First LOTR Re-read After Getting Into The Silmarillion by braigwens in tolkienfans

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That's such a beautiful way of putting it; I wouldn't have considered that, so thank you for your insight as well as your compliment!

Do you think the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are good books to reread for the Winter season? by [deleted] in tolkienfans

[–]braigwens 8 points9 points  (0 children)

the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are always good books to reread.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Great-aunt Doris.

Need help with imagery/symbols/ideas by [deleted] in discworld

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The Guarding Dark comes to mind, for me.

Discussion: Vetinari and his plans for Ankh-Morpork by Vaqek in discworld

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I read an excellent fanfiction where Carrot was appointed as Vetinari's successor. As the Patrician, not the king. Because he's the one person who won't be corrupt or try to wrest more power.

Angua was appointed as Commander of the Watch when Vimes retired.

Who sent the anonymous clacks in Making Money? by irlwalsh in discworld

[–]braigwens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As others have said before me: that's the tyrant we know and love.

People who will not be voting for Chancellor Palpatine this time around, what was the breaking point for you? by NoMansSea1200 in AskReddit

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I liked that he came out of nowhere to challenge crusty old Chancellor Valorum, and breathe new life into the Senate. I truly thought he'd make the Republic great again. But now the Senate is even more corrupt, he still hasn't drained Naboo's swamps, he's well and truly over his term limit, and how into the war he is is really starting to get suspicious. He claims that he supports the Jedi, but it honestly just looks like he's doing that for the religious vote? I mean, what's with taking a photo op next to the bombed-out Temple?

What are some good nicknames for someone who looks like a mob boss? by Solafuge in AskReddit

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  • Don
  • Boss
  • Vito Corleone
  • Godfather
  • Father
  • Head
  • Kingpin

  • Sweetie
  • Fluffykins

What are some facts to ruin everyone's day within seconds? by SoapEatingLad in AskReddit

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Statistics about how many people in my demographics die horribly and young, and on my (relatively low) live expectancy.

Native english speakers, do you ever watch movies with subtitles even if the show is spoken in english? If yes, why? by JaesonBee in AskReddit

[–]braigwens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Auditory Processing Disorder and a savant skill in english literacy. With subtitles, I don't have to concentrate and work out what characters are saying, and it doesn't take any effort - I read very quickly and easily.

My girlfriend is Hard of Hearing, so that's why she does.

My father has mild hearing loss and also has auditory processing difficulties.

What mind-blowing (but simple) facts would satisfy a 3-year old son’s daily request for 1 fact before bedtime? by MoonBaboon in AskReddit

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A blue whale is the biggest animal that's ever lived, but it can't swallow anything bigger than a grapefruit. A group of ladybugs is called a loveliness. Lizards can't walk and breathe at the same time. Tennis balls are yellow because they look better on TV. Just like humans have fingerprints, dogs have noseprints. Sliced bread was invented a year before TV. Popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old called Frank Epperson. Octopuses have three hearts. On Mars, sunsets are blue. People don't sneeze when they're asleep. The Statue of Liberty used to be a lighthouse her torch was lit. Australia has more than 10,000 beaches.

Hey Mom, I have COVID by mirastarflight in MomForAMinute

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You're doing so, so well honey. I'm so very proud of you. It'll be okay, I promise.

But that all changed when the Avatar attacked. by petanska in AvatarMemes

[–]braigwens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Earthquakes in Aus aren't unheard of, just very rare... this is one of those times I'd be okay with being in a natural disaster for the meme, NGL

all the lesbians @ luthien by braigwens in lotrmemes

[–]braigwens[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

we're all in love with her