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⚡Thalia The Comedy Muse⚡'s avatar

The Balrog barbecues using flames from his body.

Saruman captures Gandalf in a boring conversation about his new friend Sauron who is so cool. The eagles save Gandalf by asking if he wants to play cornhole.

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RosTy's avatar

Elrond is relieved that the party isn't taking place in Rivendell this year. Thranduil is disappointed that it isn't taking place in Mirkwood.

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JRR Jokien's avatar

Spot-on 😂

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Jeffrey's avatar

Worm-tongue looks through a gap in the other neighbors fence telling lies about the party next door.

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JRR Jokien's avatar

oh 100% lol

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Tiffany Chu's avatar

Are you trying to make me go bankrupt?

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JRR Jokien's avatar

I am merely providing information...what you do with it is out of my control 😅

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Samantha Coté's avatar

When asked why she refused to partake in a friendly Roman-candle-fencing match, Eowyn replied, “I am no man.”

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layr's avatar

Karen Sackville-Baggins is reporting the whole event to the HOA, mentioning the parking violations TWICE (HORSES ARE NOT ALLOWED, and even aside from that some ponies parked them in). They also reported the squatting wizard to Immigration (despite his being a citizen).

The Master of Lake-town’s pugs are wearing ThunderShirts and so are unbothered by the fireworks (and they’ve seen worse fireworks before).

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JRR Jokien's avatar

this is amazing hahaha. love it!

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Eliana Wickland's avatar

Thanks for this! Made me laugh out loud. Well done!

Eärendil shines brightly in the sky, briefly mistaken for part of the firework finale (until Sam recognizes his favorite star). Katy Perry's 'Firework' sounds quiet but distinct in the background.

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JRR Jokien's avatar

oh I love Eärendil making an appearance!

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Sketching & Eating's avatar

Laugh out loud funny and so well written - thanks so much and Happy 4th!

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JRR Jokien's avatar

haha, thank you! so glad you enjoyed it

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Kym VdP's avatar

😂 so good!

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Deborah L Klein's avatar

Nice mix.

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An American Writer & Essayist's avatar

Happy Fourth!

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