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Avandel
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Oct 1 2014, 7:03pm
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Ah, you know it's gotta be the rich gold and sparkling blue eyes!
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For sure, the lively and vibrant and thud-worthy attractive Kili has the smoulder thing going on at need , and has that lovely tousled silky mop. And we can assume here's a dwarf it'd be real nice to spend some time with. But.
At the moment anyway, for me it's gotta be the yummy thick tousled golden waves of his older brother, so decadent (like butterscotch). Even in a dark cell, Fili just glows like TREASURE, with sapphire eyes . (Thud, thud, thud...I swear there are times in these movies it could drive you mad, trying to decide whose HAIR to focus on. I think if Fili's hair were just a bit longer Thorin would have some serious competition - as it is Fili's hair is such a great complement when Thorin and Fili are in the same frame *drool*)
Seeing Fili, I'd like to ask Tauriel why she focused on Kili - I mean I understand the QUANDARY and while Thorin is undeniably insanely beautiful and #majestic that's reaching pretty high (still, myself, I might have gone for it if I could have gotten the keys....). But I am not sure I get why she wouldn't have drifted over to Fili's cell, too. Just out of mild interest .
Fortunately in these movies no-on has to choose, really - we've got two brothers who love each other and happily are often in the same scenes together. (And for me, more Fili love - in that he plays around, but we see him taking the lead and being responsible - holding his brother, telling Bard to go, even arguing with Thorin. A king to be indeed - sigh - just wish there had been more Thorin/Fili interaction, just a bit.... )
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Avandel
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Oct 1 2014, 7:26pm
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Yes, Deviant Art if you can overlook the more *cough* questionable postings is a true treasure trove!. And I faithfully check the Thorin FB site and the Heirs of Durin site.
Another big favorite I check a LOT is the Spanish language Thorin Escudo de Roble FB site - there's several of these by this name, but this particular one seems to be the best AND it's not just Thorin - it's pretty free-wheeling, fast moving, and it's all kinds of Hobbit stuff.
WARNING - it's not usually too graphic or too grim, but time to time it's a bit more "loose" than some other sites  . But overall has been an excellent source - check it out - lots about the Heirs of Durin and the actors Me gusto mucho!!!
https://es-es.facebook.com/...club/158289554328372
And lately besides Pinterest and Google, I've started checking Bing time to time - sometimes this engine just seems to be able to ferret stuff out. It's tough finding things people have not seen already.
PS. I need to give a shout-out to the HAIRIEST eagerly awaited hero of BOFA! 
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Avandel
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Oct 1 2014, 7:47pm
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As so many artists, happily, have lovingly depicted.....
But will differ with you on the beard - not all can wear a beard, it's true, but just love Thorin's beard, and love Richard Armitage in a beard..... Love beards if you have the face for it. And IMO Fili and Thorin look amazing
Tho between the HAIR and those stunning eyes (and all the other attributes that RA has brought to these movies) I seriously worry about how long the "replay" buttons on my remote are going to last.
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Bard'sBlackArrow
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Oct 2 2014, 12:31am
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indeed but I agree with your point on the facial hair
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Strange, I did not mean to say all men can wear beards, because I see more who shouldn't these days than those who can. >>>
Spot on with not all men can wear beards Avandel. I've been a beardo kind of gal for 20 some odd years and the trend now makes me laugh - since so many who try just do not look good. Thorin not having a proper dwarf beard still makes me a mite bit sad, but I console myself with the concept art. I prefer Richard with a beard myself, although I am sure that is product of enjoying his portrayal of Thorin (I tend to get stuck on characters rather than the actors who play 'em.)
And one thing I've noticed when a man can rock a beard it makes his eyes stand out even more - true for Mr. Armitage :)
But I digress...
yeah, that's a beautiful piece of fan art. Insane hair indeed, I wouldn't mind sporting a mane like that (well not the hairline) but the rest of those lovely locks. Ironically, when I did cosplay I looked better as a Thranduil bleach blonde Ha ha (figures.)
Your remote is meant to serve and if it sacrifices the rewind button in the throws of your fannish glee, well, it was a loyal and just remote, give it a viking funeral.
< Oy, sleep deprivation posting >
... on the other side of tomorrow...
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Avandel
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Oct 2 2014, 1:35am
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LOL I think I may be confused!!!
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COMPLETELY and UTTERLY forgot about the "longbeard" controversy if that is what you were referring to in your original post - to the sorrow of some literary fans I am sure, the memories of the long-bearded, silver-tasseled book Thorin have faded into a dusty closet of my head someplace (as I suspect it has for many).
