[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by the phantom

Wow. You're really making me feel powerful. Thanks.

Well, if having control over the votes a few fellow Downers who are neither interested nor independent enough to think for themselves, in a Middle-earth reality show, makes you feel powerful, then I am happy for you.

Originally Posted by the phantom

But seriously, you might not want to refer to my intelligent friends as "lackeys". You might just anger them into perpetually voting against you.

The evidence, as it stands, speaks for itself. But I am perfectly prepared to reevaluate my assessment should they actually show sufficient spirit and independence of mind to actually think for themselves.

Originally Posted by the phantom

I was sort of betting you'd become awfully frustrated by the third day, but you seem to be doing a good job of remaining in good spirits.

Yup. I'm in for the long haul, if that's what it takes.

Originally Posted by the phantom

In my opinion, Anarion, Tar Miriel, Cirdan, Celebrian, Narvi, Fangorn, and Ohtar have no business taking the trophy home, and I think most of you agree.

I think that you might be surprised. I'm with Ang on the importance of the seemingly insignificant characters this, but then it's traditional for me to root for the underdog in these kinds of shows. But thank you for your handy dandy list of who not to vote for.

But honestly, Ang. To try to portray Elrond as an underdog. Well, it's shameful.

Originally Posted by Firefoot

Ang (and other people voting Sauron) - anyone interested in cutting some kind of deal to get rid of Sauron and Elrond on consecutive days? Otherwise it seems the phantom will have his way with the minor characters...

This seems like a good plan to me, although I have given my word to Boro to try to help him evict Elros as and when Elrond goes. Which reminds me, are you planning on voting today, Boro?

Originally Posted by the phantom

Don't worry Firefoot. I think it is extremely possible that both Elrond and Sauron will die today.

Oh come now, you and I both know that you and your rent-a-crowd posse will swoop in later and vote to evict one of your selected "insignificants", most probably Narvi. You are nothing if not predictable, my dear fellow.