What do you assign to Mordor? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

wilwarin538 · 08-29-2005, 03:14 PM

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I assign Eomer of the Rohirrim to Mordor. Just to see if he has more fangirls than Johnny Depp.

Its probably a tie, or atleast I hope so.

I send CaptainofDespair to Mordor, for sending Johnny Depp to Mordor.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-29-2005, 04:05 PM

Fea grabs a cloak and a walking stick and sets off to Mordor to retrieve Johnny Depp and Eomer.

Be back soon, savvy?

Firefoot · 08-29-2005, 04:45 PM

People on IM who sign in and out and back in and back out repeatedly so that the little pop-up keeps getting in my way while I'm trying to do other things (besides, the sound alert is irritating). Make up your mind! Do you want to be logged in or not!?

The attendance office at my school who called my house the other night (a recorded message, of course, so we couldn't correct them) trying to tell me I wasn't in one or more of my classes during the day when I definitely was.

My cousin (and possibly best friend, go figure) when she's being pushy and angsty about life in general - "I'm doing my homework!" "But I want to complain to you about my little brother and parents and homework etc!" Not quite in those words, but that's the gist of it.

**The Saucepan Man** · 08-29-2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fea

And off to Mordor with adults who seem to think that moody teenagers are going to care one whit about the difficulties of being a parent.

Actually, that's fine by me. Enough things have been sent to Mordor to keep me happily amused for many a day and I get a break from the kids.

Not that I actually know what it's like to be the parent of a teenager yet. I have that delight in store. In just about 5 years' time ...

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Originally Posted by Fea

If they didn't want to worry endlessly, they shouldn't have had kids.

It doesn't work like that ...

Kath · 08-30-2005, 05:46 AM

Since we're on the subject, I would like to send any adult that thinks any negative thought a teenager has is due to hormones and just being moody rather than considering even for a second that said teenager might have a reason for this negativity past that of their age.

**The Saucepan Man** · 08-30-2005, 06:22 AM

Perhaps Mordor could be the next location for Brat Camp ...

the guy who be short · 08-30-2005, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The Man with Pans

Perhaps Mordor could be the next location for Brat Camp ...

With ease, seeing as reality shows are already in Mordor.

Alphaelin · 08-31-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

Not that I actually know what it's like to be the parent of a teenager yet. I have that delight in store. In just about 5 years' time ...

Compared to teens, Mordor is a picnic in the park. If you don't ask about their day, they complain you don't care. If you do, you're accused of being nosy. If you go out without them, they think you don't want them around. If you request their presence at dinner, they think you're a control freak. If you ask who they are going out with, you're a control freak. If you attempt to use *your* phone or computer, which *you* are paying for, you're trying to come between them and their friends and you're a control freak. God forbid you should ask about school!

And this is from a good kid with (mostly) good judgement and good grades. All I want is a little face-to-face time and some conversation (and the occasional use of my phone and 'puter during normal waking hours). I would never consign my teen to Mordor, but I'd be happy to go there myself just for a break! (Especially if Johnny Depp is still there.)

I didn't see my mom's side of things till I was in my mid-twenties, so I figure I've got another ten years of this before we start getting along again.

mormegil · 08-31-2005, 09:35 AM

Something that children should realize is that most parents would brave Mordor to rescue their children from it if they needed. I admit I was a punk teenager and "hated" my parents at times. Now I feel different. Being a parent myself I see all the sacrifices they went through and all they did for me. I love my daughter so much that I would lay my life down for her if need be. I think Tolkien wrote about that many times, while not directly though. How many of the free people fought to their own death because they wanted their liberty and to, in essence, give that to their children.

Teenagers, just remember that your parents love you. You should go today and thank your parents for being great.

About that phrase of you are judged by your company. Be careful who you hang out with because they usually have a stronger influence on you than you realize, for better or worse.

So I would assign neither parents nor teenagers to Mordor who truly care for each other. Parents who abuse their children should go their. How a parent can do that is beyond me.

