that, there's only one option to take. Run away. :eek:

[Esgallhugwen]

You may run but we will follow! mwahahahaa
Once a Stalker picks up a scent it never relents in the chase!

[Morsul the Dark]

Eomer-what are they?

Argaorn- They were people once but the BarrowWight gave them the Downs forever cursing them they are the stalkers Parmahil neither living nor dead, they will never stop following you...

Ok that sounded WAY better in my head

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

That gives me the chills M.

[Sirithheruwen]

Esga's right: once stalked, always stalked. (Confusticate and bebother the lack of devil smilies!)

[Esgallhugwen]

*rubs hands together evilly*
That is a very good description Morsul, beware of the Stalkers, for we see you but you cannot see us!
That should be our motto Sirithheruwen Once Stalked, Always Stalked.

[Elennar Starfire]

I'd say, that unless Orlando Bloom is secretly a BDer, you're probably the BDer with the most fangirls. Doesn't that make ye feel special?

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Orlando Bloom is just about the only actor good looking enough to play me. :D

But seriously, I feel very touched.

[Esgallhugwen]

Awww, if I wasn't one of your Stalkers I'd hug you but alas I must stay in the shadows. *two glistening eyes peer out from behind a bush*

[Elennar Starfire]

I'll hug you, then retreat quickly back to the shadows...*does so*

[Saraphim]

WOW! Almost this whole page is off topic! Isn't that some sort of record? Not that I'm complaining....:D

Orlando Bloom is just about the only actor good looking enough to play me.Somehow, I don't think Orli would sound right with a scottish accent.

By the way, I won't hug you, I'll just come at you out of nowhere, push up my glasses, and nervously ask you to sign my Karl Urban poster. Then you'll make me laugh until I snort, and I'll retreat mysteriously back into the shadows to make all of your other Uber-Dork stalkers drool over your autograph.

Once Stalked, Always Stalked.:D

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Oh...my...goodness. :eek:


We really need some new people to take Lush's test! Come on, there's new people joining every day, don't they want to see what type of Barrowdowner they are? Well? Don't they?

I guess not. On a side note, there hasn't been a new quiz for a while. Aren't there usually new quizzes popping up every so often?

On another side note, I do not own a digital camera.

And in a desperate attempt to stay on topic, how many other Cheeky Brits actually listen to The Beatles like Lush supposes? I certainly do!

[Bekah]

Oh...my...goodness. :eek:


We really need some new people to take Lush's test! Come on, there's new people joining every day, don't they want to see what type of Barrowdowner they are? Well? Don't they?

I guess not. On a side note, there hasn't been a new quiz for a while. Aren't there usually new quizzes popping up every so often?

On another side note, I do not own a digital camera.

And in a desperate attempt to stay on topic, how many other Cheeky Brits actually listen to The Beatles like Lush supposes? I certainly do!

*collapses into fits of laughter*

Eomer has a point, we ought to stay on topic. I can't be bothered right now, but next time I visit the Downs I'll delete all my off-topic posts on this thread. Too tired right now.

How many people discovered that they were Pretentious Prats? Or Uber Dorks? Or both together? Why are we not fighting for these titles?

On second thoughts, I don't know why I bothered asking that last question.....

~ Elentari II

P.S. Changed my mind, I'm deleting them now. Who's not entirely sure what they are?

[Sirithheruwen]

Argyle... (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/Product.asp?wdid=200920&wpid=250786)

For those female fans of argyle.

[Elennar Starfire]

I think...I might...be scared...or I might buy that...

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I wish I was a girl.....

Seriously though, very nice Sirith. The lengths you go to keep us up-to-date eh? ;)

[Sirithheruwen]

I just really didn't want to see that go to waste. And I wanted to see your reactions. :p

I wish I was a girl.....

How smart of you! ;)

[Azaelia of Willowbottom]

*grins shyly ar Eomer's scottish accent...* LOL What *IS* it about scottish accents? I'm a little shy to be a stalker, though, hehe.

