I know that in the books, Merry and Pippin are both a lot smarter than they were in the movie. But to hold the audiences attention, the movies needed comedy. Merry and Pippin were the comedy.
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"Been A Long Road To Follow, Been There And Gone Tomorrow Without Saying Goodbye To Yesterday..."
"The Way Is Closed. It Was Made By Those Who are Dead. The Way is Closed."
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