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Lord Of the Nerds

I drove past the Senator Theater this morning and saw people lined up halfway up the block for "TRILOGY TUESDAY." They are showing the first 2 Lord Of the Rings movies movies starting at noon today and culminating with the third and newest one tonight at 10:30 PM. I heard on the radio that some people camped out all last night to get the best seats possible. I saw a lot of people in capes and a few hobbit-like costumes (although shoes were worn- it is December, people!). In deference to Greg , Maphet, etc. I just don't get it.

I agree that everyone is entitled to his/her own opinions about movies and that is fine. The Lord of The Rings Trilogy may be 3 of the best movies ever made (that is not my opinion). But who lines up around the block dressed as characters from a movie that you will be seeing? OK, I did see Karate Kid II on the first day it opened (I was in fourth grade and a HUGE KK fan), but I didn't feel the need to put on a Karate Gi and headband like Daniel-Sahn wore. Yes, I did go to Star Wars: The Phantom Menace at 7AM the day it came out (mostly because it was very close to my due date with Ezra and Greg did not want to risk not seeing it), but I didn't dress up with a light saber and/or Princess Leia buns in my hair.

People: Movies are fun, who doesn't enjoy watching them? But get a grip and remember: You are not a character in a movie, you are not even an actor. Believe me, Elijah Wood is not dressed up as Frodo today. He doesn't even care that much.