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Mnemosyne 02-02-2010 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mark12_30 (Post 622730)
It doesn't matter to me one way or the other.

However, if you were to pick on the Rohirrim, I might get really upset.

Hey, at least they weren't called the Ro-Hans!!

alatar 02-03-2010 12:39 PM

The Rohirrim, why horses? - Have you ever serious tried riding into battle on a cow? Ostriches, however...:D

Nerwen 02-05-2010 08:46 AM

Celeborn and his shaded past "The shocking truth about the so-called Elf Lord!"
My Secret Vice "Celeborn reveals all! Exclusive!"
the borrow downs Hire them today!
Why Tolkien? Yeah... what ARE we doing here, anyway?:confused:
Who's your Gandalf? Um... How about... Gandalf?
Who is your frodo? Er... apart from Frodo, you mean?
how do i get a avatar??????????? Well, you'll need to book a trip to Pandora...
Have you ever wanted to write your own tlotr book(s)? Yes, but that darned JRRT beat me to it, curse him!:mad:
Inbreeding... and a little incest Explains so much...
Drop Everything Right Now!!! Yes, yes! I'll come quietly! Sir!:eek:

Nerwen 05-10-2010 01:46 PM

Are You an Ent or an Entwife? Are there no other choices?:(

Why did Sauron need ring? Him not need ring! Him need grammar lesson!

The Video Games From the yet-to-be-published Leisure Activities of the Eldar.

What happened to the Dragons??? See"What happened to the horses?"

Did Maedhros kill Laughter? No, but I hear Macbeth murdered Sleep.

Morsul the Dark 05-13-2010 06:46 PM

Can Ringwraiths feel pain? No but I've broken their hearts a couple of times.

alatar 05-18-2010 01:40 PM

Two Dark Lords?...and a partridge in a pear tree.

Pitchwife 06-23-2010 02:41 PM

Had Smaug Lived to See LOTR... - ...he would have burned down the cinema.

TheGreatElvenWarrior 06-23-2010 03:17 PM

How about:
Top 5... . . . ways to anger the Dark Lord.

alatar 06-23-2010 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife (Post 632706)
Had Smaug Lived to See LOTR... - ...he would have burned down the cinema.

Too funny!

Blind Guardian 07-13-2010 03:55 PM

Did Maedhros kill Laughter? Nope, I'm still laughing!

Glirdan 07-13-2010 04:21 PM

Who Was your favorite character in the Silmarilion? --- There was more than 1 :eek:

Top Ten Signs You're Addicted to the Barrow-Downs --- The fact that I'm posting about it right now

Pitchwife 08-12-2010 09:51 AM

Eregion? - Gimifril!

Nerwen 09-01-2010 06:44 AM

Banning Tolkien, some questions –Let's get cracking! That's what this forum's all about, right?

LOTR banned!!!!! –Hooray! We did it!!!!!

How do you pronounce... –"S", of course! I thought everyone knew that!

Where's Eowyn? –Wasn't she just here?:confused:

I don't believe this –Me neither!

Meat eaters and vegetarians –The battle of the ages!

Shifty eyes –Nonsense! I have nothing to hide. Nothing, I tell you!

Characters that are often overlooked. –Oh, you mean the hobbits, right? (Yeah, yeah, that was lame.)

We Nine Kings of....where? –Orient are!

Hi! (and Fell Beasts...) –Hey, don't single the poor Fell Beasts out like that! It'll make them self-conscious.

What does it mean to be a true fan? –Agreeing with me, obviously.

What if the Dark Lord had children?? –Well, according to fan-fiction, he's had several hundred, at least.

whos Mary-sue? –see above.

Annoying experts –Who, me?

alatar 09-01-2010 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen (Post 638192)
I don't believe this

Skeptics Unite!

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Meat eaters and vegetarians –The battle of the ages!
Are the vegetarians made of meat?

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What if the Dark Lord had children??
His Eye would be half-lidded...

Quote:

Annoying experts
As a hobby or profession?

Thanks to Newwen for gathing this latest list.

Nerwen 09-02-2010 05:56 AM

Unfinnished Tales –No Finns allowed!:p

The Timless Void –No Tims, either!

Dragons - Like worms? –Chop them in half, and they keep wriggling.

Sauron and his Ring –rejected title.

Is Frodo the 'King ' who returns? –Of course! Who did you think it was, Aragorn? I mean, duh!:rolleyes:

Can you bite off someones finger with 6 teeth? –Try it and see!

I was thinking –Good start.

Was Saruman evil.. –Whatever gave you that idea?

Was Sauron Evil? –Just misunderstood.

Merry & Pippin - Good Or Bad –EEEVILLL! The horrible little fiends!

Where do men go? –See that door with the little man on it...?

who is tolkien in fact? –Tolkien who? Never heard of him.

Tolkien is Not Yeats –Ah, there's your answer: some guy who isn't Yeats.

What's beyond the sea? –Land.

Who exactly is Feanor and Celebrimbor? –I'm not sure, but I suspect it involves a nasty transporter accident.

Like mother, like daughter? Ungoliant and Shelob –Who'd have thought being a giant spider would run in the family?

