The Bad LotR Fan Fic Drinking Game - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nerwen · 06-25-2008, 12:11 PM

Oh, that fan fic...

Shhh! Don't let a certain party hear you...

Diamond18 · 06-25-2008, 04:44 PM

Ha this thread is priceless. Though it really belongs in Mirth. :P

I wish I could come up with more to list, but since I generally avoid any fan fiction like the plague, I've been spared any first hand knowledge of the common, ehm, missteps.

But really, I almost want to read that one about Legolas' half-angel daughter. It sounds so... complex...

Morthoron · 06-25-2008, 04:59 PM

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Oh, that fan fic...

You are just too clever Nerwen.

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Let's see... you mean like that one where Legolas' half-angel daughter got rescued by Glorfindel from a pack of random Orcs just outside the city of Rivendell, and etc.

That is so bizarre it defies description, but somehow I see Keanu Reeves cast in the film version.

Elmo · 06-25-2008, 06:47 PM

This is why I don't read fanfic I'd be an alcoholic.

Nerwen · 06-25-2008, 08:28 PM

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But really, I almost want to read that one about Legolas' half-angel daughter. It sounds so... complex...

Alas, she took it down. Not only did people keep saying mean things, but she was terrified of being plagiarised.
The story was at first thought to be a "troll-fic", i.e. a deliberately bad/weird story written as a hoax, but way the she reacted when a friend of mine tried to correct her grammar put paid to that theory.

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That is so bizarre it defies description, but somehow I see Keanu Reeves cast in the film version.

Whoa.

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This is why I don't read fanfic I'd be an alcoholic.

Actually, if you played this game with some fanfic, you wouldn't be an alcoholic. You'd die.

Oddwen · 06-25-2008, 08:31 PM

Take a shot if the disclaimer at the beginning of the story contains any form of "I don't own Tolkien's characters, sadly."

Add another if after this statement is made, a Tolkien character pops up whining about being let out of the torture basement once in a while.

Nerwen · 06-25-2008, 09:04 PM

And two more if the disclaimer is followed by threats of legal action against anyone who copies the story or characters.

And, of course, the big one:

Synopsis says: "NOT a Mary Sue!!!" –take four shots.

Nerwen · 06-25-2008, 10:07 PM

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somehow I see Keanu Reeves cast in the film version.

That reminds me: I was thinking of starting a "Let's NOT cast The Silmarillion" thread. It would feature the worst possible casting choices.

Keanu Reeves as... well as anyone springs to mind.

Morthoron · 06-25-2008, 10:47 PM

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Keanu Reeves as... well as anyone springs to mind.

Yes, precisely. His range has never exceeded Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure; except, sometimes he has a beard (also, he is very reminiscent of Orlando Bloom as far as emoting).

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That reminds me: I was thinking of starting a "Let's NOT cast The Silmarillion" thread. It would feature the worst possible casting choices.

We should start directly. Might I suggest Quentin Tarentino or Spike Lee to direct?

Mithalwen · 06-26-2008, 06:15 AM

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This is why I don't read fanfic I'd be an alcoholic.

Well I do read fanfic and err ..that is a vile and unfounded rumour

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Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Ha this thread is priceless. Though it really belongs in Mirth. :P I wish I could come up with more to list, but since I generally avoid any fan fiction like the plague, I've been spared any first hand knowledge of the common, ehm, missteps. But really, I almost want to read that one about Legolas' half-angel daughter. It sounds so... complex... __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

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Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Take a shot if the disclaimer at the beginning of the story contains any form of "I don't own Tolkien's characters, sadly." Add another if after this statement is made, a Tolkien character pops up whining about being let out of the torture basement once in a while. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

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Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	And two more if the disclaimer is followed by threats of legal action against anyone who copies the story or characters. And, of course, the big one: Synopsis says: "NOT a Mary Sue!!!" –take four shots. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo. Last edited by Nerwen; 06-25-2008 at 10:08 PM.