What Tolkien Knew About Trump

[haricotblue]

“A great Shadow has departed.”

With these words, Gandalf reveals to Sam the success of his and Frodo’s quest to destroy the One Ring, the fall of the evil Sauron, and the liberation of Middle Earth. Joyful celebration ensues, Frodo and Sam are lauded as heroes, and they all live happily ever after.

Only, not quite...

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[Wicked Blue]

1. And in the end, Wormtongue

is the one who kills Saruman.

The bad guys eat their own.

[captain queeg]

2. I don't remember that, but it's been a long time since I read it.

[Wicked Blue]

3. I've re-read it dozens of times over the years

and my husband can quote long passages from memory. It's a wonderful escape from grim reality.

[captain queeg]

4. Tou ought to write to Colbert and challenge him to Trilogy Trivia

[Wicked Blue]

5. Thanks. Actually my husband would be good at that

My memory isn't as good as his.

[malthaussen]

6. For the movie, the director instructed Christopher Lee...

... "Imagine the sound a man would make having his throat cut."

Mr Lee, who was a commando in WWII, replied "I don't have to imagine it."

-- Mal