I know, I know. There are a lot of short, rude, answers that can be given. But I know.
In the Fellowship of the Rings he claims to have been around even before the Vala.
In the Silmarilion he isn't even mentioned. When you think of Ea and the Vala creating the Universe, they'd mention some guy singing and dancing.
In later writings, Tolkien says he represents one of the Great Mysteries that must remain unsolved in the world. BULL.
I thought about it. What are Tom's main traits:
Outgoing. Loves Life/Anti-Violent except when he's violent. Powerful Voice. Dresses Strangely. Does not get involved with the world except to save individuals now and then. Has a companion.
Further, we know that Tolkien was English.
What other English character do we know who has those traits:
Outgoing. Loves Life/Anti-Violent except when he's violent. Powerful Voice. Dresses Strangely. Does not get involved with the world except to save individuals now and then. Has a companion.
And he existed at the beginning of time. And he existed at a climatic point in time where his intervention (or interference) saved the day, and the world.
Of, and if you read between the lines, his house seems to be bigger on the inside than on the outside.
That's right....... Tom Bombadil is none other than The last reincarnation of Dr. Who.
Posted by scholarette (Member # 11540) on :
Awesome!
Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
Or Santa Claus.
Posted by Darth_Mauve (Member # 4709) on :
No, Santa Claus is Melkor. North Pole Fortress. Plays with Elves. Come on--get with the program.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
That was great. Good laugh. I just read it out loud to my wife and she didn't see the end coming. Posted by AvidReader (Member # 6007) on :
I actually wracked my brain trying to come up with mythological figures that would fit. Thanks a lot, Dan! Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
It does make a certain amount of sense.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
quote:Originally posted by Darth_Mauve: No, Santa Claus is Melkor. North Pole Fortress. Plays with Elves. Come on--get with the program.
::snort::
Posted by AchillesHeel (Member # 11736) on :
Ive always imagined Dr. Who transforming into a bear and stalking midgets, and now I know why.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
You're thinking Beorn, AH.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
I thought you were going to reveal the true identity of Tom Davidson.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
I am Tom Davidson.
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uprooted: I thought you were going to reveal the true identity of Tom Davidson.
This hatracker felt the same way. Frankly I think this would be more interesting anyway.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Tom Bombadil is Tom Davidson.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
And what about Tom Baker?? You think this is all merely a coincidence???
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by The Rabbit: Tom Bombadil is Tom Davidson.
David is the father of Tom also known as Bombadil?
Posted by Traceria (Member # 11820) on :
Ha! That is too funny! Going to have to share that with some other LotR and Who fans. Posted by Hedwig (Member # 2315) on :
How many LotR and Who fans have even heard of Tom Davidson?
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hedwig: How many LotR and Who fans have even heard of Tom Davidson?
I'd estimate its well into the thousands.
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
Great thread! Posted by Darth_Mauve (Member # 4709) on :
What I appreciate from you all is that there are few places like Hatrack where my odd sense of humor would be appreciated.
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