30 Lord of the Rings Memes to Rule Your Scroll

Before we dive into the memes, here's a little Lord of the Rings trivia you probably didn't know—and once you do, you won't be able to stop thinking about it.

Technically, the highest paid actor per word in the entire trilogy is Harry Sinclair, who played Isildur. He only has one line—a dramatic, defiant "No." That's it. But here's the kicker: that word isn't even him.

Turns out Peter Jackson loved Sinclair's face (relatable) but wasn't wild about how he delivered the line. And since it's kind of a big moment—you know, refusing to destroy the One Ring and dooming Middle-earth—Peter wanted to get it just right. So when it came time to record the audio for the scene at Mount Doom, guess who was conveniently standing by in the studio? Hugo Weaving.

Yes, Elrond himself ended up dubbing Isildur's one-word line. So that intense moment between Elrond and Isildur? It's actually just Hugo Weaving talking to… Hugo Weaving. Which somehow makes it even more powerful—and slightly funnier.

Now that your brain is properly melted by behind-the-scenes wizardry, it's time for 30 memes from Middle-earth that'll make you laugh like a hobbit on second breakfast. From Fellowship chaos to Mordor-level mood swings, these LOTR memes are precious.

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