What do you most admire about Hobbitts ?

KL70 · 07-13-2002, 08:30 AM

Humorously or seriously, what do you most admire about the Hobbitts (no single character in particular, but if you care to name one, fine), in terms of what they uniquely contribute to LOTR and Tolkien's writings.

Or what are the most interesting, impressive or amusing comment/s you've read or heard someone make, on the subject.

Lizra · 07-13-2002, 09:57 AM

I'll take a stab

. I admire the way hobbits work the land they've been given. They beautify it and make it useful without damaging it. I admire the way they work with what's in front of them. It might be nice to know the meaning of life and the origin of the universe, but what does it really matter! A good meal, a comfortable bed, a laugh with friends, a sit in the garden, this is the good stuff and hobbits seem to know it naturally. I also admire that they give presents on their bday's instead of getting!

Ërendil · 07-13-2002, 04:10 PM

I like the straightforwardness of Hobbits. They have simple likes and dislikes and are easily understood. They are a peaceful race, which makes a change from all the wars that the other races encounter (I know that they HAVE fought, but prefer not to). They like life as it is, and not how it could be, and are thankful for what they have.

BeardofPants · 07-13-2002, 05:26 PM

I like their tenacity - once they decide to do something, there's no stopping them!

cassiopeia · 07-14-2002, 01:29 AM

I like how in the scouring of the shire, they were roused and stood up for themselves. I also like how they enjoy some good weed (even though its bad for you) and beer. Just today I wished I was a hobbit, living in the shire, when I heard about the horrible things going on in our world.

princess-arwen · 07-14-2002, 07:41 AM

What do I admire about the hobbits ???

Everything?! They seemed a perfect race!

Come back to the world little Hobbits!! Where did you go !! Come back and show us how to live!!!!! Come settle in our vallies and overtake our way of living !!!

BeardofPants · 07-14-2002, 07:44 AM

They're still around - they're just shy of big people.

princess-arwen · 07-14-2002, 07:47 AM

LOL I wish they would show their ickle faces more often!! I'd LOVE to meet one!! I wonder where they live then???

Radagast The Brown · 07-14-2002, 02:46 PM

I don't admire hobbits. There's one quality I like, and it that they could walk very quietly.

BeardofPants · 07-14-2002, 04:04 PM

What's not to admire about them? They've got it made! They live longer, they're more relaxed, they're good at lore (Hobbit lore anyway), naturalopathy, relaxing... Yeah, their lifestyle is so much better than ours...

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 07-14-2002, 05:05 PM

This is exactly why they were the perfect choice to destroy the Ring. They were a simple uncomplicated folk, and Saron never paid them any mind. As Gandalf said: Perhaps Sauron will not pay any attention to the quiet steps of Hobbits. Something like that.

Renille · 07-14-2002, 10:59 PM

Hobbits aren't intimidated by the big people even though they're short. They really are the type of creatures who don't care what anyone else thinks as long as they're doing what they believe is right. PLUS they have their own ways and just live them, despite all the horror of the world around them.

Hobbits are very cool.

Elbereth Gilthoniel · 07-15-2002, 02:36 PM

I think i really like the way that there are ready to do things , if they really need to.

Ërendil · 07-15-2002, 04:50 PM

I like that they have 6 meals a day

lol

sun-star · 07-17-2002, 01:26 PM

I like their honesty and loyalty to each other, and the way they're mostly wrapped up in their own simple lives when great events are happening in the big world outside. They don't make things too complicated. Also, in some strange way, they remind me of England, and I like that.

Pippin iz kool! · 07-17-2002, 04:33 PM

i admire hobbits because they are always so peaceful.

Radagast The Brown · 07-17-2002, 04:47 PM

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originally posted by BeadrofPants
What's not to admire about them? They've got it made! They live longer...

they do't live longer. Maybe a bit longer, but not a lot. maybe 10 years maximum.

Pippin iz kool! · 07-17-2002, 04:57 PM

i admire hobbits because they are always so peaceful. and they are easy to please, just give them some weed,beer( not that it is good for you) and they are content.

Ërendil · 07-17-2002, 04:57 PM

The average age for a person (human) to live to is about 70 and some hobbits lived to be over a hundred. I don't know (m)any people who lived to be as old as hobbits and some of them lived to be well over a hundred.

BeardofPants · 07-17-2002, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Radagast The Brown
they do't live longer. Maybe a bit longer, but not a lot. maybe 10 years maximum.

They do. I can't remember where I read it, but they live to about 150 years in our time frame. Or I could be making it up.

07-13-2002, 08:30 AM	#1
KL70 Hobbit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 16	What do you most admire about Hobbitts ? Humorously or seriously, what do you most admire about the Hobbitts (no single character in particular, but if you care to name one, fine), in terms of what they uniquely contribute to LOTR and Tolkien's writings. Or what are the most interesting, impressive or amusing comment/s you've read or heard someone make, on the subject. Last edited by KL70 : 07-13-2002 at 08:32 AM.

