Just Noticed - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aylwen Dreamsong · 10-29-2002, 05:19 PM

I just noticed something. As I stood in line at school for my bagel I eat everyday at lunch, I looked at the two one dollar bills I held in my hand (U.S. currency). On the back, or the side without a president on it, there are two circles, one on either side of the bill. In the left circle (I believe it is left..) their is a pyramid, some not english writing LoL, and above the pyramid is an EYE!

Why is this wierd? Well, what represented Sauron? Well, maybe not represented him. But to keep our imaginations going, Sauron is not described as having a body, right (this is one part of the movie I hated, as they showed Sauron with some sort of 'body')? He is often referred to or talked as having a 'Lidless eye, wreathed in flame.'

Anyway, I stood there looking at my dollar. My friend Allie must have seen my eyes about pop out of their sockets.

"Mallory, erm, are you alright?" And I was like, huh?

I didn't tell her what I was thinking, but inside I was thinking "Hey! Sauron!! Lookie!!"

Nevermind LoL. This is why I think this post goes in Middle-Earth mayhem!

Aylwen

Orodoliel · 10-30-2002, 02:08 PM

It's that sort of thing that makes me wish I lived in America!

How come five pound notes don't have the eye of Sauron on them? *sulk*

elanor_niphredil · 10-30-2002, 02:28 PM

all money should have pictures of the LOTR characters on it. After all, they are the most important!

Rose Cotton · 10-30-2002, 03:58 PM

Ha, I never thought of that. Hey, wait a minute. Why would we have the eye of Sauron on our money? Does that mean he runs our country? Or just the places where they make the money? LOL!

gralin musicteeth · 10-30-2002, 05:05 PM

hehehe... maybe i'll go draw a lidless eye on some loonies.... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

VanimaEdhel · 10-31-2002, 06:07 PM

Well, just go to the "Tom Bombadil in the White House" thread! That is why we have the eye on our currency...

Oh! Ohohoh! Maybe it is a conspiracy...a secret plot to brainwash us all into supporting Sauron and submitting to the eye!

Kalimac · 10-31-2002, 11:59 PM

I think the Eye is actually a Masonic symbol, since a lot of the Founding Fathers were Masons - since they got to design the currency, they could put whatever they liked in it.

Not that that helps too much, since I know pretty much nothing about Masons. Possibly preserving the relics of Sauron throughout the ages? They are a pretty old organization, after all... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Arwen1858 · 11-01-2002, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Hey, wait a minute. Why would we have the eye of Sauron on our money? Does that mean he runs our country?

That's a freaky thought!! Maybe that's why... wait, no. I'm *not* going to start bashing any democrats here. That's not what this is for. *Arwen tries desperatly to restrain herself from saying what she wants....*
Arwen

[ November 01, 2002: Message edited by: Arwen1858 ]

Raefindel · 11-02-2002, 07:45 PM

Quote:

That pyramid you see on the back of your buck is actually the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States (the well-known eagle is on the front). The pyramid represents strength and permanence and has been left unfinished to signify the future growth of the country, and its pursuit of perfection. The eye surrounded by the sunburst represents the Diety. The Latin translate to "He has favored our undertakings" and "A new order of the ages"

The Buck Book

[ November 02, 2002: Message edited by: Raefindel ]

akhtene · 11-10-2002, 05:57 PM

Pyramids and the EYE! That's what I was seeing everywhere during a week in Egypt! And I was trying so hard to think of smth LOTRish, just to keep the brain going... How silly of me [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Lindril Arvilya · 11-18-2002, 10:05 PM

The pyramid with the eye is often used as a sign of science and advancing technology... beats me. How do I know these things? Yeesh....

TealDude3 · 11-20-2002, 10:28 AM

Our country being run by Sauron? It may not be as farfetched as it seems.

5 were given to the Celebrities, fairest of all beings.
10 were given to the Working-class, great builders and craftsmen of concrete.
And 25, 25 given to the race of Politicians, who above all else dsiered power.

But they were all of them decived, for another dollar was made.
In the land of DC, in the fires of Mt. Washington, Sauron forged in secret a master dollar, a dollar to rule all others.
And into this dollar he poured his crurelty, his malaice, and his will to dominated all life.
One dollar to rule them all.

Weird huh?

Sapphire_Flame · 11-20-2002, 10:41 AM

Quote:

5 were given to the Celebrities, fairest of all beings.
10 were given to the Working-class, great builders and craftsmen of concrete.
And 25, 25 given to the race of Politicians, who above all else dsiered power.

