Being a fan of The Lord of the Rings in the world of today is the epitome of privilege.

After all, it means that you have an overwhelming number of ways to engage with one of the most iconic fantasy universes ever created. There is a constant stream of new content, coming in the form of various spinoffs and adaptations, that ensures dedicated fans can immerse themselves in Middle-earth for as long as they like (which, realistically, tends to be quite a significant period of time).

It may be true that nothing quite matches the magic and gargantuan cultural impact of the original film trilogy, nor Tolkien’s original books. Those works set a standard that will never be surpassed. However, that doesn’t mean that there is nothing left to discover once you have ploughed through all those. There is still an abundance of content to enjoy in different forms.

One of the most important and accessible of these is the vast collection of Lord of the Rings-themed memes circulating online. Across social media, people continue to express their love of everything Tolkien through silly humor that could only have been curated through dedication to the cause. These memes not only keep the spirit of Middle-earth alive but also create a shared space where the fandom can celebrate their many, many favorite moments together through the power of goofy jokes on the internet. It is a fandom tradition that is easy and enjoyable for anyone to support.