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Tirinor · 12-15-2002, 10:19 PM

I'm kidding of course. The context of my post would, hopefully, suggest that I thought more of Pippin than Diamond18's useful definition suggests. When Gandalf calls Pippin "a fool of a Took" he is not saying he is a literal fool, but that he acts foolishly. I was merely implying in an exaggerated fashion that Pippin acts idiotically - synonymis to foolishly.

I realize the tone of the disscussion doesn't lend itself to such exageration, so I will refrain from doing it anymore on this thread. Except to say that Gandalf was a know-it-all.

12-15-2002, 10:19 PM	#20
Tirinor Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Alabama, U.S.A. Posts: 90	I'm kidding of course. The context of my post would, hopefully, suggest that I thought more of Pippin than Diamond18's useful definition suggests. When Gandalf calls Pippin "a fool of a Took" he is not saying he is a literal fool, but that he acts foolishly. I was merely implying in an exaggerated fashion that Pippin acts idiotically - synonymis to foolishly. I realize the tone of the disscussion doesn't lend itself to such exageration, so I will refrain from doing it anymore on this thread. Except to say that Gandalf was a know-it-all. __________________ War Eagle.