07-13-2002, 04:10 PM	#3
Ërendil Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 389	I like the straightforwardness of Hobbits. They have simple likes and dislikes and are easily understood. They are a peaceful race, which makes a change from all the wars that the other races encounter (I know that they HAVE fought, but prefer not to). They like life as it is, and not how it could be, and are thankful for what they have. __________________ "You're one of the Abaharaki, oh I had forgotten. Look at me, I am completly drenched! I do hate the rain, it makes me so depressed..." "Hehehehe, moeru moeru!" "That's it, set it all on fire; we're gonna smoke out Escaflowne!" "Oh, I hit the wrong target... never mind that creature was useless to us anyway. Our orders were to get the girl? So he isn't our concern, we don't need him!" ^_^ Isn't Dilandau just fantastic? You just have to love the insane, murderous pyro :-D

07-13-2002, 05:26 PM	#4
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	I like their tenacity - once they decide to do something, there's no stopping them! __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

07-14-2002, 01:29 AM	#5
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	I like how in the scouring of the shire, they were roused and stood up for themselves. I also like how they enjoy some good weed (even though its bad for you) and beer. Just today I wished I was a hobbit, living in the shire, when I heard about the horrible things going on in our world. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

07-14-2002, 07:41 AM	#6
princess-arwen Sapling Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Wales Posts: 12	What do I admire about the hobbits ??? Everything?! They seemed a perfect race! Come back to the world little Hobbits!! Where did you go !! Come back and show us how to live!!!!! Come settle in our vallies and overtake our way of living !!! __________________ Visit My Web Site !!!! www.welshdragonaire.cjb.net !!!!

07-13-2002, 09:57 AM	#2
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	I'll take a stab . I admire the way hobbits work the land they've been given. They beautify it and make it useful without damaging it. I admire the way they work with what's in front of them. It might be nice to know the meaning of life and the origin of the universe, but what does it really matter! A good meal, a comfortable bed, a laugh with friends, a sit in the garden, this is the good stuff and hobbits seem to know it naturally. I also admire that they give presents on their bday's instead of getting!

07-14-2002, 07:44 AM	#7
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	They're still around - they're just shy of big people. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

07-14-2002, 07:47 AM	#8
princess-arwen Sapling Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Wales Posts: 12	LOL I wish they would show their ickle faces more often!! I'd LOVE to meet one!! I wonder where they live then??? __________________ Visit My Web Site !!!! www.welshdragonaire.cjb.net !!!!

07-14-2002, 02:46 PM	#9
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	I don't admire hobbits. There's one quality I like, and it that they could walk very quietly. __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

07-14-2002, 04:04 PM	#10
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	What's not to admire about them? They've got it made! They live longer, they're more relaxed, they're good at lore (Hobbit lore anyway), naturalopathy, relaxing... Yeah, their lifestyle is so much better than ours... __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

07-14-2002, 05:05 PM	#11
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	This is exactly why they were the perfect choice to destroy the Ring. They were a simple uncomplicated folk, and Saron never paid them any mind. As Gandalf said: Perhaps Sauron will not pay any attention to the quiet steps of Hobbits. Something like that.

07-14-2002, 10:59 PM	#12
Renille Elven Lady of Speed-posting Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the cheese state Posts: 988	Hobbits aren't intimidated by the big people even though they're short. They really are the type of creatures who don't care what anyone else thinks as long as they're doing what they believe is right. PLUS they have their own ways and just live them, despite all the horror of the world around them. Hobbits are very cool. __________________ Oh the thinks you can think! Think and wonder and dream...far and wide as you dare! When your thinks have run dry, in the blink of an eye, there's another world there... (from Seussical the Musical. Listen to it...watch it...really.)

07-15-2002, 02:36 PM	#13
Elbereth Gilthoniel Enting Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: israel Posts: 80	I think i really like the way that there are ready to do things , if they really need to. __________________ O Elbereth! Gilthoniel! We still remember, we who dwell In this far land beneath the trees, thy starlight on the Western Seas.

07-15-2002, 04:50 PM	#14
Ërendil Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 389	I like that they have 6 meals a day lol __________________ "You're one of the Abaharaki, oh I had forgotten. Look at me, I am completly drenched! I do hate the rain, it makes me so depressed..." "Hehehehe, moeru moeru!" "That's it, set it all on fire; we're gonna smoke out Escaflowne!" "Oh, I hit the wrong target... never mind that creature was useless to us anyway. Our orders were to get the girl? So he isn't our concern, we don't need him!" ^_^ Isn't Dilandau just fantastic? You just have to love the insane, murderous pyro :-D

07-17-2002, 01:26 PM	#15
sun-star Lady of Letters Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Either Oxford or Kent, England Posts: 2,476	I like their honesty and loyalty to each other, and the way they're mostly wrapped up in their own simple lives when great events are happening in the big world outside. They don't make things too complicated. Also, in some strange way, they remind me of England, and I like that. __________________ And all the time the waves, the waves, the waves Chase, intersect and flatten on the sand As they have done for centuries, as they will For centuries to come, when not a soul Is left to picnic on the blazing rocks, When England is not England, when mankind Has blown himself to pieces. Still the sea, Consolingly disastrous, will return While the strange starfish, hugely magnified, Waits in the jewelled basin of a pool.

07-17-2002, 04:33 PM	#16
Pippin iz kool! Sapling Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alaska Posts: 2	i admire hobbits because they are always so peaceful.

07-17-2002, 04:57 PM	#18
Pippin iz kool! Sapling Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alaska Posts: 2	i admire hobbits because they are always so peaceful. and they are easy to please, just give them some weed,beer( not that it is good for you) and they are content.