In a delightful twist to cap off 2023, Twitter has gifted us with a meme that blends the epic fantasy of “Lord of the Rings” with the strategic wit of “Moneyball.” Aptly named “Lord of the Rings Moneyball,” this meme ingeniously weaves the plot of the iconic trilogy with quotes from the sports biopic, creating a fusion of realms that is as simple as it is brilliant.
As the year-end holiday season encourages us to unwind and revisit favorite pastimes, the meme offers a unique lens to view the monumental journey of Frodo and his companions through Middle-Earth. By intertwining the Lord of the Rings narrative with the language of Moneyball—a film centered around an underdog baseball team using unconventional statistics to triumph over better-funded adversaries—the meme taps into the shared language of fantasy enthusiasts and sports aficionados alike.
“Tell them how easy it is to walk into Mordor, Boromir.”
— BK (@TheBennettK) December 27, 2023
“It’s incredibly difficult.” https://t.co/SomBMcOzm8 pic.twitter.com/dbIQwPKa0Y
“Then there is Merry’s younger cousin, Pippin”
— Benni Valur (@bennivaluR_) December 27, 2023
“I don’t know Elrond, there is word on him on the pipe-weed and hitting the inns” https://t.co/v7scs7Ds6W pic.twitter.com/VtYKSGQaFZ
“You can’t send Faramir to Osgiliath”
— Chris Nero (@Cbk1026) December 27, 2023
“And I, uh… I disagree with you, plain and simple. And moreover, I’m defending Gondor in a way that I can explain in job interviews next winter.” https://t.co/oNJd4l0AJN pic.twitter.com/xgay1ci0aZ
Regardless of your level of familiarity with both teams, the meme speaks to the modern sports fan’s propensity to talk about fantasy league picks as though they’re planning a calculated offensive against formidable opponents. The outcome is a wacky but unexpectedly appropriate combination that has gone viral on Twitter.
If you want to experience the hilarity for yourself, you may watch Moneyball for free on YouTube with advertisements or stream The Lord of the Rings on HBO Max. Twitter’s year-end present captures the essence of online community by bringing together followers from many genres for a mutually enjoyable occasion.
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