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irodino
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Dec 29 2012, 11:29am
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Another look at Radagast's bunny sled
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I believe most of us agree the sled is over the top, and one of the less desirable changes PJ made, but as a fan who waited this long I have to find a way to explain it away, and make it work. And if you think a bit more, past the 'impossible physics' issue, you can explain it in a way that is consistent with the LOTR movies and even the books.
Yes, his bunny sled moves in ways that completely defy logic and all physics, however.. we seem to completely forget one crucial thing. Radagast is a Wizad.. and as such it is not so farfetched to think he uses his powers to make the sled work the way it works, and effortlessly glide through the forest and over rocky terrain? Not at all.
I mean, why does the Balrog and Gandalf scene work, where they fall down and fight? A mere human body would never survive this, but we know that Gandalf is not a Man but a Maya in human form, using his powers during this epic fall. And it works. Or how about the Lothlorien cloaks that, defying all physics and chemistry, make you look like a stone if you hide under them? How is that any different from the bunny sled of Radagast? It is the same, because it is the craft of the Elves, that allows for this unnatural effect to happen.
To sum it up, I'm of course not defending PJ for inserting the sled into the story, however since it's already in it, then my way of explaining it away and making it work, for myself, is the magic powers of Radagast. After all he is a bit weird, not all up there. Saruman displays his powers by closing doors, throwing Gandalf around, summoning a storm and casting fireballs, Gandalf lights the way with his staff, creates shockwaves and beams of light, and Radagast.. well he can cure animals, defeat ghosts and drive on his magical bunny sled. Silly? Perhaps, but he is meant as a funny character, and nothing he does is impossible, for an Istari.
At least this point is cleared up. Now I need something to explain Azog away 
"The past tempts us, the present confuses us, and the future frightens us. And our lives slip away, moment by moment, lost in that terrible in-between."
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Another look at Radagast's bunny sled
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irodino
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Dec 29 2012, 11:29am
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You're pushing it :)
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RalphDamiani
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Dec 29 2012, 11:40am
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Radagast could have been handled soooo much better
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jtarkey
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Dec 29 2012, 11:53am
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I liked the trading card much better
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RalphDamiani
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Dec 29 2012, 12:07pm
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Maya/maia
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herzogian
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Dec 29 2012, 12:08pm
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Hmmm...
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Arannir
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Dec 29 2012, 12:49pm
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haha, I think we don't -need- to rationalise it. That's my argument.
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Xanaseb
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Dec 29 2012, 1:02pm
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Hoversleigh!
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Ruxendil_Thoorg
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Dec 29 2012, 1:43pm
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Actually, it may not be so "over the top".
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:03pm
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It didn't bother me too much, surprisingly.
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sauget.diblosio
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Dec 29 2012, 3:30pm
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thanks for the links...
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Magpie
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Dec 29 2012, 4:27pm
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I found it hilarious!
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Aragalen the Green
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Dec 29 2012, 4:39pm
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Thanks for the links dernwyn
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TheSexyBeard
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Dec 29 2012, 11:52pm
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Norse myth...
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swordwhale
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Dec 31 2012, 7:04pm
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thanks!
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swordwhale
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Dec 31 2012, 7:54pm
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I surprised myself
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Ardamírë
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Dec 29 2012, 4:35pm
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BUT LOOK AT ALL THOSE CUTE BUNNIES!
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painjoiker
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Dec 29 2012, 5:59pm
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I actually kinda liked the rabbit sled
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sauget.diblosio
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Dec 29 2012, 8:17pm
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Me, too.
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Kimtc
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Dec 29 2012, 9:30pm
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a musher explains how to make your own...
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swordwhale
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Dec 29 2012, 8:02pm
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*taps swordwhale on the shoulder*
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Magpie
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Dec 29 2012, 8:14pm
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No, this is a different article...
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 10:10pm
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aha (will go read the new one)
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Magpie
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Dec 29 2012, 10:25pm
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thanks!
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swordwhale
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Dec 31 2012, 7:10pm
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mush those bunnies... a recreational musher looks at Radagast's Rhosgobel Rabbits
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swordwhale
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Dec 29 2012, 8:50pm
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That was awesome.
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sauget.diblosio
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Dec 29 2012, 8:58pm
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Great post!
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Ardamírë
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Dec 29 2012, 9:47pm
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*mods up* Wizard spit!
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 10:14pm
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Thanks!
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Briar
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Dec 29 2012, 10:41pm
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in other words just enough credibility to make it possible
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sevilodorf
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Dec 30 2012, 12:32am
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beyond cool!
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swordwhale
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Dec 30 2012, 4:23pm
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Fantastic post! Thanks for sharing your insights!
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Roheryn
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Dec 30 2012, 5:22am
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Mackey, the wizard of Mushing
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swordwhale
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Dec 30 2012, 4:26pm
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Yeah, that one. :-)
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Roheryn
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Dec 30 2012, 7:54pm
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skating spaniels and (sigh) Uncle Lance!
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swordwhale
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Dec 31 2012, 7:09pm
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Awesome!
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 10:20pm
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You can't look at things as 'mystical' when they are never defined as such
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GoodGuyA
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Dec 29 2012, 9:57pm
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Magic
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Randraug
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Dec 30 2012, 1:22am
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I loved the bunny sled
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morgul lord
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Dec 30 2012, 1:33am
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Are people disliking the fact its bunnies than say dogs?
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imin
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Dec 30 2012, 1:47am
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Oh man...
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The Mitch King
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Dec 30 2012, 4:59am
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I was not a fan of the idea when it first came up and the movie
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Eruonen
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Dec 30 2012, 6:44am
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over the top
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swordwhale
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Dec 30 2012, 4:40pm
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