What do you assign to Mordor? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Celebuial · 05-04-2005, 04:21 AM

Teachers who loose your course work so you have to rush to re-do it at the last min.

The security guards at my college. They don't do anything and just annoy everyone.

People who dismiss the works of Tolkien without having given them a chance by reading them.

The person/people who decided A-Levels were a good idea.

My dance teacher. She stood on my toe whilst I was attempting to Tango.

People who designed stilletos....They look so pretty but hurt like hell.

The people who decided to cancell the masters in Astrophysics at Keele university.... I now don't have an insurance choice.

People who think that because they like classical music and go fox hunting(I'm totally against this) and have a lot of inherited money, they're better than everyone else.

Hmmmmmm.... Lots more...... The person who buys the last tub of Ben and Jerry's before I do........ The tall people who stand/sit infront of us short Hobbits at concerts and cinemas.......Basically any annoying people.

Elianna · 05-04-2005, 06:04 AM

CALCULUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Most abhorrid of subjects! It's more letters than numbers. And the only numbers involved are 0, 1, and 2, and on rare occusasions 3. That's the worst of it; you work for 10 mintues on a single problem, retrace your steps every other step because you forgot the chain rule or some other little oddment, and finally arrive at the answer: 1. (the loneliness number...)

I took the AP test for it yesterday, so my torment is finally over. Well, I guess it's a little like I've destroyed the Ring, but I still have Saruman waiting for me at home. I have finished the test for credit, however I still need to make up a pratice test. After I take that, I'm burning the innards of my Calculus notebook.

I shall burn them, I say! BURN!

Farael · 11-25-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Elianna

CALCULUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Most abhorrid of subjects! It's more letters than numbers. And the only numbers involved are 0, 1, and 2, and on rare occusasions 3. That's the worst of it; you work for 10 mintues on a single problem, retrace your steps every other step because you forgot the chain rule or some other little oddment, and finally arrive at the answer: 1. (the loneliness number...)

Sorry, this is my first post in this section and I should start by saying new, but.... I read this and I agree with a small ammendment.

Send Newton to Mordor!! I know he's long dead but bring him back to life and send him there. I'm on my second year university, taking a Bachelor in BioChemistry and I've studied A LOT of boring stuff.... yet there's nothing I despised more than Calculus last year and now Physics... and guess what? yes, Newton is one of the most important names in Physics and he laid out the fundamentals of Calculus..... I'm starting to believe that Newton was Morgoth in a clever disguise.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 11-25-2005, 02:45 PM

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I'm on my second year university, taking a Bachelor in BioChemistry and I've studied A LOT of boring stuff.... yet there's nothing I despised more than Calculus last year and now Physics... and guess what?

Ever thought about changing your major to something where you won't have to use the words "boring" and "despised" in the same sentence to describe it?

Oh, keeping this on point:

I conassign to Mordor anyone who offers unsolicited academic advice.

Farael · 11-25-2005, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle

Ever thought about changing your major to something where you won't have to use the words "boring" and "despised" in the same sentence to describe it?

Oh, keeping this on point:

I conassign to Mordor anyone who offers unsolicited academic advice.

Funny, but actually I'm taking BSc in Biochemistry because it's pretty much a requirement to get into Med School which is what I REALLY want to do.

Back on topic, I'll also send snowy stairs to Mordor... It's been a week since I slipped on some steps covered by snow and my back is still hurting

Lalwendë · 11-25-2005, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordim

Ever thought about changing your major to something where you won't have to use the words "boring" and "despised" in the same sentence to describe it?

Oh, keeping this on point:

I conassign to Mordor anyone who offers unsolicited academic advice.

That's me in Mordor then.

Not only have I given lots of unsolicited advice when I was training other trainers, but I have also endured academic torment without changing my subject.

I decided to do Economics A Level and about a month into it I realised it was the most boring thing in the world ever, but the teacher wouldn't let me drop it and do Geography instead. Most of the class thought it was boring too, and despite the best efforts of the teacher (who was a very nice man) to liven things up by provoking us about Margaret Thatcher, it remained boring for the whole two years. Many lessons would simply be shunned in favour of hanging out in the woods or maybe retiring to the library to indulge in a few illicit games of poker if it was raining.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 11-25-2005, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

That's me in Mordor then.

Not only have I given lots of unsolicited advice when I was training other trainers, but I have also endured academic torment without changing my subject.

