Why Rocks?

Firekitten2006 · 01-04-2003, 03:16 AM

I noticed something, almost everytime you see Merry and Pippin in FOTR they are throwing rocks! In moria they throw rocks into the water, in moria they throw rocks at the troll, and when boromir is getting killed they throw rocks at uruk hai. Is this a weapon I never thought of? I mean the Uruk Hai seem pretty in pain from all those rocks! (even tho merry and pippin both have daggers...)

Celebréiel · 01-04-2003, 03:19 AM

I dont know about the rocks but yeah, I thought it was pretty funny watching the Uruk-hai at Boromirs death falling over in pain from Merry and Pips rocks.

wimps.
~Celebréiel

Smaug · 01-04-2003, 03:21 AM

Bilbo threw rocks at the spiders in "The Hobbit"

Millane · 01-04-2003, 03:28 AM

*throws rocks at celebriel and sees how he/she fares

*
well i think maybe becuase they were there im sure if there were knives on the ground instead of rocks they would have been picking them up and throwing them instead...
i wouldnt like to ditch my knife (especially a nice elvish one) if they were all running at you and i think i would prefer trying to knock em down with a rock rather than run in and fight an uruk or cave troll... in the book Boromir was throwing rocks in the water aswell wasnt he hahahahahahaha what a champ..

Celebréiel · 01-04-2003, 03:33 AM

She thank you

And im not a big tough Uruk with a bad temper...im a tiny canuk, so it would hurt >.< Anywho, I understand the rock thing acctually, im sure its some hobbit thing and they used their weapons alot too, maybe they didnt wanna get in Boromirs way, or anyone elses.
~Celebréiel

cassiopeia · 01-04-2003, 03:49 AM

Don't Merry and Pippin stab some Urak-hai at Amon Hen? I think it might only be in the extended edition.

Firekitten2006 · 01-04-2003, 03:49 AM

yeah...i know about bilbo..but i mean its kinda odd those Uruk Hai were totally in pain about it! lol I wouldnt have even noticed it but my sister noticed it first

(i also finally noticed that bormir hand thing and now its gonna bug me too! lol thanks a lot guys!)

BeardofPants · 01-04-2003, 05:08 AM

Hobbits are very quick, and very lethal with rocks. If you see hobbits with rocks... run.

***Earniel*** · 01-04-2003, 11:11 AM

Exactly. What BoP said.

If I'm not mistaken Tolkien wrote somewhere in the prologue of LoTR that Hobbits were very good at throwing rocks. I don't remember the exact context but it was something like 'When the birds and beasts see a Hobbit stoop to pick up a rock they know it's best to hide quick.'

Apart from that rocks happen to be in a lot of places. More than enough ammunition when one needs it.

WallRocker · 01-04-2003, 05:07 PM

Personally, I just think that it's funny that Merry and Pip are always throwing rocks

also remeber that they trhow rocks Sarumons Orcs at Isengard in TTT(A fine shot, master hobbit)

Varda Oiolosseo · 01-04-2003, 05:24 PM

That bit in Isenguard was good!
They are good with rocks! but i don't think i'd hang around if i saw them with one either!

BeardofPants · 01-04-2003, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eärniel
If I'm not mistaken Tolkien wrote somewhere in the prologue of LoTR that Hobbits were very good at throwing rocks. I don't remember the exact context but it was something like 'When the birds and beasts see a Hobbit stoop to pick up a rock they know it's best to hide quick.

Yup, that's where I remember reading it. Hang on: I'll just check...

From Concerning Hobbits:

"They shot well with the bow, for they were keen-eyed and sure at the mark. Not only with bows and arrows. If any Hobbit stooped for a stone, it was well to get quickly under cover, as all trespassing beasts knew very well."

Lizra · 01-04-2003, 06:30 PM

Don't forget frying pans also!

Dunadan · 01-06-2003, 08:09 AM

Yeah, deadly in the kitchen and on the gravel path. What I wonder is where they got them from while riding on Treebeard's shoulders. Maybe an Ent's dandruff makes for deadly sling shot.

However, if you can accept that a tree can get up and stomp around then it seems churlish to complain about some orcs getting laid low by a few stones. I think the problem is that the attempted comedy interludes were clumsy and badly timed. Apart from Gimli's line behind the parapet at Helm's Deep.

cheers

d.

Lady of Rohan · 01-06-2003, 09:07 AM

(i also finally noticed that bormir hand thing and now its gonna bug me too! lol thanks a lot guys!) [/B][/QUOTE]

whats Boromirs hand thing?

Nilore · 01-06-2003, 01:59 PM

On the game ( tFotR) for Xbox etc, rocks are an unlimited weapon although they are rubish against all enemies.

01-04-2003, 03:16 AM	#1
Firekitten2006 Elven Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: the US of A! But I wish i was in austraila, never been, just think it would be a fun place to live :) Posts: 372	Why Rocks? I noticed something, almost everytime you see Merry and Pippin in FOTR they are throwing rocks! In moria they throw rocks into the water, in moria they throw rocks at the troll, and when boromir is getting killed they throw rocks at uruk hai. Is this a weapon I never thought of? I mean the Uruk Hai seem pretty in pain from all those rocks! (even tho merry and pippin both have daggers...) __________________ I'm Baaaack!!

