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As we all know, Idol judges aren't just looking for a good voice, they're looking for someone with the right 'look' and a strong stage presence.

So, Frodo's out, because anyone who's seen the movies knows that his major move is fainting, which doesn't really do much to work a crowd.

Pippin... I dunno. I can see a horrible judge with a british accent on the panel telling him he's just too short for a career in pop music.

Sam's not classy enough.

Gollum: He'd be excellent, if only he sang. He's certainly got the crazy dancing down pat.

Depending on who's voting, Legolas may or may not be in with a chance. In some countries, a blond elf would be too 'convetional' to have much hope.

If Galadriel could do the same creepy radioactive glow thing she did in the movies, I suppose that could count in the looks (weird) and stage presence (scary) categories.

But overall, I think it'd come down to two contestants: Gandalf, because he can breakdance (he was taught by the master, Saruman, you know), and Aragorn, because he's the King and he did take disco lessons back in the day. (If Boromir wasn't dead, he'd probably be in the running too, since he's already got the fans doing the wave.)

And since 90% of the voting population seems to be teenage girls, I think the obvious winner would be Aragorn.

I wonder what he'd sing after his win was announced?