Middle-earth Bad Popularity Cup - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 03-11-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andsigil

I always had the impression that Smaug was unaware of the weak spot in his breast.

That's a weakness in itself, to be unaware of a weak spot, or in the case of Smaug, to be so arrogantly self-assured that one would assume no weak spots exist.

Though in terms of 'badness', that kind of arrogance, despite being a failing, does add a certain cachet

the phantom · 03-11-2009, 04:22 PM

This is a tough one.

Smaug is one of my favorite characters. His chatter with Bilbo is priceless.

But Glaurung did more damage I believe (played a roll in a couple big battles and overthrew Nargothrond). And he was also killed in a cooler way, by a much greater slayer.

And the weapons used- you have a lucky arrow versus the sword destined to slay Morgoth himself.

*squirms*

++Glaurung

But really I'd be happy with either one winning.

Thinlómien · 03-11-2009, 05:05 PM

++Smaug

Morthoron · 03-11-2009, 07:05 PM

++Glaurung

I'll go old school on this one. Glaurung's adversaries were far tougher than Smaug's. Obviously the 1st Age Dwarves did not run, while the 3rd Age Dwarves shrieked and scattered like wee li'l girls.

Tuor in Gondolin · 03-11-2009, 07:25 PM

+ + Glaurung

He seems to be more inspiration from the
Professor's reading of Sigurd slaying
Fafnir. (although Smaug did
have a great dragon hoard).

Voting so far
Smaug-4
Glaurung-3

Rikae · 03-11-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glaurung

Evil have been all thy ways, son of Húrin. Thankless fosterling, outlaw, slayer of thy friend, thief of love, usurper of Nargothrond, captain foolhardy, and deserter of thy kin. As thralls thy mother and thy sister live in Dor-lómin, in misery and want. Thou art arrayed as a prince, but they go in rags; and for thee they yearn, but thou carest not for that. Glad may thy father be to learn that he hath such a son; as learn he shall.

Something about a big bad dragon using a "guilt trip" against his foe amuses me - and so:

++Glaurung

Plus:

Quote:

Hail, Nienor, daughter of Húrin. We meet again ere the end. I give thee joy that thou hast found thy brother at last. And now thou shalt know him: a stabber in the dark, treacherous to foes, faithless to friends, and a curse unto his kin, Túrin son of Húrin! But the worst of all his deeds thou shalt feel in thyself.

That is just so evil.

Lalwendë · 03-12-2009, 06:21 AM

Rikae's case is a good one here - those really are evil words!!!!

03-11-2009, 04:22 PM	#2
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	This is a tough one. Smaug is one of my favorite characters. His chatter with Bilbo is priceless. But Glaurung did more damage I believe (played a roll in a couple big battles and overthrew Nargothrond). And he was also killed in a cooler way, by a much greater slayer. And the weapons used- you have a lucky arrow versus the sword destined to slay Morgoth himself. squirms ++Glaurung But really I'd be happy with either one winning. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

03-11-2009, 05:05 PM	#3
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	++Smaug __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-11-2009, 07:05 PM	#4
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	++Glaurung I'll go old school on this one. Glaurung's adversaries were far tougher than Smaug's. Obviously the 1st Age Dwarves did not run, while the 3rd Age Dwarves shrieked and scattered like wee li'l girls. __________________ 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.

03-11-2009, 07:25 PM	#5
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	+ + Glaurung He seems to be more inspiration from the Professor's reading of Sigurd slaying Fafnir. (although Smaug did have a great dragon hoard). Voting so far Smaug-4 Glaurung-3 __________________ 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.'

03-12-2009, 06:21 AM	#7
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Rikae's case is a good one here - those really are evil words!!!! __________________ Gordon's alive!