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the phantom · 12-01-2008, 10:18 PM

Book Faramir was awesome. His encounter with Frodo is one of my favorite bits in LotR. Great conversations...

++ Faramir

mormegil · 12-01-2008, 11:59 PM

I'm noticing some going a big overboard on their feelings on this thread. Please remember that this thread is on the mirth sub-forum and is by no means canon. It is light hearted and fun. Absurd reasons can be given to not vote or to vote for any candidate. Please lighten up or I will lighten you up a bit

Nerwen · 12-02-2008, 12:05 AM

++Faramir.

Because... um... I don't like bears. (Not that I know any personally.)

Thinlómien · 12-02-2008, 05:52 AM

Once again two characters I like against each other... Hmph...

++Beorn

Because, to use my new favourite word, he's cooler.

I like Faramir very much, but he's such a perfect hero that it annoys me a bit. I mean, for example, if I think of it reasonably, I should prefer him to Boromir by far, but I just don't. Because Boromir is less of a saint, and thus more interesting.

Beorn is an interesting guy. I love his unpredictability and his sense of humour. I also like it that even though he's gruff and you could almost call him a brute, he has a warm heart and has hidden wisdom... Hmmm, actually, kind of the stereotypic Man of North...

And of course he has a fascinating relationship with nature and that shapeshifting is just incredible...

Aganzir · 12-02-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by skip spence

Man, I knew I'd get into trouble for that. But come on, are you seriously suggesting that Aragorn tossing Gimli wasn't funny?

If it had been the other way around... Then yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

don't call characters things that they are not if you can't find anything good to back up your character choice.

I must point out that some people just have a good gaydar.

++Beorn

I like bears. I like Beorn's relationship with nature, and his house, and his sense of humour, and also his openness (and the lack of it - just the way he decides if he trusts someone or not) and loyalty.

Lalwendë · 12-02-2008, 07:23 AM

This is momentarily quite hard as I love both characters, however I am going to come down on the side of Faramir as he's so much like Robin Hood (who is perhaps my favourite mythical hero of all time) that it's uncanny.

++Faramir

Tuor in Gondolin · 12-02-2008, 08:36 AM

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Faramir.

Because... um... I don't like bears. (Not that I know any personally.)
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12-01-2008, 10:18 PM	#1
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Book Faramir was awesome. His encounter with Frodo is one of my favorite bits in LotR. Great conversations... ++ Faramir __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

12-01-2008, 11:59 PM	#2
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Warning I'm noticing some going a big overboard on their feelings on this thread. Please remember that this thread is on the mirth sub-forum and is by no means canon. It is light hearted and fun. Absurd reasons can be given to not vote or to vote for any candidate. Please lighten up or I will lighten you up a bit __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

12-02-2008, 12:05 AM	#3
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	++Faramir. Because... um... I don't like bears. (Not that I know any personally.) __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

12-02-2008, 05:52 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Once again two characters I like against each other... Hmph... ++Beorn Because, to use my new favourite word, he's cooler. I like Faramir very much, but he's such a perfect hero that it annoys me a bit. I mean, for example, if I think of it reasonably, I should prefer him to Boromir by far, but I just don't. Because Boromir is less of a saint, and thus more interesting. Beorn is an interesting guy. I love his unpredictability and his sense of humour. I also like it that even though he's gruff and you could almost call him a brute, he has a warm heart and has hidden wisdom... Hmmm, actually, kind of the stereotypic Man of North... And of course he has a fascinating relationship with nature and that shapeshifting is just incredible... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-02-2008, 07:23 AM	#6
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	This is momentarily quite hard as I love both characters, however I am going to come down on the side of Faramir as he's so much like Robin Hood (who is perhaps my favourite mythical hero of all time) that it's uncanny. ++Faramir __________________ Gordon's alive!