[Penny1]

It's not a matter of being ashamed, I don't think, but it does cause one to question the worth of the win itself. It's kinda like the Australian who won the gold in Short Track because he was the only one still standing on his skates by the end of the race.

However, having seen our hobbits' response to the question about FotR winning the Best Picture Oscar, I don't think they would care in the slightest, lol...

[Overtaxed]

The only way I would question the worth of the win would be if losing movie was outstanding and the winner sucked. If both movies were excellent (I can't speak to ABM, I never saw it) the winning film's win shouldn't be cheapened because of rumors. If the competition was that close to begin with, the decision could have gone either way without the rumors.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

It's not a matter of being ashamed, I don't think, but it does cause one to question the worth of the win itself. It's kinda like the Australian who won the gold in Short Track because he was the only one still standing on his skates by the end of the race.

That is what I was saying, at least someone gets it. I think you are right about most hobbits not caring if LOTR wins. I'll care, but I will celebrate anyhow (knock on wood). I think you are right about the gay agenda, too, and certainly hope that if Ian McKellen wins, he won't do or so anything to reflect badly on LOTR and Tolkien.