LOL! I guess it is because I grew up near New Orleans, but my first thought was that it looks like a beignet (pronounced 'been-yay') a raised doughnut type thingy fried then dusted with powdered sugar which is like a French sopapilla!
*Suzi's daughter sneaks onto the computer* Suzi's Daughter: It reminded me of something, but then I forgot what. I was to busy oogling at Orli and his nifty-cool pointy ears and pretty hair. Hm...
SQ back...She's a sneak, isn't she?
Q: Will there be anything to help a novice find his/her way into The Two Towers, some recap of what has happened so far, or will we plunge right into it?
Philippa Boyens: Pretty much a big plunge, you might say - a rather large plunge! [Both laugh as if sharing a wicked, private joke.] - the deep breath before the plunge. Well, it's a terrible pun; and you'll understand it when you see it, but I think it's one of the most amazing openings ever - pure Peter Jackson!
Sounds like we're in for a whopper of an opening!