Ponderables

[rabidsamfan]

If hobbits don't wear shoes or boots (except in rare instances) then why on earth does Sam sing about big Boots in the Troll Song, and why does he pack woolen hose?

And when Sam puts the Ring on and chases after the Orcs when they take Frodo, when does he take it off again? How many minutes/hours does Sam wear that thing, actually, and where was Gollum all that long time?

Why is it that I've never run across even one fic so far where Frodo starts out on the Quest properly hobbit-shaped, i.e. tubby in the tummy? And what happened to those rosy cheeks that Gandalf told Barliman about? Well, no I actually know the answers, don't I...

Comments

Re: Tom & his boots

[rabidsamfan.livejournal.com]

Tisn't realistic in any event, since I can't get my hands on any hobbit, fat or thin, and it certainly didn't stop me from appreciating Mr. Astin's performace. It's just those big blue eyes...

Tom could be one of the big people, certainly, but if Sam's making up a song extemporarily you'd think it would be even more likely to be about familiar things, yes? Well, except for the Troll! Although maybe he was thinking of Tom Bombadil...

Re: Tom & his boots

[lame-pegasus.livejournal.com]

It's just those big blue eyes...

Something wrong with those eyes? Hm? Hm???

*clenches her fists*

Sorry...

Re: Tom & his boots

[rabidsamfan.livejournal.com]

Nothing, nothing! *backs away hastily, making conciliatory gestures* They're very pretty blue eyes. Very nice indeed...

*grin*

Re: Tom & his boots

[lame-pegasus.livejournal.com]

Ahem. Sorry again. Seems as if those eyes are my soft spot.

Re: Tom & his boots

[rabidsamfan.livejournal.com]

LoL!

No need to apologize! I suspect you're not the only one.

(and besides, if you're all distracted by the pretty blue eyes that means I get Sam all to myself, right?)

Re: Tom & his boots

[lame-pegasus.livejournal.com]

He's all yours, dear.

Re: Tom & his boots

[rubynye.livejournal.com]

Hey!

*offers to arm-wrestle you over Sam*