Merry + strut = WHAT?????

Lady of the Wood · 05-13-2002, 10:19 PM

My first real post...YEAH!!

ok, here is the low-down-funky-down( say that 3xs fast ) :

All day today this has been runing though my mind. It invloves the followong scene from FotR,
Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin are running though the shire at nigh away from the Black Riders,
Sam: "anything?"
Frodo: "nothing"
Pippin: " Waht is going on?"
Merry: that Black Rider was looking for something.....or someone, Frodo?"

that is all fine and dandy by recall or notice how Merry walks up to Frodo. He has this little strut thing going on. not only is that little dance/strut funny enough but then I likened it to John Trovolta in "Saturday Night Fever".
HEHAHEHAHEHAHEHA

Just think, Merry in a white polester suit and hibbot caoe, walking through the streets of Hobbitton with that little strut of his and the theme music from "Saturday Nigh Fever"

when will it end..............

Sometimes I just make myself an omelet

*sigh*

emplynx · 05-13-2002, 10:33 PM

I am a bit confused, but this should be in the Movies forum.

Lady of the Wood · 05-13-2002, 10:36 PM

sorry, like i said it was my first post, i'll learn from this shameful embarssing experience.

at least i thought it was funny....right........RIGHT?

***Khamûl*** · 05-13-2002, 10:43 PM

I don't know that I particularly noticed Merry's "strut", but I'll take your word for it that it's funny.

Lady of the Wood · 05-13-2002, 10:46 PM

yeh, that may be, mabye i watch the movie too closley now or something

Tar-Elendil · 05-14-2002, 08:34 PM

lol..im picturing it now

...

samwise of the shire · 05-14-2002, 10:46 PM

I like the little mouth chin thing he does. When he says "Wot was tha'?" he does this little thing with his face that is too funny. And then when he does"Tha' black rider was lookin' for somethin'. Or someone" his chin sticks out in this really determined look. I think it's funny. But I noticed the strut. He's cute.
Sam

viggosbeard · 05-15-2002, 10:47 AM

Lady - I think its funny too , so as my old gaffer says ' hansom is as hansom does ' - If you like Merry strutting then dont say sorry to anyone , every hobbit has a strut occasionally ! By the way , this is the movie forum isnt it ?

cassiopeia · 05-18-2002, 12:49 AM

I just checked (don't ask how) and it just looks like he is walking down a hill, which makes him walk a bit funny. Its kind of funny now that you mention it.

Polkat · 05-18-2002, 07:41 AM

i agree.

plus is interesting new funny moment that hasnt been brought up before.

i recon merry was trying to scare frodo into admiting why the blackrider was following him. didn't work though [he he]

v amused by funny walk but it is more his tone of voice that cracks me up. being threatened by someone 3ft tall isn't any scarier just coz you're only 3ft as well.

Faeirex · 05-19-2002, 10:32 AM

That scene just cracks me up! Not because of the walk, but because of the 'menacing' tone of voice, coupled with Merry's permanently dumb expression. Does he really believe that he's tough!?!

Have any of u guys seen the special LOTR edition of Empire? There's a pic of the four guys playing the hobbits in there, all weraing what they appear to feel are cool and menacing expressions. Its absolutely amazing! If you haven't seen it, I'll scan it in. Always good for a laugh when you're feeling down.

~Fae

Lizra · 05-19-2002, 02:29 PM

The Merry Brandybuck/Tony Manero connection is a bit of a stretch for me, but the scene is odd. Of course, I love the movie and am perfectly fine with it not being perfect (tho it practically is!). This must be the "Headlight Scene" I've read about in other posts. I agree about the strut probably just being walking downhill in hobbit feet, but the dialog doesn't match the lighting. When they are under the tree with the spiders it's daylight. After the "almost "encounter with the Nazgul, the first thing said probably would be "What was that thing", but when Merry asks it, the sun has gone down. Twilight time takes a good half hour, so were the hobbits just running from tree to tree in silence for a half hour or so? I don't think Merry was trying to look menacing, maybe just serious for once. I love the way he says "Buckleberry Ferry" with great determination!

Kalimac · 05-24-2002, 10:30 PM

>>. After the "almost "encounter with the Nazgul, the first thing said probably would be "What was that thing", but when Merry asks it, the sun has gone down<<

Not true. When the four hobbits leave the tree root and run it is daylight. When they all stop, Merry slides down a hill with Sam and Pippin beside him . . Frodo is holding the ring when Merry asks, "What was that?" Frodo stares at the Ring in his hand. All in daylight. Scene than shifts to twilight, the sun has clearly gone down, but it is still somewhat light. We see the Wraith searching. Next scene is the hobbits going from tree to tree, running, they stop for that brief conversation. Merry does walk funny, but it is because he is coming down a hill. (It is cute.

) It than starts to get pretty dark, except, of course, for those 'headlights' . .

I actually love that entire sequence, because it reminded me that hobbits were able to hide easily from 'big' people. I suppose that is one of the reasons they were able to stay 'hidden' from the rest of ME and Sauron's eye for so long.

Lizra · 05-24-2002, 11:16 PM

ok Kalimac, Hi! Well, I'll check again (a good excuse to watch it again!) Sounds like you've studied it thouroghly, I must be going senile, or blind!

Aragorns Dimple · 05-25-2002, 07:12 AM

I have to disagree with you about the John Travolta Strut theory. I think Merry was just sticking out his large Hobbity beer gut which changes his centre of balance as he walks, and therefore makes him look like he's trying to be a tough guy. So Kudo's to Dominic Monaghan for his portrayal, and I especially liked the effort Orlando put into perfecting Legolas's floating-type walk too.

P.S. Anyone else think Gandalf should have had a limp, just to make him more interesting?

Kalimac · 05-27-2002, 10:41 PM

Here's the sequence in pictures:

Frodo looks at Ring in daylight

Merry says, What was that

Blackrider in twilight

Hobbits follow Frodo down hill

Merry approaches Frodo

Merry says, That Black Rider was looking for something… or someone. Frodo?

Lizra · 05-27-2002, 11:06 PM

Hi Kalimac, I've been too busy to watch it yet but your pictures help. My problem was that I probably thought merry's lines were right together. A little choppy I guess.

Lady of Rohan · 01-17-2003, 10:37 PM

Who was it that said they had a pic of all the hobbits doing tough guy faces (but really the faces were not though at all). I haven't seen that picture so if you could scan in that picture it would be really nice!!

hehehe please!

Elf.Freak · 01-18-2003, 05:10 AM

lol! i agree!

Gorhiriel · 02-05-2003, 12:03 AM

I saw le strut. I think it's cute

05-13-2002, 10:19 PM	#1
Lady of the Wood Sapling Join Date: May 2002 Location: Califorina, Usa Posts: 5	Merry + strut = WHAT????? My first real post...YEAH!! ok, here is the low-down-funky-down( say that 3xs fast ) : All day today this has been runing though my mind. It invloves the followong scene from FotR, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin are running though the shire at nigh away from the Black Riders, Sam: "anything?" Frodo: "nothing" Pippin: " Waht is going on?" Merry: that Black Rider was looking for something.....or someone, Frodo?" that is all fine and dandy by recall or notice how Merry walks up to Frodo. He has this little strut thing going on. not only is that little dance/strut funny enough but then I likened it to John Trovolta in "Saturday Night Fever". HEHAHEHAHEHAHEHA Just think, Merry in a white polester suit and hibbot caoe, walking through the streets of Hobbitton with that little strut of his and the theme music from "Saturday Nigh Fever" when will it end.............. Sometimes I just make myself an omelet sigh __________________ "All shall love me and despair" yes, even you! ; )

05-13-2002, 10:36 PM	#3
Lady of the Wood Sapling Join Date: May 2002 Location: Califorina, Usa Posts: 5	sorry, like i said it was my first post, i'll learn from this shameful embarssing experience. at least i thought it was funny....right........RIGHT? __________________ "All shall love me and despair" yes, even you! ; )

05-13-2002, 10:43 PM	#4
*Khamûl* Slacker Warrior Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,759	I don't know that I particularly noticed Merry's "strut", but I'll take your word for it that it's funny. __________________ "If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you." Gandalf to Pippin Psalm 107:31

05-13-2002, 10:46 PM	#5
Lady of the Wood Sapling Join Date: May 2002 Location: Califorina, Usa Posts: 5	yeh, that may be, mabye i watch the movie too closley now or something __________________ "All shall love me and despair" yes, even you! ; )

05-14-2002, 08:34 PM	#6
Tar-Elendil Númenorean Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,050	lol..im picturing it now ... __________________ Why can we not be sober..

05-13-2002, 10:33 PM	#2
emplynx Self-Appointed Lord of the Free Peoples of the General Messages Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,214	I am a bit confused, but this should be in the Movies forum.

05-14-2002, 10:46 PM	#7
samwise of the shire Radically Tolkienited Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: If home is where the heart is, and my heart is in heaven...that should answer your question. <+>< Posts: 967	I like the little mouth chin thing he does. When he says "Wot was tha'?" he does this little thing with his face that is too funny. And then when he does"Tha' black rider was lookin' for somethin'. Or someone" his chin sticks out in this really determined look. I think it's funny. But I noticed the strut. He's cute. Sam __________________ Jesus is my all in all <><+<><+<><+<><+<><+<><+ People who are so concerned with escapism do have a name...we call them jailers. ~J.R.R Tolkien Radically Saved, Totally Tolkienited GOD... BLESS... AMERICA...

05-15-2002, 10:47 AM	#8
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	Lady - I think its funny too , so as my old gaffer says ' hansom is as hansom does ' - If you like Merry strutting then dont say sorry to anyone , every hobbit has a strut occasionally ! By the way , this is the movie forum isnt it ? __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

05-18-2002, 12:49 AM	#9
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	I just checked (don't ask how) and it just looks like he is walking down a hill, which makes him walk a bit funny. Its kind of funny now that you mention it. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

05-18-2002, 07:41 AM	#10
Polkat Enting Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: yateley which is a small and rather boring town in england! Posts: 75	i agree. plus is interesting new funny moment that hasnt been brought up before. i recon merry was trying to scare frodo into admiting why the blackrider was following him. didn't work though [he he] v amused by funny walk but it is more his tone of voice that cracks me up. being threatened by someone 3ft tall isn't any scarier just coz you're only 3ft as well. __________________ Orcs killed: 1. bad but vg considering are imaginary race. Still not king.

05-19-2002, 10:32 AM	#11
Faeirex Hobbit Join Date: May 2002 Location: A place inside my head, where none but myself dare go. Posts: 44	Cracks me up That scene just cracks me up! Not because of the walk, but because of the 'menacing' tone of voice, coupled with Merry's permanently dumb expression. Does he really believe that he's tough!?! Have any of u guys seen the special LOTR edition of Empire? There's a pic of the four guys playing the hobbits in there, all weraing what they appear to feel are cool and menacing expressions. Its absolutely amazing! If you haven't seen it, I'll scan it in. Always good for a laugh when you're feeling down. ~Fae __________________ Am becoming disenchanted with palantir guy. Refuses to send me photo, except of one v. large eyeball. Says he is shy but I rather suspect he is fat, or perhaps hairy. Have heard some v. bad stories about palantir relationships. Should probably cool it for a while. Well, wouldn't you know, palantir guy turned out to be Dark Lord of Mordor. Just my luck. Could have been worse, I guess. Sauron not far or hairy, just disembodied force of evil. Must go now, have to raise massive demon army to scourge the earth. Also, have manicure appointment. Is no easy task keeping nails pointy. Am tired of climbing up and down eight million stairs just to taunt Gandalf. Should have imprisoned him in easy-access dungeon where could taunt more effectively, and would not have to wait until after breakfast. Have crossed orcs with goblin men in caverns below Isengard. V. tedious experience as orcs and goblin men most reluctant to breed, even with dinner and flowers. Next time will try something easier, such as breeding goblins and cheerleaders to create super-perky army that can travel by day and will not complain about pink uniforms. Did not know when decided to make demon army for Sauron that would be so darn messy. Curse my decision to be Saruman the White. Should have decided to be Saruman the Muddy Brown, or Saruman the Faintly Greenish. White just shows all the slime.

05-19-2002, 02:29 PM	#12
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	The Merry Brandybuck/Tony Manero connection is a bit of a stretch for me, but the scene is odd. Of course, I love the movie and am perfectly fine with it not being perfect (tho it practically is!). This must be the "Headlight Scene" I've read about in other posts. I agree about the strut probably just being walking downhill in hobbit feet, but the dialog doesn't match the lighting. When they are under the tree with the spiders it's daylight. After the "almost "encounter with the Nazgul, the first thing said probably would be "What was that thing", but when Merry asks it, the sun has gone down. Twilight time takes a good half hour, so were the hobbits just running from tree to tree in silence for a half hour or so? I don't think Merry was trying to look menacing, maybe just serious for once. I love the way he says "Buckleberry Ferry" with great determination! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats! Last edited by Lizra : 05-19-2002 at 02:41 PM.

05-24-2002, 10:30 PM	#13
Kalimac Enting Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 81	>>. After the "almost "encounter with the Nazgul, the first thing said probably would be "What was that thing", but when Merry asks it, the sun has gone down<< Not true. When the four hobbits leave the tree root and run it is daylight. When they all stop, Merry slides down a hill with Sam and Pippin beside him . . Frodo is holding the ring when Merry asks, "What was that?" Frodo stares at the Ring in his hand. All in daylight. Scene than shifts to twilight, the sun has clearly gone down, but it is still somewhat light. We see the Wraith searching. Next scene is the hobbits going from tree to tree, running, they stop for that brief conversation. Merry does walk funny, but it is because he is coming down a hill. (It is cute. ) It than starts to get pretty dark, except, of course, for those 'headlights' . . I actually love that entire sequence, because it reminded me that hobbits were able to hide easily from 'big' people. I suppose that is one of the reasons they were able to stay 'hidden' from the rest of ME and Sauron's eye for so long.

05-24-2002, 11:16 PM	#14
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	ok Kalimac, Hi! Well, I'll check again (a good excuse to watch it again!) Sounds like you've studied it thouroghly, I must be going senile, or blind! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

05-25-2002, 07:12 AM	#15
Aragorns Dimple Enting Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: On Viggo's Chin Posts: 77	I have to disagree with you about the John Travolta Strut theory. I think Merry was just sticking out his large Hobbity beer gut which changes his centre of balance as he walks, and therefore makes him look like he's trying to be a tough guy. So Kudo's to Dominic Monaghan for his portrayal, and I especially liked the effort Orlando put into perfecting Legolas's floating-type walk too. P.S. Anyone else think Gandalf should have had a limp, just to make him more interesting? __________________ "Is it nice, my preciousss? Is it juicy? Is it scrumptiously crunchable?" - Gollum

05-27-2002, 10:41 PM	#16
Kalimac Enting Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 81	Pictures Here's the sequence in pictures: Frodo looks at Ring in daylight Merry says, What was that Blackrider in twilight Hobbits follow Frodo down hill Merry approaches Frodo Merry says, That Black Rider was looking for something… or someone. Frodo? Last edited by Kalimac : 05-27-2002 at 10:45 PM.

05-27-2002, 11:06 PM	#17
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	Hi Kalimac, I've been too busy to watch it yet but your pictures help. My problem was that I probably thought merry's lines were right together. A little choppy I guess. __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

01-17-2003, 10:37 PM	#18
Lady of Rohan Doughy Elf Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	Who was it that said they had a pic of all the hobbits doing tough guy faces (but really the faces were not though at all). I haven't seen that picture so if you could scan in that picture it would be really nice!! hehehe please!

01-18-2003, 05:10 AM	#19
Elf.Freak Orli's lil fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sugar World/Orlando Bloom Cloud Posts: 464	lol! i agree! __________________ >>--elven arrow--> ~ Give a man a fish and he'll feed for a day, give me a fish and you'll only get it back! ~ I've gotta new avatar! looks kinda like me...anime style! ~ LOST: Orlando Bloom. If found, please send him straight to Elf.Freak

02-05-2003, 12:03 AM	#20
Gorhiriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 112	*laughs* I saw le strut. I think it's cute __________________ Do not mess with me, or I will call my dragons and Destroy You All!!! BOROMIR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "And anon shall I Sail into the West: with the setting sun I shall remove my light from this world..."

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