Anyway, Eomer, ask and ye shall recieve...a new person to take the test. I'm not exactly new here, but I haven't come across this thread before.
I am an uber-dork barrowdowner. I'm not quite sure that's right: I have only once ever gotten the right answer in the quiz room, and even then didn't post it because I didn't think I could come up with a good enough question! I love reading LOTR, but I'm far from an expert, especially compared to all you others! I took the quiz multiple times, and each time came out with that same answer. I guess my uber-dork self is just taking some time to grow, hehe. :D

[Morsul the Dark]

Hey you dont need to know the answer to play the quizes(look at my posts im living proof of it :D )

[Lush]

Guys,

Listen to Bekah and Eomer. The quiz is kind of old and irrelevant by now, yeah, but must it all end in infamy?

Please make Auntie Lush happy and be good from now. I'm no moderator, so I can't really boss you around (darn it), but I did work semi-hard on that quiz, so, you know...

Furthermore, even if you do technically "stay on topic" but have nothing actual to contribute to the thread, then there's no real point in posting. Unless you're posting to say how great I am.

Hardy har har.

P.S. I don't know if Squatter likes the Beatles, but he's got a taste for Metallica. And Cypress Hill. And if you want to know more, you can harrass him through PM.

[Son of Númenor]

You're so great, Lush! What a quiz! :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I wish I was a girl.....
Take it back, oh PLEEEEASE take it back. ;)

Please make Auntie Lush happy and be good from now.
I'm sorry, Auntie Lush, I'll be good. Your quiz was fantabulous, to say the least. The only quiz I ever linked to was one I found sheerly through accident, and that was met with nearly as much popularity. Fea hastily tries to renew interest in her old thread Of LotR Characters and Their Personality Flaws (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=5321).

P.S. I don't know if Squatter likes the Beatles, but he's got a taste for Metallica. And Cypress Hill. And if you want to know more, you can harrass him through PM.
Reeeeeeally. After trying and likely failing to renew interest in an old thread, Fea sniffs out another Metallica fan. Ooh boy. :D

Fea

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I must say I have been waiting for Lush to return to this thread and lecture some people. I am shocked, however, to discover that it wasn't me being lectured! It is blatantly obvious that I have been the one keeping the thread alive by coercing the other Downers to say nice things about me simply to stroke my ego. Oh, the underhanded methods of this boy. *insert devil smiley a la Saraphim (again). My apologies Lush, I have acted disgracefully.

But to right a wrong (because Fea seems anxious about it) I take back the earlier statement - even though it was only in jest. But we all have to admit, there are gender-based advantages either way. Sirith's amazing discovery is but one of them.

[Esgallhugwen]

Mayhaps if it was in a different colour, for a girl I'm not too fond of the colour pink, its too girly, maybe blue or green and darker, i'm not one to wear bright or loud colours. But anyway,

It is blatantly obvious that I have been the one keeping the thread alive by coercing the other Downers to say nice things about me simply to stroke my ego.

Oh but Eomer your ego is all cute fuzzy and cuddly, who wouldn't want to give it a pet now and then? Although it does drool alot....

[Gil-Galad]

Oh but Eomer your ego is all cute fuzzy and cuddly, who wouldn't want to give it a pet now and then? Although it does drool alot....



i wonder if your going to except that Eomer? or if Esgal will stand by it... :rolleyes:

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

But to right a wrong (because Fea seems anxious about it) I take back the earlier statement
Only anxious because we females are stereotypically insane. :D Care to join the ranks of craziness? Although if you did, we are certainly in the right forum for it.

Don't I wish I was a Cheeky Brit... then I could be... well... cheeky. I could always "fix" my answers...

