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Wednesday, 26 September, 2007 by Sappho
The giantGiants have always walked the earth, though they are rare in
these times. They range in size from little over nine feet
to a towering twenty feet or more. The larger ones use huge
boulders as weapons, hurling them over large distances. All
types of giants share a love for men - roasted, boiled, or
fried. Their table manners are legendary.

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picks up the elfThe Elves sat round the fire upon the grass or upon the sawn
rings of old trunks. Some went to and fro bearing cups and
pouring drinks; others brought food on heaped plates and
dishes.
"This is poor fare," they said to the hobbits; "for we are
lodging in the greenwood far from our halls. If ever you are
our guests at home, we will treat you better."
"It seems to me good enough for a birthday-party," said Frodo.
Pippin afterwards recalled little of either food or drink, for
his mind was filled with the light upon the elf-faces, and the
sound of voices so various and so beautiful that he felt in a
waking dream. [...]
Sam could never describe in words, nor picture clearly to
himself, what he felt or thought that night, though it remained
in his memory as one of the chief events of his life. The
nearest he ever got was to say: "Well, sir, if I could grow
apples like that, I would call myself a gardener. But it was
the singing that went to my heart, if you know what I mean."
[ The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien ]

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The giantGiants have always walked the earth, though they are rare in
these times. They range in size from little over nine feet
to a towering twenty feet or more. The larger ones use huge
boulders as weapons, hurling them over large distances. All
types of giants share a love for men - roasted, boiled, or
fried. Their table manners are legendary.

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lights the elfThe Elves sat round the fire upon the grass or upon the sawn
rings of old trunks. Some went to and fro bearing cups and
pouring drinks; others brought food on heaped plates and
dishes.
"This is poor fare," they said to the hobbits; "for we are
lodging in the greenwood far from our halls. If ever you are
our guests at home, we will treat you better."
"It seems to me good enough for a birthday-party," said Frodo.
Pippin afterwards recalled little of either food or drink, for
his mind was filled with the light upon the elf-faces, and the
sound of voices so various and so beautiful that he felt in a
waking dream. [...]
Sam could never describe in words, nor picture clearly to
himself, what he felt or thought that night, though it remained
in his memory as one of the chief events of his life. The
nearest he ever got was to say: "Well, sir, if I could grow
apples like that, I would call myself a gardener. But it was
the singing that went to my heart, if you know what I mean."
[ The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien ]

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The giantGiants have always walked the earth, though they are rare in
these times. They range in size from little over nine feet
to a towering twenty feet or more. The larger ones use huge
boulders as weapons, hurling them over large distances. All
types of giants share a love for men - roasted, boiled, or
fried. Their table manners are legendary.

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@ "Phew..."
I'm gay, so I'm allowed to make this joke. Seriously.


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Dav September 26, 2007 00:04
First comment: 26 June, 2004 147 comments written
Cute.
Skyrock September 26, 2007 00:20
First comment: 26 July, 2007 41 comments written
Maybe it is because I'm not a native speaker - but I don't get it.
Slowpoke September 26, 2007 00:33
First comment: 27 February, 2007 239 comments written
I'm from Nevada so I'm allowed to not enjoy the joke all that much.
G September 26, 2007 01:50
First comment: 5 October, 2005 82 comments written
Odd but I'm amused.
Sappho September 26, 2007 04:51
First comment: 6 September, 2007 15 comments written
It's a play on words and the stereotype that elves are "gay." I always thought it was funny that English people called their cigarettes that.

There's only one more of these, I promise. Unless you really like it, in which case I'll write more of them.
Antheridium September 26, 2007 04:54
First comment: 17 May, 2007 442 comments written
Eh...
It's clever, I'll give you that.
flatluigi September 26, 2007 05:05
First comment: 23 November, 2006 28 comments written
Forgive any offense, but an elfThe Elves sat round the fire upon the grass or upon the sawn
rings of old trunks. Some went to and fro bearing cups and
pouring drinks; others brought food on heaped plates and
dishes.
"This is poor fare," they said to the hobbits; "for we are
lodging in the greenwood far from our halls. If ever you are
our guests at home, we will treat you better."
"It seems to me good enough for a birthday-party," said Frodo.
Pippin afterwards recalled little of either food or drink, for
his mind was filled with the light upon the elf-faces, and the
sound of voices so various and so beautiful that he felt in a
waking dream. [...]
Sam could never describe in words, nor picture clearly to
himself, what he felt or thought that night, though it remained
in his memory as one of the chief events of his life. The
nearest he ever got was to say: "Well, sir, if I could grow
apples like that, I would call myself a gardener. But it was
the singing that went to my heart, if you know what I mean."
[ The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien ]

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can be a 'fairy' and a cigarette is sometimes called a 'fag,' leading to the play on words in the comic.
Sappho September 26, 2007 07:51
First comment: 6 September, 2007 15 comments written
I hereby give everyone permission to laugh at the gay joke! And since I (lesbian) wrote it, it's not offensive. It's okay if we give you permission. :P
Nameless Fairy September 26, 2007 10:41
First comment: 26 September, 2007 22 comments written
Permission waived.

A sexual orientation reference and a cumbersome setup do not a good pun make.
jukka September 26, 2007 13:30
First comment: 22 November, 2006 57 comments written
I just fail to find this funny, even when the joke is explained. (And no, this doesn't include any being offended.)
Oryx September 26, 2007 23:37
First comment: 27 April, 2007 9 comments written
Well I thought it was mildly amusing, although not brilliant.
I had been wondering if you chose your name for that reason, so I guess now I know.
Grognor September 29, 2007 02:33
First comment: 4 April, 2007 1161 comments written
I agree with everything in the comment immediately above mineMade by Dwarfs. The Rule here is that the Mine is either long
deserted or at most is inhabited by a few survivors who will
make confused claims to have been driven out/decimated by humans/
other Dwarfs/Minions of the Dark Lord. Inhabited or not, this
Mine will be very complex, with many levels of galleries,
beautifully carved and engineered. What was being mined here
is not always evident, but at least some of the time it will
appear to have been Jewels, since it is customary to find
unwanted emeralds, etc., still embedded in the rock of the
walls. Metal will also be present, but only when made up into
armor and weapons (_wondrous_).
[ The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, by Diana Wynne Jones ]

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Fathead September 30, 2007 03:29
First comment: 1 April, 2006 1136 comments written
I agree with N.Fairy.
Xero Storm February 28, 2008 01:56
First comment: 24 February, 2008 32 comments written
As I understand it, the original meaning of the word "faggot" was a piece of firewood. Word migration is facinating, isn't it?

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