Geeky jokes are the best medicine - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lush · 12-08-2009, 02:55 PM

I don't know about you guys, but whenever I'm down, I turn to stupid LotR humour to make me happy (that's OK, you don't need to tell me that "this explains a lot," I already know).

Obligatory stupid LotR video.

Obligatory stupid Boromir Photoshop:

Here's hoping your run-up to the holidays isn't as nightmarish as mine (it would be hard to achieve, but just in case...).

And cheers to them starting casting on "The Hobbit."

P.S. Bwahaha. The title of this thread is missing a "y." It should be: "Geeky jokes are the best medicine." Slight fail.

Lindale · 12-08-2009, 09:42 PM

*saves the picture and sets it as wallpaper*

I love that vid. "They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard! Ga-ga-ga-gard!"

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-09-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindale

I love that vid. "They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard! Ga-ga-ga-gard!"

Hey, indeed

But it's really funny. The person who made it certainly took some time with that, it's not just "random" as many videos like that are, it shows some real thinking behind it and it's pretty good. I watched it first in the morning but now I had to watch it again

Nogrod · 12-09-2009, 03:05 PM

I think that video was banned from Youtube (the maker was forced to withdraw it) for a long time ago. Good to see it back.

And not to regret when it is taken away the next time, go and load the "DownloadHelper", if you're using Firefox that is, and download the video to your computer or whichever player you have with you.

From: Nog spam-bot

Loslote · 12-09-2009, 08:32 PM

I think this is a funny fanfic.

EDIT: Oh, and ignore the voting thing on Chapter 2.

Hakon · 12-09-2009, 10:09 PM

Advertising your own story? Don't sink so low. Next time just ask me to advertise it for you.

Lindale · 12-10-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Hey, indeed

But it's really funny. The person who made it certainly took some time with that, it's not just "random" as many videos like that are, it shows some real thinking behind it and it's pretty good. I watched it first in the morning but now I had to watch it again

I think it's not deliberate on the maker's part, but "gaga" is actually a Filipino word for "stupid" or something. So it made it funnier for me and my brother.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-10-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindale

I think it's not deliberate on the maker's part, but "gaga" is actually a Filipino word for "stupid" or something. So it made it funnier for me and my brother.

Interesting, for that matter, I think I have seen it used in English in similar connection too. But who knows where it came from.

Anyway, my favourite part in the video is probably "Tell me where is Gandalf, for I much desire to speak with him" and especially "A Balrog of Morgoth" ("What did you say?"). Put like this, the "r" sounds really stand out wonderfully

Mithalwen · 12-10-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindale

I think it's not deliberate on the maker's part, but "gaga" is actually a Filipino word for "stupid" or something. So it made it funnier for me and my brother.

In England it is often used for someone who is senile - and apparently has it's origins in a French word for an old fool. By extension it is used about those who are otherwise demented ie by infatuation.

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-09-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lush

The title of this thread is missing a "y." It should be: "Geeky jokes are the best medicine." Slight fail.

Ohai - I fixded it for you - kthksbai.

Eönwë · 12-09-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Ohai - I fixded it for you - kthksbai.

Haha. That explains it. I was surprised when I clicked on the thread to suddenly see an extra "y" and thought I might just be imagining it.

Durelin · 12-09-2009, 02:28 PM

Many lolz for the holidays!

My favorite geeky pleasure is The Guild, though it's the most enjoyable when you've played an MMORPG and get all the references and sad truths.

(I definitely recommend starting with Season 1! Also, I guess I should warn that there is some adult content - pretty much just language and uh...awkward scenes.)

Nazgûl-king · 12-12-2009, 10:27 PM

I have seen that video before, it is pretty funny. They also have another one too with Sam and Gollum that I think is pretty funny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihMMw0rnKz4

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Originally Posted by Durelin

Ha, this is pretty funny. It is made even funnier for me because the cat actually looks a lot like my mom's cat!

Edit: This is my 100th post here!

Lush · 12-13-2009, 05:09 AM

Haha, I love the Tank Cat.

I think the best thing about "They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard" is how it takes this majestic Hans Zimmer soundtrack and makes it sound so, so dumb.

And thank you, Esty, for amending my fail. You're a real friend.

12-08-2009, 02:55 PM	#1
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Geeky jokes are the best medicine I don't know about you guys, but whenever I'm down, I turn to stupid LotR humour to make me happy (that's OK, you don't need to tell me that "this explains a lot," I already know). Obligatory stupid LotR video. Obligatory stupid Boromir Photoshop: Here's hoping your run-up to the holidays isn't as nightmarish as mine (it would be hard to achieve, but just in case...). And cheers to them starting casting on "The Hobbit." P.S. Bwahaha. The title of this thread is missing a "y." It should be: "Geeky jokes are the best medicine." Slight fail. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~ Last edited by Lush; 12-08-2009 at 02:58 PM.

12-08-2009, 09:42 PM	#2
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	saves the picture and sets it as wallpaper I love that vid. "They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard! Ga-ga-ga-gard!" __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

12-09-2009, 03:05 PM	#4
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	I think that video was banned from Youtube (the maker was forced to withdraw it) for a long time ago. Good to see it back. And not to regret when it is taken away the next time, go and load the "DownloadHelper", if you're using Firefox that is, and download the video to your computer or whichever player you have with you. From: Nog spam-bot __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

12-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#5
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I think this is a funny fanfic. EDIT: Oh, and ignore the voting thing on Chapter 2. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

12-09-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	Advertising your own story? Don't sink so low. Next time just ask me to advertise it for you. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

12-09-2009, 02:28 PM	#12
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Many lolz for the holidays! My favorite geeky pleasure is The Guild, though it's the most enjoyable when you've played an MMORPG and get all the references and sad truths. (I definitely recommend starting with Season 1! Also, I guess I should warn that there is some adult content - pretty much just language and uh...awkward scenes.)

12-13-2009, 05:09 AM	#14
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Haha, I love the Tank Cat. I think the best thing about "They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard" is how it takes this majestic Hans Zimmer soundtrack and makes it sound so, so dumb. And thank you, Esty, for amending my fail. You're a real friend. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~