Po-Ta-Toes: Feast Your Eyes on These 31 Lord of the Rings Memes

John Summers • Contributor

Jun 1, 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Have you ever noticed how much Tolkien uses food to define his characters? It's not just a detail—it's a storytelling tool. Hobbits feast on simple, comforting meals several times a day, grounding them as creatures of the earth. Elves, on the other hand, seem almost ethereal, getting by with a single bite of lembas bread to sustain them for hours. Food is more than sustenance in Middle-earth—it's a window into the soul.

Take Denethor, for example. The image of him ravenously devouring a hearty meal while his son rides to near-certain death speaks volumes about his character. Contrast that with Aragorn, who politely chokes down Éowyn's... let's call it "memorable" stew, just to spare her feelings. And then there's Sam—sweet, wonderful Sam—who hauls pots, pans, and dreams of proper meals all the way to Mordor because Frodo deserves nothing less than a cooked meal, even at the end of the world.

These 31 memes celebrate the quirks, wisdom, and warmth that make Tolkien's world so memorable. Whether you're laughing at second breakfasts or admiring Sam's dedication to culinary decency, there's a little something here for every fan.