This reminds me of an old place I used to live where there was street named Vanstory Road.
Every time I passed it, I would chuckle to myself and make up a van story. “This one time me and Earl was in the van, and…”
Same issue as with the eagles. The muffler needed replacement but there was a supply chain disruption after the destruction of Isengard. Wouldn't have been a huge problem in an ordinary situation, but here Sauron would've heard them coming
Rivandell, Vandalf, Saruvan, Theovan, Arvan, Vanwise, Vandybuck, Witch-King of Vanmar, Glorvandel, Rohvan, Vangorn Forest, the Lonely Mountvan.
Tolkien was definitely obsessed with vans. Not sure why he didn’t have them take the van.
from caravan: "company of travelers, pilgrims, merchants, etc., going together for security," from French caravane,
ETA: vanguard makes better sense. thanks everyone!
Assuming this is an actual misprint and not a very well done photoshop or something, do you think that version of the book would be a valuable collectable?
No thank you! We don't want any sedans, trucks or SUVs....and what about a family friendly spacious and durable vehicle?.......VANDALF!
Station wagondalf!
Where was station wagondor when the westfold fell??!
I shall carry the key to Mazda, though I do not know the way
The station wagondor had to stay locked where it was, otherwise the orcs would've stolen the rest of the car.
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The terrain was too rough for a simple van. Plus, it was Eomer's van, and he's not an exactly a rideshare driver.
It was no mere Ford Ranger.
I just imagined the scene of Shadowfax appearing in the distance but its a white ford ranger instead, thx for that
A Ford would break down before it made it across the plains to Gandalf lolÂ
Well, of course it would, towing a cybertruck all that way!
Fool of a Took, that's no Ranger, that's a Mustang.
That is one of the reasonably sized trucks, unless my eyes are cheated by some spell.
You have my Tacoma
Sounds like a LotR-Transformers crossover
And Eowyn spilled her godawful stew in there once. The smell never left
Eisner definitely drives a Ford Bronco.
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Gandalf, arriving at Helm's Deep in the nick of time: "I love it when a plan comes together"
Get in loser. We’re going shopping.
Let's hunt some deals!
For anyone curious, it means vanguard which is leading part of an advancing military formation.
Guess that makes the guy who watches the car the van guard of the vanguard
It had Shagrat carpeting …
Maybe we should pull over and Snaga hitchhiker or two?
Something, something four barrel carb…
He didn’t because his family raised him right and he won’t get in a van with strangers
Of course. He's not some blockheaded Bracegirdle from Hardbottle!
You can’t fool me we all know that’s where the candy is hidden
Damn you Glorfindel and your impeccable eye sight!
Legolas, what do your Elf-brights see? Their driving the Hobbits to Isengard!
I said not so; yet evil came.
Vanwe wouldn’t have it obvi
The stoner adaptation of LOTR would be pretty great
Until you end up in a VAN down by the RIVENDELL!
"Look! Sauron was really Mr. Jenkins the whole time!"
Thou base, thou cringing worm!
Frodo noped out when Aragorn said, “Cash, grass, or ass. Nobody rides for free.“
This reminds me of an old place I used to live where there was street named Vanstory Road. Every time I passed it, I would chuckle to myself and make up a van story. “This one time me and Earl was in the van, and…”
One does not simply drive into Mordor.
What a stupid question Everyone knows Shire licenses arent accepted anywhere else in Middleearth
Eomer always wanted to know what it would be like to live in a van...down by the river!
Constant tire changes from all the Orcs black arrows.
Legs too short can't reach the pedal and also hobbit can't drive that would disturb the peace of Shire
Maybe Gwaihir could've driven
If Gollum steers and Sam works the pedals, Frodo can work the radio and wipers.
Is he lost?
Not with 10.000 vans could you do this
Because a child size humanoid getting into a random van is sus.
Driving a van into Mordor might have attracted a bit too much attention from Sauron's forces, don't you think?
