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Feared Half-Elf · 06-09-2004, 12:51 PM

- When somebody asks you what you're doing, you look around, pull a face, and say, in a croaky voice...

"sneaking."

- When you're in the bug house in a zoo, see a tarantuala, and start thinking that you have the light of Earendil. And saying the charm...

- When you start thinking that you're branch for the biology project looks like a mini Ent.

- When you accept a half-dead spider plant from another biology project, wondering if singing to it will bring it back to life.

- When you're friends get so fed up of your obsession, they 'borrow' your Lotr pencil tin, and threaten to search your room for other Lotr stuff. They'd need a truck just for the posters in my room...

Lathriel · 06-09-2004, 01:08 PM

Oh my Maeggaladiel !!!

I don't think the Harry Potter fans liked that too much. you probably had to run out of the theatre and hide when the movie was finished.

Though I must admit I was actually thinking of LOTR as well when I watched the movie. Luckily I was able to keep it to myself. For example I thought Gandalf was a worthier wizard than the new Dumbledore. (Why did the other guy have to die

)

They even considered Ian Mckellen playing the new Dumbledore but then he would have been to Gandalfy especially for us LOTR fans. We would pick out the differences immediatly. But I'm rambling now so I guess I should stop.

elfearz1 · 06-09-2004, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Feared Half-Elf

- - When you start thinking that you're branch for the biology project looks like a mini Ent.

hehhe that sounds cute, I want a mini ent.

Kath · 06-09-2004, 03:14 PM

Back on the Harry Potter subject you know you're obsessed with LotR when you actually start to have a serious argument with a Potter fanatic over how much copying Rowling did of Tolkiens work.
I watched the film with my friends boyfriend and spent the whole thing pointing out all the copies (demetors - balck riders, whomping willow - ents, and so on) until he finally threatened to gag me if I didnt let him watch the film. Of course the second we got outside I was back onto it again, and he hasnt talked to me since!
So if you really want to annoy one of these Potter people just do that!

Lhundulinwen · 06-09-2004, 06:50 PM

During the whole scene with Harry and Lupin in the woods (the third movie), you can't stop thinking Daniel looks just like a younger Elijah, and yes the Nazgul-dementor thing is rather annoying. Personally, I think Harry Potter is okay, but I LOVE LOTR, so don't worry.

I am a life-long LOTR nut!!

Saraphim · 06-10-2004, 12:55 AM

When watching Harry Potter with ten of your friends (no, not joking, we took up a whole row), you and the two other LotR fans (convieniently placed next to you) whisper about the correlations between the two. And when the Dementors come on the screen, you yell: "But there are only supposed to be nine!"

You need a hat. You buy a plain, tan baseball hat. Then you write "Frodo Lives!" on it.

You get a new cat, name it Turin. It won't respond to any commands. So, as a joke, you talk to it in Elvish. It begins to obey, but still doesn't know any English.

Firefoot · 06-10-2004, 05:32 AM

-You argue with your brother for 15 minutes that Link in "Zelda" is not really an Elf and in addition to that, all Elves that aren't Quendi aren't real Elves.

-Your LotR book (as well as the Hobbit, the Sil, UT...) never leaves your computer desk except to read them as a referance while you are on the computer.

Agent Evenstar · 06-10-2004, 12:53 PM

When you are reading your history book and you come upon the words "Middle East" you mistake them for Middle Earth. Believe me, it happens...

06-09-2004, 12:51 PM	#1
Feared Half-Elf Wight Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 213	- When somebody asks you what you're doing, you look around, pull a face, and say, in a croaky voice... "sneaking." - When you're in the bug house in a zoo, see a tarantuala, and start thinking that you have the light of Earendil. And saying the charm... - When you start thinking that you're branch for the biology project looks like a mini Ent. - When you accept a half-dead spider plant from another biology project, wondering if singing to it will bring it back to life. - When you're friends get so fed up of your obsession, they 'borrow' your Lotr pencil tin, and threaten to search your room for other Lotr stuff. They'd need a truck just for the posters in my room... __________________ "You will find the Holy Grail in Castle Aaaaaaahhhhhh leans sideways" Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

06-09-2004, 01:08 PM	#2
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	Oh my Maeggaladiel !!! I don't think the Harry Potter fans liked that too much. you probably had to run out of the theatre and hide when the movie was finished. Though I must admit I was actually thinking of LOTR as well when I watched the movie. Luckily I was able to keep it to myself. For example I thought Gandalf was a worthier wizard than the new Dumbledore. (Why did the other guy have to die ) They even considered Ian Mckellen playing the new Dumbledore but then he would have been to Gandalfy especially for us LOTR fans. We would pick out the differences immediatly. But I'm rambling now so I guess I should stop. __________________ Back again

06-09-2004, 03:14 PM	#4
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Back on the Harry Potter subject you know you're obsessed with LotR when you actually start to have a serious argument with a Potter fanatic over how much copying Rowling did of Tolkiens work. I watched the film with my friends boyfriend and spent the whole thing pointing out all the copies (demetors - balck riders, whomping willow - ents, and so on) until he finally threatened to gag me if I didnt let him watch the film. Of course the second we got outside I was back onto it again, and he hasnt talked to me since! So if you really want to annoy one of these Potter people just do that! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

06-09-2004, 06:50 PM	#5
Lhundulinwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wishin' and hopin' in the Shire Posts: 139	During the whole scene with Harry and Lupin in the woods (the third movie), you can't stop thinking Daniel looks just like a younger Elijah, and yes the Nazgul-dementor thing is rather annoying. Personally, I think Harry Potter is okay, but I LOVE LOTR, so don't worry. I am a life-long LOTR nut!! __________________ ~Just call on me, and I'm there. I'll always be your Sam~

06-10-2004, 12:55 AM	#6
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	When watching Harry Potter with ten of your friends (no, not joking, we took up a whole row), you and the two other LotR fans (convieniently placed next to you) whisper about the correlations between the two. And when the Dementors come on the screen, you yell: "But there are only supposed to be nine!" You need a hat. You buy a plain, tan baseball hat. Then you write "Frodo Lives!" on it. You get a new cat, name it Turin. It won't respond to any commands. So, as a joke, you talk to it in Elvish. It begins to obey, but still doesn't know any English. __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.

06-10-2004, 05:32 AM	#7
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	-You argue with your brother for 15 minutes that Link in "Zelda" is not really an Elf and in addition to that, all Elves that aren't Quendi aren't real Elves. -Your LotR book (as well as the Hobbit, the Sil, UT...) never leaves your computer desk except to read them as a referance while you are on the computer.

06-10-2004, 12:53 PM	#8
Agent Evenstar Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Matrix! No, wait, Middle Earth. No, hold on... Middle Earth inside the Matrix!!! Posts: 12	When you are reading your history book and you come upon the words "Middle East" you mistake them for Middle Earth. Believe me, it happens... __________________ ~ Maker of Nearsighted Sunglasses~ and a proud memeber of the Nearsighted Elves Society! I have a bucket of pink dye AND I AM NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!!!!! snicker