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All I ever need, I learnt from The Lord of the Rings.

This list is compiled from a thread started by ywrose1, on Monday Februaury 10th 2003. The thread was saved by Legolas.

Editors note: Lots of people contributed to this thread, but I have compiled it differently from normal, due to it's nature. Rather than copy the tread out, I have compiled the suggestions into a list. I hope that all those that contributed don't mind my treatment of it. I also point out that I have thinned out some of the suggestions and edited some of the results [I better stop writing, I am starting to sound like Christopher Tolkien!].

Humorous

  1. If your tour guide begins to speak of himself in the third person- perhaps it's time to find a new one.
  2. Sometimes there isn't time for 3rd breakfast.
  3. When going on a long trip, it always helps to take your gardener and a good elf- oh, and a wizard never hurts either.
  4. If it walks like and orc, and smells like an orc, and grunts like an orc- it's probably an orc.
  5. Always recycle, especially shattered metal heirlooms.
  6. Never pick up a ring and bring it home.
  7. Arrows can be recycled.
  8. Never toss a dwarf (unless he gives you permission).
  9. Never ever pull a dwarf's beard, whatever the provocation.
  10. Speak softly but carry a loud horn.
  11. Always have a box handy for your shorter friends.
  12. It's never a good idea to walk up to a Ringwraith, no matter what your jewelry says...
  13. If tons of Orcs are suddenly running away from your small party...you might want to run with them because something bad is on it's way.
  14. Beware of old men carrying staffs.
  15. If you have to chop down a tree, make sure its dead already.
  16. Get some screen-time: Extra's don't live long.
  17. If Gollum is talking to himself about "Her" don't listen to his directions.
  18. Never set off fireworks inside a tent!
  19. Avoid putting on any odd rings.
  20. Never trust a guy with Inch-long pointy fingernails...even if he's the Head of your Council!

Serious.

  1. Your "station" in life does not reveal your character, your choices do.
  2. Be careful, the greatest evil can be contained in the smallest, seemingly insignificant item.
  3. Take heart, the greatest good can be contained in the smallest, seemingly insignificant people.
  4. There are times in life when the only light you'll have is the one you bring with you.
  5. Never forget your history.
  6. "It's a dangerous business, going out your door. If you don't keep your feet, there's no telling where you might get swept off to."
  7. Trust the Elves, they come in handy.
  8. Beware of fell voices.
  9. Strength can come from the most unlikely people.
  10. Friends often show up when you least expect it, and when you most appreciate it.
  11. By not giving up, goals will be reached.
  12. Even the smallest person can change the world.
  13. If you plan on trekking in the mountains, it's a good idea to inform a (large) eagle.
  14. The spirit of your enemy is never truly dead (until you succeed in your quest).
  15. A hero is someone who doesn't turn their back on a seemingly useless situation.
  16. Courage is driving yourself on, when all good sense is screaming at you to stop.
  17. Never encourage a waarg.
  18. The dividing line between heroism and stupidity is a fine one.
  19. Shout and people will cover their ears, speak quietly and people will listen harder.