I think even for non lotr fans, they would have found Tom amusing. I may have said this before, but I feel that Tom is like the comic relief elemnt in th ebooks and to lose that aspect in th efilms is a big loss I think.

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It's so sad they didn't let anyone sing one of Tom's songs. I know, it must have been Tom singing it, but since he's not in the movie.... But I love thosae songs ...

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I have a very good friend who is quite a bit like Tom Bombadil, very happy and bouncy a lot. (She likes to sing too, though she doesn't do it nearly so much!) So of course I like dear Tom! I guess I could see how he could be annoying though.

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I found Tom Bombadil very annoying. I baught the book and I was like YAY!!! Now I can read the books!!! Then Tom Bombadil shows up I'm like. Yawn what the heck does this stupid character have to do with the story?! ARGGGGGHHHHH I set the book aside after twelve chapters of nothing but Tom Bombadil and said ta heck with this I'll just stick with the movie.

So yeah I hate Tom Bombadil

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^well, actually the book is the original, not the movie...

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I know the book is the original but it's terrible. I'll stick with the movie. Thank you. I got through twelve chapters like I said and said I will never read it again. I love the fact that Tolkien gave us the story but P.J. gave us the movie I'll stick with the movie

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Tom Bombadil is just part of the book, without him, it wouldn't be complete. I personally like him, it makes the story a little lighter.
I can't understant why people dislike him, he's special, yes, but he's needed to make the story lighter and a little funnier. At least, that part. I do respect the opinion of others, only, this is what I think.

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Tom Bombadil was a jolly fellow, but, he did get a bit annoying... Other than that, I loved him and his yellow boots!!!

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I played the fellow ship of the ring for the x-box and every darned time I had to follow that man he irritated me because he spoke in rymes all the time oy' that was annoying.

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The first time I read LotR I tought Tom Bombadil was very boring because I was too curious to find out what will happened to Frodo and the nazguls... but suddendly I very liked it

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I thought he was really annoying at first, but then I stated to like him!!

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I agree with ehloywgarldriel. The chapter with Tom Bombadil was a bit of a halting point in the book because the reader likes it better when the characters are out facing the unknown and not safe in a comfortable house, but I still adore Tom!

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And in dreams
We will meet again
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And we come to end of days
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Calling me there
I will go there
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I quite liked Tom, he was...amusing...

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I like him too. He's a lovable guy who makes the story less dark.

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@ Lady Brilwen: What's this? You've never read the books? Then why may I ask are you posting in the book board? You can't exactly comment in a book related thread if you have never read the book. By the way, the books really are a good read. Maybe you should try picking them up again.

Ah the age old Bombadil discussion. Personally when I read the book I loved him, and ths was the first time I'd heard the LOTR story (when I read the books). I love his songs and how he rescues the hobbits. plus how he can see Frodo when he's got the ring on. Wicked cool if you ask me. =)

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