But they were all of them decived, for another dollar was made.
In the land of DC, in the fires of Mt. Washington, Sauron forged in secret a master dollar, a dollar to rule all others.
And into this dollar he poured his crurelty, his malaice, and his will to dominated all life.
One dollar to rule them all.

Dang!! That is too funny! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Kudos to you, TealDude3!

10-29-2002, 05:19 PM	#1
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	Just Noticed I just noticed something. As I stood in line at school for my bagel I eat everyday at lunch, I looked at the two one dollar bills I held in my hand (U.S. currency). On the back, or the side without a president on it, there are two circles, one on either side of the bill. In the left circle (I believe it is left..) their is a pyramid, some not english writing LoL, and above the pyramid is an EYE! Why is this wierd? Well, what represented Sauron? Well, maybe not represented him. But to keep our imaginations going, Sauron is not described as having a body, right (this is one part of the movie I hated, as they showed Sauron with some sort of 'body')? He is often referred to or talked as having a 'Lidless eye, wreathed in flame.' Anyway, I stood there looking at my dollar. My friend Allie must have seen my eyes about pop out of their sockets. "Mallory, erm, are you alright?" And I was like, huh? I didn't tell her what I was thinking, but inside I was thinking "Hey! Sauron!! Lookie!!" Nevermind LoL. This is why I think this post goes in Middle-Earth mayhem! Aylwen __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.

10-30-2002, 02:08 PM	#2
Orodoliel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 61	It's that sort of thing that makes me wish I lived in America! How come five pound notes don't have the eye of Sauron on them? sulk __________________ "Well, I'm back."

10-30-2002, 02:28 PM	#3
elanor_niphredil Pile O'Bones Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: dreamieland Posts: 14	all money should have pictures of the LOTR characters on it. After all, they are the most important! __________________ "Don't be a fool! What did you hear, and why did you listen?"

10-30-2002, 03:58 PM	#4
Rose Cotton Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A place worse then Mordor........School! Posts: 1,075	Ha, I never thought of that. Hey, wait a minute. Why would we have the eye of Sauron on our money? Does that mean he runs our country? Or just the places where they make the money? LOL! __________________ "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing... he's gone."-Remus Lupin "The closer we are to danger, the further we are from harm."-Pippin (now how can you argue with that logic?)

10-30-2002, 05:05 PM	#5
gralin musicteeth Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tossing half-sick between grotesque reality and savage, frightening dreams Posts: 360	hehehe... maybe i'll go draw a lidless eye on some loonies.... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Where was the stooped and mealy-coloured old man I used to call Poppa when the merry-go-round broke down?

10-31-2002, 06:07 PM	#6
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	Well, just go to the "Tom Bombadil in the White House" thread! That is why we have the eye on our currency... Oh! Ohohoh! Maybe it is a conspiracy...a secret plot to brainwash us all into supporting Sauron and submitting to the eye! __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

10-31-2002, 11:59 PM	#7
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	I think the Eye is actually a Masonic symbol, since a lot of the Founding Fathers were Masons - since they got to design the currency, they could put whatever they liked in it. Not that that helps too much, since I know pretty much nothing about Masons. Possibly preserving the relics of Sauron throughout the ages? They are a pretty old organization, after all... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

11-10-2002, 05:57 PM	#10
akhtene Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2002 Location: stronghold of the North Posts: 390	Pyramids and the EYE! That's what I was seeing everywhere during a week in Egypt! And I was trying so hard to think of smth LOTRish, just to keep the brain going... How silly of me [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ Где найти мне сил, чтобы вернуться через века, Чтобы ты - простил?.. А трава разлуки высока...

11-18-2002, 10:05 PM	#11
Lindril Arvilya Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In a box at the end of Harrison Ford's street, with a pair of binoculars Posts: 332	The pyramid with the eye is often used as a sign of science and advancing technology... beats me. How do I know these things? Yeesh.... __________________ Neo, watch out! Trinity's going to steal your pants! Pants thief! Pants thief!

11-20-2002, 10:28 AM	#12
TealDude3 Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Bebop Posts: 138	Our country being run by Sauron? It may not be as farfetched as it seems. 5 were given to the Celebrities, fairest of all beings. 10 were given to the Working-class, great builders and craftsmen of concrete. And 25, 25 given to the race of Politicians, who above all else dsiered power. But they were all of them decived, for another dollar was made. In the land of DC, in the fires of Mt. Washington, Sauron forged in secret a master dollar, a dollar to rule all others. And into this dollar he poured his crurelty, his malaice, and his will to dominated all life. One dollar to rule them all. Weird huh? __________________ I'm so hungry, I could eat at Arby's.