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Tuor in Gondolin · 08-14-2006, 10:02 AM

Despite Bullroarer's heroics defending the Shire
one can't ignore his role in creating one of the most
boring games around (along with soccer and tennis).
So:

+ + Bandobras Took
a.k.a. The Bullroarer

**The Saucepan Man** · 08-14-2006, 10:32 AM

I am no fan of golf, but I think that people are concentrating rather too much on the by-product of the Bullroarer's achievement, rather than the achievement itself.

This amazing Hobbit succeeded, with what was no doubt not much more than a band of glorified Shirriffs, in routing, yes routing, a Goblin invasion of the Shire and, in so doing, clove Golfimbul's head clean off. That's is quite an achievement for a Hobbit. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that he ranks among the most heroic Hobbits of all time.

The invention of the tedious game of golf rather pales into insignificance when one considers these facts.

Besides, he has one of the greatest names of all.

Ar-Pharazon, on the other hand, has no redeeming features. Vain and ambitious, he brought nothing but ruin to his people. In comparison with a Hobbit who was the saviour of his people, there would seem to me to be no contest.

+ + AR-PHARAZON

Volo · 08-14-2006, 10:34 AM

I'll just continue and vote the hobbit out.

++The Bullroarer

Rune Son of Bjarne · 08-14-2006, 10:42 AM

Volo, you realy are a minion of Lommy !

Mirkgirl · 08-14-2006, 10:51 AM

okay seems we wont be able to get rid of some minor this time so

--Princess Pam
++Ar-Pharazon

While Im not impressed with golf, I dont see anything THAT bad at it either... plus the original game has a certain flair - I wouldnt mind a game with orcs. (& I agree with The Saucepan Man that its mean to judge the character just by the game)

And Ar-Pharazon is just an idiot, scuse my french.

**The Saucepan Man** · 08-14-2006, 11:04 AM

One further question to consider.

Who would you rather have as the leader of your nation? One who sees off a band of cruel invaders and incidentally invents the game of golf, or one whose vain ambitions bring a catastrophic flood upon your land, thereby destroying it?

You can ignore golf, but you can't ignore a bloomin' great tidal wave!

Lalaith · 08-14-2006, 11:24 AM

Wilwa, you ignored either my or Beth´s Manwe vote day before yesterday. Probably mine.

As for today I´ll be delighted to join the Ar-Pharazon bandwaggon. For what he did to Tar-Miriel, there can be no forgiveness.
+ + Ar-Pharazon

08-14-2006, 10:02 AM	#1
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Despite Bullroarer's heroics defending the Shire one can't ignore his role in creating one of the most boring games around (along with soccer and tennis). So: + + Bandobras Took a.k.a. The Bullroarer __________________ 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.'

08-14-2006, 10:32 AM	#2
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	I am no fan of golf, but I think that people are concentrating rather too much on the by-product of the Bullroarer's achievement, rather than the achievement itself. This amazing Hobbit succeeded, with what was no doubt not much more than a band of glorified Shirriffs, in routing, yes routing, a Goblin invasion of the Shire and, in so doing, clove Golfimbul's head clean off. That's is quite an achievement for a Hobbit. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that he ranks among the most heroic Hobbits of all time. The invention of the tedious game of golf rather pales into insignificance when one considers these facts. Besides, he has one of the greatest names of all. Ar-Pharazon, on the other hand, has no redeeming features. Vain and ambitious, he brought nothing but ruin to his people. In comparison with a Hobbit who was the saviour of his people, there would seem to me to be no contest. + + AR-PHARAZON __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

08-14-2006, 10:34 AM	#3
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	I'll just continue and vote the hobbit out. ++The Bullroarer __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

08-14-2006, 10:51 AM	#5
Mirkgirl Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 84	okay seems we wont be able to get rid of some minor this time so --Princess Pam ++Ar-Pharazon While Im not impressed with golf, I dont see anything THAT bad at it either... plus the original game has a certain flair - I wouldnt mind a game with orcs. (& I agree with The Saucepan Man that its mean to judge the character just by the game) And Ar-Pharazon is just an idiot, scuse my french. __________________ "Hobbits! Well, what next? I have heard of strange doings in this land, but I have seldom heard of a hobbit sleeping out of doors under a tree. Three of them! There's something mighty queer behind this."

08-14-2006, 11:04 AM	#6
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	One further question to consider. Who would you rather have as the leader of your nation? One who sees off a band of cruel invaders and incidentally invents the game of golf, or one whose vain ambitions bring a catastrophic flood upon your land, thereby destroying it? You can ignore golf, but you can't ignore a bloomin' great tidal wave! __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

08-14-2006, 11:24 AM	#7
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Wilwa, you ignored either my or Beth´s Manwe vote day before yesterday. Probably mine. As for today I´ll be delighted to join the Ar-Pharazon bandwaggon. For what he did to Tar-Miriel, there can be no forgiveness. + + Ar-Pharazon __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling