The Middle Earth Popularity Cup - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 12-02-2008, 07:23 AM

This is momentarily quite hard as I love both characters, however I am going to come down on the side of Faramir as he's so much like Robin Hood (who is perhaps my favourite mythical hero of all time) that it's uncanny.

++Faramir

Tuor in Gondolin · 12-02-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Faramir.

Because... um... I don't like bears. (Not that I know any personally.)
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Durelin · 12-02-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lommy

Because, to use my new favourite word, he's cooler.

My thoughts exactly.

If this were a contest between who you would rather be in a relationship with, I think I'd choose Faramir over any character, but Beorn kicks more butt...and there's always something about the dangerous type...

I think that should be the next Mirth contest.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-02-2008, 12:16 PM

Well, this is a similarly hard choice as what has been here before. I think in this, it would depend solely on my mood whom to vote for. Faramir is a fantastic character, I like him a lot. Beorn is just great character, I like him a lot. On Faramir, I like the most probably his behavior. On Beorn, I like the most probably his shapeshifting. The second thing I like on Beorn is that he is funny. The second thing I like about Faramir is that he is not such a (forgive me the strong word) mindless guardian and just the "tough soldier" as most of the Stout Men Of Gondor are. The third thing I like about Faramir is how he cares of Éowyn when it's really bad with her. Her part or her opinon aside, he does not force anything upon her, which I like. The third thing I like on Beorn is what he represents: the "wild man" from Wilderness... including all the things that he can speak with animals and how he treats them, which is nice too. And hey, he is a friend of Radagast's! But that is not as much of an evidence for me. Hmph.

Well, you know what - since I think Beorn has more votes now, I will vote for

++Faramir

skip spence · 12-02-2008, 12:48 PM

Well, that's it, Beorn has defeated Faramir by 8 votes to 6 (or 7 if I count Legate's vote which technically was late) and by that the first round is concluded.

If it's okay with you I'll hold the start of the second round matches until tomorrow. I'll probably post comments on the first round and some odds before that.

skip spence · 12-03-2008, 08:10 AM

After a suspenseful fortnight of ups, downs, thrills and frill, the first round of the Middle Earth Popularity Cup is concluded and 32 have become 16. We have seen plenty of heavily favoured heroes bask in glory after a job well done but also a few upsets leading to return trip much earlier than expected for some participants. Of the original nine walkers only five now remain and even Gollum, one of the pre-tournament favourites to win, has been eliminated, along with Merry, Pippin, Legolas and Gimli. So far, this Cup has not been for the vertically challenged: ten Hobbits and Dwarves entered the competition but now only three remain: Frodo, Sam and the unlikely figure of Mim. The yellow boots and questionable poetry of Tom Bombadil will no longer grace the audience, nor will the fiery temper of Fëanor or the wisdom of Faramir. But here, without further ado, are the second round match-ups:

Second Round:

Frodo Baggins (7) vs. Beleg Strongbow (8)
Mim the Petty Dwarf (5) vs. Sauron (10)
Maedhros (10) vs. Glaurung (4)
Boromir(8) vs. Saruman (7)

Gandalf (14) vs. Elrond (1)
Lúthien (4) vs. Galadriel (10)
Aragorn (7) vs. Samwise Gamgee (9)
Túrin Turambar (10) vs. Beorn (7)

Odds for every match-up have also come in from The Betberry Bookmakers as well as odds on the winner of the whole tournament. At present Gandalf is the favourite at 11/2, closely followed by dynamic duo Frodo and Sam at 13/2. The odds on Gandalf’s old chum and fellow wizard Saruman have dropped dramatically after his emphatic first round win against Gollum and is down to 7/1. Aragorn and Boromir round out the top-favoured group and are both at 11/1.

The rest: Turin 20/1; Maedhros 25/1; Galadriel 80/1; Glaurung, Sauron, Elrond 100/1; Beorn 200/1; Lúthien, Beleg 250/1; Mim 1000/1

Tuor in Gondolin · 12-03-2008, 08:23 AM

Beleg Cuthalion is far more pro-active then the nice
hobbit, granted the Baggins had better luck in choice
of human companions, but since the elf is one of
the more attractive of FA elves and the chief theme
here is popularity:

+ + The strongbow

And look at those odds!

skip spence · 12-03-2008, 08:30 AM

Frodo Baggins vs. Beleg Strongbow

Frodo had a fairly comfortable passage to the second round, showing The Gaffer who the Master is on Bag's End. Beleg had to work harder, just managing to overcome the stout Farmer Maggot by five votes to four. Frodo is heavily favoured ahead of this contest. Will he march on or can Beleg cause an upset?

