"Rings" humor in Clerks II - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tigerlily Gamgee · 07-31-2006, 11:32 AM

The thing is, though... they don't totally bash LOTR. There is one character who is bashing it and two who are defending it. So, it's not like it's a total LOTR bash-fest.
Besides, they only touch on the things that most Rings fans joke about anyway :-)

The one thing I can't tell is if Kevin Smith is a fan or not. It's obvious when watching his movies that he loves Star Wars and X-Men... but with LOTR it's hard to say. The characters supporting LOTR sure do throw around a lot of facts for Kevin Smith to have not, at least, done his research. Maybe he's indifferent? Well, I'm going to his Q&A this Saturday at Wizard World... so if he happens to say anything about it I'll let ya'll know

But, I understand if some people wouldn't want to see it.

Oh, and Feanor... I must say that I am a believer in both Listerfiend and Pillowpants (omg... I cried at that part of the movie... so funny/wrong)!

Boromir88 · 08-03-2006, 08:44 PM

I haven't seen Clerks II yet, but am anxious to go see it, and now I'm wanting to go see it even more.

I just wanted to say that recently I've seen a lot of movies that have had LOTR spoofs in it. Besides the South Park episode (which I still haven't seen) and the great Veggie Tales: Lord of the Beans. I recently just saw The Date Movie, and when the guy and his fiance go to get a ring, Frodo, Sam and Gandalf all appear at the ring shop trying to sell the One Ring. And it's just an absolute hilarious spoof.

Then in the TV movie Desperation, based off a Stephen King book. The crazy/demon possessed cop, arrests someone called Peter Jackson. And he says 'Hey aren't you the guy who made Lord of the Rings? Boy you sure have lost a lot of weight.' (because this actor happens to be a hollywood fit boy).

So, rather recently, I've been seeing quite a few movies with LOTR references/comedy in it, now I desire even more to go see Clerks II.

10-15-2006, 01:58 PM

I thought it was pretty funny myself... I like how Smith always tosses in pop culture references like he did with Star Wars in Clerks I

Mattius · 10-23-2006, 06:29 AM

Yes Clerks 2 was amazing!!

The bashing of LotR was brilliant especially when the guy throws up because he's so mad!

Lalwendë · 10-23-2006, 08:46 AM

I still aint seen the whole film, but I've seen the Rings argument bit. Reminds me of the comic Rings Vs Star Wars arguments that used to go off at work with insults aplenty flying, so I found it funny. If anyone wants to see it, you can find it pretty easily on YouTube, but firstly I don't know if its legal so it might not even be there any more, and secondly its full of swearing so possibly best avoided by delicate flowers who might get offended (hence no link is being provided). And most Kevin Smith films are full of things to upset people anyway, so what would you expect?

Mattius · 10-23-2006, 09:46 AM

Yes! He is one of the most un-PC film makers around and for that I salute him!

07-31-2006, 11:32 AM	#1
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	The thing is, though... they don't totally bash LOTR. There is one character who is bashing it and two who are defending it. So, it's not like it's a total LOTR bash-fest. Besides, they only touch on the things that most Rings fans joke about anyway :-) The one thing I can't tell is if Kevin Smith is a fan or not. It's obvious when watching his movies that he loves Star Wars and X-Men... but with LOTR it's hard to say. The characters supporting LOTR sure do throw around a lot of facts for Kevin Smith to have not, at least, done his research. Maybe he's indifferent? Well, I'm going to his Q&A this Saturday at Wizard World... so if he happens to say anything about it I'll let ya'll know But, I understand if some people wouldn't want to see it. Oh, and Feanor... I must say that I am a believer in both Listerfiend and Pillowpants (omg... I cried at that part of the movie... so funny/wrong)! __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

08-03-2006, 08:44 PM	#2
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	I haven't seen Clerks II yet, but am anxious to go see it, and now I'm wanting to go see it even more. I just wanted to say that recently I've seen a lot of movies that have had LOTR spoofs in it. Besides the South Park episode (which I still haven't seen) and the great Veggie Tales: Lord of the Beans. I recently just saw The Date Movie, and when the guy and his fiance go to get a ring, Frodo, Sam and Gandalf all appear at the ring shop trying to sell the One Ring. And it's just an absolute hilarious spoof. Then in the TV movie Desperation, based off a Stephen King book. The crazy/demon possessed cop, arrests someone called Peter Jackson. And he says 'Hey aren't you the guy who made Lord of the Rings? Boy you sure have lost a lot of weight.' (because this actor happens to be a hollywood fit boy). So, rather recently, I've been seeing quite a few movies with LOTR references/comedy in it, now I desire even more to go see Clerks II. __________________ Fenris Penguin

10-23-2006, 06:29 AM	#4
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	Yes Clerks 2 was amazing!! The bashing of LotR was brilliant especially when the guy throws up because he's so mad! __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

10-23-2006, 08:46 AM	#5
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I still aint seen the whole film, but I've seen the Rings argument bit. Reminds me of the comic Rings Vs Star Wars arguments that used to go off at work with insults aplenty flying, so I found it funny. If anyone wants to see it, you can find it pretty easily on YouTube, but firstly I don't know if its legal so it might not even be there any more, and secondly its full of swearing so possibly best avoided by delicate flowers who might get offended (hence no link is being provided). And most Kevin Smith films are full of things to upset people anyway, so what would you expect? __________________ Gordon's alive!

10-23-2006, 09:46 AM	#6
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	Yes! He is one of the most un-PC film makers around and for that I salute him! __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

10-15-2006, 01:58 PM	#3
JuliaChang Guest Posts: n/a	I thought it was pretty funny myself... I like how Smith always tosses in pop culture references like he did with Star Wars in Clerks I

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