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Finduilas · 04-23-2007, 11:14 AM

At the beginning of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf is described as having “eyebrows that extended beyond the brim of his hat”.

Did Tolkien merely do this as a joke or did he seriously mean it? Can you imagine if he seriously meant it? It might not look so outlandish when he has a hat on, but when he takes it off...

"If I put styling gel in it just right and point the ends and hold them until they dry, they make very effective pokers for anyone who tries to attack me."

This thread can be used for people’s opinions on the matter, and other descriptions that seem like Tolkien couldn’t have meant it. I would like some serious thoughts on the matter, but not very many are necessary.

Also if anyone could get a hold of some pictures that correctly portray his eyebrows, I would be interested in seeing them.

--Finduilas--

04-23-2007, 11:14 AM	#1
Finduilas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Home. Where rolling green hills and clear rivers are practically my backyard. Posts: 595	A secret weapon? At the beginning of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf is described as having “eyebrows that extended beyond the brim of his hat”. Did Tolkien merely do this as a joke or did he seriously mean it? Can you imagine if he seriously meant it? It might not look so outlandish when he has a hat on, but when he takes it off... "If I put styling gel in it just right and point the ends and hold them until they dry, they make very effective pokers for anyone who tries to attack me." This thread can be used for people’s opinions on the matter, and other descriptions that seem like Tolkien couldn’t have meant it. I would like some serious thoughts on the matter, but not very many are necessary. Also if anyone could get a hold of some pictures that correctly portray his eyebrows, I would be interested in seeing them. --Finduilas-- __________________ One (1) book of rules and traffic regulations, which may not be bent or broken. ~ The Phantom Tollbooth Last edited by Finduilas; 04-23-2007 at 11:22 AM.