Fea

[Gil-Galad]

Though i'm not a female, i must agree with your statement, but i to was a Cheeky Brit in the quiz...cheerio what what

[Elennar Starfire]

*cuddles Eomer's fluffy ego*

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

....it continues. :D

If there was a 'crazy' category then I think a lot of us would be finding that one. Sanity is a growing problem in this day and age. We must help those afflicted with it by helping them to lose their sanity......

Or, I already went crazy. It did me no end of good.

[Esgallhugwen]

Yes you've already gone crazy *scratches Eomer's ego behind the ear* but than again being dead and all can do that to a person.

[Encaitare]

Whoa, I'm an Uber-Dork Barrowdowner. The strange thing is, I have used the phrase "Uber-Dork" to refer to myself many times in the past. How creepy.

[Gil-Galad]

Whoa, I'm an Uber-Dork Barrowdowner. The strange thing is, I have used the phrase "Uber-Dork" to refer to myself many times in the past. How creepy.

:smokin:
Conincedence? i think not... we must do more studies on this! quickly to the bat cave!

[Elennar Starfire]

I think Eomer's ego is purring...

[Esgallhugwen]

*looks down at Eomer's Ego* Hmmm so it is, its very loud :)

Encaitare welcome to the clan of the Uber- Dorks :D

[Saraphim]

So much attention to Eomer's ego! I'm surprised he hasn't changed from a Cheeky-Brit to a Pretentious Prat. :p

As for me, I've ordered a bumper sticker (http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/stickers/36df/) that says "Uber-Geek" from a site that specializes in the uber-dorky. My car, or "Shadowfax the Nerdmobile" (as my friends have begun to call it) is beginning to turn into quite the advertisement for all of geekdom.

Welcome to the loony room Encaitare! As Eomer said, most of us here would belong in the crazy catagory, so look sharp if you want to keep your sanity in any way.

I myself went mad a while ago, just for a change of pace. I traveled to Africa and took up cruelty to animals, but just as a hobby, you know.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Do giraffes mean anything to you Saraphim? Rather oddly shaped animals.... :D

And I could never be pretentious. As a matter of fact, I'm getting less and less cheeky and more and more worried.

*sighs*

[Encaitare]

Welcome to the loony room Encaitare! As Eomer said, most of us here would belong in the crazy catagory, so look sharp if you want to keep your sanity in any way.

Thanks, heh heh. *shrugs* Sanity's overrated. :p

[Bekah]

Most of this page is devoted to stroking Eomer's ego (and scratching it behind the ear) or the mild worry about the sanity or lack thereof of those who were making Eomer's ego purr. Also to the celebration of insanity in general. But not much on topic, though there were a few references.

Even after Lush came and rebuked you guys, too, for letting her thread deteriorate into something the BW might delete. And some of us said sorry and good point, Lush, thanks, but we still only fawned over Eomer. I'm sure he deserves it, being Scottish and all, but I'm sorry if I started it all off saying that I happen to fall for Scottish accents. Which is true, but has nothing to do with the thread. Moreover Eomer is more than an accent. :p

So - back to Uber-Dorkiness. Or pratting around pretensiously. Or just being good Christian Downers or whatever you get.

And thank you to those who did stay more or less on topic.

If we have nothing to add, I suggest we let this thread lie down for a week or two - which it has been doing - and them bumping it up in case new downers have something to say. And deleting the bumping up post, of course, otherwise it'll just hang around taking up bandwidth space which the BW and mods and other kind people pay for so sensible people can enjoy the Downs.

Cheers, and God Bless,

~ Elentari II

P.S. I can't remember what I got on the test - but I'm a good Christian Barrowdowner. :o

P.P.S. Excuse me, Elennar, but posts are different from spoken words in that pointless ones actually cost the nice people who pay for all this. So while the sentiment is admirable, in all practicality it's actually better if you do take back the stuff you wish you hadn't written by deleting the post in question.

[Elennar Starfire]

Bekah is right...posts deleted, though somewhat belatedly.
I still recommend not posting while high on paint fumes, however. The results can be embarrassing.

