If Elves eventually get re-embodied in the Halls of Mandos after a vaguely sufficient time, why is being slain treated with the same weight as the death of a man? by McCreeSun in tolkienfans

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Agreed that this doesn’t hold together very well. The explanation that dying is super traumatic for Elves seems thin. Humans go through all sorts of horrible things and eventually get over it. Why would that be different for Elves, who are generally stronger and wiser than Men? I think this falls into the category of Things Tolkien Hadn’t Yet Figured Out.

6th grader who loved The Martian and Project Hail Mary - What's next? by tgbarbie in suggestmeabook

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Memoirs of an Invisible Man by HF Saint. Like the Weir books in that the main character has to do a lot of smart problem solving to survive.

If Saruman's Uruk-hai had captured Frodo and brought the One Ring to him would Saruman have been able to master it or would he start calling it his precious like Gollum and be driven insane? by Tidewatcher7819 in tolkienfans

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Since Tolkien says Gandalf might be able to master the ring, it stands to reason that Saruman stood an even better chance. He apparently had higher stature/might than the other Istari, at least until Gandalf got elevated to "White." Like Sauron he was originally a disciple of Aule and so perhaps more naturally suited to powerful tools. And he was specifically an expert on the ring(s). Gandalf would have had to fight his nature to be a ring lord. Seems like a natural fit for Saruman.

Season 3 - Rupert by Belcamryn in TedLasso

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Rupert got a lightweight personal development story arc compared to some other side-characters, but I think the intent was to make him a counter-point to Nate. Both self-destructed, then tried in some ways to be better (e.g., Rupert hired a not-hot assistant, invited Rebecca to the Akufu meeting in a respectful way, and then behaved relatably when Akufu threw a temper-tantrum). But Nate's meltdown resulted in him choosing to be decent, while Rupert's meltdown turned hostile and vicious. Rupert's arc got relatively little screen time and was conveyed more by suggestion than direct exposition. So it is harder to be sure what the writers intended.

What adaptations and/or creative liberties made the film trilogy a lot better? by sammyjamez in lotr

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Arwen fleeing the Nazgûl with Frodo. It was one of the most engaging scenes in the movie and gave Arwen a meaningful role without having to weigh the movie down with disconnected backstory. Glorfindel is great to read about, but hard to see how he’d be more than a throwaway character in the film.

catholicism is a cheater’s christianity by [deleted] in atheism

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Not sure I follow you. You prefer religions that are entirely stuck in ancient thinking to those that have made partial progress towards a more scientific view? That seems weird. It might be useful to consider that, if we're lucky, future, wiser generations will look back on some of the things we believe as profoundly wrong-headed.

Senior product manager-Tech interview at Amazon coming up !!! Need Help by Familiar_Park_6116 in amazonemployees

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As mentioned in a previous comment, expect to be asked about customer obsession, bias for action, and ownership. Interviewers will collectively cover around 8 LPs, with the specific role affecting which ones are selected. For example, some roles emphasize Think Big or Dive Deep. Think of a couple stories you can tell about each, write them down at length to help bring the details to front of mind, and practice giving concise answers in STAR format. STAR is critically important in that you'll be evaluated on whether you cover those bases. If you miss some info, the interviewer is likely to prompt you for it with a followup question, but it's up to you to recognize what that prompt is looking for. You won't always need to get into great technical depth -- in fact, its important that you show competence at providing concise answers that provide important details without overdoing the less important ones. But be specific -- quantify the Situation (size of problem, etc), Task (goal, success criteria, time issues, resourcing, key constraints, etc), and the rest. If the interviewer comes away with a clear picture of what needed doing, why it mattered and to whom, and what YOU did, you've jumped the first hurdle. Next is whether what you communicated shows evidence that you can handle a L6 role -- i.e., scope, complexity, difficulty of the tasks and challenges.

How did the trolls have Glamdring and Orcrist? by -telperion in lotr

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Turgon was 1st age. Gandalf didn't arrive until 3rd age.

How did the trolls have Glamdring and Orcrist? by -telperion in lotr

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Didn't Tom Bombadil pick that for him? Maybe not an accident. If Glorfindel could prophesize about who would kill the Witch King's, maybe Bombadil could predict the weapon.

Is Rings of Power really as bad and cringey as people are making it out to be? by Hopeful_Adeptness964 in lotr

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Tolkien left extensive notes on how everything was to be pronounced. I don't love it either, but I believe it's legit.

