Popularity of LOTR... How sad...

[Goldberry]

I find it difficult to think of anything that has enhanced the popularity of LotR (the book) as sad.

Well said, Saucepan Man.

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Very good, Lush.

I don't think the movies have "ruined" the books at all. Don't bother about the people who haven't read the books but consider themselves scholars; instead think about all the wonderful new people that the movies have encouraged to read the books. I wouldn't have read them if it weren't for the movies, and although I'm not nearly as knowledgeable as most of the people here, I'm learning more every day and I have the movies to thank for that since they inspired me to read the books. Although there is the occasional person who is very annoying about their supposed "knowledge," I think on the whole the movies have brought in a great new wave of people who can appreciate the books, which is definitely something to be glad about.