The Lord of the Grins. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elennar Starfire · 12-15-2004, 09:45 PM

Ooh, just the list of characters has me in giggling fits! Sounds amusing at least, if not positively hilarious.

Oddwen · 12-15-2004, 10:48 PM

The BW doesn't usually allow parodies on here, narf. Have you registered with www.fanfiction.net? Then you can link us to it, and you'll get a lot of exposure from that too.

narfforc · 12-16-2004, 01:58 AM

I didn`t really want to put huge amounts of the parody on any website, I just want to gauge peoples opinion of it. I am a member of The Tolkien Society (UK) and have passed various chapters around to other members. I have been suprised by the positive response to it. I will not tell you my age, for being of Dunedain descent, I do not look it(I wish), but have been reading Tolkien since the 60s, I have over 150 books relating to Tolkien or his works. I set out originally to write something to amuse our Smial (Arthedain/Burnley Lancashire England), however like the book it grew out of proportion. people started telling me to get it published. I can say although I am making fun of the original, I am doing it out of love for the works of Tolkien, If I didnt do it then maybe some other ******* would who hates Tolkien, and believe it or not Preciouss there are a few. Although I am only up to The Staircase Of Critter Ungodly, I have sections of The Retinue of The King already written, of which my favourite at the moment is the confrontation between The Lady Earwax, Milkmaid of Bovine and The Witchy-King of Wagner on The Battlefield of The Pellmellory where as she rams her sword through his open visor, she asks "Who the hell is Norman", think of what he says in LOTR. The ending of the book is quite funny and involves Ed Randyman, but I will not spoil it for you. If anyone wants a preview email me at narfforc@gmail.com, Until The Dagor Dagorath may the blessings of Melkor King of Arda be upon you.

narfforc · 01-10-2005, 04:59 AM

Stan has just attacked Sheblob using The File of Gadabout. Over the years she has got fat and slow, this primarily is due to her addiction to Fast Food, This comes in the form of Dorkburgers from Muckdorkalds and Dentmucky Flyed Dork. The Dorks at The Tower of Critter Ungodly, have orders from Sourone of Bad-Odour, to fling any cowardly dorks from the tower, thus they come to rest dented and dirty at the mouth of Tore Ungodly (Sheblobs Cave).

Gil-Galad · 01-11-2005, 08:59 PM

Sure reminds me of Bored of the Rings...

narfforc · 01-12-2005, 09:48 AM

I can assure you that it is not like Bored of the Rings. BotR was released in the sixties and is a product of its time. My book has Botox injections, mobile phones, GM crops, 3D projections and many more up to date articles. In themselves I suppose they are not funny, it is only in the context that are used in which they are, then again Jackie Onassis and Dino de Laurentis are no longer funny today, to a younger generation 35yrs after BotR was released. I would gladly send you some, so that you can judge me on the product, I have had emails from all over the world giving me encouragement, and members of The Tolkien Society in fact put me on the path to have it published, please send an email to narfforc@gmail.com and I will send you The Followship, Thanks.

Gil-Galad · 01-12-2005, 07:05 PM

DOesn't matter if its up to date, still seems like another version of BotR, with all the crazy name changes and such, which was a major key in BotR, and which looks like a major key in your book as well...

12-15-2004, 09:45 PM	#1
Elennar Starfire Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nowhere...now here Posts: 952	Ooh, just the list of characters has me in giggling fits! Sounds amusing at least, if not positively hilarious. __________________ Don't let me die!

12-15-2004, 10:48 PM	#2
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	The BW doesn't usually allow parodies on here, narf. Have you registered with www.fanfiction.net? Then you can link us to it, and you'll get a lot of exposure from that too. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

12-16-2004, 01:58 AM	#3
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	The Lord of the Grins I didn`t really want to put huge amounts of the parody on any website, I just want to gauge peoples opinion of it. I am a member of The Tolkien Society (UK) and have passed various chapters around to other members. I have been suprised by the positive response to it. I will not tell you my age, for being of Dunedain descent, I do not look it(I wish), but have been reading Tolkien since the 60s, I have over 150 books relating to Tolkien or his works. I set out originally to write something to amuse our Smial (Arthedain/Burnley Lancashire England), however like the book it grew out of proportion. people started telling me to get it published. I can say although I am making fun of the original, I am doing it out of love for the works of Tolkien, If I didnt do it then maybe some other ******* would who hates Tolkien, and believe it or not Preciouss there are a few. Although I am only up to The Staircase Of Critter Ungodly, I have sections of The Retinue of The King already written, of which my favourite at the moment is the confrontation between The Lady Earwax, Milkmaid of Bovine and The Witchy-King of Wagner on The Battlefield of The Pellmellory where as she rams her sword through his open visor, she asks "Who the hell is Norman", think of what he says in LOTR. The ending of the book is quite funny and involves Ed Randyman, but I will not spoil it for you. If anyone wants a preview email me at narfforc@gmail.com, Until The Dagor Dagorath may the blessings of Melkor King of Arda be upon you. Last edited by narfforc; 02-28-2012 at 11:16 AM.

01-10-2005, 04:59 AM	#4
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Update Stan has just attacked Sheblob using The File of Gadabout. Over the years she has got fat and slow, this primarily is due to her addiction to Fast Food, This comes in the form of Dorkburgers from Muckdorkalds and Dentmucky Flyed Dork. The Dorks at The Tower of Critter Ungodly, have orders from Sourone of Bad-Odour, to fling any cowardly dorks from the tower, thus they come to rest dented and dirty at the mouth of Tore Ungodly (Sheblobs Cave).

01-11-2005, 08:59 PM	#5
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Sure reminds me of Bored of the Rings... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

01-12-2005, 09:48 AM	#6
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Bored of Bored of the Rings I can assure you that it is not like Bored of the Rings. BotR was released in the sixties and is a product of its time. My book has Botox injections, mobile phones, GM crops, 3D projections and many more up to date articles. In themselves I suppose they are not funny, it is only in the context that are used in which they are, then again Jackie Onassis and Dino de Laurentis are no longer funny today, to a younger generation 35yrs after BotR was released. I would gladly send you some, so that you can judge me on the product, I have had emails from all over the world giving me encouragement, and members of The Tolkien Society in fact put me on the path to have it published, please send an email to narfforc@gmail.com and I will send you The Followship, Thanks. Last edited by narfforc; 02-28-2012 at 11:17 AM.

01-12-2005, 07:05 PM	#7
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	DOesn't matter if its up to date, still seems like another version of BotR, with all the crazy name changes and such, which was a major key in BotR, and which looks like a major key in your book as well... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.