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Urwen · 04-23-2021, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Right. You are looking for an instance that's not merely a comparison, but a semi-serious suggestion of familial relation. However, the made-up example here is exactly the kind of thing you need.

So you're saying that someone said/thought 'you remind me of X, are you related' to someone else?

Galadriel55 · 04-23-2021, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

So you're saying that someone said/thought 'you remind me of X, are you related' to someone else?

Different grammar, similar concept. X reminded someone of Y, and prompted a semi-serious suggestion of familial relation.

Urwen · 04-23-2021, 08:26 AM

Apart from Turin/Beren comparison, I can't recall any other such instance without re-reading the books...

Galadriel55 · 04-23-2021, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

Apart from Turin/Beren comparison, I can't recall any other such instance without re-reading the books...

Okay. How about I give a chance for others to give it a try, and if there is no luck in a couple days, I will point you in a more specific direction.

Urwen · 04-23-2021, 08:31 AM

Okay, but I am allowed to research in the interim, right?

Galadriel55 · 04-23-2021, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

Okay, but I am allowed to research in the interim, right?

Absolutely! Guess away.

Urwen · 04-23-2021, 09:36 AM

Also, just a reminder that you're up in riddle thread.

04-23-2021, 08:26 AM	#3
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Apart from Turin/Beren comparison, I can't recall any other such instance without re-reading the books... __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

04-23-2021, 08:31 AM	#5
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Okay, but I am allowed to research in the interim, right? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

04-23-2021, 09:36 AM	#7
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Also, just a reminder that you're up in riddle thread. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.