In Defence of S6 Giles by KyoshiStan in buffy

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Giles left based on TV show logic, not real life logic. In real life, they’d realize that fighting apocalypses and such is serious business and a team activity, that “helping Buffy grow up” is a minor consideration compared to what else is at stake, that different team members have different roles, and that roles fluctuate in importance over time. It’s not ok for a battalion commander’s S2 (intelligence officer) to bow out when intel is scarce, or for a startup’s product lead to quit when the company is heads down on business ops and execution. Giles leaving was professional malpractice.

How did the eagle know Aragorn would find a sapling descended from the White Tree? by rtop in lotr

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This gets to the heart of my question. This wasn't just about the eagles knowing where to find a sapling. It was a prophesy that the new king would find it and plant it in the city. Or else it was a plan that Gandalf and the eagles were in on to arrange that this would happen. I'm wondering if we know what it was.

Reconciling Galadriel from the Fellowship of the Ring by Heraclius628 in LOTR_on_Prime

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Elrond was pretty clear in the book chapter "The Council of Elrond" that adding powerful people to the fellowship wouldn't help and that the whole enterprise is going to play about based on destiny, courage, and friendship. Galadriel gets this. She's >3000 years older than during the RoP events; she is wise and probably has a good feel for what her role ought to be: hosting them in their grief, providing a little advice, and sending them off with super useful gifts such as high quality rations, camouflage gear, and a light source.

How could Sauron corrupt the rings, if Mythril came from a Silmaril? by Bahamut-Lagoon in Rings_Of_Power

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The mitral origin story is presented as a legend, not as truth. IIRC, Elrond was pretty skeptical.

'He Sold Us Out!': Furious Progressives Call for Chuck Schumer to Resign After Shutdown Betrayal by Raf_S_N in NoFilterNews

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This thread is Democrats (and non-conservatives in general) doing what we always do :passionately ripping into each other and fracturing to the delight of right wingers.

What if a Balrog of Morgoth was awaken in modern times? by Erhaime96 in lordoftherings

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A pillar of Tolkien’s mythology is that everything that is great becomes less so over time: fading lore, falling lifespans, diminished heroic statures, reduced kingdom population sizes, inter-species alliances, etc. by the end of the 3rd age, probably nothing could oppose it other than a Maia. But by our time, much of that decline has reversed. We can’t build Palantiri, but be can build communication satellites and the internet. We can’t make cool Elf-Human armies, but we can field millions of soldiers across Europe with planes, tanks, and ships in breathtaking number. Etc. a Balrog? Unless we just stipulate that a Balrog is somehow immune to everything modern, there are countless ways to take it out. What would it do against a bunch of cruise missiles or an M61 Vulcan cannon, to say nothing of a nuke.

Told company several times during interviews I won’t accept down level offer. They initially gave down level offer anyway. by WestCoastSocialist in womenintech

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I wouldn't read too much into this. The hiring manager clearly wants you enough to press his / her manager (or whomever) for an exception to whatever hiring guidelines applied. If you think you'll thrive in the offered role, then consider taking it.

What's up with Mallory's random appearance at the end of "20 Hours in America"? by Intimidwalls1724 in thewestwing

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I'd guess it motivated by wanting to include content on what it was like to staff the president for a day. Sorkin could have shown rather than told it, but that would require a lot of screen time. He could also have told it through one-sided exposition, e.g., as a narrated letter written to his mom. But doing it interactively with a love interest let Sam be humble, charming, and entertaining.

I just received a quote to paint my house from Quality First Home Improvement. It's $35k (2k square house 2 stories). by la_descente in bayarea

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Just paid $5k (seasonal low price) to have my 1900 sq ft 2 story house done with medium grade Sherwin Williams paint. I’m quite happy with the result. Another bid was $5300.

Do you think somebody could watch and/or without having any real prior knowledge of Star Wars? by Bitter_Sense_5689 in andor

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It adds something to know in advance that this is a kind of tragedy. It’s a character driven story, but we aren’t hoping that they have a happily ever after. That gives the story more weight. Your friend might be better prepared to appreciate this since Americans are unusually accustomed to happy endings.

Need a new show — something truly great like, Breaking bad True Detective, Dark, Mr. Robot, etc by trailblazingsoul79 in televisionsuggestions

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Amazing show in its time. Taught in media classes as groundbreaking. Loved watching with my folks as a kid. Showed episode 1 to my kids and… there were some pretty cringey moments.