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Tuor in Gondolin · 05-06-2006, 08:49 AM

+ + Ægidius Ahenobarbus Julius Agricola de Hammo (Farmer Giles of Ham)

As has been observed, his name is way too long.
Descendants would probably spend two or three years
repeating First Grade just to spell their names, not
to mention less time to take tests after signing
their names.

Anguirel · 05-06-2006, 12:55 PM

++NIGGLE

Two title characters on offer, but not an even contest. Gutsy Dragon-battling roguish king versus after-death-harrassed wimp? Come on!

Besides, any who vote for the so-called "long name" justification are clearing showing themselves incapable of understanding the beauty of the Classics, which means they are in league with the Anti-Educational Forces of the World and become Enemies of Anguirel Unto Death. Sa-ha!

Estelyn Telcontar · 05-06-2006, 01:27 PM

I would like to keep the major minor characters around for a bit - can't we get rid of some of the really minor ones first? For bearish robbery, I nominate

++Bruno

Mr. Bliss is really not Tolkien's masterpiece, and none of the characters are so important that I'd be willing to campaign for them. To quote another Oxford professor:

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Off with his head!

littlemanpoet · 05-06-2006, 07:34 PM

++ Wizard Artaxerxes

He just seems like a pain. But I'm not really that committed.....

I'm willing to make a trade with someone today: anyone who is interested in getting my vote added to their bandwagon in exchange for a later to be named?

Bêthberry · 05-06-2006, 07:57 PM

Oh, it is beginning to become such a conundrum, isn't it? Stay with the minor minor or hedge a bit into the major minors. And what about the minor majors, to say nothing of the major majors, about whose mojo some of us go no no?

What's a girl to do?

Well, there's no one who could provide such invaluable support and advice in these circumdecisions than the inestimable Ms Dame Edna, whose uncanny talents allow her to balance international stardom with inspirational otherhood while all the while being ferociously busy as a volunteer raiser for Friends of the Prostrate. In short, I revise the question:

What would Dame Edna do?

After flouncing around with some hand knitted tea cosies in a chenille dressing gown while recalling some pre-loved prosthetic devices, and then throwing a few gladiolas to the Downers, I am willing to bet she would go with

+ + Goodman Maggott

G is after all Dame Edna's favourite letter and I'm sure he would hit the spot.

Whether I or the rest of you concur is of course open to an enormous field of debate.

Eru bless Dame Edna. May her toast racks never be tarnished nickle. And may Goodman Maggott live up to his name.

That's all I have to say for this evening. Good night.

Celuien · 05-06-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

And may Goodman Maggott live up to his name.

Now that's something I'd like to see!

++ GOODMAN MAGGOTT

Alcarillo · 05-06-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ang

Besides, any who vote for the so-called "long name" justification are clearing showing themselves incapable of understanding the beauty of the Classics, which means they are in league with the Anti-Educational Forces of the World and become Enemies of Anguirel Unto Death. Sa-ha!

Nonsense! We are in fact defending the purity of the Classics. If Ægidius Ahenobarbus Julius Agricola de Hammo were an ancient Roman patrician, his name would be fitting, but he's not. Instead, he's a simple farmer in medieval England, far removed from the great empires of the classical world.

++Ægidius Ahenobarbus Julius Agricola de Hammo (Farmer Giles of Ham)

Such a kingly name is not fit for a peasant!

Plus he used a blunderbuss! An anakronism!

05-06-2006, 08:49 AM	#1
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	+ + Ægidius Ahenobarbus Julius Agricola de Hammo (Farmer Giles of Ham) As has been observed, his name is way too long. Descendants would probably spend two or three years repeating First Grade just to spell their names, not to mention less time to take tests after signing their names. __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

05-06-2006, 12:55 PM	#2
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	++NIGGLE Two title characters on offer, but not an even contest. Gutsy Dragon-battling roguish king versus after-death-harrassed wimp? Come on! Besides, any who vote for the so-called "long name" justification are clearing showing themselves incapable of understanding the beauty of the Classics, which means they are in league with the Anti-Educational Forces of the World and become Enemies of Anguirel Unto Death. Sa-ha! __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

05-06-2006, 07:57 PM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Oh, it is beginning to become such a conundrum, isn't it? Stay with the minor minor or hedge a bit into the major minors. And what about the minor majors, to say nothing of the major majors, about whose mojo some of us go no no? What's a girl to do? Well, there's no one who could provide such invaluable support and advice in these circumdecisions than the inestimable Ms Dame Edna, whose uncanny talents allow her to balance international stardom with inspirational otherhood while all the while being ferociously busy as a volunteer raiser for Friends of the Prostrate. In short, I revise the question: What would Dame Edna do? After flouncing around with some hand knitted tea cosies in a chenille dressing gown while recalling some pre-loved prosthetic devices, and then throwing a few gladiolas to the Downers, I am willing to bet she would go with + + Goodman Maggott G is after all Dame Edna's favourite letter and I'm sure he would hit the spot. Whether I or the rest of you concur is of course open to an enormous field of debate. Eru bless Dame Edna. May her toast racks never be tarnished nickle. And may Goodman Maggott live up to his name. That's all I have to say for this evening. Good night. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

05-06-2006, 07:34 PM	#4
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	++ Wizard Artaxerxes He just seems like a pain. But I'm not really that committed..... I'm willing to make a trade with someone today: anyone who is interested in getting my vote added to their bandwagon in exchange for a later to be named?