The Dramatic Palm-Slice: A Fantasy Trope I've Never Understood

We all know the scene: It starts when a character in a fantasy story swears an oath. An oath... in blood. He dramatically unsheathes a knife, places it across his palm, and makes a fist before running the blade through his hand.

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Gollum Tells Us What He Really Thinks About The Lord Of The Rings

Or would it be more accurate to say these are the thoughts of Andy Serkis, the man behind Gollum in the The Lord of the Rings movies? You decide. Here's footage by wrst88 of Serkis going all Gollum on us when asked about the LotR movies, and one thing is for sure: there's conflict!

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How To Solve Problems, If You Are Gandalf

Flowcharts sure can be helpful. They allow us to break down life's challenges in a logical way. They can help us decide what to eat, or whether or not to ask our friends to give us a loan. And, if we're a wizard in Middle Earth, they can help decide whether to call in the eagles, resurrect, or phone a hobbit.

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