[Neferchoirwen]

Lush's test congratulates me for being a Cheeky Brit Downer. I admit that I do have fortunate moments and often find myself in VIP moments, I admit that I was also a high school outsider, and a Christian trying to be good as best as I can. Proud to say, though, that I have out grown my gosh-the-elves-are-so-amazing fan phase.

Cheers

[Gil-Galad]

Anywho...(did I just really say anywho?) Back to the topic!


i agree... this is getting to be a Eomer Appreciation thread... why not a Gil-Galad apperciation thread, or a Gil-Galad wannabes, or Gil-Galad lovers... or a Gil-Galads social box!? nah that last one might not work but i look so good on that bicycle...

any ways... yeah welcome to the cheeky brit gorup! the best of the best! your job shall be....organize volleyball and bring pie for me... :D

[Bywaters]

Just found this thread over a boring lunchtime. Had to laugh at the outcome...

A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!

Must have been the references to pubs and rain... and cheek?
Very clever. :D

[Lolidir]

i myself am also A Good Christian Barrowdowner! I must agree on this one.

[Nimrodel_9]

Yay! I am an Über Dork Barrow-Downer! :D

[ElementFire]

I'm an angsty teen. heheheh....
never woulda' thought that... :p Ah well, the test has decided!!! I'm an angsty gangsta, so bow to me!!! :D :p
-EF

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

A King of the World Barrowdowner!
I would've never thought I'd be getting that answer! Look out people! Haha :) Fun test, Lush :)

[Lush]

I've checked up on the test, and it seems as though the Russian server is being a bad boy. Perhaps it was owned by Khodorkovsky, or something... *hardy har har*

Hmm, anyway. If it keeps on being weird, I might end up moving the test somewhere more reliable and updating the link.

I'm glad that people still seem to enjoy it from time to time.

[wilwarin538]

The updating the link idea sounds great Lush, it did't work for me. :( :confused: :(

[Anguirel]

Quite. I'm tantalised by the thread but can't, alas, get the link...

[Thinlómien]

Congratulations! You are- A King of the World Barrowdowner!

If you're not already a moderator, you've probably entertained the fantasy. We shall tiptoe around you, Your Highness.

haha. That's pretty scary - but I'm flattered.

Great test, Lush. Thanks.

[Anguirel]

Thanks for putting up the link, Lush...I appear to be a Pretentious Prat. Huzzah.

[Formendacil]

Congratulations! You are- A King of the World Barrowdowner!

If you're not already a moderator, you've probably entertained the fantasy. We shall tiptoe around you, Your Highness.


Most appropriate.

You may begin.....

Now!

[wilwarin538]

My results: (which I absolutely adore)

Congratulations! You are- A King of the World Barrowdowner!

If you're not already a moderator, you've probably entertained the fantasy. We shall tiptoe around you, Your Highness.


Thank-you very much Lush that was very enjoyable.

Now start tiptoeing. :D

[Imladris]

I decided to take the quiz again and got:

Congratulations! You are- A Cheeky British Barrowdowner!
You're better than everyone on the entire forum, and you know it. I hate you. Will you marry me?

I suppose I got tired of the tiptoeing (or lack thereof ;) ) and abdicated my throne...

[VanimaEdhel]

Umm...Lush? I got that I'm a "Good Christian Barrow-Downer." 1. I'm not Christian and 2. I have the dirtiest mind of anyone I know...and that's saying something. I don't know what happened, there...I answered everything honestly. I mean I did say it was raining because I was wearing white, but that's because every time it rains, I am either in a white sundress or a white t-shirt or something along those lines. Ah, oh well...may as well wander out and find a cross to buy.

[Lush]

The quiz has been updated and moved!

Anyone who's been getting weird results lately should try it again. Now it may actually work!

Take care and enjoy!!! (http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/testgen/2306/)

[Gil-Galad]

You're fun, fabulous, and full of yourself.

