1 Question - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

ninja91 · 01-19-2007, 01:49 PM

If J.R.R. Tolkien were still alive today, and you had the chance to ask him one question about The Lord of the Rings, or anything else, for that matter, what would you ask him?

Durelin · 01-19-2007, 02:07 PM

Do Balrogs have wings?

*cue groans...

Lalwendë · 01-19-2007, 02:09 PM

I'd ask him to sign me a huge pile of his books.

Mithalwen · 01-19-2007, 02:22 PM

I'd ask what Elladan and Elrohir decided when the time for their deferred decision finally came ..and why were they allowed to defer that decision...and hopefully that would get the Prof sufficiently in to his stride for me to find out the million and one other questions I have

Folwren · 01-19-2007, 02:53 PM

I'd ask him if Frodo died in the Undying Lands and if Sam got to see him again over there.

Can I post again with the One Question of my siblings?

Liriodendron · 01-19-2007, 04:37 PM

Probably the first question I ever asked on a Tolkien message board......"Who is older, Treebeard or Tom Bombadil?" never got a good answer....

shieldmaiden4xsword · 01-19-2007, 05:32 PM

i'd ask him what happened when the world ended.

alatar · 01-19-2007, 06:19 PM

Before someone snatches up this one, I would ask, "Who and what, sir, is Tom Bombadil?"

Morai · 01-19-2007, 06:46 PM

I'd probably be too awestruck to ask him anything.

Bêthberry · 01-19-2007, 06:46 PM

I'd ask how he felt about Tom Bombadil not being in the movie.

Okay, seriously now, I'd ask Tolkien how well he thought CT captured the ideas of his Legendarium in The Silm which CT published--if the changes suit his intention or if he would revise them.

alatar · 01-19-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

I'd ask how he felt about Tom Bombadil not being in the movie.

He's not in the movie?!?

Not even in the 25th Anniversary Platinum Ultra-Extended Edition with Blooper Reel?

If it's to be the movies, I'd ask why Denethor had such a penchant for tomatoes...

But really, how about: Which characters looked like you had envisioned them?

shieldmaiden4xsword · 01-19-2007, 10:17 PM

that's a very very good question.

and, do Elves really have pointy ears? I don't see it mentioned anywhere. Or is it just cuz Santa Claus elves have pointy ears?

Elu Ancalime · 01-19-2007, 10:33 PM

I would would be curious as to what befell the other three wizards.....
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Estelyn Telcontar · 01-20-2007, 02:18 AM

Can I have two questions? I'd ask:

"Did Arwen have wings?" and "Who buried the Balrog?"

...or was that the other way around??

piosenniel · 01-20-2007, 03:07 AM

'Begging your pardon, Professor.....but what sort of ale do you prefer?

Oh, and might I stand you a pint?'

~*~ Pio

Lalwendë · 01-20-2007, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Morai

I'd probably be too awestruck to ask him anything.

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Originally Posted by Pio

'Begging your pardon, Professor.....but what sort of ale do you prefer?

Oh, and might I stand you a pint?'

Actually, speaking from the experience of meeting his grand-daughter, my reaction would probably be like this. I just asked her how she was and if she was having a good time because I was firstly quite stunned and secondly my manners forbade me to do more than go through the familiar routines when meeting a stranger.

Mithalwen · 01-20-2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shieldmaiden4xsword

that's a very very good question.

and, do Elves really have pointy ears? I don't see it mentioned anywhere. Or is it just cuz Santa Claus elves have pointy ears?

It is mentioned in HoME that Elves have leaf shaped ears - which was a shock because I had never imagined them thus and had grumbled to myself about it when I saw the film trailers ..then I read the relevant volume (and I can't remeber just now sorry). The word for ear in elvish is related to that for leaf and if I remember rightly Legolas' name is a bitof a pun - Legolas (green leef) sounds the same as laigo lhas ( sharp ears) :P

The Might · 01-20-2007, 06:55 AM

either about the Entwives or about his opinion on the movies

Morai · 01-20-2007, 11:01 AM

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Actually, speaking from the experience of meeting his grand-daughter, my reaction would probably be like this.

