Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien (1892 – 1973)

[Somber Howard Shore musical score plays]

Frodo: I feel the ring taking me, Sam. I fear Sauron’s evil will soon envelop all of Middle Earth.

Sam (through tears): You must be strong, Mister Frodo! Think of the Shire… and remember that there is good in this world worth fighting fo—

Tom Bombadil: HI, HO! TOM BOMBADIL IS A MERRY FELLOW, HIS JACKET IS BLUE AND HIS BOOTS ARE YELLOW!

Sam: For the last time, we’re in the middle of something important and we don’t care what color your fucking boots are!

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