Ballrogs haz wings? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bofur · 07-21-2011, 10:10 AM

I believe the original poster was playing a joke on the Tolkien community. C'mon, nobody that is into Tolkien has that many grammar issues. Plus, we all know it's one of the most debated questions throughout Tolkiendom - an easy target.

Inziladun · 07-21-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bofur

I believe the original poster was playing a joke on the Tolkien community. C'mon, nobody that is into Tolkien has that many grammar issues. Plus, we all know it's one of the most debated questions throughout Tolkiendom - an easy target.

Hence many posters reacting to this thread in a joking manner.

Bofur · 07-22-2011, 02:30 PM

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Hence many posters reacting to this thread in a joking manner.

Key word there is "many". The first few were taking the original poster seriously.

But I like this little game everyone is now playing!

LadyBrooke · 07-22-2011, 04:30 PM

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But I like this little game everyone is now playing!

Yes, threads like this have a tendency to downgrade into silliness. Like the discussion over Legolas's hair/hare which you should really read if the think this is funny...

So, what happens when the UAMB and MUBA inevitably merge and form one group? Will the balrogs develop a personality crisis? Or is there actually two species of balrog, Valarauko ráma and Valarauko carnë.

Mithalwen · 07-22-2011, 04:51 PM

It will be Balrogs United Militia. But the organisation will have two wings a winged wing and a wingless wing but either way the wingless will be a wing and so winged. And the singers singed. And if you were wondering the answer is yes.

Nerwen · 07-22-2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bofur

I believe the original poster was playing a joke on the Tolkien community. C'mon, nobody that is into Tolkien has that many grammar issues. Plus, we all know it's one of the most debated questions throughout Tolkiendom - an easy target.

I shouldn't be surprised if "Gray" is really the sock-puppet of some other member. (Eomer? tp? Sally? Lottie?)

Inziladun · 07-22-2011, 05:51 AM

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I shouldn't be surprised if "Gray" is really the sock-puppet of some other member. (Eomer? tp? Sally? Lottie?)

I could think of another suspect, as well.

Balrogs didn't have wings, though. They didn't fly, so having wings basically would have made them fiery turkeys.

Nerwen · 07-22-2011, 06:01 AM

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I could think of another suspect, as well.

Oh, you mean you! Is this a confession?

Inziladun · 07-22-2011, 06:45 AM

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Oh, you mean you! Is this a confession?

No, but I wish I had thought of it.

Nerwen · 07-22-2011, 07:15 AM

Oh, same here.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-22-2011, 07:59 AM

That's what I suggested already, Nerwen, though I aimed higher up.

Galadriel · 07-22-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Balrogs didn't have wings, though. They didn't fly, so having wings basically would have made them fiery turkeys.

And your objection to that is?

Mithalwen · 07-22-2011, 10:55 AM

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I could think of another suspect, as well.

Balrogs didn't have wings, though. They didn't fly, so having wings basically would have made them fiery turkeys.

How many times must I explain that lots of things have wings and don't fly - apart from flightless birds - houses, chairs, stages. I had some lovely pinks gauzy wings for a while and I don't fly (well not under my own steam).

Some sillies even claim that buffaloes have wings and that is either a blatant lie or the result of dome seriously scary GM.

But Balrogs do have wings, they do, they do - and every time you say they don't a hobbit dies.... (that is a statement not a threat btw).

Bom Tombadillo · 07-22-2011, 11:38 AM

And if we must commit hobbitcide to convince you that neither Balrogs nor Ballrogs nor bullfrogs nor crawfish have wings, then we shall.

*points at Balrog* You cannot fly!

Inziladun · 07-22-2011, 11:42 AM

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How many times must I explain that lots of things have wings and don't fly - apart from flightless birds - houses, chairs, stages. I had some lovely pinks gauzy wings for a while and I don't fly (well not under my own steam).

Why would the fearsome Demons of Fire, the most terrible servants of Morgoth, have useless wings? Were they playing on the sympathies of Elves and Men? Or were they going for a penguin-like awww factor?

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But Balrogs do have wings, they do, they do - and every time you say they don't a hobbit dies.... (that is a statement not a threat btw).

How about I grant them the right to have wings? Balrog freedom now!

Mithalwen · 07-22-2011, 11:55 AM

*Pouts* They might be able to glide...and pingus would struggle to swim where they want without their wings....

They have wings I tell you... they don't need the right to have them (though Kudos and larks tongues for what is presumably a life of Brian link- puter on a go slow and not loading). But if you suck your teeth and say typical woman the larks can keep their tongues...

Bom Tombadillo · 07-22-2011, 12:08 PM

Ah, but why would they have wings? Since it is not explicitly said (although some claim it to be implied) that they do, the burden of proof is on those asserting that they do.

Nerwen · 07-23-2011, 03:29 AM

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*Pouts* They might be able to glide...and pingus would struggle to swim where they want without their wings....

But– do Balrogs swim?

07-22-2011, 04:51 PM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	It will be Balrogs United Militia. But the organisation will have two wings a winged wing and a wingless wing but either way the wingless will be a wing and so winged. And the singers singed. And if you were wondering the answer is yes. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-22-2011, 07:15 AM	#10
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Oh, same here. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

07-22-2011, 07:59 AM	#11
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	That's what I suggested already, Nerwen, though I aimed higher up. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-22-2011, 11:38 AM	#14
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	And if we must commit hobbitcide to convince you that neither Balrogs nor Ballrogs nor bullfrogs nor crawfish have wings, then we shall. points at Balrog You cannot fly! __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph

07-22-2011, 11:55 AM	#16
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Pouts They might be able to glide...and pingus would struggle to swim where they want without their wings.... They have wings I tell you... they don't need the right to have them (though Kudos and larks tongues for what is presumably a life of Brian link- puter on a go slow and not loading). But if you suck your teeth and say typical woman the larks can keep their tongues... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-21-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
Bofur Newly Deceased Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Lonely Mount...er, New York Posts: 4	I believe the original poster was playing a joke on the Tolkien community. C'mon, nobody that is into Tolkien has that many grammar issues. Plus, we all know it's one of the most debated questions throughout Tolkiendom - an easy target.

07-22-2011, 12:08 PM	#17
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	Ah, but why would they have wings? Since it is not explicitly said (although some claim it to be implied) that they do, the burden of proof is on those asserting that they do. __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph

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