The Bad LotR Fan Fic Drinking Game - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 08-01-2008, 07:03 AM

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an addition to my "cerulean orbs" comment: Drink a pint of Butterbeer if Frodo got them from his mum.

What are these orbs? Some kind of moobs?

I´d be up for this horror-RPG.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 08-01-2008, 08:00 AM

Ah,"cerulean orbs." Since I have seen fanfic writers use the term "orbs" to describe two very different parts of human anatomy (one specifically male), and on occasion in the same story, I really think they ought to settle on one or the other, else the reader think some poor character is freezing to death...

This reminds me of a tale I once heard of Anne McCaffrey's early years as a writer, in which her editor told her that there was a very fine word in the English language, "said," and she might consider using it more often.

And for the drinking game, would someone please rate this "summary" tidbit I just happened upon? For me, it's too ghastly to even think of reaching for the bottle (much less attempting to read the story):

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A new member to the Fellowship. A mysterious elf, a sorceress, youngest daughter of Elrond and rider of the horse of Sauron. Leoglas and Kyra based. I decided Legolas should get a girl.

And no, I did not misspell Legolas. The author did. Sigh. And please don't ask me who Kyra is. I shudder to think, and really have no desire to know.

Nerwen · 08-01-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lush

Heroine/hero is the 10th member of the Fellowship - take a shot.

Legolas broods about his feelings for hero/heroine - take a shot.

(This will happen, obviously.)

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Hero/heroine has a special horse, which could basically be described as "Like Shadowfax, only much, much better". –take a shot.

Hero/heroine is allowed to join the Fellowship despite being a vampire/werewolf/half-orc/Sauron's kid/something else which has no business being there. –take two shots.[

(Look, how did she come to ride "Sauron's horse"? There's something funny going on.)

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Elrond's second daughter - two shots (+bonus shot for half elf)

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Originally Posted by Kitanna

Hero/Heroine is a wielder of magic in a Harry Potter, we can all be wizards, sort of way - take a shot.

And possibly:

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

Hero/Heroine is Gandalf's apprentice ala Harry Potter (or, conversely, villain/villainess is Saruman/Sauron's apprentice, also ala Harry Potter). Two shots for one, three for both, four or more for both plus villain/ess reforms and becomes the apprentice's BFF (and probably Gandalf's newest apprentice).

There you go. At least eight shots, and you haven't even got past the synopsis.

Mithalwen · 08-02-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

Ah,"cerulean orbs." Since I have seen fanfic writers use the term "orbs" to describe two very different parts of human anatomy (one specifically male), and on occasion in the same story, I really think they ought to settle on one or the other, else the reader think some poor character is freezing to death...

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Snowballs?

Morthoron · 08-02-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

Ah,"cerulean orbs." Since I have seen fanfic writers use the term "orbs" to describe two very different parts of human anatomy (one specifically male), and on occasion in the same story, I really think they ought to settle on one or the other, else the reader think some poor character is freezing to death...

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Snowballs?

Blue balls....ummm...in this case meaning...cold....snow balls. Errr...forget this post...post-haste.

Mithalwen · 08-02-2008, 12:34 PM

Well in the small hours I was wondering if it could be rendered into cod-Elvish as a name.... Sereluin Orbar was the best I could do with out waking up enough to consult reference works...

Morthoron · 08-05-2008, 02:35 PM

Well, so far our intrepid band of questers in search of ultimate insipidity consists of Nerwen, Mithalwen, Kitanna, Lalaith and Morthoron.

I feel it necessary at this juncture to perhaps discuss the overall project a bit. Perhaps a title? I know most writers actually start the story before coming up with an apt title, but maybe a bassackwards approach would be more appropriate given the specious material in which we shall delve.

With a title we can at least post a discussion thread in the Mirth section (I guess that's where we'll end up), and start outlining the story a bit. Here's some ideas to start:

The Melancholy Mists of Mirkwood (A tragic love story)

With Fronds Like This, Who Needs Anemones? (A tale of the Corsairs of Umbar)

Desire in the Shire (A hobbit romance)

Riverdale High School (No, not with Archie and Jughead, merely a tale of teenage elven angst with Rivendell misspelled)

The Slimarillion (A Middle-earth short story)

To Kill a Crebain?

Drogo Copperfield?

The Brothers Khazâd ai-mênu!?

Aragorn and Old Lace?

Fingolfin's Wake?

The Charge of the Wight Brigade?

Bag-end Revisited?

Okay, cut me off...too much coffee today.

Lalaith · 08-05-2008, 06:11 PM

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Riverdale High School

Ah, Morthoron, not only is your list most excellently hilarious, but you are clearly on my wavelength.

I had you see already envisaged a character: an elven teen named Sharpairien. She is the spoilt, self-centred yet somehow inexplicably lovable youngest daughter of Elrond (from his second marriage to a much younger she-elf) and alone among the Peredhil she boasts glossy auburn locks, a smattering of cute freckles and amber eyes. Her best friend is a camp and gossipy elfboy named Daemian.

Kitanna · 08-05-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Morthoron

Aragorn and Old Lace?

Would this mean Galadriel and Arwen will be doing old men like Gandalf in for their own good?

But Riverdale High School sounds like it could bring the most angst to this venture.

08-02-2008, 12:34 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well in the small hours I was wondering if it could be rendered into cod-Elvish as a name.... Sereluin Orbar was the best I could do with out waking up enough to consult reference works... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-05-2008, 02:35 PM	#7
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Well, so far our intrepid band of questers in search of ultimate insipidity consists of Nerwen, Mithalwen, Kitanna, Lalaith and Morthoron. I feel it necessary at this juncture to perhaps discuss the overall project a bit. Perhaps a title? I know most writers actually start the story before coming up with an apt title, but maybe a bassackwards approach would be more appropriate given the specious material in which we shall delve. With a title we can at least post a discussion thread in the Mirth section (I guess that's where we'll end up), and start outlining the story a bit. Here's some ideas to start: The Melancholy Mists of Mirkwood (A tragic love story) With Fronds Like This, Who Needs Anemones? (A tale of the Corsairs of Umbar) Desire in the Shire (A hobbit romance) Riverdale High School (No, not with Archie and Jughead, merely a tale of teenage elven angst with Rivendell misspelled) The Slimarillion (A Middle-earth short story) To Kill a Crebain? Drogo Copperfield? The Brothers Khazâd ai-mênu!? Aragorn and Old Lace? Fingolfin's Wake? The Charge of the Wight Brigade? Bag-end Revisited? Okay, cut me off...too much coffee today. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision. Last edited by Morthoron; 08-05-2008 at 08:16 PM.