Inapropriate behavior from Bombadill - Page 3

BeardofPants · 06-19-2002, 01:38 AM

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Sam who has put her four cents worth in and who wishes not to be chewed to tiny bits by sarcastic comments.

Okay, none today!

Sam, I believe my point was that the nude/pure ideal PREDATES the christian one.

Has anyone ever said that your posts are really hard to read?

Entlover · 06-19-2002, 03:19 AM

Samwise, your comments are always interesting and profound.

I think Tolkien probably was thinking of purification at times, but

. . . this is a long tale about people living through adventures. I don't know about you, but from time to time in most people's daily lives they find themselves naked. For example, I occasionally take a shower.
In telling the story of the hobbits adventures, they sometimes have to take off their clothes to 1. get rid of Barrow-wight rags, 2. take a bath, 3. come back from the dead and be reborn (not the hobbits, Gandalf) 4. or they get stripped by Orcs. Nothing to get excited about. He's just trying to write a realistic epic fairy tale.

samwise of the shire · 06-19-2002, 11:17 PM

Hard to read? What do you mean? I dont quite follow you,beggin your pardon...
Sam

BeardofPants · 06-19-2002, 11:23 PM

Oh I just meant that all your (really good points) are jumbled together in one paragraph and my poor blind eyes find it hard to follow... Just ignore.

Christiana · 06-22-2002, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by Ërendil
I don't think that there is anything wrong with it, but some people do. People have been brought up to be embarrassed about being naked in front of others, and don't see the fact that it is comfortable and refreshing especially after being somewhere unpleasant (ie the barrow-wight's hole).

it stinks

BeardofPants · 06-22-2002, 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by Christiana

it stinks

Being naked, or being in the barrow-wight's hole?

Christiana · 06-22-2002, 12:54 AM

living in a perv. society that cant accept naturtalness.

The Ringbearer · 06-22-2002, 08:03 PM

I don't think that your posts are hard to read, Samwise. Actually, whenever I write an essay or something that is how I like to write best

(That's how I always talk too

)

***azalea*** · 06-23-2002, 03:07 PM

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Originally posted by Christiana
living in a perv. society that cant accept naturtalness.

Your post made me chuckle. A perv society makes me think of a society for pervs

. and can't accept naTURTALness makes me think they can't accept one's naturally being a turtle!

I of course agree with the sentiment behind the post, though!

Christiana · 06-23-2002, 03:16 PM

Cirdan · 06-26-2002, 12:46 AM

It used to be really acceptable to be nude in some public places and it was fun!

Now it's just a few places with people you would rather not see nude.

Elfhelm · 06-28-2002, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by Blackheart
Impose your outmoded forms of modesty upon someone else!

Actually, it's a modern neurosis.

In Mickey Mantle's biography he talks about skinny dipping with friends in his childhood, and there are few people more red-niecked than the Mick.

Elbereth · 07-11-2002, 10:53 AM

I thought it was a little weird that Tom B. would say that to the hobbits, just a little out of character...but I wasn't bothered by it. It probably is a symbol of purification. and Samwise, I agree with Ringbearer that your posts are interesting and insighful, I agree about Bambi not qualifying as 'naked' because he had 'fur'. It's the same thing with Treebeard, only he has bark and leaves

SamwiseGamgeeOTS · 07-11-2002, 01:12 PM

That wouldn't be too bad. He looks good with clothes on, but without would be a total plus!

Comic Book Guy · 07-11-2002, 04:16 PM

Read the notice at the top of the forum SamwiseGamgeeOTS.

katya · 08-09-2002, 10:51 PM

i am glad so many people are open minded enough to realize that our societies views are really meaningless and that nudity is not a big deal. that's wonderful. there are so many other things as well that our society seems to shove down our throats as well. anyway, i am glad we do have laws though at times. it's bad enough seeing some people i know with no shirt let alone naked. but i guess there's nothing wrong with it. it just isn't my idea of pretty. by the way, sleeping naked in the winter with flannel sheets is bliss.

Christiana · 08-10-2002, 03:30 PM

yeah,but only if ur family dosn t catch u

Aragorn_iz_cool · 05-25-2003, 12:04 AM

Why? They probably would have added Arwen to the scene! [/QUOTE]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-25-2003, 12:08 AM

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Originally posted by Aragorn_iz_cool
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Dredger.