But then again, that's been more or less true since clicking that link to view my first image of PJ's Thorin...
Ironically, when I did cosplay I looked better as a Thranduil bleach blonde Ha ha (figures.)
Yep. I tried on a black wig once, because I've always loved dark swirling hair, and I ended up looking jaundiced. *Sigh*. No raven blue-black tresses for me. Glad you liked the art, some of the DA artists are incredible - if you go looking there's a new Thorin portrait up e.g. "I will have war...."
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Bard'sBlackArrow
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Oct 2 2014, 1:47am
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yes the long beard controversy was what I meant
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COMPLETELY and UTTERLY forgot about the "longbeard" controversy if that is what you were referring to in your original post - to the sorrow of some literary fans I am sure, the memories of the long-bearded, silver-tasseled book Thorin have faded into a dusty closet of my head someplace (as I suspect it has for many). But then again, that's been more or less true since clicking that link to view my first image of PJ's Thorin ... Ironically, when I did cosplay I looked better as a Thranduil bleach blonde Ha ha (figures.)
Yep. I tried on a black wig once, because I've always loved dark swirling hair, and I ended up looking jaundiced. *Sigh*. No raven blue-black tresses for me. Glad you liked the art, some of the DA artists are incredible - if you go looking there's a new Thorin portrait up e.g. "I will have war...."
I've grown to like this Thorin because of Richard's stellar perf and a younger Thorin is fine by me (and he is fine), I suppose I wasn't so literary as much as thinking traditional dwarf = long honking beard
Same here (black wig... jaundiced...)
Okay, I shall go look at DA for more Thorin. It's been a while and I think Tolkien fandom creates some of the most magnificent art and replica costumes I've ever seen. The image you posted compels me...
Always enjoy your posts and others who think so thoroughly of the dwarves etc.
... on the other side of tomorrow...
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Arveldis
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Oct 2 2014, 1:47am
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Now I've got more websites to check daily besides TORn.  Which is just what I needed.
Yes, Deviantart does have some rather...interesting (or really strange, if you want to look at it that way)...fan art.
I love Heirs of Durin. The essays on there are great!
I've never tried Bing (Google's my style ), but I will have to try it.
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Arveldis
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Oct 2 2014, 1:50am
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I think you've created a monster. But it was a good thread idea.
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Arveldis
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Oct 2 2014, 1:54am
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They both have beautiful hair, but...I'm going to have to go with Fili. Kili's lovely dark hair is nice, and his bangs are adorable, but Fili's is, well, better. It's got a bit more bling and, like Avandel said, complements his eyes so well.
(What have we all come to comparing characters' hair? )
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Bombadil
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Oct 2 2014, 4:49am
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Would it be a Sub-THREAD if we discussed the BEARDS, TOO?
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This whole business of having different
Braided
Beards
izz pretty fascinating
& the Hair Clips too! ...
Is this a specialized "Device of Dori"
in some strange way, Bomby believes
Dori is a Master Braider?
He is always fussing with ORI
but it would seem one of them "DOES HAIR"
Bomby nominates DORI...
Who would you have
PICK through your MOP and Try to make some sense of it?
We used to call our Hair our Freak Flag, BUT NOTHING even comes Close to what Peter Swords King came up with...
Will he get an OSCAR?
(The poor Yaks in Russia..Freezing in the NAME of ART?)
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Arveldis
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Oct 2 2014, 5:23am
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I think Nori should get an honorable mention for those. Nobody seems to have mentioned his elaborate hairstyle yet, so the poor guy should get some credit somewhere.
As for beards, I think Dori takes the cake. Wonder how long it takes him to do his hair... Other favorites of one include Bombur's beard braid and Fili's mustache (of course ).
Poor yaks indeed. At least their hair went to a good cause.
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Oct 2 2014, 12:22pm
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I grew up in the 1906s/70s too and think men should have long hair...
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Kilidoescartwheels
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Oct 2 2014, 1:54pm
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Well, seems that most have voted for Fili, and that's fine, but I'm going to have to go with my namesake Kili - the dark, Thorin-ish hue combined with Thranduil-ish silky sofl locks, I mean OOOF!
But Fili does have the most epic 'stache ever!!!
Why yes, I DO look like Anna Friel!
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Kilidoescartwheels
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Oct 2 2014, 1:57pm
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Dori's is very tidy, but I'll have to go with Bombur. I already voted for Fili for best 'stache, though. Eyebrows? Man, we're back to Thorin v. Thranduil on that one - decisions, decisions....
