More Middle-earth Misconceptions Explained

0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Misconception Number 1
11:59 - Did Bilbo REALLY Give up the Ring? - Tangent
16:57 - Misconception Number 2
25:55 - How Many Books in The Lord of the Rings? - Tangent
28:41 - Misconception Number 3
34:42 - Orcs, Uruks, & Goblins - Tangent
37:47 - Misconception Number 4
42:37 - Misconception Number 5

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Art credits:
Randy Gallegos – Ring Envelope

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Much love and many thanks to the music makers!

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Aftermath - Horror - Kevin MacLeod

[dibvadegirzim]

It so happens that I was just thinking about how great another video about misconceptions would be. Rainbow Dave is never late; he arrives precisely when he means to!

[conormurphy]

I really appreciate how all the art is credited

[timothyapplegate]

Your "trifecta of the destruction of the one ring" is the most revelatory explanation of a Tolkien concept to me. Thank you, Rainbow Dave.

[dietaryfibre]

As a Canadian i will now imagine elves with maple leaf ears

[rasmussten]

If Tolkien had his way the books would be: The Ring Leaves, The Ring Goes South, The Ring Stays, The Ring Goes East, The Ring Goes South, and The Ring Arrives

[Jedi.Bricks]

very glad you are back Dave, may the road go ever on and on! Down from that sneaky door where it begun

[godocs]

I think ultimately Tolkien was an artist and all great artist's primary ambition is to make you think as deeply as possible. So to answer your question regarding why Tolkien might have changed his mind about the naming convention for his books: this video is a perfect representation.

I think Tolkien would be absolutely thrilled to see and hear people enjoying talking about his work in such exhaustive detail with such passion. You make him proud Rainbow Dave.

[righteousrebel]

Welcome back, Dave. Missed your Tolkien input.

[Harpyr]

Welcome Back RD. It’s wonderful to see your videos again. I hope all is well and keep up the good work.

[chrisfraser]

Ahhhh, Dave! I’m so glad you’re back! 👏👏👏

[louisebrouillette]

Any Friday when Rainbow Dave uploads a video is a delight! Thank you for clearing up those misconceptions. I suspect it's more prevalent in those who saw the PJ movies but never read the books.

[Dr_Cole]

The perfect video to go with a Friday. I’m sure your life goals rightfully expand far beyond Tolkien’s world on YouTube. And yet, your virtuosity in this realm is unparalleled.

THANK YOU for another video!

[ATVatcher]

16:50
Little point regarding Tommy B.
Tolkien always was growing a world beyond the focal stories.
Tom, though 'first, eldest, etc.', was among countless spirits and such for whom the wars of Middle Earth were inconsequential. (Eg. Not all of the Ainur even came into Arda, but stayed with Illuvatar in the timeless halls.)
Tom, and many others, had their own stories apart from the tales Tolkien was able to tell in his lifetime. There was plainly intended, a universe of unexplored adventure.

[mil_enrama]

The German editions of The Lord of the Rings that were published by Kletta-Cotta did get published as six volumes (and also The Hobbit)! Book 1 is "The Ring Wanders", Book 2 is "The Ring Goes South", 3 is "Isengard's Treason", 4 is "The Ring Goes East", 5 is "The Ringwar", and 6 is "The End of the Third Age".

[TheFeralFerret]

Well, I'm going to imagine elves with palm fronds for ears now and nobody can stop me.

[nadinemottley]

Welcome back, Rainbow Dave 🌈 Great video, and I'm really looking forward to more ❤

[kellywolstenholme]

That was such a good opener. I’m sat and strapped in for this one

[faolanliath]

Gollum calls him stupid fat hobbit and Tolkien says he's stout.

[robertfonsbl]

So glad to see you back love your videos. I just watched all your first age playlist for the 3 time looking forward to the fall of gondolin

[Djynni]

I believe that when Tolkien wrote of elf ear leaf shapes, he was probably thinking of typical leaves in his country or even closer surroundings. Tolkien was creating a mythology for Britain which is also why so many of his stories are limited to ways he knew from his homeland (not because of bias or prejudice).