The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn for September 16, 2018

Brilliant!

Frodo and Gollum had to take those jobs because they were a little short.

Wouldn’t be particularly keen on Smeagol’s nuggets either!

Gollum must had fallen on hard times after the movies ended.

I’d be more worried about ordering smeagol’s “nuggets”…

I hope they are wearing hairnets on their feet.

Oh no, Frodo…not fast food….

Not a good way to take care of one’s elf.

Don’t forget to get the Mt. Doom Lava Cake for dessert.

This is rerun.

The rings are a terrible deal. You only get one.

Smeagol nuggets? No thanks.

That is surely one place I Ent gonna eat at.

I never go there, its in Ork land.

Let’s see. The men said nine. And the dwarf lords wanted seven. And counting me, there are three elves. And dang me. I just know I’m forgetting someone. Oh, yeah. One for Sauron. But I’m not delivering it this time.

what, no lembas bread? Buckle Berry Ferry Pie?

Do you get those for breakfast, second breakfast, or elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, or supper?

15 years late.

Are the hobbitaco made from real hobbits?

I guess you have to be into this genre to understand the comic. I’m not and I don’t.

I wouldn’t get Smaug about this cartoon.

If you eat there one day, you’ll be Sauron the next day. (Know what I’m Tolkien about?)

I don’t get this. Some sort of movie / pop culture reference I guess.

No Ork-a-cola?

Movies from the books look up J.R.R. Tolkien.

I want Taters: Potatoes. Boil ’em. Mash ’em. Stick ’em in a stew.

For those unfamiliar with Lord of the Rings by Tolkien, I highly recommend the movie The Fellowship of the Ring. While it’s the first of a trilogy, it’s great by itself and will make you familiar with the world of the Hobbits. Also, you’ll find out if you want to pursue it any further or if that’s enough. I recommend it over trying to read the books which are long and complicated. People either love them or hate them. Some people can’t get beyond the first chapter. I’ve read the entire cycle three times but, as I said, you’ll love it or be bored out of your mind. The movie is therefore a much more fun introduction and it will catch you up on a lot of obscure cultural references we all make as jokes.

waiter.. there’s a finger in my order..

The drinks are elf-service.

I just helped a student whose name is Nazgul.