Why yes, I DO look like Anna Friel!
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Arveldis
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Oct 2 2014, 3:36pm
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And auto correct strikes again. Meant "mine" not "one.."//
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Avandel
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Oct 2 2014, 7:37pm
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Men wear their hair too SHORT these days!
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Except for the uber-cool guys I know...makes all the guys look the same, kind of. Like everyone is heading for boot camp.
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Elanor of Rohan
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Oct 2 2014, 7:50pm
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that Dean O'Gorman had sported in real life such hair... and he probably could have been the only actor playing a Durin that could have done without a wig ...
Had he been given time enough to grow it of course.
It's also funny to watch him in the second season of the Almighty Johnsons when he's got his full Durin beard and its colour has turned a rich mahogany..
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Avandel
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Oct 2 2014, 8:04pm
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It's splitting hairs to try to choose, really
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Kili of course is ABSOLUTELY thud/drool worthy, LOL in the Appendices all the comments about his beauty (well, we know life isn't fair....). As far as hair goes, Kili has that marvelous silky, lightly waved tumble and let us emphasize, with enough thick volume (a quality so often lacking in the LOTR characters) that he has that intriguing clip in the back, while the rest of the soft golden cocoa tumbles about a handsome face:
Not to mention, brilliant dark amber eyes that are vibrant with fun and emotion - and also as required have that Durin smoulder going on (no wonder Legolas was worried, LOL)
Such a perfect complement to his handsome golden brother!
I ask the universe, how can we reasonably take sides?
All I know, without the FIRE of the Heirs of Durin these movies would be sadly HOLLOW as this point, for canon or not, the "Durins" have brought such richness (and glorious hirsuteness!) that even now, when I watch LOTR, I find myself missing the dwarves - even with Gimli
I had been so hoping we saw that warg chase scene with Fili and Thorin in the AUJ EE - no *sad*. But crossing my fingers for the DOS EE - more time with the Durins (including the #Majestic uncle). And BTW, considering that dwarf hair seems to get THICKER as they get older, most of the time, we can expect that both Fili and Kili in time will have SAVAGE locks like Thorin, too.
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Bombadil
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Oct 2 2014, 8:22pm
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Do you know where THIS Baldness thread started?
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Kareen Abdul Jabbar
.. from the Los Angles Lakers
about 1973...He had Male-Patterned Baldness?
SSOoo.. shaved his head...
Street gangs there followed, then the World...
jus' sum smalltown Trivia
from
bom
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Avandel
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Oct 2 2014, 8:31pm
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Oh, I do think about the Durins, often *grins*
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Let's see - if RA had let his hair grow out for the part, it seems he would have had hair like Fili, naturally, from the pictures I have seen. And if Aidan Turner had let his hair grow way out it would kind of be like Thorin's from the looks of it, except they would have to tame the curl down I think....yep, you're right, given time Dean is probably the only one who could have gone natural.
On the other hand, ALL these three seem to be able to grow *sexy* beards at need, which is definitely a useful capability and has been posted, on the right face really highlights the eyes.
But let's face it, they could shave these three bald for some sci-fi film or whatever, and they still would have the *it* factor. In the meantime, I personally am so happy that Rob K. was replaced, because I just love Dean (so intelligent and multi-talented!) and flat out think he is better looking.
Looking at these images - I think, that's IT. I DEMAND an immediate re-shoot of these films, with the same cast and lots and lots more DWARF time. Including mundane scenes like dwarf hair braiding. Because there is no such thing as too much of the Heirs of Durin.
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Avandel
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Oct 2 2014, 8:37pm
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Yeah, but nobody has done baldness better than Dwalin
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With the awesome tats. Plus, he balances it all out with a fierce beard and incandescent BADASSERY.
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Avandel
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Oct 2 2014, 8:50pm
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I've got a thing for Gloin's beard
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So voluminous! So russet! It can barely be contained!
It'd be just like snuggling up to these guys:
PS. Think Nori's eyebrows have reigned supreme, but there may be some competition in the eyebrow department if Bill Connolly's Dain really does have braided eyebrows - could be be a close competition, possibly.....
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Arveldis
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Oct 2 2014, 9:41pm
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I do realize that I have been littering this thread with my posts, so I will try to step back after this post.
Anyways, since I'm not technologically gifted, I can't post pictures, yet (must find time to learn), and Avandel seems to have that base covered. ;) So my contribution's a little different: it's a poem. (I can hear the snickering already...) Warning: this was written in my head at six in the morning, so it may be awful.