I decided to do Economics A Level and about a month into it I realised it was the most boring thing in the world ever, but the teacher wouldn't let me drop it and do Geography instead. Most of the class thought it was boring too, and despite the best efforts of the teacher (who was a very nice man) to liven things up by provoking us about Margaret Thatcher, it remained boring for the whole two years. Many lessons would simply be shunned in favour of hanging out in the woods or maybe retiring to the library to indulge in a few illicit games of poker if it was raining.

You should have done what I did -- I registered as a History/Archaeology major and proceeded to take almost exclusively English credits. By the time I was entering my final quarter I had exactly three Ancient History credits, no Archaeology credits and about a dozen English credits. This happened because the History courses were boring and the English courses were fascinating.

Following the advice of a wise academic advisor I changed my major to English in that quarter, registered for an entire year of English courses (to make up the requirements I had missed) and proceeded with the busiest and most enjoyable year of my academic life...

(It was in that quarter, incidentally, that I took an Honours Seminar on Tolkien.)

Oh yeah, the topic....

I conassign to Mordor people who chat in-thread.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-26-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle

I conassign to Mordor anyone who offers unsolicited academic advice.

But... but that's how I've gotten to know so many fascinating people! And also... I do it fairly regularly. And I'm barely qualified to be doing it in the first place.

I assign any injury that has to do with finger or toenails. My thumbnail is supposed to remain firmly attached to the nail bed at all times.

I also assign shin splints.

I could just assign myself as one of those hopeless case klutzes. That way every time I get hurt, it's already conveniently in Mordor.

Farael · 11-26-2005, 08:39 PM

Now I think I'll ship to Mordor lazyness. Wouldn't the world be a much better place if we never felt lazy? and even more importantly, wouldnt Sauron and company be easyer to defeat if they just got veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery lazy all of a sudden?

Now that I think about it, I also assign people who only complain about bad things but never comment on the good things of life! (for example, myself assigning a couple of things to Mordor yet nothing to The Shire!)

Roa_Aoife · 11-26-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordim

By the time I was entering my final quarter I had exactly three Ancient History credits, no Archaeology credits and about a dozen English credits. This happened because the History courses were boring and the English courses were fascinating.

First, History is one of the coolest subjects ever. Second, how could you only have that many credits? I've been pulling 17 a semmester!

I hereby assign anyone who thinks that something is intrinsically wrong with a girl who has no interest in fashion, looking "pretty," marriage, or even dating. And with them, anyone who dares to suggest that not having a significant other lowers your value as a human being.

And my sister, for trying to cut my hair this week in attempt to make me "prettier."

Completely unrelated, anyone who doesn't understand the concept of personal space.

Farael · 11-26-2005, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Roa_Aoife

Completely unrelated, anyone who doesn't understand the concept of personal space.

Oh, darned... I'm off to Mordor. Yet, so that I don't get so lonely, I'll assign anyone who does not understand that the north american concept of "personal space" is what in south america is considered the most acceptable distance to be from other people when you want to talk to them.

littlemanpoet · 05-04-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Celebuial

The person/people who decided A-Levels were a good idea.

Sorry, what are A-Levels? Never heard of 'em, but then maybe that's because I'm over here in the U.S. .... or just plain ignorant.

mormegil · 05-04-2005, 10:58 AM

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Sorry, what are A-Levels? Never heard of 'em, but then maybe that's because I'm over here in the U.S. .... or just plain ignorant.

It's a level in a building below 1. I work on B level

Lalwendë · 05-04-2005, 02:32 PM

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Sorry, what are A-Levels? Never heard of 'em, but then maybe that's because I'm over here in the U.S. .... or just plain ignorant.

A Levels are Advanced Level qualifications. You take 'em at 18, two years after your GCSEs (which used to be called O Levels or Ordinary levels but then a civil servant tinkered with 'em and they are called GCSEs), and you choose the subjects you're best at or which you enjoy the most, or if you want to do medicine you just have to do lots of science ones. A`Levels are hard, especially History. And you need some good ones to get into University. Most folk do 3 or 4 A levels, and you need something like 3 Grade A ones to get into a top university or onto a popular course.

I have to hasten to add, I also like Siamese cats, as all cats are lovely creatures. Just so long as Tolkien had nothing against furry round tabbies...

Another thing that's going to Mordor. Snails. Because my garden is infested with them.

Eruanna · 05-04-2005, 02:43 PM

I second the proposal to put snails into Mordor. They play havoc in my garden, despite my best efforts.

