what should i say at the doors? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Jeli Baggins · 10-28-2002, 09:20 PM

hey u guys i was wondering if you're goin out for halloween as my race, a h0bbit, then what saying or phrase are you going to say at the humans' doors? i would like sum suggestions if you have any [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
oh yeah and can spirit gum glue on fake hair to your feet? if so, what kind of store would you find this in? (not that i don't have enough lol)
i'm only starting this topic to help people wondering the same thing and to help myself seem more like my own kind when approaching these humans. thx a lot if u can help! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Tigerlily Gamgee · 10-28-2002, 10:34 PM

"Mellon!"

As for spirit gum... it's mainly used for applying prosthetics and you need spirit gum remover or it may not ever come off. I wouldn't recommend it for putting hair to your feet. Reason one is because it doesn't dry clear. Reason two is because it would be very, very hard and painful to remove. You are supposed to let spirit gum remover sit for an hour before you can even attempt to remove the object you glued to yourself.

I don't know if it would work, but perhaps you could try working some hair into liquid latex (which drys clear). It may not stay on as well, but liquid latex is easy to remove... it just peels right off when you are done.
You could also make some foot top pieces with the hair already on them with the latex. You paint the latex on a mirror (many layers, you don't want it to tear to easily)... and when your last layer is still wet apply the hair and dry (using a hair dryer speeds up the drying process). When it is completely dry you can peel it from the mirror and use spirit gum to apply the piece to your foot-top (only put the spirit gum around the edges, unless you are in for some pain...). You can then blend the edges to your foot by painting more liquid latex around the edges so that they are smoother. You can then use make-up to match the skin tones.

I have never tried this, so I am not sure if it is 100% flawless, but it's all I can come up with without having to create whole prosthetic feet.
You should be able to pick up all of these products at your local Halloween shop or theatrical costume shop.

[ October 28, 2002: Message edited by: Tigerlily Gamgee ]

Gandalf_theGrey · 10-28-2002, 11:06 PM

Hullo Jeli Baggins and Tigerlily Gamgee! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

* bows a greeting *

Here's another tip I got from a Halloween costume shop for people wanting to sport hairy feet:

Ask if they sell the fur for "werewolf hands" that comes in a plastic package and costs, I forget, $5.00 maybe. The fake fur has been pre-glued onto a surface already, and has two sticky-strips on the back of each piece. Thus, if you want to be a werewolf, you just stick these thingies on the back of your hands. And since hand-sized patches of fur are about the right size for feet, if you want to be a Hobbit ... well, the rest is easy, eh? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Gandalf the Grey

Kalimac · 10-29-2002, 12:14 AM

How about "Where's my second dinner?" (or at the very least, a request for Seed-cake and tea). It does seem to be their major preoccupation, after all.

DarkRose · 10-29-2002, 04:20 PM

I, personally, am going out as a Ring Wraith. At the doors, I will be saying:

"Give up the candy, she-human!"

"Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat or else I will freeze your heart into a useless, fear-engulfed block of ice and smash it against the sidewalk and have a bulldog lick up the shards."

*when they give me the candy* "Mordor thanks you for your services."

And various other things. Oh goodness. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I feel sorry for anyone whom I visit on Halloween.

Meela · 10-29-2002, 04:25 PM

greetings and farewell seem to be the most popular lotr phrases in the world. ill stick to them. maybe with the odd "blessed are those who walk in the light of the valar" thrown in...

gollum*elf*pup · 10-29-2002, 04:35 PM

Sing LotR songs, or just Christmas songs. Me and my friends did that last year, and it really works. People think it's cute [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Raefindel · 10-29-2002, 06:01 PM

How about "Edro! Edro!"

Tigerlily Gamgee · 10-29-2002, 11:07 PM

I guess that is a lot easier, Gandalf. I was unaware the they sold something like that. Thanks.
It's good to know for next year because a huge group of us are planning to go as LOTR characters. I will be Eowyn.
This year I am being Arwen.

DaughterofVana · 10-29-2002, 11:20 PM

Quote:

*when they give me the candy* "Mordor thanks you for your services."

Brilliant!!

-'Vana

Dwarin Thunderhammer · 10-29-2002, 11:44 PM

I'm going to put a dress on and when people come to the door asking for candy I'm going to say:

Quote:

If you want it come and claim it.

Then I'm going to hand out pieces of sarcasm neatly packed in wax wrappers.

Nevfeniel · 10-30-2002, 08:39 PM

Ha! That's hilarious! I would do that, but I think I might make the little kids cry or something. I would definitely worry the parents.

