Lord of the Rings is my favorite story, because at its core it’s about how the power of loyalty and friendship and bravery can overcome even the darkest evil, and also how wanting to eat potatoes again badly enough is basically a superpower
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And also that there's a fucking time and place for roasting sausages, Pippin!
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This explains a lot about the history of Ireland.
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Really? How? Are you sure that's a topic you want to compare to a joke from a fantasy novel?
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First published in 1955 and still relevant: "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."
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You forgot second breakfast
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Samwise is the best character ever written, sung about, or dreamed of by anyone.
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I’m in
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The versatility, efficacy and damage points possible when dual wielding two cast iron skillets!!
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Among all the valiant heroes in LOTR, Samwise Gamgee is the greatest.
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I was really thrilled to hear about your book deal! Congratulations! I have always enjoyed your posts on social media, as well as your blog.
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Thank you!
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The story had me in its grip after the introduction of “Second Breakfasts.”
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I have *at least* two a day
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Mine is the unpublished A.A Milne book ~ Winnie the Poo slaughter’s the evil factory owner and despatches him down the mine” Another favourite is Mary Shelley’s unpublished book “Frankenstein take off that flowery dress and get some WD 40 on those Bolts”
aug 24, 2025, 3:22 pm • 1 0 • view
I haven't had potatoes for years and I am damn near feral about it.
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Finally! Someone gets it! Power to the 🥔. And friendship, sure.
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@darthbluesky.bsky.social
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This is a great reminder that I would like some sweet potato fries right now
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We must also add that one breakfast a day is not adequate. Two should be the standard.
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All very true, but also HIGHlarious!
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All true, but also HIGHlarious!
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