My wife trying to organize the peoples of Middle Earth on paper

Which character would have the easiest time adjusting if they were spontaneously teleported to our modern world?

What about it?

Based on my experience of movie-only exposure, I think Sam would adapt the easiest to modern life, especially if he was teleported to a souther state in America or a more rural place in Europe. He’s personable, patient, kind, and I think others would readily help him navigate the complications of contemporary lifestyles. Bonus: who would do the worst? Even more so than an orc, I think Gollum would get absolutely wrecked in the modern day.

WTAF NYT?

What about it?

I do the NYT Crossword every day. I’m pretty good at it and rarely get stumped. But this Saturday’s puzzle had me over a barrel. I didn’t even get halfway done… upon finally giving up and revealing the answers, I have determined that this one clue renders the entire puzzle illegitimate.

Warhammer map

High King Turgon of Gondolin - Artwork by Me

Tolkien book collectors, do you read the nicer more expensive hard cover books or do you keep them as collectors items?

What about it?

I want to buy this hard cover release of The Silmarillion, but it seems like too nice of a book to handle and crease etc. Plus large hard cover books seem more cumbersome to read. So should I buy it as a display piece only and just buy a cheap paperback version to read? Or should I read this one? What do you guys do who own nicer versions of lotr books?

Hot take? I really like all of the extra stuff Peter Jackson added to The Hobbit.

What about it?

I just finished reading The Hobbi and thinking about all the differences in the film and movies. And I gotta say I really appreciate the filler stuff, and honestly I don't mind that it's in 3 parts. Just 3 more feature length films of the lord of the rings world. And I even love the extended edition of those too. It works really well in film format. You actually get to see Gandalfs urgent matters and such.

Man, The Hobbit 1977 really did Thranduil dirty lmao

What about it?

Elven Lord Elrond compared to Elven King Thranduil

Recently got back into reading with asoiaf and heard a lot of good things about Tolkien. I figured I’d buy all the middle earth stuff and read through it. Chronologically how should I read these and what am I missing?

Think these two clozee sets would be the exact same?

What about it?

Two shows in two days. Same venue. Same openers for both shows. It's probably the same set for both nights I'm guessing. Right? Or think one would be primarily focused on her new album microworlds and the other one is experimental or whatever.

This may sound silly but..

What about it?

Can a music festival really be a ritual to open the portal to your soul and take your energy? If the music is played at a certain frequency, minds are already high and open, extreme visuals and repeated nuances. Does it sound ritualistic or is it just me? I want to go to one so bad, but am afraid of how my energy body will handle it. Again, this may sound crazy but just what if?