Middle-earth Bad Popularity Cup - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Andsigil · 02-02-2009, 05:36 AM

Well, it seems Fate has given me an omen. Just as I read the latest round, this quote appeared at the top of the webpage:

Quote:

"My armor is like tenfold shields, my teeth are swords,
my claws spears, the shock of my tail a thunderbolt,
my wings a hurricane, and my breath death."
Smaug

So, ++Smaug the Golden it is.

Thinlómien · 02-02-2009, 07:29 AM

++Smaug the Smug

I love his wit and his vanity. So much more personal and interesting than any other dragon by Tolkien (or probably by any other author either).

PS. I seem to belong to a minority since I find dragons nor awesome nor boring, but just plain "nice" or "ok"...

Tuor in Gondolin · 02-02-2009, 07:56 AM

Hate to pile on against old Drauglin
but Smaug's acerbic wit gives him the
edge.
+ + Smaug

Nerwen · 02-02-2009, 08:43 AM

++Smaug

Best dragon ever!

Macalaure · 02-02-2009, 09:32 AM

I can see where this is going.

++Draugluin

Just to spite you people.

Tuor in Gondolin · 02-02-2009, 06:10 PM

Smaug-7
Drauglin-2

Old Man Willow vs. Master of Laketown

In their own ways both were survivors. The Master
not only efficiently ran his town, and was correct in
doubts about the wisdom of riling the status quo
by provoking Smaug, but then made out rather well
with the worm's treasure until the tragic end of this
statesman. Had he survived mayhap his descendants
would have been valued bureaucrats in Eriador and
Rhovannion.

As for Old Man Willow the question is how mobile
(and evil) were he and his followers. Could they have
skittered all the way to Fangorn, in say, 500 years?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-02-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuor in Gondolin

Had he survived mayhap his descendants
would have been valued bureaucrats in Eriador and
Rhovannion.

Well, who knows whether his descendants actually were not there and living a peaceful or less peaceful life, whatever may have happened to the Master himself.

However, with all due respect to Old Man, I vote the old man.

++Master of Laketown

He was an interesting character. And only recently, I realised he was really the only known open supporter of democracy in Middle-Earth! Now come on, that was a great move from royalistic writer like the Prof. - I can well imagine him making a draft of the Master's character, thinking "He is a negative character... what character traits will I give to him? He will be greedy, cowardish, and... hmm... a democrate!"

Quote:

"King Bard! King Bard!" they shouted; but the Master ground his chattering teeth.
"Girion was lord of Dale, not king of Esgaroth," he said. "In the Laketown we have always elected masters from among the old and wise..."

The impersonation of all evil... fantastic!

02-02-2009, 07:29 AM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	++Smaug the Smug I love his wit and his vanity. So much more personal and interesting than any other dragon by Tolkien (or probably by any other author either). PS. I seem to belong to a minority since I find dragons nor awesome nor boring, but just plain "nice" or "ok"... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-02-2009, 07:56 AM	#3
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Hate to pile on against old Drauglin but Smaug's acerbic wit gives him the edge. + + Smaug __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

02-02-2009, 08:43 AM	#4
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	++Smaug Best dragon ever! __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

02-02-2009, 06:10 PM	#6
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Smaug-7 Drauglin-2 Old Man Willow vs. Master of Laketown In their own ways both were survivors. The Master not only efficiently ran his town, and was correct in doubts about the wisdom of riling the status quo by provoking Smaug, but then made out rather well with the worm's treasure until the tragic end of this statesman. Had he survived mayhap his descendants would have been valued bureaucrats in Eriador and Rhovannion. As for Old Man Willow the question is how mobile (and evil) were he and his followers. Could they have skittered all the way to Fangorn, in say, 500 years? __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

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02-02-2009, 09:32 AM	#5
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,911	I can see where this is going. ++Draugluin Just to spite you people.