Child of the 7th Age:
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Remember that Tolkien's pipesmoking scenes stand for something beyond mere physical activity. They are scenes of camaraderie and male bonding.
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Exactly so! Personally, even when I light up a pipe here at the Barrow Downs, it's my way of signalling / expressing interest in being sociable.
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I imagine that it might also be considered potentially dangerous to your health to have half the male population running around with real swords and axes strapped to their sides.
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There's an epee blade that's been sitting unused in my closet for nearly ten years. I've considered giving it away to the Goodwill, but am rather afraid of being sued or some silly thing. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Gandalf the Grey