Which LotR character reminds you most of yourself - and why? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Galadriel55 · 03-25-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Absinthe

Not sure what you are implying but Miruvor is a clear spirit and I am a green one.

This is a thread about characters. Which person/creature/entity/whatever from LOTR reminds you most of yourself?

I just realised that my character doesn't fit the criteria either, since Thorin does not appear much in LOTR... If it's only LOTR, then... erm...

Well, I'd prefer to be Gilraen, but I'm not that kind of person. My personality is pretty close to Gimli's too. Nice and pesimistic, he is.

Absinthe · 03-25-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

This is a thread about characters. Which person/creature/entity/whatever from LOTR reminds you most of yourself?

I was actually aware of that. I thought my answer was rather apt given my screen name

I'll get my coat.

Bêthberry · 04-01-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

This is a thread about characters. Which person/creature/entity/whatever from LOTR reminds you most of yourself?

None of them, actually. I like the dwarves, but I don't have a beard.

And I like the Ents, but there's no entwives and I don't like the attitude towards them anyway. (And I do like bumping spammers off the page.)

Aganzir · 01-18-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

But to make things easier, I'm most like Thorin.

Marry me.

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

I like the dwarves, but I don't have a beard.

That is easily solved, my love.

I just took the Barrow-Downs personality test again after several years, and even though I feel I've changed a lot, I'm still Boromir (with a strong resemblance to Aragorn). This is awesome because I've always related to him - he's proud and does what he considers right and his duty. And if his notion of doing things right is different from the rest of the Fellowship's, he speaks out even if he's in the minority.

On my last reread of LOTR, I realised I'm also very much like Merry. I'm bossy just the same way.

And my last reread of The Hobbit proved me it's not very difficult at all to relate to Thorin either. I would be on edge (and mean) exactly like him if I was the leader of a company of 12 dwarves and a stupid hobbit, plus I see myself when his principles and haughtiness start bordering on ridiculous stubbornness.

Also, I am sure you all will be thrilled to know I just took another personality test on Selectsmart and scored 100% as Sauron. I don't really know how I did it, but I am extremely amused.

Andsigil · 01-18-2013, 09:25 PM

I consistently score as Gimli/generic dwarf on the tests I take.

I'm rather fond of, well, nearly everything dwarven, from architecture to hospitality.

Inziladun · 01-18-2013, 09:40 PM

I think I would have to say Gandalf.

I tend be overly concerned about myriad things and may come off as being somewhat grim at face value, though I do have a (rather odd) sense of humor as well.
Plus, I have a difficult time sitting still for long periods.

Lalwendë · 01-19-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Also, I am sure you all will be thrilled to know I just took another personality test on Selectsmart and scored 100% as Sauron. I don't really know how I did it, but I am extremely amused.

Apparently I am 100% King Theoden. Which makes me laugh because I'm more or less a textbook definition of a Hobbit, sitting around pondering genealogy and maps while eating cake. And being easily persuaded by Wizards.

Aganzir · 01-19-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Andsigil

I'm rather fond of, well, nearly everything dwarven, from architecture to hospitality.

High five, bro!

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

I tend be overly concerned about myriad things and may come off as being somewhat grim at face value

Yeah, Gandalf is more or less annoyed about half the times he opens his mouth!

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Apparently I am 100% King Theoden.

It seems like the test is inclined to give at least one 100% result to everyone. In addition to Sauron, I was also 92% Isildur. I don't really know how I managed to do it because all my answers were honest and at least I find myself a decent person!

THE Ka · 01-20-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

It seems like the test is inclined to give at least one 100% result to everyone. In addition to Sauron, I was also 92% Isildur. I don't really know how I managed to do it because all my answers were honest and at least I find myself a decent person!

Must be all the 'Yes to the No' questions.

I can confirm that at least you are a rather lovely person. I only know this, because the quiz believes I'm the test-tube baby of Bilbo and Aragorn. So you know I'm made of pure good intentions, adorable eccentricity and wisdom.

Nerwen · 01-20-2013, 02:23 AM

Now, now, Agan. Who are you to question a test that is "newer, better, much more accurate"? Why, it even says so in the title!

Clearly, you are simply in denial about your inner Dark Lord-ness.

Eönwë · 02-14-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Also, I am sure you all will be thrilled to know I just took another personality test on Selectsmart and scored 100% as Sauron. I don't really know how I did it, but I am extremely amused.

So, I just took this and apparently I'm 100% Aragorn (followed by Bilbo and Theoden). Interesting...

Saurondil · 03-07-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Marry me.

That is easily solved, my love.

I just took the Barrow-Downs personality test again after several years, and even though I feel I've changed a lot, I'm still Boromir (with a strong resemblance to Aragorn). This is awesome because I've always related to him - he's proud and does what he considers right and his duty. And if his notion of doing things right is different from the rest of the Fellowship's, he speaks out even if he's in the minority.

On my last reread of LOTR, I realised I'm also very much like Merry. I'm bossy just the same way.

And my last reread of The Hobbit proved me it's not very difficult at all to relate to Thorin either. I would be on edge (and mean) exactly like him if I was the leader of a company of 12 dwarves and a stupid hobbit, plus I see myself when his principles and haughtiness start bordering on ridiculous stubbornness.

Also, I am sure you all will be thrilled to know I just took another personality test on Selectsmart and scored 100% as Sauron. I don't really know how I did it, but I am extremely amused.

## My Selectsmart result:

King Theoden (100%)

Lord of the Nazgul (Witch-King of Angmar) (97%)

Faramir (86%)

Grima Wormtongue (82%)

Elrond (82%)

Bilbo Baggins (82%)

Gimli (82%)

Legolas (82%)

Aragorn Elessar (71%)

Isildur (71%)

Arwen (63%)

Saruman the White (60%)

Galadriel (56%)

Eowyn (52%)

Frodo Baggins (45%)

Samwise Gamgee (Sam) (45%)

Eomer (34%)

Boromir (34%)

Sauron (34%)

Peregrin Took (Pippin) (26%)

Gollum (23%)

Gandalf the Grey (23%)

Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry) (12%)

Tom Bombadil (4%)

Denethor (0%)

## Not quite Sauron - but getting there. Yesterday, the Barrowdowns profile ID'd me as Gollum.

What would it take to be Morgoth or Manwe, we wonders ?

01-18-2013, 09:25 PM	#5
Andsigil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Deepest Forges of Ered Luin Posts: 733	I consistently score as Gimli/generic dwarf on the tests I take. I'm rather fond of, well, nearly everything dwarven, from architecture to hospitality. __________________ Even as fog continues to lie in the valleys, so does ancient sin cling to the low places, the depression in the world consciousness.

01-18-2013, 09:40 PM	#6
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I think I would have to say Gandalf. I tend be overly concerned about myriad things and may come off as being somewhat grim at face value, though I do have a (rather odd) sense of humor as well. Plus, I have a difficult time sitting still for long periods. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

01-20-2013, 02:23 AM	#10
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Now, now, Agan. Who are you to question a test that is "newer, better, much more accurate"? Why, it even says so in the title! Clearly, you are simply in denial about your inner Dark Lord-ness. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.