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[–] hOrni@lemmy.world 26 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

While I wouldn't use such harsh words, removing Tom Bombadil was the most obvious decision in any adaptation of anything ever.

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 11 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah, leaving him in would have had general audiences focused too much on why he didn't get involved.

[–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

Yeah! Don't want the plebs looking into the justifications for not eschewing the wizard drama for simply hanging out at the river with your hot AF, insatiable wife, ya know? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 3 points 20 hours ago

He should have smoked pipe weed with the eagles.