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

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John Summers • Contributor
Jul 26, 2025 3:00 PM EDT

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 37 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
    EAT EOWYNS HOT STEW OR DRAW 25 CARDS UNO
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    sam and frodo going through mordor be like You know, I'm something of a ORC myself
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    Isengard: *destroyed, flooded and occupied by walking trees* Merry and Pippin: GANDALFS.MEMES
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    This one sparks joy. This one does not spark joy. Juicy Tolkien memes
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    Are those Hobbits? Where did you get Hobbits? We found them. What, in Isengard? Hobbits are rural. This is an industrial zone. Can the Ents not cross Fangorn? Or the Uruk-hai from kingdom to kingdom? Are you suggesting that Hobbits migrate? Not at all. They were carried.
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    And what would a ranger know of this matter? This is no mere ranger Sit down, Legolas
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    = Google what does idk mean ALL SHOPPING I don't know IMAGES NEWS VIDEOS At right, then. Keep your secrets.
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    "None but the king of Gondor may command me" Aragorn:
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    When I want to listen some LotR soundtrack while studying, but I end up watching all the three extended versions in marathon How did it come to this?
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    Netflix is concerned about some of its users 1,449 Likes BI Business Insider UK 1 hour ago Someone watched the Lord of the rings trilogy 300 times in 2018, according to Netflix 187 Likes My friend, you bow to no one
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    Is have a great time Is just along for the ride Is having a terrible time Has no idea what's going on Knows about Knows more that half the plan they're sharing
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    You Can Actually Stay the Night Inside of the World's Biggest Potato * heavy breathing *
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    when your mom cuts wrapping paper and makes the scissors go skssssssssÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿsssssssss ORDRINGS SHIREPOSTING You have some skill with a blade
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    @yngthgw Wtf is "burning CDs" 3:35 AM · Mar 22, 2021 Twitter for iPhone I was there. 3,000 years ago...
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    "You already had coffee.' "We've had one coffee, yes. What about second coffee?"
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    Me: "I just don't like leaning on my friends. It makes me feel weak." Therapist: "Do you know who else leaned on his friends?" *We both look at her giant poster of Aragorn.* Therapist: Are you calling Aragorn, son of Arathorn, weak? Me: *fighting back sobs* N-no. Therapist: *Slides tissue box over to me*
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    Lord of the rings be like: Sam Frodo 0
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    Andrew Nadeau @TheAndrewNadeau Sam being able to carry Frodo and not be effected by the ring means the ring doesn't understand transitive properties so they could have just taped the ring to a mouse and then carried the mouse with no ill effects. Whole thing would have taken 20 minutes.
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    this frodo with this sam Lime
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    8 PM 8 PM One beer? Alright, one beer. 4 AM
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    Sam, I'm going to Mordor alone. No you're not.
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    Whenever someone puts on the One Ring.
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    when you're getting roasted but then you think of the perfect comeback hours later Gandalf the White... Gandalf the Fool!
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    Let this be the hour when we draw swords together. +
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    "what do you have to be anxious about?" things that were things that are and some things... that have not yet come to pass
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    Whom do you serve?
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    My parents didn't understand why I was so uncomfortable eating dinner at The Cheesecake Factory...
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    It's alright... I'm not hurt You should be dead. That spear could have pierced a wild boar. I think there's more to this Hobbit than meets the eye. 0000 0000 NOKIA 0000 0000 NOKIA MON
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    TO ISENGARD!
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    LOST GOLD RING Simple gold band with cutouts In my family for four generations If found please contact Nice Try, Sauron. more awesome pictures at THEMETAPICTURE.COM
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    NEVER TRUST AN ELF!
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    COREY-DAVIDSON What's in this? Nothing. Just a bit of seasonin'. I thought maybe if we was having a roast chicken-one night or somethin' Chicken? Seasoning? But Sam, we're British!
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    Is this AN ORC 百科事典
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    "How many LOTR memes have you got on your phone?" Me: Six thousand: Less than half of what I'd hoped for. More will come ifunny.co
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    I think I'm in love with you, Aragorn. ✓ Seen 12:48pm
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    You got into the Fellowship of the Ring? What, like it's hard?
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    Congratulations, you scrolled so far that you have found a Balrog
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