Sorry if this sounded overly preachy

littlemanpoet · 08-31-2005, 09:56 AM

This is a rant thread. Pass on any further wisdom elsewhere, please, like PMs.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-31-2005, 12:18 PM

Oh come come now... I don't hate my parents, and I rarely feel misunderstood by my mother. I hate it when my parents demand to know what my friends and I are talking about on AIM, and I hate it when they brag about me. That's a big one... I HATE when my parents brag about me, so that goes to Mordor.

And I hate it that I understand how much my parents love me, at least as much as a teenager can understand that, but that they still drive me nuts.

And I hate that my continued exposure with the "bad kids" left me great friends and great memories, but also with rumors that idiots spread about me and a permanent paranoia of law enforcement officers.

So that goes to Mordor as well.

The Perky Ent · 09-04-2005, 01:12 PM

The dark lord Sauron forged from the fires of Mount Doom the Ring of Power, to controll all other rings. But he also made another item. An item conceived by such pure evil, the mere touch of it would burn the souls of that person, and all they're decendants and ancestors. This evil was perfect in creation, and went well with Eggs and other breakfast foods. This evil would triumph all others.

SPAM!!!!!

08-29-2005, 04:05 PM	#2
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Fea grabs a cloak and a walking stick and sets off to Mordor to retrieve Johnny Depp and Eomer. Be back soon, savvy? __________________ peace

08-29-2005, 04:45 PM	#3
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	People on IM who sign in and out and back in and back out repeatedly so that the little pop-up keeps getting in my way while I'm trying to do other things (besides, the sound alert is irritating). Make up your mind! Do you want to be logged in or not!? The attendance office at my school who called my house the other night (a recorded message, of course, so we couldn't correct them) trying to tell me I wasn't in one or more of my classes during the day when I definitely was. My cousin (and possibly best friend, go figure) when she's being pushy and angsty about life in general - "I'm doing my homework!" "But I want to complain to you about my little brother and parents and homework etc!" Not quite in those words, but that's the gist of it. Last edited by Firefoot; 08-29-2005 at 04:56 PM.

08-30-2005, 05:46 AM	#5
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Since we're on the subject, I would like to send any adult that thinks any negative thought a teenager has is due to hormones and just being moody rather than considering even for a second that said teenager might have a reason for this negativity past that of their age. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

08-30-2005, 06:22 AM	#6
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Perhaps Mordor could be the next location for Brat Camp ... __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

08-31-2005, 09:35 AM	#9
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Something that children should realize is that most parents would brave Mordor to rescue their children from it if they needed. I admit I was a punk teenager and "hated" my parents at times. Now I feel different. Being a parent myself I see all the sacrifices they went through and all they did for me. I love my daughter so much that I would lay my life down for her if need be. I think Tolkien wrote about that many times, while not directly though. How many of the free people fought to their own death because they wanted their liberty and to, in essence, give that to their children. Teenagers, just remember that your parents love you. You should go today and thank your parents for being great. About that phrase of you are judged by your company. Be careful who you hang out with because they usually have a stronger influence on you than you realize, for better or worse. So I would assign neither parents nor teenagers to Mordor who truly care for each other. Parents who abuse their children should go their. How a parent can do that is beyond me. Sorry if this sounded overly preachy __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

08-31-2005, 09:56 AM	#10
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	We don't want none here This is a rant thread. Pass on any further wisdom elsewhere, please, like PMs.

08-31-2005, 12:18 PM	#11
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Oh come come now... I don't hate my parents, and I rarely feel misunderstood by my mother. I hate it when my parents demand to know what my friends and I are talking about on AIM, and I hate it when they brag about me. That's a big one... I HATE when my parents brag about me, so that goes to Mordor. And I hate it that I understand how much my parents love me, at least as much as a teenager can understand that, but that they still drive me nuts. And I hate that my continued exposure with the "bad kids" left me great friends and great memories, but also with rumors that idiots spread about me and a permanent paranoia of law enforcement officers. So that goes to Mordor as well. __________________ peace

09-04-2005, 01:12 PM	#12
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	The dark lord Sauron forged from the fires of Mount Doom the Ring of Power, to controll all other rings. But he also made another item. An item conceived by such pure evil, the mere touch of it would burn the souls of that person, and all they're decendants and ancestors. This evil was perfect in creation, and went well with Eggs and other breakfast foods. This evil would triumph all others. SPAM!!!!! __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

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