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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] justOnePersistentKbinPlease@fedia.io 14 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The stated reason for cutting it is that the ring was already destroyed, Sauron already dead, it was somewhat bizarre to have a 2nd, smaller final battle.

Yes it adds to the story and gives Wormtongue/Saruman a sendoff the theatrical release lacked. Its great wordbuilding but just like Tom Bombadil, doesnt add to the overall movie.

[–] MotoAsh@piefed.social 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Yea, definitely a story beat that works far better in book form. Or I guess later movies/shows as suggested, too. lol

[–] Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 day ago

And in the movies they'd already thrown Saruman off the tower onto the spikey wheel.