Orcs, they're everywhere, should they be?

[16251]

I wasn't going to play along, then I had a vision

<stupid is as stupid does>

[Ivan May]

What is this shit?

[Dave Bryce]

38 minutes ago, IMMusicRulz said:

What is this shit?

 

 

Parody threads.  Can’t remember when or where we started doing them. They’ve been showing up occasionally for a long time. 

 

They can be fun to play with, and can get kinda creative here and there.  

 

They’re fairly easy to avoid if they’re not your cup of tea. 

 

Re: Orcs - they kinda tend to hang out mostly around Mordor, Isengard and the mines of Moria, as far as I can tell….so I’m not sure we can say they’re everywhere…  

 

 

dB

 

 

[Polychrest]

 

 

Seriously (not a good word to inject into this thread), if you really want to get into the etymology of orcs and their perseverance in popular culture, this might be a useful starting point:

 

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/why-are-ukrainians-calling-russian-invaders-orcs/

 

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In Russia, Kirill Eskov published a retelling of Tolkien’s work in 1999 under the title ‘The Last Ringbearer’. Eskov’s novel is a mirror-image of Tolkien’s. It follows a group of elves, led by Gandalf, who wage unremitting war on the peaceful realm of Sauron; eventually Sauron succeeds in defeating them and destroys their treacherous magic, ushering in a new age of progress and prosperity.

 

 

[ElmerJFudd]

Tales generally benefit from more orcs.  I prefer them to zombies, honestly.   ymmv

[Doerfler]

" In Russia, Kirill Eskov published a retelling of Tolkien’s work in 1999 under the title ‘The Last Ringbearer’. Eskov’s novel is a mirror-image of Tolkien’s. It follows a group of elves, led by Gandalf, who wage unremitting war on the peaceful realm of Sauron; eventually Sauron succeeds in defeating them and destroys their treacherous magic, ushering in a new age of progress and prosperity. "

 

In America, we call this plagiarism. 

[Dave Weiser]

13 minutes ago, Doerfler said:

" In Russia, Kirill Eskov published a retelling of Tolkien’s work in 1999 under the title ‘The Last Ringbearer’. Eskov’s novel is a mirror-image of Tolkien’s. It follows a group of elves, led by Gandalf, who wage unremitting war on the peaceful realm of Sauron; eventually Sauron succeeds in defeating them and destroys their treacherous magic, ushering in a new age of progress and prosperity. "

 

In America, we call this plagiarism. 

If the story portrays Sauron as a "peaceful" good guy, it's not plagiarism -- it's parody. Sounds like it could actually be pretty entertaining!

[Iconoclast]

At first I didn't want to like Orcs. It seemed really trendy. But then I realized how easy Orcs were to get along with, and they just get the job done. They sure do seem overpriced though.

[Krakit]

Speaking as a Tauren, I don't mind that there are so many Orcs about, as long as my horny brethren are well represented. 

[Iconoclast]

One thing I hate as a keyboard player is having to cover for an unrepresented horny section.

[Tom Williams]

2 hours ago, Doerfler said:

In America, we call this plagiarism. 

...or "Fan Fiction."

[Adam Burgess]

I like doing easy gigs with orc-hestras. Play less notes than in a jazzy duo.

As for orcs, can they transpose at sight or do they have to press that button?

[CEB]

The Code of Malacath

 

- Do not steal.

- Do not kill.

- Do not attack without reason.

- Fight with honor.

- Protect your tribe.

Those who break these rules must pay the Blood Price.

 

[16251]

How about an Orcs series, like Wanda Vision?

[ElmerJFudd]

[surfergirl]

Orcs don't surf.

https://www.goonhammer.com/orcs-don't-surf/

[David Emm]

For a moment, I felt a powerful urge to beat you all with a carpet whisk until you're a bit raw and then spray you with wintergreen alcohol. For Xmas. 🎄

[SamuelBLupowitz]

On 11/27/2022 at 4:41 PM, Dave Bryce said:

Re: Orcs - they kinda tend to hang out mostly around Mordor, Isengard and the mines of Moria, as far as I can tell….so I’m not sure we can say they’re everywhere…  

 

 

dB

 

 

I'm told Yamaha is developing orcs that can move in sunlight, and cover great distance at speed.

[vonnor]

To the topic:

 

no.

 

~ vonnor

[ElmerJFudd]

On 11/29/2022 at 12:10 PM, SamuelBLupowitz said:

I'm told Yamaha is developing orcs that can move in sunlight, and cover great distance at speed.

Hmmm, these Yamaha  Orcs will require a firmware update before their sunlight and speed features are really ready. 

[TommyRude]

I always thought it was silly when Legolas and Aragorn and those guys would fight a thousand orcs and not suffer a scratch.

[aoVI]

On 11/27/2022 at 7:34 PM, Krakit said:

Speaking as a Tauren, I don't mind that there are so many Orcs about, as long as my horny brethren are well represented. 

Nechi, brother!
For the Herd!  For the Horde!

Chieftain of a Tauren-exclusive tribe since 2007.

[GeoffLamp]

“You can tell by the way I use my Orc, I'm a Saruman, no time to talk”
 

Jive Tolkien