@gorillotaur the man is reported to have shouted "charge 'em and they scatter" as he drove a car around campus (a car he also supposedly crashed many times).

LotR is a Beowulf/Norse Saga fanfic.

Did he create an incredible world and provide a home and basis for fantasy enthusiasts and the foundation for TTRPGs in general? Sure. But also, he was a dude who'd go on walks and stare at trees for an hour in silence.

We can all take Tolkien a little less seriously, it'll be okay 😂