Tolkien Tuesday: The Best Lord of the Rings Memes This Week (August 18, 2026)

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Aug 18, 2026 1:15 PM EDT

Like many great series, The Lord of the Rings has something to offer almost everyone.

A classic tale of the triumph of good over evil (at least, on the surface) is something that is always bound to be a crowd-pleaser, but there is so much more about the works of Tolkien and their adaptations to get stuck into. Storytellers will appreciate the depth of the world-building and the cast of characters, whereas those who are more about the action are going to love the epic battle scenes. The linguist nerds can geek out over all of the different languages, and of course, everybody with even the smallest amount of interest in LOTR can enjoy the memes.

Perhaps it would be wrong to say that you can judge the quality of a work of art by the quality of its memes, but the most beloved series are beloved for a reason, and their fandoms do tend to produce the funniest images about them. Add to that the fact that pretty much any Tolkien creation runs deep with lore, and it is a recipe for a constant meme-creating machine giving an alternate, humorous look into everything to do with Middle-earth.

At this point, LOTR memes are not just a specialist subject, but a part of the language of the mainstream internet. Even a casual fan can identify how Tolkien-loving memers have changed the landscape of online humor as we know it. Middle-earth may be so much more than the jokes that are inspired by it, but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't be enjoyed.

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  • 01

    This Deserves An NC-17 Rating

    LORDRINGS BUT IT'S JUST DENETHOR EATING A TOMATO FOR THREE HOURS COCKBUSTER DVD VIDEO
    via Skullwriter
  • 02

    There Is A Deep Message

    LOTR IS ASERIES WHERE ALL THE GOOD GUYS WIN imgflip.com LOTR IS ABOUT THE SACRIFICES WE MAKE FOR THE GREATER GOOD AND THE TRAUMA WE BRING BACK FROM WAR
    via Skullwriter
  • 03

    Different Kinds Of Relationships

    THE MEMES MORIA +ХОХУКДОН Х00 I wonder if they'd swing with us I'm so happy for them S ensfw lotr_memes_ TO What? What?
    via Skullwriter
  • 04

    You Can Trust Me Bro

    & No! If you would but lend me the ring... Why not!? My name is BOROmir not STEALmir!
    via Skullwriter
  • 05

    And Off He Goes

    Tell Pippin if he beats them he gets second breakfast You can do it Pippin
    via Skullwriter
  • 06

    There Is Always One

    *A new toothpaste is released* Dentists:
    via Skullwriter
  • 07

    A Subtle Message

    "Eowyn's stew was not originally in the script and was actually just what the catering company had made that day. So, we decided to include it as a way of telling the catering company how sh it was".
    via Skullwriter
  • 08

    Fondly Missed

    "We still talk about you"
    via Skullwriter
  • 09

    His Part Is Over Now

    Bilbo chilling in Rivendell after leaving his nephew an evil ring he stole once the events of LOTR
    via Skullwriter
  • 10

    He's Had A Rebrand

    Boromir... You fell... Aye Boromir, that was my name. I am now Richard Sharpe Of the 95th Rifles
    via Skullwriter
  • 11

    Just Really Go To Town

    What's tomaters? To-ma-toes!! Chew 'em, pop' em, disturb the entire audience!
    via Skullwriter
  • 12

    Dwarf And Machine

    Never thought I'd di fighting side by side with a semitruck. What about side by side with a friend? Aye. I could do that. MAGIC THE GATHERING
    via Skullwriter
  • 13

    Oh No, It's Back Again

    I did it! I destroyed the ring of power! You destroyed one yes. But what about... Second ring of power?
    via Skullwriter
  • 14

    He Is A Silly Prankster

    carz @Carzonfye Why did Gandalf bring a firework that suddenly transforms into a dragon to an elderly dragon attack survivor's birthday. does he not like Bilbo
    via Skullwriter
  • 15

    It Would Be Total Chaos

    The Lord of the Rings trilogy The Lord of the Rings trilogy if Merry and Pippin had a gn -Defeating Sauron -Taking the g n away from Merry and Pippin
    via Skullwriter
  • 16

    Cannot Accept That Disrespect

    HE FINALLY AGREES TO WATCH THE EXTENDEDS PLAYS GAMES ON HIS PHONE THE WHOLE TIME
    via lotrmania
  • 17

    Where Was Gondor When The Titanic Fell

    Cheezburger Image 10656931584
    via lotrmania
  • 18

    Kind Of The Same Shape

    ODER CROWDER You two are orcs CHANGE MY MIND
    via lotrmania
  • 19

    A Dramatic Entrance

    8 year old me seeing 22 year old me seeing double doors: double doors:
    via lotrmania
  • 20

    Better Trust It

    The city of Troy seeing a giant wooden horse at their gates It is a gift
    via lotrmania
  • 21

    Hope You Can Reach

    Do the elves have any books about discrimination against dwarves? BUBO memes On the top shelf...
    via lotrhumour

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