So for every self-proclaimed Thorin fan on these boards, and those that "linger in the shadows," too, I give you an ode to Thorin's hair. (I'm regretting this already...)
Here goes:
The lord of silver highlights,*
The king of midnight locks,
The king with wondrous hair,
Shall come into his own.
The thralls shall sing in gladness
At the mountain king's #majestic 'do.
But all shall fall to sadness,
And the fans' eyes shall shine and burn.
*Yes, highlights. Not grey streaks of age. Perish the thought!
If you haven't already realized, it's Bard's poem modified. It's been a while since I've seen that part of the movie, so it may be a little off. It doesn't rhyme in all the right places like the original, but it was the best I could do.
How was it? Terrible? Mediocre? Or dare I say it?...Good?
Posting this before I have second thoughts...
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Avandel
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Oct 2 2014, 9:44pm
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Shampoo is a fairly recent invention
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Ironically - at least in the States - it's often discussed among hair care experts that we shampoo too much at this point, stripping our hair of its natural oils, and there is a big movement to shampoo less. Thus we see all these "nutritive oils" on the market tho the reality is that a jar of organic cocoa butter is far more effective (and you can also make popcorn and cook with it).
Also, one could consider the 1960s-70s as embracing freedoms along with massive societal change, while the later 1980s and onward conservatism was embraced by a fearful populace, which was longing for the supposed stability of the 1950s e.g. = short boring hair.
Fortunately the Hobbit movies IMO have been an absolute nirvana for those who have long suffered from ennui at the more recent male hair fashions, longing for the bygone eras of manly, earthy, swirling manes that coil sensuously about the sweat-sheened, muscular necks and shoulders of our blade-wielding heroes. I can only marvel that it is a man, Sir Peter Jackson, who so ASTUTELY registered the desert of hirsuteness of modern life, and set out to create an oasis of sorts in cinema, the like of which had not been seen since Daniel Day-Lewis burst onto the scene in Last of the Mohicans (tho I will concede that the trinket-festooned locks of Jack Sparrow were incredibly soothing. But that just proves my point, the world wanted MORE HAIR.)
Tragically, as this chapter of Middle Earth comes to a close, I see no other hope in the future for a global Shangri-La of hirsuteness.
But perhaps it is for the best, in that IMO our Mountain King pretty much torpedoed any future film character of having a decadent mane that is even remotely comparable. There can be only one, but I must take joy in that I was here to EXPERIENCE the glory of it. *SQUUUEEE*!
(Yep, the PINNACLE of PILOSITY has been witnessed in my lifetime )
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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Avandel
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Oct 2 2014, 10:19pm
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Love it, I saved it!!!!! *Applause*!!!!
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Seeing as I always think of Thorin's hair as "star-streaked falling evening" *drool*. And it's about time for a poem (which I can't do, also some other hilarity that was on the fan fic board like Thorin's journal ) THANK YOU!
And such profound truth in this literary effort! And yet, as our heroes become legend - dare I say as gods? so too will their legendary locks of espresso and gold - none such as these shimmering manes will ever grace our screens again *sob*.
Middle Earth will be a poorer place for it...
And the fans' eyes shall shine and burn.
I'm wondering if there will be an uptick in liquor sales, tissue sales, and doctor visits around the time of BOFA - probably hard to quantify seeing as it will be that time of the year in my hemisphere anyway.
BTW, I certainly wouldn't worry about over-posting on this wonderful thread. For my heart tells me that the mods of TORn smile upon this thread as the members entertain themselves, only casting a wary eye to make sure the celebration of hirsuteness doesn't travel to the FORBIDDEN (e.g., chests and such.....)
Whoops, too late!
The lord of silver highlights,*
The king of midnight locks,
The king with wondrous hair,
Shall come into his own.
Yeah, baby LOL...the Heirs of Durin in close-fitting LEATHER (and I just know your poem is going to pop into my head at key scenes  like a song....)
This will be such a nice counterbalance, aesthetically, to the DOS wet Heirs. And Lo!, Thorin's hair remained wondrous through it all
Hó , Það sé ég föður minn
Hó , Það sé ég móður mína, og Hó, Það sé ég bræður mínir og systur mínar
Hó , Það sé ég mitt fólk aftur í byrjun
Hó, gera Þeir kalla til mín, og bjóða mér að taka minn stað meðal þeirra í sölum Valhallar
Hvar hugrakkir mun lifa að eilífu
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