Dwarf Women: The Mystery –Moria's most popular striptease!

Was Tolkien Green? –Sure, you just can't tell from the photographs.

I'm curious... Did Legolas have a wife. –What? Oh, no reason, I just thought he might be... lonely...:Merisu:

age of legolas –is finally drawing to a close, thank Eru!

Are there any books that deal with the story of the one ring? –Nah.

Why is enigma pretty much tied with maia and earth spirit... *head explodes*

Morthoron 09-02-2010 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen (Post 638300)
Dragons - Like worms?

Only when they can't get dwarves. :D

Nerwen 10-16-2010 07:14 AM

Charles Manson did not murder Boromir... Stop press!:eek:

Nerwen 12-07-2010 08:57 AM

What are you listening to? –cicadas.
is strider recruiting zombies –What, you didn't know? Mwa–ha-ha!
Where is Radaghast???? –Helping Necrostrider train his zombies.
coincidence ? –I think not!:eek:
Do you think that Witch-King is full of himself? –Oh, that Witch-king, he thinks he's just sooo special...
Giats in the Hobbit –Ew! Get them away from me... whatever they are!
Gollum's Grammar –I think this belongs in the "Shortest Books in M-e" thread.
Yet another example of humorus ignorace –Yes.;)
Books!!! Where are they??!!! –Have you tried the shelf?
concerning the Maia.. –Which one?
How is the Necromancer Sauron? –As Gandalf asked the Messenger at the Black Gate, by way of opening the conversation. (Hey, it was an early draft...)
A Dumb Question... –As opposed to...?
This is funny! –sez you.
The Silmarillion & The Matrix –Whoa!
How many people fell in love with Sam –Just Rosie.
Are Hobbits capable of evil? –Nah.
***does anyone think that Gollum might not be really evil?*** –Sure. Just ask Gollum.
Does anyone know? –No.
Does anyone know??? –No!!!
Am I correct in thinking –No.
what's Sindarin for "shut up" or "be quiet"? —Wish I knew. *sigh*

Eönwë 12-07-2010 10:48 AM

I'm no da Vinci, but... I am a renaissance artist.
Tolkien puns But let's see how fast he runs. Mwahahaha!
Do you live with someone from Middle-earth? What, you mean those Hobbits in my garden?
Middle Earth Dating Service Sign me up!
Fantasizing Am I?
Seeing Tolkiens World in todays landscapes... Well they definitely are...
Middle-Earth Essence An essential ingredient of Lembas.
The Future of the Downs More grass.
If each member of the Fellowship was a food.... Which would kill you first?
If Lord of the Rings had been adapted as Anime... Less people would've watched it.
Math in LOTR Science in The Hobbit.
How do ya get a degree in Tolkienology? At the Barrow-Downs University.
Potatoes Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew
Pack your bags and go! Ok! Ok! I'll leave.

Nerwen 12-08-2010 05:47 AM

THE BOOKS AND ARE THEY COMPLICATED –NOT AS COMPLICATED AS TURNING OFF THE CAPSLOCK!

Oliphaunt preferences -- self-explanatory –Uhhhh???:confused:


Do the books reuin the movies? Curse that Tolkien! He reuined everything!

Am I the only one here who finds this picture of Frodo dusterbing? –No. I, too, am dusterbed.

I have the One Ring –Shhhh! Someone might–

*snarls* My precious..... I GOT IT! Anyone else out there? *dead silence*

Whats the shortest time youve taken to read Lotr –O.5 seconds. Heck, it's only four letters, after all.

Where do hobbits come from? –Mummy and Daddy hobbits.

The 10th Fellowship member? –Mary Sue, you mean?

Does Hobbit-Toss figure in anywhere? –The next movie?

Re: the "...hire a hitman...?" thread ???:eek:

Nerwen 12-08-2010 09:08 AM

I think... I am going, to kill someone –Oh, you're the hitman! Dear me!:eek:

Galadriel55 12-08-2010 05:31 PM

Wow, Nerwen, these are great! I love your suggestions! (especially the 0.5sec and the dead silence ones! :))

Middle Earth? Arda? Ea? where, when, and how I got there

Nerwen 12-12-2010 08:15 AM

Time for yet another themed post!
 
A selection of headlines from the now-defunct Isengard Times


Saruman Ring-maker –Marvel at our Fearless Leader's skill!

Saruman the Good

greatest of the maiar –Choose the right answer in our Readers' Quiz for the chance not to die horribly!:)

Regarding Gríma and Éowyn –a special feature, by G. Wormtongue.

Eowyn essays –an ongoing series, –by G. Wormtongue.

More than just Uruk-Hai –by Uglúk.

Orcs, more important than we think? –by Uglúk.

Half-man half-orc men –Why they rule, by the Squint-eyed Southerner.

How do ents die –pictures on page 3!

Radagast a slacker?

Are elves stupid ?

gandalfs past –Find out what he has to hide!

Gandalf - geat or a joke of a wizard?

Gandalf a Madman?

Celeborn the little Sucker

galadriel is evil?

Aragorn and his issues

Clueless Sauron?

