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Murdered by Ringwraiths is good...

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This is one of the most brilliant examples of geek creativity I’ve come across in a long time: it’s The Lord of the Rings told entirely through quotes from The Princess Bride. It’s hard to pick a favorite line, and I don’t want to spoil it for you, so here’s how it starts:

Prologue:
PETER JACKSON: Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up:

And then it’s just keeps getting funnier.

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That was absolutely fantastic! As you well now, PB is my fave! ~C
Two of my favorite things, together in harmony! . My wife and I are Princess Bride nuts. We watch it a couple times a year. Thank you so much.

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I'm MaryAnn Johanson, writer and editor, and this is my scratch pad, idea-jotter-downer, portfolio and resume, and general hang-out blog.

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