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: Hose

[rabidsamfan.livejournal.com]

Oh, and p.s., I hope you're enjoying the drabbles!

Re: Hose

[jane-somebody.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, I'm sorry I haven't commented on any of them so far, but they are really good - very insightful and finely crafted. I have recently been writing some drabbles myself (very slowly!), so I can appreciate how much hard work it is, saying something meaningful in so few words. Thank you for sharing!