The pitiful Sauron

alatar 12-21-2010 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen (Post 644552)
Half-man half-orc men

– and the women who love them.

Great lists, Nerwen. You're making these titles even funnier! :D

Galadriel55 01-09-2011 10:12 AM

I see Middle-earth Really? Where?

Galadriel55 01-14-2011 07:59 PM

Questionable thread titles - you mean except for this one?
How do we stop them? - just put a stop sign

Galadriel55 01-17-2011 08:18 PM

For girls and ladies only! - stop being sexist.

I just don't understand. - neither do I.

Hin or Chin - Gin.

So what kind of fan were you? - one that actually works.

The Lord of the Grins. - Not that hard a job, after you've worked as the Mouth of Sauron.

Apples... - to apples as hobbits are to hobbits.

Sinking Beleriand - drown it, drown it!

Barrow-Down Dreams - to capture and kill all living creatures that infest Middle Earth

Ever been confused? - er...like now?

Tell me about the Valar - what's the point - you won't believe me anyways!

Sauron

Faramir

Argonath

Extra Characters - meaning?...

Name

Towers

Would you have been suspicious? - yes

Speaking of books..... - what were you speaking about the whole time, then?!

Yes, Tolkien is Wonderful, but... - no buts.

Ways TTT Could've been worse - let's be optimistic

The Seven Deadly Sins in Middle-earth - Killing, stealing, renouncing Eru, disrespecting parents, laughing at a live dragon, getting on the wrong side of Turin, and doubting/underestimating the power of a woman (particularly applied to Nazgul).

Galadriel55 01-18-2011 04:37 PM

Elrond or Elros? - hmmm... let me think.

++ELROS

Nerwen 01-19-2011 06:39 AM

I see Werewolf has you in its furry grasp, G55!

Well, here's a few more:

Guest from Middle Earth –That's his story, anyway...

But I DO have a degree in Tolkienology!!! –And I have a bridge I can sell you really cheaply...

Sauron....who is sauron –*sigh* Maybe it's time the title was changed to 'Lord of Not Paying Attention'. :rolleyes:

I Will Make Personal Pics For Anyone Who Wants Them –And Even More Personal Pics For Anyone Who Doesn't Want Them... Mwa-ha-ha!

Rabbits in Middle Earth? –Elves I can believe, but RABBITS! Everyone knows they're just a myth!

Ibrîniðilpathânezel 01-19-2011 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen (Post 647258)
Rabbits in Middle Earth? –Elves I can believe, but RABBITS! Everyone knows they're just a myth!

For some weird reason, what popped into my befuddled brain for this one was:

Rabbits in Middle-earth? Not just for pregnancy tests, anymore!

Cripes, I need to thaw my brain... (and get back onto my real computer to change my avatar....)

Nerwen 02-02-2011 04:41 PM

Peter Jackson's stomach ulcer scare –All right, then, which one of you movie-haters owns the voodoo-doll?:rolleyes:

Galadriel55 02-02-2011 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen (Post 648540)
Peter Jackson's stomach ulcer scare –All right, then, which one of you movie-haters owns the voodoo-doll?

Er, I'm afraid that would be me.

:p:p:p

Galadriel55 02-04-2011 05:38 PM

Off-topic forum? no.

No Language Forum? no.

Are you a Stalker? no.

What d'ya mean, it's only a smile? no.

It was a day no.

May I suggest? no.

-Are you allowed to complain? no.


Could someone please answer - NO.

Nerwen 03-17-2011 11:29 AM

black rider fasion –Stunning, stylish cloak designs! Available in "ebony" "midnight", "sable", "obsidian", "jet", and "black".

Mithalwen 03-17-2011 02:13 PM

:p:p
Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55 (Post 648819)
Off-topic forum? no.

No Language Forum? no.

Are you a Stalker? no.

What d'ya mean, it's only a smile? no.

It was a day no.

May I suggest? no.

-Are you allowed to complain? no.


Could someone please answer - NO.

Gally dear, do try not to be so negative..

Galadriel55 03-17-2011 09:24 PM

:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen (Post 651653)
Gally dear, do try not to be so negative..

Would you prefer this? :p


Off-topic forum? yes, especially your thread.

No Language Forum? yes.

Are you a Stalker? of course!

What d'ya mean, it's only a smile? why not?

It was a day yes

May I suggest? go ahead!

-Are you allowed to complain? sure, just not to me


Could someone please answer what do you think I was doing?

Mithalwen 03-17-2011 09:31 PM

Some folk are never satisfied...
 
oh well now you are just a "yes man"!

Galadriel55 03-18-2011 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen (Post 651680)
oh well now you are just a "yes man"!

:D :Merisu:

Galadriel55 03-26-2011 07:26 PM

I'll add this:

LOTR Cookies and Cereal????? - what gave you that absurd idea?

I mean, didn't you know that? Most popular snacks our times!

:D

Galadriel55 04-11-2011 03:28 PM

Are orcs actually evil? - no, just misunderstood.

Copy-Cat Quotes - just like this one:

Quote:

Originally Posted by NERWEN
Was Sauron Evil? –Just misunderstood.



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