Smaug's Hidden Treasure Trove of 24 Lord of the Rings Memes Burgled Away by Bilbo (Of Course)

Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor

Nov 13, 2025 1:00 PM EST

There's not much that could make a devout LOTR fan weep… Just kidding, the entire beautiful tale from Tolkien is designed as a tear-jerker, and we gladly risk the ugliest of cathartic cry sessions after every Lord of the Rings re-watch. Fellowship tugs at our heartstrings, the memory of home and Hobbiton is mirthful, and the chance of sacrificing everything for your true love, honor, or family is enough to give us goosebumps. There's a reason this is the best fandom out there, and it's not just because of the super cool armor, the scary villains, or the overwhelming epicness. It's the well-roundedness that keeps us coming back for more and more, even if it means we'll be grabbing a box of tissues for the tears on the way.

Deep in the Halls of Thráin lie the greatest treasure of all: The 4k LOTR box set. Golden and shimmering deep within Smaug's mountain, the Lord of the Rings saga is far more valuable than the Archenstone itself. And every LOTR fan knows it in their soul, as the fandom beckons for one more watch-through.