On the surface, you don't quite fit the typical Tolkien fan stereotype, and you love reminding everyone of the fact.

You do tend to bring a unique perspective to the discussions on the Barrowdowns online forum. Keep it up, love.


that is so me... don't you think?

[the guy who be short]

You're one of the few, the proud, the British Invasion squad on the Barrowdowns online forum.

You're impossibly witty, and can certainly hold your drink. You've probably never even spilled it on your keyboard.

Remember, Britain is not neccessarily a place of residence, it can also be a state of mind. Oh, and will you marry me?
I'm not sure how I got this... I mean, I am British, I'm just underage for alcohol. I don't even think I ticked any of the alcohol answers...

I am terribly witty though. ;)

Re: the marriage. Could you possibly wait three years? I'll get back to you when I come of age, though I'm worried about the distance...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

You're fun, fabulous, and full of yourself.

On the surface, you don't quite fit the typical Tolkien fan stereotype, and you love reminding everyone of the fact.

You do tend to bring a unique perspective to the discussions on the Barrowdowns online forum. Keep it up, love.
A pretentious prat... you know... the downside to being perfect is that everybody automatically assumes you are pretentious. ;) And I'm not that full of myself... I just pretend to be. And it's tp's fault... he encouraged me.

[Balin999]

...the British Invasion squad on the Barrowdowns online forum...
Actually.... I don't think so :)
Though it's true that I can hold my drink.... to some extend
But I don't fell lose to Britain in any way... but well I'll marry you anyway hrhrhr

[Kath]

Well apparently I am an ÜBER-DORK BARROWDOWNER.

You really, really embrace your Tolkien. This isn't a mere hobby, this is a way of life for you.

You probably kick serious butt in the quiz section of the Barrowdowns online forum. Either that, or you participate in some amazing RPGs. Or both.

Wear your title proudly, soldier. You make the Man himself proud.

But hey, it seems almost to be a compliment so who am I to argue :D !

[arcticstorm]

It looks like I am a GOOD CHRISTIAN BARROWDOWNER!!!
It seems that part of the attraction of Tolkien for you is that it's all good, clean fun with some serious Biblical thematics.

If you put in a good word with the Almighty for me on Judgment Day, I'd really appreciate it.

Oh, and stay away from temptation please.

[VanimaEdhel]

Hmm, I guess this is me:
You're a PRETENTIOUS PRAT BARROWDOWNER!

You're fun, fabulous, and full of yourself.

On the surface, you don't quite fit the typical Tolkien fan stereotype, and you love reminding everyone of the fact.

You do tend to bring a unique perspective to the discussions on the Barrowdowns online forum. Keep it up, love.

[Bergil]

They think I'm british, eh.

[Maeggaladiel]

If you're not already a moderator at the Barrowdowns online forum, you've certainly entertained the notion.

Perhaps sometimes your ambitions prevent you from taking a break.

Have your serfs fix you a Shirley Temple, put your feet up, and enjoy a rest from clubbing the unwashed masses over the head, Your Majesty.

YOU ARE A RULING-CLASS BARROWDOWNER! The lady Lush speaks truth! I do hope you Admin are reading this. ;) See what you're missing by not having Maeggaladiel as a moderator? For shaaaaame.

That was fun, Lush! Thank you for that one!

[Boromir88]

Wow, Lush you always manage to come up with the most...interesting ( :p ) tests.

I guess I'm a Cheeky Brit barrowdowner...though I'm not a Brit. :rolleyes:

[Lhunardawen]

It seems that part of the attraction of Tolkien for you is that it's all good, clean fun with some serious Biblical thematics.

If you put in a good word with the Almighty for me on Judgment Day, I'd really appreciate it.

Oh, and stay away from temptation please.

Editted quiz, still the same result. *sigh*

I'll try to remember that second thing, Lushie. ;)