Picture this: the year is 2004, the 76th Academy Awards are in full swing, and ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ sweeps the board, bagging an astonishing 11 awards out of 11 nominations. Much like the fellowship itself, this cinematic triumph took the world by storm, proving that epic fantasy was not only capable of winning hearts but also the esteemed golden statuettes.

In the spirit of that decisive victory and the timeless love for J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy masterpiece, we bring you a compilation of 30 side-splitting ‘Lord of the Rings’ memes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan who knows the Elvish alphabet or a casual viewer who still can’t differentiate between Merry and Pippin, these memes are sure to tickle your funny bone, and possibly evoke some nostalgia.

So, put on your mithril armor, prepare your lembas bread, and let’s embark on this whimsical journey across the Internet’s very own Middle Earth. One does not simply scroll past these memes!