35 Lord of the Rings Memes That Prove Middle-earth Has the Best Meme Community

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John Summers • Contributor
Jan 19, 2025 9:00 PM EST

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the Lord of the Rings meme community is hands down the best on the internet. No contest. These are the folks who consistently create the smartest, funniest, and most original memes, all while staying true to the heart and humor of Middle-earth. Whenever I'm on the hunt for fresh memes, I know I can always count on this community to deliver the goods—and they never miss.

What sets the LOTR meme community apart? For me, it's the overwhelming positivity. While some other fandoms (cough Star Wars cough) are infamous for their mean-spirited, divisive humor, LOTR memes are always inclusive, lighthearted, and just plain delightful. There's no gatekeeping, no toxic "fan wars"—just fans lovingly poking fun at the world Tolkien created. It feels like the meme equivalent of a hobbit's warm welcome at the Green Dragon Inn.

These 35 memes are a testament to that creativity and joy. From Gandalf's wisdom (and questionable fireworks safety) to Boromir's endlessly quotable moments, these memes are bound to make any fan laugh like they've just seen Pippin trying to cook second breakfast. So grab some lembas and enjoy the best memes in all of Middle-earth!

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  • 01
    Eowyn Merry
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    This is Sting! You've seen him before!
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    Are you seriously on your phone while King Théoden son of Thengel mourns the death of his son?
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    *sad Rohan noises* Mood SHUFFLE PLAY
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    Let the ring-bearer decide. We will go to the mines.
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    Doesn't have Hobbit legs Has Hobbit legs Isn't tempted by Hobbit legs Is tempted by Hobbit legs
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    RAPUNZEL, LET DOWN YOUR HAIR. Wrong tower.
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    It abandoned Gollum, but then something happened that the Ring did not intend. It was picked up by the most unlikely creature imaginable:
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    I-BROUGHT MY WHOLE ARMY HERE JUST TO TELL YOU NOPE memegenerator.net
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    Christopher Tolkien trying to put together his father's notes REPE MA k 17
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    Is your child texting about Tolkien??? What their text messages really mean: brb = boromir really blows lol = legolas one love omg = our man gandalf tbh that badass haldir stfu = smeagol treats friends unwell rofl = read only fantasy literature idc is denethor crazy bbb bring back bombadil =
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    Orcs in Osgiliath Faramir Denethor
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    Hey Gandalf look, who am I? They took the little ones!' Hahaha Classic Boromir
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    1st Age: *Morgoth defeated* 2nd Age: Bonjour
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    LORDERINGS SHIREPOSTING Gandalf? Oh yes, I remember! Elderly chap. Big grey beard, pointy hat. Not seen him for 6 months. EXIT FILL
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    Sith? Nonsense! There hasn't been a Sith in this galaxy for a thousand years!
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    GERMANY THE ALLIES What about A WORLD WAR We already had it. GERMANY GERMANY We've had one, yes. What about second WORLD WAR imgflip.com
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    Théoden: "DEATH!" Everyone: "DEATH!" Théoden: "FORTH EORLINGAS!" The violinist: SILMARILLION
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    THIS MY FRIEND, IS THE HOME OF MY COUSIN BALIN AND THEY CALL IT A MINE A MINE
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    GIRLFRIEND GIMLI SON OF GLÓIN Probably doesn't have an axe. Cousin is wannabe Instagram star who sells essential oils. Reluctant jogger. Unchanging opinion about elves awkwardly long-limbed. beardless despite being a woman. never arrives at the last minute with an indestructible ghost army. Definitely has an axe. Cousin is Balin, Lord of Moria. Natural sprinter. Embraces personal growth and subsequently sheds negative predijuce towards elves. perfectly proportionate. legendary beard. Has arrived
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    so anyways, Galadriel comes to Middle-Earth only because she wants a territory of her own. after thousands years of suffering and losing almost all of her beloved ones, her dream comes true. she creates Lothlorien and rules over it for some thousands of years until this hobbit guy comes to her and offers her the Ring of power. now this Ring can make her the Queen of the whole Middle-Earth but it will also make her evil. if she turns down this offer, her beloved land will be destroyed whether by
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    BS EXPRESS "My lord, Gandalf the Grey is coming. He is not welcome" BU
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    Let's watch Lord of the Rings. Extended.
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    No one: The Nazgûls: I am once again asking BAGGINSSS for
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    Pippin: *Knocks skeleton over* Every single living thing in Moria: It's showtime...
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    "Legolas..." ...what do your elf eyes see?"
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    When it's first light of the fifth day, at dawn, and you look to the east and see Gandalf FUFC240
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    Awful Fantasy @AwfulFantasy Aug 12 "And for Gimli, son of Glóin, who requests but a single strand of my golden hair,' said Galadriel, 'I give a restraining order."" RETWEETS LIKES 419 488 12:59 PM 12 Aug 2015 - Details - 13 ill
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    How people who read The Silmarillion look at people who've only seen the movies.
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    Bilbo chilling in Rivendell after leaving his nephew an evil ring he stole once the events of LOTR
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    Lothlorien Shh Lothlorien It's only a model Lothlorien
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    Kramer, what's going on in there? It's a Balrog Jerry. A demon of the ancient world.
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    Postman: does their job and delivers the post My dog: To war!!!
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    Eru: *creates Melkor* Melkor: moflip.com father, i crave violence
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    Ben/Bee Kahn @RCCC N9 @BenTheKahn My favorite moment in the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy: Gandalf: Bad news, Sauron knows everything that Pippin knows. Good news, Pippin doesn't know jack sh • 1:56 PM - Sep 12, 2021 · Twitter for iPhone 1,001 Retweets 27 Quote Tweets 4,591 Likes
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