When J R R Tolkien started writing Lord of the Rings, he couldn’t possibly have thought the franchise would spawn into numerous Oscar-winning movies and one of the best children’s read ever. LOTR remains to this day one of the biggest fantasy dramas ever. Needless to say millennial have made the LOTR franchise their own by making LOTR-themed memes and jokes which have obviously gone viral.
Interestingly, one of pop culture’s leading debates is the comparison between Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones and fans have made multiple memes about how the two franchises are different and how they are not. Let’s have a look at some of the most important LOTR memes.
Remember Gollum, the bald slimy creature obsessed with the ring? Countless memes have been created based on him. For instance this one, which you can use to talk about your favourite song cover.
Gollum remains a mass favourite with the fandom especially since he was one of the creepiest characters in the LOTR series, at least the first one to make a legit impact on fans, Andy Serkis did a tremendous job playing the creature and it obviously helped that he was a voice artiste.
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Just some Fredo humour, with his face on a flower. Somebody made this meme bringing together Fredo and photosynthesis. Fredosynthesis indeed.
In spite of being the protagonist Fredo has been mocked and ridiculed for some of his actions and most of the Fredo memes are in fact about how naive he was when the franchise began.
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Even LOTR characters don’t like sexism and you can never assume anyone’s gender as you never know what or who is behind the armour and helmet.
Interestingly, LOTR was one of the first fantasy movies where women were seen in pivotal roles, and it paved the way for the women of Potterdom and GoT-verse.
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Someone from the Game of Thrones universe also made it into the LOTR meme-world. Sean bean might not have survived GoT bit he definitely made it through the LOTR memes with enough relevance.
Sean Bean remains a nerd’s favourite as he is seen in most of the big young adult franchises from Game of Thrones to National Treasure. The running joke is that he ends up dead in whichever film he is in, which makes him perfect meme material.
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Have you noticed everyone in the LOTR universe has impeccable hair? Look at this meme for instance where Orlando Bloom and Ian McKellen compete about who has the more luscious greys.
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Why is Gandalf so loved? He is more famous than Legolas or Frodo or even Dumbledore from the Potter universe. In this one, for instance, the warrior Gandalf comes forward.
Notice how incredibly rhyming this meme is and how brilliantly contextual.
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Was Gandalf a binge-eater? This meme would suggest so. Interestingly, there have been very few memes with the boys and Gollum, for instance, this one.
Gandalf memes are always a hit with the fandom especially since he is such a marvellous character with such incredible significance.
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Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter are two distinct universes which could have been incredible crossovers and they inspire the best of memes. For instance, this one in which Gollum is compared to Harry is a classic.
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Imagine the evil on a swing. The Lord of the Swings title would be apt for the Grim Reaper. In fact, this would also work for Dementors from Harry Potter. Although they would perhaps worship the dark lord of the swings. Get it?
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Behind the scene, footage is always fun. But this off-screen photo of the LOTR cast is everything right with the universe and this meme proves it further.
Notice Orlando Bloom showing off his abs and Liv Tyler wearing regular clothes.
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Have you ever imagines Taylor Swift as Gollum and Satan as the boyfriend? Because this meme just did and it’s hysterical.
We for one, have no trouble imagining Gollum as a crazy, obsessed ex-girlfriend.
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The LOTR and Star Wars memes are perhaps the best gift for the Lord of the Rings fandom. Like this one which imagines Princess Leia as a makeup-free beast also aka Gollum.
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LOTR memes without a ring bearer joke would be incredibly incomplete. Here Frodo is being asked to carry the ring at Arwen’s wedding.
Arwen’s storyline itself has produced thousands of memes especially since fans are always curious to know how her arc was developed in LOTR, considering she was one of the most emphatic female characters in the franchise.
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Whenever the waiter brings the food to your table you must have thought this a thousand times. Now you know the LOTR people are with you in spirit.
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The second breakfast meme is a favourite one with the millennials and this picture should perfectly explain why.
The second breakfast joke is also something that has been repeated relentlessly in pop culture. Many people believe that Joey’s second lunch joke stems from this inspiration.
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Just another instances where Ian McKellen proves his worth. In this picture, Sir Ian takes a break from his play rehearsals and an ill-informed woman mistakes him for a beggar. He has played some of the most significant roles on the stage and screen and can still give an actor a run for his money.
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Arwen’s relationship with his father Elrond makes for stellar meme material. In fact, since Arwen’s character was so spectacularly received by the fandom. She first makes an impact as a daughter then as a loyalist.
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