The Tolkien Translation Game!
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Is it Bilbo caught by the trolls? Something like "yes lots" and then "none at all"?
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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How is that emphatic?
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Saying there are lots is more emphatic than just saying "there are". Also, I was trying to give a hint by saying it was a lot more emphatic.
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It sent me down the “Yes!” (exclamation) route. Sniff.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Is it time for a new quote?
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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I'll get to my books shortly.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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New quote.
Rumors of the land are murky and chaotic
Rumors of the land are murky and chaotic
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Is it Gandalf to Frodo recounting the story of the one ring?
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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No, no, and no
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Is the word rumor/rumour in the original quote?
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Yes. Although it's an interesting usage.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Aragorn? When listening to the ground for “rumour” of the orcs?
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Yes. Quote?
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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“The rumour of the earth is dim and confused”. Aragorn to Gimli & Legolas as he tries to listen to the orcs by putting his head on the ground.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Yes.
My favorite take on that chapter is the Tumblr post that pointed out that the next time Aragorn does this, Legolas can see the Riders perfectly well and yet he leaves Aragorn sprawled on the ground before showing off.
Your turn.
My favorite take on that chapter is the Tumblr post that pointed out that the next time Aragorn does this, Legolas can see the Riders perfectly well and yet he leaves Aragorn sprawled on the ground before showing off.
Your turn.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!