01-04-2003, 03:19 AM	#2
Celebréiel Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: A house! Posts: 376	I dont know about the rocks but yeah, I thought it was pretty funny watching the Uruk-hai at Boromirs death falling over in pain from Merry and Pips rocks. wimps. ~Celebréiel __________________ Peace Yeah, Your an individual...just like everyone else. http://cartalien.deviantart.com/ - Arty goodness

01-04-2003, 03:28 AM	#4
Millane The Dude Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the altar of my ego Posts: 1,685	throws rocks at celebriel and sees how he/she fares well i think maybe becuase they were there im sure if there were knives on the ground instead of rocks they would have been picking them up and throwing them instead... i wouldnt like to ditch my knife (especially a nice elvish one) if they were all running at you and i think i would prefer trying to knock em down with a rock rather than run in and fight an uruk or cave troll... in the book Boromir was throwing rocks in the water aswell wasnt he hahahahahahaha what a champ.. __________________ Ill heal your wounds, ill set you free,

01-04-2003, 03:33 AM	#5
Celebréiel Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: A house! Posts: 376	She thank you And im not a big tough Uruk with a bad temper...im a tiny canuk, so it would hurt >.< Anywho, I understand the rock thing acctually, im sure its some hobbit thing and they used their weapons alot too, maybe they didnt wanna get in Boromirs way, or anyone elses. ~Celebréiel __________________ Peace Yeah, Your an individual...just like everyone else. http://cartalien.deviantart.com/ - Arty goodness

01-04-2003, 03:49 AM	#6
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	Don't Merry and Pippin stab some Urak-hai at Amon Hen? I think it might only be in the extended edition. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

01-04-2003, 05:08 AM	#8
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Hobbits are very quick, and very lethal with rocks. If you see hobbits with rocks... run. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

01-04-2003, 11:11 AM	#9
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Exactly. What BoP said. If I'm not mistaken Tolkien wrote somewhere in the prologue of LoTR that Hobbits were very good at throwing rocks. I don't remember the exact context but it was something like 'When the birds and beasts see a Hobbit stoop to pick up a rock they know it's best to hide quick.' Apart from that rocks happen to be in a lot of places. More than enough ammunition when one needs it. __________________ We are not things.

01-04-2003, 05:07 PM	#10
WallRocker Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: At the computer... Posts: 376	Personally, I just think that it's funny that Merry and Pip are always throwing rocks also remeber that they trhow rocks Sarumons Orcs at Isengard in TTT(A fine shot, master hobbit) __________________ Do one thing every day that scares you ~Anonymous~ <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><<>< <>< <>< <>< I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America And to the Republic for which it stands One nation UNDER GOD with liberty and justice for all

01-04-2003, 05:24 PM	#11
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	That bit in Isenguard was good! They are good with rocks! but i don't think i'd hang around if i saw them with one either! Last edited by Varda Oiolosseo : 01-04-2003 at 05:25 PM.

01-04-2003, 06:30 PM	#13
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	Don't forget frying pans also! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

01-06-2003, 08:09 AM	#14
Dunadan The Quite Querulous Quendi Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oxon, UK Posts: 638	Yeah, deadly in the kitchen and on the gravel path. What I wonder is where they got them from while riding on Treebeard's shoulders. Maybe an Ent's dandruff makes for deadly sling shot. However, if you can accept that a tree can get up and stomp around then it seems churlish to complain about some orcs getting laid low by a few stones. I think the problem is that the attempted comedy interludes were clumsy and badly timed. Apart from Gimli's line behind the parapet at Helm's Deep. cheers d.

01-06-2003, 09:07 AM	#15
Lady of Rohan Doughy Elf Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	(i also finally noticed that bormir hand thing and now its gonna bug me too! lol thanks a lot guys!) [/B][/QUOTE] whats Boromirs hand thing?

01-06-2003, 01:59 PM	#16
Nilore Elven Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: I am every where and I am no where, I am everyone and I am no-one! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Posts: 319	On the game ( tFotR) for Xbox etc, rocks are an unlimited weapon although they are rubish against all enemies. __________________ UZG-BURGÛLU-OB GHASHANUM GHASHNUM-OB MOR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Raise the Phial of Galadriel and let the Star Glass of Lothlorian cast out the Darkness of Shelob's Lair. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Naur an edraith ammen! Naur dan i ngaurholth! There was a roar and a crackle, and the tree above him burst into a leaf and bloom of blinding flame. The whole hill was crowned with a dazzling light! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ bhûl latu dûmp Accept Your DOOM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DIE MERE MORTALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh NO I AM A MERE MORTAL AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Stop the NUKE Stop the NUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nilore writes last will and testament. Gets on knees And begs God for Mercy. Realizes He's already dead Flies up to heaven ( By the power of Red Bull) and lives happily ever after. THE END ( It's a MINI adventure) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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