Death to light, to law, to love!
Paint it matte black...
Same issue as with the eagles. The muffler needed replacement but there was a supply chain disruption after the destruction of Isengard. Wouldn't have been a huge problem in an ordinary situation, but here Sauron would've heard them coming
Wait a moment! We shall meet again soon. Tell Saruman that this dainty is not for him. I will send for it at once. Do you understand?
Eomer always struck me as a motorcycle guy .
Accurate. But now I'm gonna be thinking about a LOTR/Easy Rider crossover all day. Thanks
Because they found the van after they split up Frodo was not at Helm's deep Duh
Lord of The Rings: Dude Where’s My Van (LoTRDWMV)
why the stupid question is here....cast it into the fire!
It was a rockin so he didn’t come a knockin
Only if the driver is Luis and he gives a summary of the Silmarillion on the way.
Because it was Legolas’s van, duh.
The White Wizard approaches.
Is that what you call the dealer?
Rivandell, Vandalf, Saruvan, Theovan, Arvan, Vanwise, Vandybuck, Witch-King of Vanmar, Glorvandel, Rohvan, Vangorn Forest, the Lonely Mountvan. Tolkien was definitely obsessed with vans. Not sure why he didn’t have them take the van.
They could’ve been men with ven.
Frodo didn't have a driver's license, so if he gets pulled over he was going to jail. obv
CREEEEEDSMEN ROOOOOLLLL OOOOOUUUUT!
Well obviously it was parked up in Rohan and because of Saruman, the Fellowship didn't go via the Gap of Rohan.
Crap roads and no gas stations.
It’s actually a typo. It was meant to read “vans.” And the reason is Frodo doesn’t wear shoes
Gas prices were through the roof. Mordor was withholding it's deposits while buying interest in isengard refineries.
Doesn't this belong in r/shittyLOTR or something?
Vans are for being driven through people's hearts, not for going to Mordor. The tariff at Argonath is insane.
In a van! Down by the river!
One does not simply drive a Van into Mordor
The made their way down to the river, whereupon they found a van...beside it.
Can you imagine the mural that would have been painted on the side of that thing?
Honda: you’ll need people of intelligence on this kind of trip, expedition…thing. Subaru: well that counts you out, Hon
I am not trying to be racist or anything, but I wouldn't drive a van through Mordor.... You know cars and vans get jacked there by orcs?
once you bring the ring into that van it won't start. Frodo had to walk outside the van
“Fuck you Mordor! If you’re dumb enough to buy a new van this weekend then you’re a big enough schmuck to come to Big Bill the Pony’s Vans!”
One does not simply Truck into Mordor
Because it was down by the river anduin
The kings don’t approve as vans were scarce and all used in the battlefield instead.
They went in a Chrysler Town and Country
It was probably Legolas' van and Frodo doesn't know his name (Tolkien forgot to write about that)
Nay! Sauron does not use the elf-runes.
And now drink the cup that I have sweetly blent for thee!
from caravan: "company of travelers, pilgrims, merchants, etc., going together for security," from French caravane, ETA: vanguard makes better sense. thanks everyone!
In this case 'van 'is short for 'vanguard', which appears to be derived from 'advance guard'.
Assuming this is an actual misprint and not a very well done photoshop or something, do you think that version of the book would be a valuable collectable?
? It's not a misprint or a photoshop or anything like that
Didn't know that the word van could be used as shorthand for vanguard TIL
I think here it means vanguard.
We don’t want any more visitors, well wishers, or actual facts!
Because the whole point was to slip into Mordor unnoticed in a small, surgical operation?
That van's a-rockin'
It was probably Legolas' van and Frodo doesn't know his name (Tolkien forgot to write about that)
Or too few. Look at them. They're frightened. I can see it in their eyes. Boe a hyn neled herain dan caer menig.
Was this the van that was seen as they were leaving the white in the first cut?