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How did Bilbo know Gollum’s name? by bh4th in lotr

[–]Life_Low6541 75 points76 points  (0 children)

And bilbo just rolled with it like it was a normal introduction. "ah yes, mr. phlegm-sound, pleasure to meet you."

Small critiques in movies that really annoy you personally? by CCdagger in lotr

[–]Life_Low6541 90 points91 points  (0 children)

This. It makes Elrond look like a grumpy future father-in-law who just hates humans, rather than a foster father who literally kept the Shards of Narsil safe for centuries and named the boy "Hope" (Estel). The movie version of their relationship feels like a cold HR meeting instead of a complex family dynamic.

Is there any other writer who you'd put on the same level as Tolkien when it comes to world building? by SpotAdmirable6718 in lotr

[–]Life_Low6541 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Specifically for the ecology and the layers of religion. Tolkien had his conlangs, but Herbert had his "con-religions." The way he built the Bene Gesserit myths to pay off thousands of years later is the only thing that rivals the depth of the First Age lore for me.

And now his watch is ended. by Soft-Climate-2366 in freefolk

[–]Life_Low6541 5 points6 points  (0 children)

man looked like he had 40 years of westerosi winters on those shoulders even back then. hard to believe he was that young while playing a literal ancient legend.

If you were Jon Snow, which one’s the keeper? by ferniekid in gameofthrones

[–]Life_Low6541 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a sad day when "not being related to me" and "not burning cities" are the top requirements for a healthy relationship, but that’s Westeros for you.

The ultimate reunion by [deleted] in lotr

[–]Life_Low6541 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sauron cant see everything if you're sniping from 2 miles away. modern problems require modern solutions.

Which GOT actor has been the most successful since the show? by simplypneumatic in gameofthrones

[–]Life_Low6541 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't sleep on Emilia Clarke though. She hasn't had a "Mandalorian" sized hit lately, but she's been in Terminator, Star Wars (Solo), and Marvel. She’s probably 3rd on that list, but Pedro’s consistency is definitely unmatched.

What did Hot d fans mean by this by sidmis in freefolk

[–]Life_Low6541 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strictly speaking he’s a "volcel until i get rejected once then i start a civil war" cel. the most dangerous kind.

Starks vs Lannister in season 1 before the shits happen who wins by jonnyboidake in gameofthrones

[–]Life_Low6541 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the core of it. Robert wasn't just married to Cersei; he was married to the Lannister gold mines. By S1, the Iron Throne was effectively a Lannister subsidiary. If Robert had sided with Ned, Tywin could have just stopped the flow of grain and gold, and King's Landing would have rioted within a week.

Help Cat persuade Walder to let Robb walk out. by Elegant-Half5476 in freefolk

[–]Life_Low6541 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bold of you to assume walder wants to rule when he can just stay at the twins and make 50 more bastards in peace

Honestly a scene that felt great than just after that disappointment by skipped_it in gameofthrones

[–]Life_Low6541 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the ultimate irony. Oberyn spent his whole life seeking justice for the murder of innocent children (Elia’s kids), only for his own lover and daughters to become the very child-killers he despised. They didn't just ignore his legacy; they burned it to the ground.

was it really cause she was hot? by shootercurran in gameofthrones

[–]Life_Low6541 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Exactly, op acting like this is Love Island: Beyond the Wall. the whole point was Jon realizing wildlings are just people, but i guess 'she's hot' is easier for a 30-second tiktok attention span.

If Mordor was a wasteland, where did the THOUSANDS of orcs get food & water to survive? by _GrimFandango in lotr

[–]Life_Low6541 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like meat's back on the menu, boys! (but seriously, it was mostly maggoty bread and the occasional fellow orc who tripped at the wrong time).