Fun Hobbit Poll - Page 2

Liviaine · 06-09-2002, 07:12 PM

1. No.
2. I had read LOTR.
3. Yes.

emplynx · 06-09-2002, 08:36 PM

1) Was the Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth?
YES!
2) How were you introduced to the Hobbit?
My dad was reading it so I picked it up
3) Did you like the Hobbit?
YES

Jadera · 06-16-2002, 11:38 PM

1) Yes, it was.
2) We saw ads for the movie, I was totally confused, (thought it looked cool, but confused none the less), and my mom said she'd read the series in high school and I should start with the Hobbit. So I did.

3) After a while yes. I had a hard time getting into it, but once it got rolling I was hooked.

Hans Moleman · 06-19-2002, 10:03 AM

NO, NO, NO

barrelrider110 · 06-19-2002, 10:08 AM

1) Was the Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth?
Yes.

2) How were you introduced to the Hobbit?
Some people at work were reading LotR and i was intrigued by their discussions. They suggested I read The Hobbit first. My girlfriend bought me a boxed set of TH and LotR for Christmas that year. Coincidentally the animated film came out and while I wasn't thrilled with the film, I wanted to read LotR so I read The Hobbit anyway. That girlfriend is long gone, and so is my original copy of The Hobbit but I kept the copies of LotR which I've passed to my children. They are my personal Shards of Narsil.

3) Did you like the Hobbit?
Well, I'm here in this forum when I could be elsewhere! I wouldn't say it's childish, although it is easy reading. It's mostly light-hearted without being silly and when it's grave it's not overly sad (some people might disagree, particulary concering the death of Thorin). The style is consistent, unlike LotR which undergoes a metamorphosis from fairy tale to a war epic. There are glimpses of stories within the story which makes plot a rich tapestry of lore. It ends properly, but leaves the door open for more, leaving the reader wanting and expecting a sequel (see my sig). The Hobbit is my all-time favorite Tolkien book.

Elbereth Gilthoniel · 06-19-2002, 03:01 PM

1) Was the Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth?
Yes.

2) How were you introduced to the Hobbit?
I got the book for by birthday from my uncle, who read in and the LOTR.

3)Did you like the Hobbit?
I liked it, especialy it's begining. i think the other books are better.

BeardofPants · 06-19-2002, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hans Moleman
NO, NO, NO

Succinct!

webwizard333 · 06-19-2002, 09:42 PM

Quote:

2) How were you introduced to The Hobbit?

I'm assuming that each "NO" was to an individual question, which leads to my point. What does your "NO" mean? Just curious.

Radagast The Brown · 06-20-2002, 02:42 PM

Maybe he said "NO" on the first question three times... and maybe on the third question three times.

barrelrider110 · 06-20-2002, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hans Moleman
NO, NO, NO

Hans,

WHY? WHY? WHY?

Radagast The Brown · 06-20-2002, 03:21 PM

barrelrider110

Because, Because Because!

barrelrider110 · 06-20-2002, 03:25 PM

The Ringbearer · 06-24-2002, 11:58 PM

1. Yes

2. Dad began reading it to me, my sister and my (now) 7 y.o. brother.

3. It was O.K. The only part I really liked was Riddles in the Dark, and the conversation between Bilbo and Gandalf at the very begining.

elendili · 06-25-2002, 05:27 AM

1. No

2. Read it after LotR started to read it in primary school then gave up, decided to read it coz I wanted to read the Riddle Game with Gollum and Bilbo

3. It was too short with not enough descriptions in it prefer Silmarillion,LotR and the Unfinished tales

Celandine · 06-27-2002, 08:04 PM

1) Was The Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth?
Yes

2) How were you introduced to The Hobbit?
My teacher read it to the class in fifth grade.

3) Did you like The Hobbit?
No, not the first time anyway, the second time I read it by myself and I liked it a whole lot better.

Willow Oran · 06-27-2002, 11:07 PM

Was the Hobbit your first intro. to ME?
Yes

How were you introduced to the Hobbit?
I saw the animated movie at a friends house when I was about 9 or 10.

Did you like it?
Not at first, the spiders really scared me and I refused to try reading the books for several years afterwards. But most of my friends had read it so in seventh grade I read the whole series and I liked okay. Then this last year I re-read them and became obsessed.

Starlite · 06-27-2002, 11:20 PM

1) No. I was introduced to LOTR first. I read "the Hobbit" after all of them.

2) My boyfriend at the time introduced me to LOTR then gave me my own copy of it to read.

3) Yup. I did. It was fun to trace the story back to the accidental finding.

SamwiseGamgeeOTS · 06-29-2002, 04:53 PM

1.) yes
2.) My step-dad suggested it when i got board in Maine. on vacation.
3.) I loved it. But, I couldn't just jump right into LOTR after reading it. I don't know why. At first it seemed stupid. Then, I saw the movie, and decided to read the books. I guess I was wrong the first time. i love LOTR!

Khadrane · 07-25-2002, 12:08 PM

1. Yes
2. My neighbor's were reading it and I thought it looked good, so I read it.
3. Yes!

The Lady of Ithilien · 08-15-2002, 07:18 PM

1) Was The Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth?
Yes.

2) How were you introduced to The Hobbit?
I liked the art work on the cover jacket when I was in the high school library one day looking for something a little different.

3) Did you like The Hobbit?
Oh, yes! I hadn't heard of J.R.R. Tolkien before (this was many ages ago, before even PCs) and as soon as I'd finished The Hobbit, I read LOTR, and have been "vacationing" in Middle Earth ever since. Maybe I'll retire there (BG).

06-09-2002, 08:36 PM	#22
emplynx Self-Appointed Lord of the Free Peoples of the General Messages Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,214	Re: Fun Hobbit Poll 1) Was the Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth? YES! 2) How were you introduced to the Hobbit? My dad was reading it so I picked it up 3) Did you like the Hobbit? YES

06-16-2002, 11:38 PM	#23
Jadera Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 205	1) Yes, it was. 2) We saw ads for the movie, I was totally confused, (thought it looked cool, but confused none the less), and my mom said she'd read the series in high school and I should start with the Hobbit. So I did. 3) After a while yes. I had a hard time getting into it, but once it got rolling I was hooked. __________________ Whaaaaaaaaaat?? ~Chivalry isn't dead, it just transferred to women~

06-19-2002, 10:03 AM	#24
Hans Moleman Hobbit Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 41	NO, NO, NO __________________ Oh you look like the little T.V leprocan i will be looking forward to getting your lucky charms. "Ahh my brain"

06-19-2002, 10:08 AM	#25
barrelrider110 Peer of the realm of Sanguine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Hill, Marlton, NJ Posts: 798	1) Was the Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth? Yes. 2) How were you introduced to the Hobbit? Some people at work were reading LotR and i was intrigued by their discussions. They suggested I read The Hobbit first. My girlfriend bought me a boxed set of TH and LotR for Christmas that year. Coincidentally the animated film came out and while I wasn't thrilled with the film, I wanted to read LotR so I read The Hobbit anyway. That girlfriend is long gone, and so is my original copy of The Hobbit but I kept the copies of LotR which I've passed to my children. They are my personal Shards of Narsil. 3) Did you like the Hobbit? Well, I'm here in this forum when I could be elsewhere! I wouldn't say it's childish, although it is easy reading. It's mostly light-hearted without being silly and when it's grave it's not overly sad (some people might disagree, particulary concering the death of Thorin). The style is consistent, unlike LotR which undergoes a metamorphosis from fairy tale to a war epic. There are glimpses of stories within the story which makes plot a rich tapestry of lore. It ends properly, but leaves the door open for more, leaving the reader wanting and expecting a sequel (see my sig). The Hobbit is my all-time favorite Tolkien book. __________________ “"I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider," Fear Complacency! ___________________ Something under the bed is drooling Last edited by barrelrider110 : 06-19-2002 at 10:11 AM.

06-19-2002, 03:01 PM	#26
Elbereth Gilthoniel Enting Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: israel Posts: 80	1) Was the Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth? Yes. 2) How were you introduced to the Hobbit? I got the book for by birthday from my uncle, who read in and the LOTR. 3)Did you like the Hobbit? I liked it, especialy it's begining. i think the other books are better. __________________ O Elbereth! Gilthoniel! We still remember, we who dwell In this far land beneath the trees, thy starlight on the Western Seas.

06-09-2002, 07:12 PM	#21
Liviaine Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ithilien Posts: 203	1. No. 2. I had read LOTR. 3. Yes.

06-20-2002, 02:42 PM	#29
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	Maybe he said "NO" on the first question three times... and maybe on the third question three times. __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

06-20-2002, 03:21 PM	#31
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	barrelrider110 Because, Because Because! __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

06-20-2002, 03:25 PM	#32
barrelrider110 Peer of the realm of Sanguine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Hill, Marlton, NJ Posts: 798	lol __________________ “"I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider," Fear Complacency! ___________________ Something under the bed is drooling

06-24-2002, 11:58 PM	#33
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	1. Yes 2. Dad began reading it to me, my sister and my (now) 7 y.o. brother. 3. It was O.K. The only part I really liked was Riddles in the Dark, and the conversation between Bilbo and Gandalf at the very begining. __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

06-25-2002, 05:27 AM	#34
elendili Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: a galaxy far far away (aka Manchester) Posts: 320	1. No 2. Read it after LotR started to read it in primary school then gave up, decided to read it coz I wanted to read the Riddle Game with Gollum and Bilbo 3. It was too short with not enough descriptions in it prefer Silmarillion,LotR and the Unfinished tales __________________ Dovie'andi se tovya sagain "Courage my soul, now learn to wield The weight of thine immortal shield Place on thy head thy helmet bright Ballance thy sword against the fight See where an army strong as fair With silken banners spreads the air Now if thy bee'st that thing divine In this days combat let it shine: And shew that nature wants an art To conqeur one resolved heart" Andrew Marvell

06-27-2002, 08:04 PM	#35
Celandine Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 168	1) Was The Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth? Yes 2) How were you introduced to The Hobbit? My teacher read it to the class in fifth grade. 3) Did you like The Hobbit? No, not the first time anyway, the second time I read it by myself and I liked it a whole lot better.

06-27-2002, 11:07 PM	#36
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Was the Hobbit your first intro. to ME? Yes How were you introduced to the Hobbit? I saw the animated movie at a friends house when I was about 9 or 10. Did you like it? Not at first, the spiders really scared me and I refused to try reading the books for several years afterwards. But most of my friends had read it so in seventh grade I read the whole series and I liked okay. Then this last year I re-read them and became obsessed. __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

06-27-2002, 11:20 PM	#37
Starlite Sapling Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Land of Lullabyes Posts: 7	1) No. I was introduced to LOTR first. I read "the Hobbit" after all of them. 2) My boyfriend at the time introduced me to LOTR then gave me my own copy of it to read. 3) Yup. I did. It was fun to trace the story back to the accidental finding. __________________ Snoogins! "If you get confused, listen to the music play."--Grateful Dead

06-29-2002, 04:53 PM	#38
SamwiseGamgeeOTS Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A quaint little hole which last time I checked was somewhere near Ohio, Middle-Earth. Posts: 165	1.) yes 2.) My step-dad suggested it when i got board in Maine. on vacation. 3.) I loved it. But, I couldn't just jump right into LOTR after reading it. I don't know why. At first it seemed stupid. Then, I saw the movie, and decided to read the books. I guess I was wrong the first time. i love LOTR! __________________ "...Eragon recoiled in shock. Standing in front of him, licking off the membrane that encased it, was a dragon."

07-25-2002, 12:08 PM	#39
Khadrane Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Middle Earth (I wish) Posts: 670	1. Yes 2. My neighbor's were reading it and I thought it looked good, so I read it. 3. Yes! __________________ Few know whither their road will take them till they come to its end. -Legolas FRODO LIVES! ABORTION IS HOMICIDE

08-15-2002, 07:18 PM	#40
The Lady of Ithilien Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Right here in between yesterday and tomorrow. Posts: 357	1) Was The Hobbit your first introduction to Middle Earth? Yes. 2) How were you introduced to The Hobbit? I liked the art work on the cover jacket when I was in the high school library one day looking for something a little different. 3) Did you like The Hobbit? Oh, yes! I hadn't heard of J.R.R. Tolkien before (this was many ages ago, before even PCs) and as soon as I'd finished The Hobbit, I read LOTR, and have been "vacationing" in Middle Earth ever since. Maybe I'll retire there (BG).

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