If I had a lucky day, I would probably return to reality quick enough to chase after Tolkien. Once I caught him, I would kindly ask if he could finish the Sil for me.

Bêthberry · 01-20-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Can I have two questions? I'd ask:

"Did Arwen have wings?" and "Who buried the Balrog?"

...or was that the other way around??

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

It is mentioned in HoME that Elves have leaf shaped ears - which was a shock because I had never imagined them thus and had grumbled to myself about it when I saw the film trailers ..then I read the relevant volume (and I can't remeber just now sorry). The word for ear in elvish is related to that for leaf and if I remember rightly Legolas' name is a bitof a pun - Legolas (green leef) sounds the same as laigo lhas ( sharp ears) :P

Perhaps it was those pointy ears which led to the confusion of those questions, Esty?

Folwren · 01-20-2007, 11:23 AM

I never wondered about elves' ears, but did Hobbits really have pointy ears?

ninja91 · 01-20-2007, 12:42 PM

All right, Johnny Ronny Reuel, the Witch King would kill Gandalf...right?

Volo · 01-20-2007, 02:54 PM

"Umm... What's the time?"

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-20-2007, 02:59 PM

I'd ask him where he found the elixir of life.

About his books, I'd ask who his favourite character was, or which one he'd most like to have a pint with.

01-19-2007, 02:09 PM	#3
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I'd ask him to sign me a huge pile of his books. __________________ Gordon's alive!

01-19-2007, 02:22 PM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I'd ask what Elladan and Elrohir decided when the time for their deferred decision finally came ..and why were they allowed to defer that decision...and hopefully that would get the Prof sufficiently in to his stride for me to find out the million and one other questions I have __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-19-2007, 02:53 PM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I'd ask him if Frodo died in the Undying Lands and if Sam got to see him again over there. Can I post again with the One Question of my siblings? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-19-2007, 04:37 PM	#6
Liriodendron Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 527	Probably the first question I ever asked on a Tolkien message board......"Who is older, Treebeard or Tom Bombadil?" never got a good answer.... __________________ http://www.lizmargason.com

01-19-2007, 05:32 PM	#7
shieldmaiden4xsword Wight Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: where people stick out their tongues at their youth pastor.... Posts: 183	i'd ask him what happened when the world ended. __________________ Sometimes the peril is not in what is around us, what enemies or trials that may come, but what is in our own hearts.

01-19-2007, 02:07 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Do Balrogs have wings? *cue groans...

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alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,466	Before someone snatches up this one, I would ask, "Who and what, sir, is Tom Bombadil?" __________________ There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.

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Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	Random Titles in awe..... I'd probably be too awestruck to ask him anything. __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com

01-19-2007, 06:46 PM	#10
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	I'd ask how he felt about Tom Bombadil not being in the movie. Okay, seriously now, I'd ask Tolkien how well he thought CT captured the ideas of his Legendarium in The Silm which CT published--if the changes suit his intention or if he would revise them. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

01-19-2007, 10:17 PM	#12
shieldmaiden4xsword Wight Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: where people stick out their tongues at their youth pastor.... Posts: 183	that's a very very good question. and, do Elves really have pointy ears? I don't see it mentioned anywhere. Or is it just cuz Santa Claus elves have pointy ears? __________________ Sometimes the peril is not in what is around us, what enemies or trials that may come, but what is in our own hearts.

01-19-2007, 10:33 PM	#13
Elu Ancalime Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Anador Posts: 476	I would would be curious as to what befell the other three wizards..... ________ WEED VAPORIZER Last edited by Elu Ancalime; 03-04-2011 at 12:03 AM.

01-20-2007, 02:18 AM	#14
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Can I have two questions? I'd ask: "Did Arwen have wings?" and "Who buried the Balrog?" ...or was that the other way around?? __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

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piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	'Begging your pardon, Professor.....but what sort of ale do you prefer? Oh, and might I stand you a pint?' ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

01-20-2007, 06:55 AM	#18
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	either about the Entwives or about his opinion on the movies __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

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Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I never wondered about elves' ears, but did Hobbits really have pointy ears? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

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Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	"Umm... What's the time?" __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

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Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I'd ask him where he found the elixir of life. About his books, I'd ask who his favourite character was, or which one he'd most like to have a pint with. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond