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sindohte
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| GypsieRose wrote: | [I'm always fascinated by what draws people to different parts of Tolkien's world. While the Hobbits aren't my main focus, I do see the appeal of that world: I think it hits the same part of me that appreciates Jane Austen. It's the chance to make subtle observations on a small scale, to work on "two inches of ivory" instead of a mile-wide canvas. That's for Shire society in general; Quest-related Hobbit stuff probably hits a different "sweet spot", to use a tennis metaphor.
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Interesting comparison between Hobbits and Jane Austen. Jane Austen also inspires me when writing about Elvish society. I view Elves as following rigid codes of honor, while being very emotionally repressed creatures. Yet when they finally let loose their emotions, fireworks ignite. Your Austen parallel will definitely make me reconsider reading Hobbit fics.
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Eyborg
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I suppose I belong to the minority here on this board... I'm one of the pervy hobbit fanciers, and unlike so many Tolkien fans, I've never been an elf enthusiast... I think the elves are probably my least favourite race; they're just too perfect and too flawless (it's been a long time since I read the Silmarillon, so I've forgotten almost all of it now... perhaps my opinion of elves might change if I give it a read again). Hobbits, Men, and even Dwarves, interest me much more. I don't really like characters who are too perfect (and I hate Mary Sue-types). Don't get me wrong, elves are cool and all that... they're just not me.
Anyway, when I first read the Hobbit, the race that fascinated me the most was the race of Men (one of my most favourite characters in the Hobbit is Bard the dragon-slayer). The Hobbit doesn't really have enough hobbits to make a real opinion of them, but when I finally read LOTR I fell in love with them. I don't know why... perhaps it's just the idea of the average John/Jane who isn't a hero at all, but then he/she is thrown into the big world of danger and has to make the best of it. Like Sam for instance, he's really just your average John Doe at the start of LOTR.
As for hobbits and sex stories... why not? Ordinary people have sex too, and enjoy it. I recommend Ariel's story "A Little Night Music", which shows that ordinary people can have hot sex too! - Also, PJ's movies have helped me to finally be able to see the four hobbits (especially Merry & Pippin, who are my favourite hobbits) as "men" (that is, adult males), and not some "garbage pail kids". And we know that Sam, Merry & Pippin all eventually got married and had children, so they must have had some sex, eh?  And I can definitely see M & P as horny young guys who just loooove having sex with their respective women.
Anyway, that's all I have to say about that, and I hope I made some sense. And now I'm off to write sexy hobbit stories! |
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Eyborg
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| Oh, and I forgot. I'm sick and tired of everybody writing Sam/Frodo slash stories! It's just getting old... I don't really like all those slash ideas (although it's possible to laugh at them). However, I kind of like some of the "alternative pairings" ideas... like Aragorn & Éowyn, Legolas & Éowyn... Hmmm, that reminds me: Has nobody written a Merry & Éowyn "pairing" fic? That would be most interesting to see... |
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Ariel
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Try some of ReginaL's pieces. http://www.fanfiction.net/profile.php?userid=70531 She hasn't got and Merry/Eowyn romance, but she details their friendship in a story called 'Snowdrops and Bluebells'.
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Viv
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| Eyborg wrote: | | Hmmm, that reminds me: Has nobody written a Merry & Éowyn "pairing" fic? That would be most interesting to see... |
Actually, one was just posted to this site the other day. The title is To Remember by estellabrandybuck. The writing is a little rough right now, but the idea is there. |
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Eyborg
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| Quote: | | 'Snowdrops and Bluebells' |
I've actually read that one... it's so beautiful! Shows such a beautiful, platonic relationship between Éowyn and Merry.
I took a brief look at it... the idea is very good (hehe), it just needs some fixing. BTW is it possible to edit stories, after you have posted them?
I've actually sometimes imagined that perhaps Merry loved Éowyn the same way Gimli loved Galadriel. Who knows...  |
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Viv
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| Eyborg wrote: | | BTW is it possible to edit stories, after you have posted them? |
Yup. When you open your story and scroll all the way down, look to the bottom left. There are options, including an Edit Chapter. If you click there, you should be able to edit the text. I do that all the time when I notice grammar oopses or when reviewers point out other inconsistencies or problems.
| Quote: | | I've actually sometimes imagined that perhaps Merry loved Éowyn the same way Gimli loved Galadriel. Who knows... |
Gimli/Galadriel is one of my all-time favorite romances, mostly because it's so subtle and hopeless. But I can see Merry and Eowyn framed that way as well. Any chance you will write it? *hinthint* |
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GypsieRose
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I read a short AU fic once where Eowyn had Merry's child. Can't remember much else about it, though.
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sindohte
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Hmmm, I never contemplated a Merry/Eowyn pairing. For some strange reason it appeaas to me  Could this possibly mean that I am switching from a Pervy Elf Fancier to a Pervy Hobbit Fancier? What is this world coming to? 
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NO!  I forbid it Sindohte! (Please note: use of full name implies greater peril)
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Ariel
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| sindohte wrote: | | Could this possibly mean that I am switching from a Pervy Elf Fancier to a Pervy Hobbit Fancier? |
*Come to the Dark Side.... Together we can end this destructive rivalry and bring smuttiness to hobbitfic...* |
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Eyborg
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| Viv wrote: | | Gimli/Galadriel is one of my all-time favorite romances, mostly because it's so subtle and hopeless. But I can see Merry and Eowyn framed that way as well. Any chance you will write it? *hinthint* |
Who knows! We will see. 
| Ariel wrote: | | *Come to the Dark Side.... Together we can end this destructive rivalry and bring smuttiness to hobbitfic...* |
*ahem*
My dear Pervy Hobbit Fanciers... my sisters!
I see in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me. The day may come, when the strength of pervy hobbit fanciers may fail... when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship... but it is not this day! An hour of wolves and shattered pens & computers when the age of pervy hobbit fanciers comes crashing down... but it is not this day! This day we fight!! By all that you hold dear on this good website... I bid you stand, Pervy Hobbit Fanciers everywhere!!!
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sindohte
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It would be SO tempting to reach out and go over to the dark side of Hobbit smuttiness. However I probably won't get too far given that BB has latched on to my ankles  But I will at least begin to be seduced by the Darkness known as Hobbit, as poor Thranduil breaks into tears over this blasphemy.
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SilverMoonLady
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*dangles tallish blondish half-hobbits before you*
Oh come on over! I may well have to pursue this half-baked bunny if that's what it'll take to bring you to our little cook-out!
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Vilwarin
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| Eyborg wrote: | | I've never been an elf enthusiast... I think the elves are probably my least favourite race; they're just too perfect and too flawless |
Hu, yes. It is like the "I stand so much higher than you...mortal." I do not think the elves had a lot of fun with their aloofness.
They would never come down on our level and drink more than is good for them. *giggles at the disturbing mental image of Elrond and Thranduil lying drunken on a pub floor* 
It does definetly not work.
I think they'd prefer holding their wine glas with two fingers and sipping from it prissily with their little finger erect.
Perhaps they live in constand fear their hair could get in disorder. 
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