Compliment... or not? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Folwren · 09-16-2005, 11:46 AM

As Kuruharan said, I think. It could be taken as either a compliment or an insult, depending on who you were. I think Sackville-Baggins's should have taken it as an insult, whereas, say, the Bolgers might have taken it as a compliment, although I've now idea what sort of terms Bilbo was with the Bolgers.

But, as several others have said already, compliment or no, I like that line a lot. Though, yes, it is far too overused and well known to use in real life.

-- Folwren

09-16-2005, 11:46 AM	#12
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	As Kuruharan said, I think. It could be taken as either a compliment or an insult, depending on who you were. I think Sackville-Baggins's should have taken it as an insult, whereas, say, the Bolgers might have taken it as a compliment, although I've now idea what sort of terms Bilbo was with the Bolgers. But, as several others have said already, compliment or no, I like that line a lot. Though, yes, it is far too overused and well known to use in real life. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis