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Folwren · 08-03-2005, 08:46 PM

Durelin!! I feel betrayed!

RPing together...you ought to agree with me when I've put so much argument into trying to prove Samwise better than Bilbo...and here you go, voting for Bilbo!

TGWBS, I can't borrow them from our nearest library...our nearest library is possitively tiny. and we haven't got any nicely sized book stores in town, either. If I could get them, I would, I assure you.

I agree with you entirely on the Pippin subject. Definitely need to get some votes going Sam's way...........

-Folwren

Alcarillo · 08-03-2005, 09:37 PM

I too have voted for Sam. Sam is the brave, loyal, humble servant of Frodo, and never asked for anything in return except a simple bite of lembas. Without Sam, might Frodo have been tempted by the ring? I think so. Sam provided moral support, and without him, we'd all still be reduced to little more than Sauron's thralls, even in this age.

As for his political career, it's sheer proof of the love he created in all near him. His vast number of children? Simply proof of his desire to create a kinder population for Middle-earth.

Lyta_Underhill · 08-03-2005, 10:33 PM

Still haven't voted....it is indeed hard to pick a favorite, even though I've always said Pippin and Frodo would vie for the honors. But I see lots of negative comments here, especially the war between Sam and Bilbo (while Frodo sits back, content to garner few votes but enjoying the show nonetheless--silly old Hobbits!). Actually, I wonder if it wouldn't be more fruitful to start a poll for our Least Favorite Hobbit?

Cheers!
Lyta

the guy who be short · 08-04-2005, 05:20 AM

Who in their right mind would vote for the brother of a Murderer! That's right! Or possibly a manslaughterer.

Letters, no. 214:

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In the spring of SY 1402 [Lalia's] clumsy attendant let the heavy chair run over the threshold and tipped Lalia down the flight of steps into the garden. So ended a reign and life that might well have rivalled that of the Great Took.
It was widely rumoured that the attendant was Pearl (Pippin's sister) though the Tooks tried to keep the matter within the family. At the celebration of Ferumbras' accession the displeasure and regret of the family was formally expressed by the exclusion of Pearl from the ceremony and feast.

I'm not overly fond of Sam, but at least his near kin didn't casually go around throwing old women down stairs. The despicable thing is the way the Tooks covered it up - I wouldn't trust any one of them, yet alone vote for one as my favourite!

CaptainofDespair · 08-04-2005, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

Well, I've finally decided after many days of meditation.... I vote for Bilbo. And this is why:

Thank you for pointing that out to me, my dear Captain.

I dig the whole 'creepy old man' thing... And I have this thing for doors, and thus I feel a sense of kinship with scary old Bilbo...

Yes, I am truly awesome.

And come now, Guy. Pippin was not involved. The taint lies not with him, but his sister. Sure, go ahead and sprout conspiracy theories (I enjoy them, please do), but Pippin is the least dirtied of the hobbits. Frodo was tainted by the Morgul Blade, and the One Ring. Sam was tainted by the Ring during his short use, and probably other things. Merry was soiled (and probably soiled himself

) when he stabbed good ole Wiki (bless the Wiki's heart). Bilbo was tainted by the Ring, as well, and for a longer time than Frodo. What did Pippin do? He looked into the Palantir. That's not that bad.

Lyta_Underhill · 08-04-2005, 08:56 AM

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In the spring of SY 1402 [Lalia's] clumsy attendant let the heavy chair run over the threshold and tipped Lalia down the flight of steps into the garden. So ended a reign and life that might well have rivalled that of the Great Took.
It was widely rumoured that the attendant was Pearl (Pippin's sister) though the Tooks tried to keep the matter within the family. At the celebration of Ferumbras' accession the displeasure and regret of the family was formally expressed by the exclusion of Pearl from the ceremony and feast.

Now you should know better than to listen to rumours, TGWBS!

After all, wasn't it a short time later in that same letter that we are told Pearl appears later, wearing her name-jewels, restored to whatever honor she lost during this "time of rumour-mongering?" Even her family believed her and exonerated her, and no one ever proved anything!

Cheers!
Lyta (not quite the Took family historian)

Folwren · 08-04-2005, 03:29 PM

YAY ALCARRILO! Sam only needs one more vote to tie with people! Come on, folks! You can do it!

Lyta, I think you should vote for Frodo out of the two you mentioned. Frodo's much cooler than Pippin, and Pippin has enough votes...really...vote for Frodo. He's quite worthy of it.
Mormegil...Frodo was only Middle Earth's biggest whiner in the movie. If you press your point of thinking him an extreme whiner, I'll have to give you the essay I wrote a couple years ago in defense of him.
Besides, in voting for Sam, we should be willing for people to vote for Frodo. Sam's greatest characteristic is his utter faithfulness to Frodo and others. We should not dislike the hobbit he was most faithful to. Does that make any sense?

-Folwren

Glirdan · 08-27-2005, 07:07 PM

Merry all the way. He's the most sensible Hobbit out of the duo (himself and Pip). He's smart, funny, outgoing, a little stubborn (which reminds me of myself

), has leadership skills and so many other outstanding qualities. I really admire him, especially for injuring the Witch King. In other words, YOU'RE MY HERO MERRY!!!!!!!!! And lots not forget idol, he's my idol as well.

The Perky Ent · 09-04-2005, 10:04 AM

Pippin. Comic releif is nice

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 09-04-2005, 10:28 AM

I voted Sam. He's my favorite, closely followed by Pippin. He was a true friend, and Frodo wouldn't have made it nearly as far as he did if it hadn't been for Samwise the Brave.

Lolidir · 09-04-2005, 11:52 PM

I have to vote Sam, although Merry came in a close second. Sam, no matter what, was always there for Frodo. He was a true friend, and was willing to risk his life for the sake of Frodo and the cause. While Merry was funny, he got serious and down to business when it came down to it. I admire and respect both hobbits, but in the end friendship till the end won me over.

Eonwe · 09-07-2005, 01:19 PM

um i think sam. a couple things i like about him.

he likes elves. elves are definitely the coolest thing ever.

he saved the world more than anyone else. without sam to carry him, frodo never would have made it near mount doom. you can fight all you want but you will never overcome sauron by strength of arms. the ring was his only un-doing.

he is hilarious. i love his rustic sense of humor. comic relief? the man has all you want (in the books taht is).

he isn't controled by the ring.

he becomes thain.

yeah, sam is definitely the best hobbit ever.

mormegil · 09-07-2005, 01:26 PM

Congatulations to Samwise Gamgee and to all who have voted for him. As of right now he is in the lead and deservedly marked as the top Hobbit

Take that Bilbo and TGWBS, the people have spoken again!

the guy who be short · 09-07-2005, 01:54 PM

I demand a recount!

Surely if Lobelia had been included, Samwise would have lost many of his votes. Thus the blame lies on Fordim, not any deficiency of Bilbo's.

Formendacil · 09-07-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Eonwe

He becomes Thain.

Actually, no. That would be Pippin. And if Thainship is the basis on which you base "favouritism", I advise you to move over the Pippin camp.

Sam's title is Mayor of Michel Delving (and therefore, of the rest of the Shire). T'is a role of no less prestige than Thain, really, but a good deal less power. His only real duty is to preside at banquets.

And, I ask you, is someone thought fit only for banquet hosting and toasting worth the pre-eminent place in your hobbit-loving hearts?

Folwren · 09-07-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

I demand a recount!

Ha-ha!

- Folwren

Eonwe · 09-07-2005, 02:40 PM

so true, so true.

thanks for the correction Formendacil (although i believe he was thain to fill in. or was that frodo? i am long due for my anual reading of lotr

).

why yes i do, at that. i still think that sam saved middle-earth more than anyone. (ok more than any hobbit!) sam is still the man (or hobbit rather) in my opinion!

Captain Grishnahk · 09-19-2005, 08:14 PM

I chose Sam, but personaly my favorite hobbit is Smeagol. My code name for mostly all my other sites that i go too is Smeagol's Voice. Because i can do (I am told) the best Smeagol voice...

-The Captain

ps. the others are simply captain grishnahk. But this is the best lotr site i have seen yet... Keep up the good work Barrow Wight!

09-29-2005, 03:06 PM

Sam's my favorite hobbit. He always seems to amuse me.

Thinlómien · 09-30-2005, 04:19 AM

Merry has been my favourite hobbit since I was about six or seven years old, so I won't abandon him.

View Poll Results: My favourite hobbit is:
Frodo	6	9.84%
Bilbo	12	19.67%
Pippin	13	21.31%
Merry	12	19.67%
Sam	18	29.51%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

08-03-2005, 08:46 PM	#81
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Durelin!! I feel betrayed! RPing together...you ought to agree with me when I've put so much argument into trying to prove Samwise better than Bilbo...and here you go, voting for Bilbo! TGWBS, I can't borrow them from our nearest library...our nearest library is possitively tiny. and we haven't got any nicely sized book stores in town, either. If I could get them, I would, I assure you. I agree with you entirely on the Pippin subject. Definitely need to get some votes going Sam's way........... -Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

08-03-2005, 09:37 PM	#82
Alcarillo Shadow of the Past Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minas Mor-go Posts: 1,007	Samwise the Great, Brave, Amazing, Heroic, ... I too have voted for Sam. Sam is the brave, loyal, humble servant of Frodo, and never asked for anything in return except a simple bite of lembas. Without Sam, might Frodo have been tempted by the ring? I think so. Sam provided moral support, and without him, we'd all still be reduced to little more than Sauron's thralls, even in this age. As for his political career, it's sheer proof of the love he created in all near him. His vast number of children? Simply proof of his desire to create a kinder population for Middle-earth.

08-03-2005, 10:33 PM	#83
Lyta_Underhill Haunted Halfling Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: an uncounted length of steps--floating between air molecules Posts: 841	Simple Entertainments... Still haven't voted....it is indeed hard to pick a favorite, even though I've always said Pippin and Frodo would vie for the honors. But I see lots of negative comments here, especially the war between Sam and Bilbo (while Frodo sits back, content to garner few votes but enjoying the show nonetheless--silly old Hobbits!). Actually, I wonder if it wouldn't be more fruitful to start a poll for our Least Favorite Hobbit? Cheers! Lyta __________________ “…she laid herself to rest upon Cerin Amroth; and there is her green grave, until the world is changed, and all the days of her life are utterly forgotten by men that come after, and elanor and niphredil bloom no more east of the Sea.”

08-04-2005, 03:29 PM	#87
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	YAY ALCARRILO! Sam only needs one more vote to tie with people! Come on, folks! You can do it! Lyta, I think you should vote for Frodo out of the two you mentioned. Frodo's much cooler than Pippin, and Pippin has enough votes...really...vote for Frodo. He's quite worthy of it. Mormegil...Frodo was only Middle Earth's biggest whiner in the movie. If you press your point of thinking him an extreme whiner, I'll have to give you the essay I wrote a couple years ago in defense of him. Besides, in voting for Sam, we should be willing for people to vote for Frodo. Sam's greatest characteristic is his utter faithfulness to Frodo and others. We should not dislike the hobbit he was most faithful to. Does that make any sense? -Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

08-27-2005, 07:07 PM	#88
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Merry, Merry, he's so merry Merry all the way. He's the most sensible Hobbit out of the duo (himself and Pip). He's smart, funny, outgoing, a little stubborn (which reminds me of myself ), has leadership skills and so many other outstanding qualities. I really admire him, especially for injuring the Witch King. In other words, YOU'RE MY HERO MERRY!!!!!!!!! And lots not forget idol, he's my idol as well. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

09-04-2005, 10:04 AM	#89
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Pippin. Comic releif is nice __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

09-04-2005, 10:28 AM	#90
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	I voted Sam. He's my favorite, closely followed by Pippin. He was a true friend, and Frodo wouldn't have made it nearly as far as he did if it hadn't been for Samwise the Brave. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

09-04-2005, 11:52 PM	#91
Lolidir Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Roaming the plains of Middle Earth Posts: 103	I have to vote Sam, although Merry came in a close second. Sam, no matter what, was always there for Frodo. He was a true friend, and was willing to risk his life for the sake of Frodo and the cause. While Merry was funny, he got serious and down to business when it came down to it. I admire and respect both hobbits, but in the end friendship till the end won me over. __________________ "Its a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to"

09-07-2005, 01:19 PM	#92
Eonwe Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a world grown ever smaller. Posts: 678	um i think sam. a couple things i like about him. he likes elves. elves are definitely the coolest thing ever. he saved the world more than anyone else. without sam to carry him, frodo never would have made it near mount doom. you can fight all you want but you will never overcome sauron by strength of arms. the ring was his only un-doing. he is hilarious. i love his rustic sense of humor. comic relief? the man has all you want (in the books taht is). he isn't controled by the ring. he becomes thain. yeah, sam is definitely the best hobbit ever. __________________ I've got bridge club on Wednesday, Archery on Thursday, Dancing on a Friday night!

09-07-2005, 01:26 PM	#93
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,648	Many felicitations Congatulations to Samwise Gamgee and to all who have voted for him. As of right now he is in the lead and deservedly marked as the top Hobbit Take that Bilbo and TGWBS, the people have spoken again! __________________ “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.”

09-07-2005, 01:54 PM	#94
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	I demand a recount! Surely if Lobelia had been included, Samwise would have lost many of his votes. Thus the blame lies on Fordim, not any deficiency of Bilbo's.

09-07-2005, 02:40 PM	#97
Eonwe Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a world grown ever smaller. Posts: 678	so true, so true. thanks for the correction Formendacil (although i believe he was thain to fill in. or was that frodo? i am long due for my anual reading of lotr ). why yes i do, at that. i still think that sam saved middle-earth more than anyone. (ok more than any hobbit!) sam is still the man (or hobbit rather) in my opinion! __________________ I've got bridge club on Wednesday, Archery on Thursday, Dancing on a Friday night!

09-19-2005, 08:14 PM	#98
Captain Grishnahk Wight Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 106	I chose Sam, but personaly my favorite hobbit is Smeagol. My code name for mostly all my other sites that i go too is Smeagol's Voice. Because i can do (I am told) the best Smeagol voice... -The Captain ps. the others are simply captain grishnahk. But this is the best lotr site i have seen yet... Keep up the good work Barrow Wight! __________________ "Faithless is he who says farewell when the road darkens." --J.R.R. Tolkien

09-29-2005, 03:06 PM	#99
GhastlyInnocence Guest Posts: n/a	Sam's my favorite hobbit. He always seems to amuse me.

09-30-2005, 04:19 AM	#100
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Merry has been my favourite hobbit since I was about six or seven years old, so I won't abandon him. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris