I vividly remember the first time I watched Lord of the Rings… I was 8 years old, sitting in my living room, heart thumping frantically, as I watched Frodo winging on a rope over a bottomless pit. My jaw hung open, popcorn (thanks, Mom) forgotten in my lap. It was scary, exciting, and frankly, totally awesome. My friends at school wouldn't shut up about it, and that was the moment I understood why.
The moment the movie ended, I practically bounced off the couch. I had a million questions for my dad, who was more than happy to answer all of them, being a Lord of the Rings fan himself. He smiled patiently and then showed me his collection of books by Tolkien, which I immediately began reading.
Lord of the Rings wasn't just a story; it was a whole new world to explore. A world with its own languages, its own history, and its own epic battles between good and evil. I loved it, and I still do. That's why I frequent r/lotr, and here is what I found today… an amusing thread about fans who had a total blast adding the word 'bro' to LOTR quotes.
Afterward, check out this discussion about Gandalf the Grey battling the Balrog of Moria.