Jeli Baggins · 10-30-2002, 09:14 PM

thx a lot u guys for the suggestions, now i just have to find transportation to a halloween store b4 4 o clock 2morrow nite! i liked all your sayings! (going to use sum) if i can't make it though, i could use brown body makeup, might get messy though. but that's what i get 4 being so last minute! thx again, Baggins

10-28-2002, 09:20 PM	#1
Jeli Baggins Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 69	what should i say at the doors? hey u guys i was wondering if you're goin out for halloween as my race, a h0bbit, then what saying or phrase are you going to say at the humans' doors? i would like sum suggestions if you have any [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] oh yeah and can spirit gum glue on fake hair to your feet? if so, what kind of store would you find this in? (not that i don't have enough lol) i'm only starting this topic to help people wondering the same thing and to help myself seem more like my own kind when approaching these humans. thx a lot if u can help! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "My dear Frodo! Hobbits really are amazing creatures. You can learn all that there is to know about their ways in a month, and yet after a hundred years they can still surprise you." ~ Gandalf to Frodo

10-28-2002, 10:34 PM	#2
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,056	"Mellon!" As for spirit gum... it's mainly used for applying prosthetics and you need spirit gum remover or it may not ever come off. I wouldn't recommend it for putting hair to your feet. Reason one is because it doesn't dry clear. Reason two is because it would be very, very hard and painful to remove. You are supposed to let spirit gum remover sit for an hour before you can even attempt to remove the object you glued to yourself. I don't know if it would work, but perhaps you could try working some hair into liquid latex (which drys clear). It may not stay on as well, but liquid latex is easy to remove... it just peels right off when you are done. You could also make some foot top pieces with the hair already on them with the latex. You paint the latex on a mirror (many layers, you don't want it to tear to easily)... and when your last layer is still wet apply the hair and dry (using a hair dryer speeds up the drying process). When it is completely dry you can peel it from the mirror and use spirit gum to apply the piece to your foot-top (only put the spirit gum around the edges, unless you are in for some pain...). You can then blend the edges to your foot by painting more liquid latex around the edges so that they are smoother. You can then use make-up to match the skin tones. I have never tried this, so I am not sure if it is 100% flawless, but it's all I can come up with without having to create whole prosthetic feet. You should be able to pick up all of these products at your local Halloween shop or theatrical costume shop. [ October 28, 2002: Message edited by: Tigerlily Gamgee ] __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

10-29-2002, 12:14 AM	#4
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	How about "Where's my second dinner?" (or at the very least, a request for Seed-cake and tea). It does seem to be their major preoccupation, after all. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

10-29-2002, 04:20 PM	#5
DarkRose Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sauron's Garden Posts: 157	I, personally, am going out as a Ring Wraith. At the doors, I will be saying: "Give up the candy, she-human!" "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat or else I will freeze your heart into a useless, fear-engulfed block of ice and smash it against the sidewalk and have a bulldog lick up the shards." when they give me the candy "Mordor thanks you for your services." And various other things. Oh goodness. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I feel sorry for anyone whom I visit on Halloween. __________________ "All rivers go to the sea, yet never does the sea become full."

10-29-2002, 04:25 PM	#6
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,070	greetings and farewell seem to be the most popular lotr phrases in the world. ill stick to them. maybe with the odd "blessed are those who walk in the light of the valar" thrown in... __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

10-28-2002, 11:06 PM	#3
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Hullo Jeli Baggins and Tigerlily Gamgee! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] * bows a greeting * Here's another tip I got from a Halloween costume shop for people wanting to sport hairy feet: Ask if they sell the fur for "werewolf hands" that comes in a plastic package and costs, I forget, $5.00 maybe. The fake fur has been pre-glued onto a surface already, and has two sticky-strips on the back of each piece. Thus, if you want to be a werewolf, you just stick these thingies on the back of your hands. And since hand-sized patches of fur are about the right size for feet, if you want to be a Hobbit ... well, the rest is easy, eh? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Gandalf the Grey

10-29-2002, 04:35 PM	#7
gollumelfpup Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: big...scary...castle... Posts: 277	Sing LotR songs, or just Christmas songs. Me and my friends did that last year, and it really works. People think it's cute [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ ~elfpup~ PI's evil family dog!!! I have found the chicken who is not a chicken!

10-29-2002, 06:01 PM	#8
Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,323	How about "Edro! Edro!" __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1

10-29-2002, 11:07 PM	#9
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,056	I guess that is a lot easier, Gandalf. I was unaware the they sold something like that. Thanks. It's good to know for next year because a huge group of us are planning to go as LOTR characters. I will be Eowyn. This year I am being Arwen. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

10-30-2002, 08:39 PM	#12
Nevfeniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 783	Ha! That's hilarious! I would do that, but I think I might make the little kids cry or something. I would definitely worry the parents. __________________ Consider the purr a variety of audible tranquilizer. [. . .] For a few of us, there is one more purr, a secret purr. When we combine our secret purrs, we produce the Purr of Power. And that is simply the amplified amity we feel as furred and purred beings.

10-30-2002, 09:14 PM	#13
Jeli Baggins Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 69	thx a lot u guys for the suggestions, now i just have to find transportation to a halloween store b4 4 o clock 2morrow nite! i liked all your sayings! (going to use sum) if i can't make it though, i could use brown body makeup, might get messy though. but that's what i get 4 being so last minute! thx again, Baggins __________________ "My dear Frodo! Hobbits really are amazing creatures. You can learn all that there is to know about their ways in a month, and yet after a hundred years they can still surprise you." ~ Gandalf to Frodo