33 Lord of the Rings Memes for Tolkien Fans Whose Love of the Halflings Leaf Had Clearly Clouded Their Judgment

John Summers • Contributor

Feb 4, 2025 9:00 PM EST

I think I understand why I disliked the Hobbit movie trilogy so much. It's not merely that they attempted to stretch a very short book into an epic trilogy—although that decision definitely didn't help—but rather it's the source material itself. Listen, I adore J.R.R. Tolkien, but the Hobbit is, at its core, a children's book. It's not meant to be an all-out epic tale about good versus evil, nor does it boast a sprawling mythology spanning thousands of years. Instead, it's a small story about a small hobbit who dares to step out of his comfortable, predictable life and embark on a modest adventure.

Sure, it's not a bad story by any means, but it's simply not one that can be forced into the high-stakes, multi-layered format of a Lord of the Rings style trilogy. I often wonder if the filmmakers should have taken a different approach with the Hobbit—perhaps reimagining it as an animated feature. Imagine that: maintaining the visually stunning aesthetics established in the movies, but tailoring the narrative for kids, because let's face it, the story really IS for kids. And honestly, I still want them to do that!

In the meantime, enjoy these 33 Lord of the Rings memes that can fill a grown man's stomach with just one bite.