Posted on 06/24/2005 7:13:06 AM PDT by hispanichoosier
I need help with LOTR. Two friends and I were discussing the books and movies last weekend. Friend 1 observed that the relationship between Frodo and Sam (in the movies) had homosexual overtones. Friend 2 retorted that the relationship is based on the master/servant relationship of old England and that Friend 1 was looking at it through American eyes, where rugged individualism is more prized. I--caught in the middle--had to admit that I thought that Sean Astin overplayed Sam at times but was great overall.
So, was Friend 1 right about the gay overtones, or was Friend 2's explanation correct? I'm rather at a loss over the whole debacle.
LOL!!!
You're too much! LOL
You have me where you want me now.
Are you engaged yet?
I tried to find a smiley that was upside-down ;~D
That looks more like a proctology exam, but I think the same joke applies :~D
I do try to enjoy myself, even if some folk are a little abrasive.
He is the official spokesman of this relationship :o)
Wow... we never had an official PR policy!
You should see the "human relations" procedure book!
Has he beaten you?
Regular scheduled raises, or are you guys compensated based on job evaluation?
Not yet. I'm looking forward to that part :o)
I am truly sorry if I came across abrasive.
Just foolin around.
Maybe next time I can compete with your smear.
You must find better friends than Dasher.
lol
Atleast I got that hair raised a bit.
You attacked first. I did not whistle for ya over here.
I suppose I did. But people making homoerotic allegations about LoTR really pisses me off.
The best part of LoTR is getting away from the lower aspects of human nature... Or at the very least, not letting them win.
I suppose I should have pointed out my humor in my original post, but as you say...
I get less and less wittier with every post. Didn't want to push my luck.
P.S. I don't really care about getting mad at random criticism of movies.
Maybe a stress test versus smear next time huh?
Well, when someone leaves a big crap in the middle of something I like, I tend to try to encourage them to pick it up and put it where it belongs.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.