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Nessa Telrunya · 07-05-2009, 04:14 PM

You know you're obsessed when you put little rubber bands on your ears to make them pointy.

Morsul the Dark · 07-05-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessa Telrunya

You know you're obsessed when you put little rubber bands on your ears to make them pointy.

wow...just...wow...

why didn't I think of that?

Nessa Telrunya · 07-06-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

wow...just...wow...

why didn't I think of that?

Haha, it is kinda weird, huh? My mom told me I was like one of those people who dress up for Star Trek conventions

Oddwen · 07-12-2009, 02:32 AM

My sister relayed a question that was asked by one of her co-workers about if a tiny shard of glass could travel through your bloodstream to your heart. Of course the proper response is "No, it's not a Morgul blade, silly".

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-04-2009, 06:31 PM

I was on Facebook today and read an advert as "Are you a hobbit." as opposed to "Are you hot."

Eönwë · 08-17-2009, 05:29 AM

You pass a place called Crickhowell, and read it wrong three times before realising your mistake.

Morsul the Dark · 08-17-2009, 05:37 AM

Siii many instances hearing incorrectly, phrases that sound like Lord of the Rings

Pitchwife · 08-17-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

You pass a place called Crickhowell, and read it wrong three times before realising your mistake.

That's why I stick with the Welsh version of the place-names when I'm in Wales. Crug Hywel doesn't look quite so misleading, does it? Although it looks remotely like Sindarin (like almost everything Welsh).

Another symptom is when you misread Cotton buds as Cortirion buds. (I thought I'd already posted this weeks ago, but search says I haven't.)

Eönwë · 08-17-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

That's why I stick with the Welsh version of the place-names when I'm in Wales. Crug Hywel doesn't look quite so misleading, does it? Although it looks remotely like Sindarin (like almost everything Welsh).

I try to too, but I had an English map. And also, since Elvish was based partly upon Welsh, it's not surprising that there are similarities.

Loslote · 08-29-2009, 05:49 PM

YKYOWLOTRW (You know you're obsessed with Lord of the Rings when): you giggle uncontrollably when you encounter a Tolkien reference in a book.
When: you have a shelf devoted to assorted Tolkien works.
When: You dress up as a elf for Halloween.
When: You then insist: "I am and elf! Elves do not get cold!" in response to the -17 temperature.
When: You write a fanfic about a made-up reality show staring lotr characters.

Galadriel · 05-04-2010, 04:25 AM

When you write Ulmo's name on your wrist

Durelin · 05-12-2010, 10:43 PM

There is nothing like bonding with someone by spontaneously reciting the Rings poem in turns with them.

You get this feeling like...'I am meant to know this person.'

Galadriel · 07-05-2010, 01:08 AM

I just noticed...that after a ten day holiday without holding my LotR book in my hands, I went mad O.O I actually started to go around bookstores just to read snippets of the book (though I missed The Silmarillion more, I will admit).

satansaloser2005 · 07-09-2010, 05:38 AM

I totally just got a spam e-mail from Belladonna Took. Geek away, people.

Galadriel55 · 10-21-2010, 03:35 PM

1. When something comes up, the first think that comes to mind is an episode from one of Tolkie's works
2. I've read LotR so many times that can tell you from 1 sentence who, when, to who, why, etc, said the line
3. My parents had to confiscate the books a few times because I've reading them too much
4. In every library that I come to the first thing that I check is which Tolkien books they have
5. I feel contempt for people that say that LotR is useless but never read it and don't know who Tolkien is
6. I study elvish more than French (2nd language in Canada)
7. When I met a girl namen Laurel, I told her that her name means "Golden Star" in Elvish, and she replied "what the hell?!"

Morsul the Dark · 06-03-2011, 04:47 PM

We unloaded a truck at the sore yesterday

there was a box labeled "FOTR Travel Game" I tore it open excitedly.... apparently FOTR meant "Fun on the Road"

07-05-2009, 04:14 PM	#1
Nessa Telrunya Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In a paper bag Posts: 396	You know you're obsessed when you put little rubber bands on your ears to make them pointy. __________________ Joined together wrote our names upon the page Seven times alliance our loyalties we gave

07-12-2009, 02:32 AM	#4
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	My sister relayed a question that was asked by one of her co-workers about if a tiny shard of glass could travel through your bloodstream to your heart. Of course the proper response is "No, it's not a Morgul blade, silly". __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

08-04-2009, 06:31 PM	#5
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I was on Facebook today and read an advert as "Are you a hobbit." as opposed to "Are you hot." __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

08-17-2009, 05:29 AM	#6
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	You pass a place called Crickhowell, and read it wrong three times before realising your mistake. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

08-17-2009, 05:37 AM	#7
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	Siii many instances hearing incorrectly, phrases that sound like Lord of the Rings __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

08-29-2009, 05:49 PM	#10
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	YKYOWLOTRW (You know you're obsessed with Lord of the Rings when): you giggle uncontrollably when you encounter a Tolkien reference in a book. When: you have a shelf devoted to assorted Tolkien works. When: You dress up as a elf for Halloween. When: You then insist: "I am and elf! Elves do not get cold!" in response to the -17 temperature. When: You write a fanfic about a made-up reality show staring lotr characters.

05-04-2010, 04:25 AM	#11
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	When you write Ulmo's name on your wrist

05-12-2010, 10:43 PM	#12
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	There is nothing like bonding with someone by spontaneously reciting the Rings poem in turns with them. You get this feeling like...'I am meant to know this person.'

07-05-2010, 01:08 AM	#13
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	I just noticed...that after a ten day holiday without holding my LotR book in my hands, I went mad O.O I actually started to go around bookstores just to read snippets of the book (though I missed The Silmarillion more, I will admit). __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil

07-09-2010, 05:38 AM	#14
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I totally just got a spam e-mail from Belladonna Took. Geek away, people. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

10-21-2010, 03:35 PM	#15
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	My signs of being a Tolkienutter (nuts about Tolkien) 1. When something comes up, the first think that comes to mind is an episode from one of Tolkie's works 2. I've read LotR so many times that can tell you from 1 sentence who, when, to who, why, etc, said the line 3. My parents had to confiscate the books a few times because I've reading them too much 4. In every library that I come to the first thing that I check is which Tolkien books they have 5. I feel contempt for people that say that LotR is useless but never read it and don't know who Tolkien is 6. I study elvish more than French (2nd language in Canada) 7. When I met a girl namen Laurel, I told her that her name means "Golden Star" in Elvish, and she replied "what the hell?!" __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-03-2011, 04:47 PM	#16
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	We unloaded a truck at the sore yesterday there was a box labeled "FOTR Travel Game" I tore it open excitedly.... apparently FOTR meant "Fun on the Road"

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