Ruinel · 05-25-2003, 02:35 AM

I just want to thank all of you so very much...

.... now I have this image of naked Hobbits rolling around on the grass.

06-19-2002, 11:17 PM	#43
samwise of the shire Radically Tolkienited Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: If home is where the heart is, and my heart is in heaven...that should answer your question. <+>< Posts: 967	Hard to read? What do you mean? I dont quite follow you,beggin your pardon... Sam __________________ Jesus is my all in all <><+<><+<><+<><+<><+<><+ People who are so concerned with escapism do have a name...we call them jailers. ~J.R.R Tolkien Radically Saved, Totally Tolkienited GOD... BLESS... AMERICA...

06-19-2002, 11:23 PM	#44
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Oh I just meant that all your (really good points) are jumbled together in one paragraph and my poor blind eyes find it hard to follow... Just ignore. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

06-22-2002, 12:54 AM	#47
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	living in a perv. society that cant accept naturtalness. __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

06-22-2002, 08:03 PM	#48
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	I don't think that your posts are hard to read, Samwise. Actually, whenever I write an essay or something that is how I like to write best (That's how I always talk too ) __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

06-23-2002, 03:16 PM	#50
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	lol __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

06-19-2002, 03:19 AM	#42
Entlover Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 463	Samwise, your comments are always interesting and profound. I think Tolkien probably was thinking of purification at times, but . . . this is a long tale about people living through adventures. I don't know about you, but from time to time in most people's daily lives they find themselves naked. For example, I occasionally take a shower. In telling the story of the hobbits adventures, they sometimes have to take off their clothes to 1. get rid of Barrow-wight rags, 2. take a bath, 3. come back from the dead and be reborn (not the hobbits, Gandalf) 4. or they get stripped by Orcs. Nothing to get excited about. He's just trying to write a realistic epic fairy tale.

06-26-2002, 12:46 AM	#51
Cirdan Elf Lord of the Grey Havens Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somewhere else Posts: 2,381	It used to be really acceptable to be nude in some public places and it was fun! Now it's just a few places with people you would rather not see nude. __________________ There exists a limit to the force even ther most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin. The law cannot be a tool of vengance, never a hostage, nor a fortification against the martyrs it has created. You cannot threaten any individual and escape the consequences. -Muad'dib on Law The Stilgar Commentary

07-11-2002, 10:53 AM	#53
Elbereth Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 122	I thought it was a little weird that Tom B. would say that to the hobbits, just a little out of character...but I wasn't bothered by it. It probably is a symbol of purification. and Samwise, I agree with Ringbearer that your posts are interesting and insighful, I agree about Bambi not qualifying as 'naked' because he had 'fur'. It's the same thing with Treebeard, only he has bark and leaves __________________ A! Elbereth Gilithoniel! 'Fate goes ever as fate must.' Beowulf (Seamus Haney's translation) FRODO LIVES!!!

07-11-2002, 01:12 PM	#54
SamwiseGamgeeOTS Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A quaint little hole which last time I checked was somewhere near Ohio, Middle-Earth. Posts: 165	on the subject of Elijah naked..... That wouldn't be too bad. He looks good with clothes on, but without would be a total plus! __________________ "...Eragon recoiled in shock. Standing in front of him, licking off the membrane that encased it, was a dragon."

07-11-2002, 04:16 PM	#55
Comic Book Guy Best Ex-Administrator ever Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ireland Posts: 60,547	Read the notice at the top of the forum SamwiseGamgeeOTS.

08-09-2002, 10:51 PM	#56
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	i am glad so many people are open minded enough to realize that our societies views are really meaningless and that nudity is not a big deal. that's wonderful. there are so many other things as well that our society seems to shove down our throats as well. anyway, i am glad we do have laws though at times. it's bad enough seeing some people i know with no shirt let alone naked. but i guess there's nothing wrong with it. it just isn't my idea of pretty. by the way, sleeping naked in the winter with flannel sheets is bliss.

08-10-2002, 03:30 PM	#57
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	yeah,but only if ur family dosn t catch u __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

05-25-2003, 12:04 AM	#58
Aragorn_iz_cool Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 119	Why? They probably would have added Arwen to the scene! [/QUOTE] NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

05-25-2003, 02:35 AM	#60
Ruinel Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: I have no idea. Posts: 5,441	I just want to thank all of you so very much... .... now I have this image of naked Hobbits rolling around on the grass.