Just a thought.... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Daisy Sandybanks · 09-28-2002, 01:03 AM

Tolkien and his collection of writings and such have really made a huge impact on our unique world. From street names to resturants to music to movies (and of corse let us not forget the vast accounts of readers and admirer's out there), Tolkien seems to be everywhere and on everyone's mind. Just this week I saw a bumper sticker on an old van that read "Not all who wander are lost", and my heart lept for joy in seeing that a complete stranger shared my same love for that certian whimsical tale discussed by so many. I have even passed by a sigh that had the word 'Bargin' writting on it, and had to look twice before making sure of myself that it did not say 'Baggins'.
People discuss for hours on end whether a certian name is pronounced a certian way, or whether pockets are a symbolism of something completely different than their intended practical use. And all of this is happening because of one man, one man who thought up a simple childrens tale and ended up in creating a whole new world.

I owe a great deal to this wonderful man for litterally changing my life, as well as everyone elses.
These are just my thoughts by the way, just a little something that I'v been meaning to say for a while now.

09-28-2002, 01:03 AM	#1
Daisy Sandybanks Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California Posts: 101	Just a thought.... Tolkien and his collection of writings and such have really made a huge impact on our unique world. From street names to resturants to music to movies (and of corse let us not forget the vast accounts of readers and admirer's out there), Tolkien seems to be everywhere and on everyone's mind. Just this week I saw a bumper sticker on an old van that read "Not all who wander are lost", and my heart lept for joy in seeing that a complete stranger shared my same love for that certian whimsical tale discussed by so many. I have even passed by a sigh that had the word 'Bargin' writting on it, and had to look twice before making sure of myself that it did not say 'Baggins'. People discuss for hours on end whether a certian name is pronounced a certian way, or whether pockets are a symbolism of something completely different than their intended practical use. And all of this is happening because of one man, one man who thought up a simple childrens tale and ended up in creating a whole new world. I owe a great deal to this wonderful man for litterally changing my life, as well as everyone elses. These are just my thoughts by the way, just a little something that I'v been meaning to say for a while now. __________________ Knowlege is power. Power corrupts. Study hard. Be evil.