I would also like to send the people who make so called 'reality television' programmes. They are truly deserving of a place in Mordor!

the phantom · 05-05-2005, 01:12 PM

People who "don't get" Strong Bad.

People who "don't get" fantasy or sci-fi.

People who drive really slow and stop at corners that don't have stop signs and generally act lost.

People who stop their cars in the middle of the street, roll down their window, and talk with someone while there's a car waiting behind them.

Pedestrians who walk in the street when there is a perfectly good sidewalk ten feet away. I always hug the curb and pretend to be looking at something else when I see one of those despicable orcs. I love to make them jump scared off the road.

All cats, except ones with no claws that can play without biting and come when you call them. But if that's what you want, you might as well just get a dog.

People who think popularity equals quality.

People who think everyone should get out and vote, even the people (about 40% of voters) who couldn't tell you who's running for what office, who the current vice president is, or what the capital of their state is.

mormegil · 05-05-2005, 01:19 PM

Is that A-level a UK thing?

I say let the snails have their cauliflower...the vegtable of Mordor

05-04-2005, 04:21 AM	#1
Celebuial Wight Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff during term time/Leicester in the holl's Posts: 129	Teachers who loose your course work so you have to rush to re-do it at the last min. The security guards at my college. They don't do anything and just annoy everyone. People who dismiss the works of Tolkien without having given them a chance by reading them. The person/people who decided A-Levels were a good idea. My dance teacher. She stood on my toe whilst I was attempting to Tango. People who designed stilletos....They look so pretty but hurt like hell. The people who decided to cancell the masters in Astrophysics at Keele university.... I now don't have an insurance choice. People who think that because they like classical music and go fox hunting(I'm totally against this) and have a lot of inherited money, they're better than everyone else. Hmmmmmm.... Lots more...... The person who buys the last tub of Ben and Jerry's before I do........ The tall people who stand/sit infront of us short Hobbits at concerts and cinemas.......Basically any annoying people. __________________ Ú cilith ‘war. Ú men ‘war. Boe min mebi. Boe min bango.

05-04-2005, 06:04 AM	#2
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	CALCULUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most abhorrid of subjects! It's more letters than numbers. And the only numbers involved are 0, 1, and 2, and on rare occusasions 3. That's the worst of it; you work for 10 mintues on a single problem, retrace your steps every other step because you forgot the chain rule or some other little oddment, and finally arrive at the answer: 1. (the loneliness number...) I took the AP test for it yesterday, so my torment is finally over. Well, I guess it's a little like I've destroyed the Ring, but I still have Saruman waiting for me at home. I have finished the test for credit, however I still need to make up a pratice test. After I take that, I'm burning the innards of my Calculus notebook. I shall burn them, I say! BURN! __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

05-04-2005, 02:43 PM	#15
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	I second the proposal to put snails into Mordor. They play havoc in my garden, despite my best efforts. I would also like to send the people who make so called 'reality television' programmes. They are truly deserving of a place in Mordor! __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

05-05-2005, 01:12 PM	#16
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	who belongs in Mordor? People who "don't get" Strong Bad. People who "don't get" fantasy or sci-fi. People who drive really slow and stop at corners that don't have stop signs and generally act lost. People who stop their cars in the middle of the street, roll down their window, and talk with someone while there's a car waiting behind them. Pedestrians who walk in the street when there is a perfectly good sidewalk ten feet away. I always hug the curb and pretend to be looking at something else when I see one of those despicable orcs. I love to make them jump scared off the road. All cats, except ones with no claws that can play without biting and come when you call them. But if that's what you want, you might as well just get a dog. People who think popularity equals quality. People who think everyone should get out and vote, even the people (about 40% of voters) who couldn't tell you who's running for what office, who the current vice president is, or what the capital of their state is. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

05-05-2005, 01:19 PM	#17
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Is that A-level a UK thing? I say let the snails have their cauliflower...the vegtable of Mordor __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

11-26-2005, 08:39 PM	#9
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,538	Now I think I'll ship to Mordor lazyness. Wouldn't the world be a much better place if we never felt lazy? and even more importantly, wouldnt Sauron and company be easyer to defeat if they just got veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery lazy all of a sudden? Now that I think about it, I also assign people who only complain about bad things but never comment on the good things of life! (for example, myself assigning a couple of things to Mordor yet nothing to The Shire!)