As usual the deadline is 12.00 Am tomorrow board-time.

12-02-2008, 07:23 AM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	This is momentarily quite hard as I love both characters, however I am going to come down on the side of Faramir as he's so much like Robin Hood (who is perhaps my favourite mythical hero of all time) that it's uncanny. ++Faramir __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-02-2008, 12:16 PM	#4
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Well, this is a similarly hard choice as what has been here before. I think in this, it would depend solely on my mood whom to vote for. Faramir is a fantastic character, I like him a lot. Beorn is just great character, I like him a lot. On Faramir, I like the most probably his behavior. On Beorn, I like the most probably his shapeshifting. The second thing I like on Beorn is that he is funny. The second thing I like about Faramir is that he is not such a (forgive me the strong word) mindless guardian and just the "tough soldier" as most of the Stout Men Of Gondor are. The third thing I like about Faramir is how he cares of Éowyn when it's really bad with her. Her part or her opinon aside, he does not force anything upon her, which I like. The third thing I like on Beorn is what he represents: the "wild man" from Wilderness... including all the things that he can speak with animals and how he treats them, which is nice too. And hey, he is a friend of Radagast's! But that is not as much of an evidence for me. Hmph. Well, you know what - since I think Beorn has more votes now, I will vote for ++Faramir __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

12-02-2008, 12:48 PM	#5
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	Well, that's it, Beorn has defeated Faramir by 8 votes to 6 (or 7 if I count Legate's vote which technically was late) and by that the first round is concluded. If it's okay with you I'll hold the start of the second round matches until tomorrow. I'll probably post comments on the first round and some odds before that. __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

12-03-2008, 08:10 AM	#6
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	The Second Round After a suspenseful fortnight of ups, downs, thrills and frill, the first round of the Middle Earth Popularity Cup is concluded and 32 have become 16. We have seen plenty of heavily favoured heroes bask in glory after a job well done but also a few upsets leading to return trip much earlier than expected for some participants. Of the original nine walkers only five now remain and even Gollum, one of the pre-tournament favourites to win, has been eliminated, along with Merry, Pippin, Legolas and Gimli. So far, this Cup has not been for the vertically challenged: ten Hobbits and Dwarves entered the competition but now only three remain: Frodo, Sam and the unlikely figure of Mim. The yellow boots and questionable poetry of Tom Bombadil will no longer grace the audience, nor will the fiery temper of Fëanor or the wisdom of Faramir. But here, without further ado, are the second round match-ups: Second Round: Frodo Baggins (7) vs. Beleg Strongbow (8) Mim the Petty Dwarf (5) vs. Sauron (10) Maedhros (10) vs. Glaurung (4) Boromir(8) vs. Saruman (7) Gandalf (14) vs. Elrond (1) Lúthien (4) vs. Galadriel (10) Aragorn (7) vs. Samwise Gamgee (9) Túrin Turambar (10) vs. Beorn (7) Odds for every match-up have also come in from The Betberry Bookmakers as well as odds on the winner of the whole tournament. At present Gandalf is the favourite at 11/2, closely followed by dynamic duo Frodo and Sam at 13/2. The odds on Gandalf’s old chum and fellow wizard Saruman have dropped dramatically after his emphatic first round win against Gollum and is down to 7/1. Aragorn and Boromir round out the top-favoured group and are both at 11/1. The rest: Turin 20/1; Maedhros 25/1; Galadriel 80/1; Glaurung, Sauron, Elrond 100/1; Beorn 200/1; Lúthien, Beleg 250/1; Mim 1000/1 __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan Last edited by skip spence; 12-11-2008 at 03:00 PM.

12-03-2008, 08:23 AM	#7
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Beleg Cuthalion is far more pro-active then the nice hobbit, granted the Baggins had better luck in choice of human companions, but since the elf is one of the more attractive of FA elves and the chief theme here is popularity: + + The strongbow And look at those odds! __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

12-03-2008, 08:30 AM	#8
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	Match 1 of Round 2 Frodo Baggins vs. Beleg Strongbow Frodo had a fairly comfortable passage to the second round, showing The Gaffer who the Master is on Bag's End. Beleg had to work harder, just managing to overcome the stout Farmer Maggot by five votes to four. Frodo is heavily favoured ahead of this contest. Will he march on or can Beleg cause an upset? As usual the deadline is 12.00 Am tomorrow board-time. __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

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