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J. R. R. Tolkien\u2019s Lord of the Rings is a masterful example of literary genius, exemplified in several ways. First the obvious, and that is the enduring popularity and appreciation\u2014to be relevant and valued by the general public (not just English professors) almost a century after it was written? Even more so when you consider the attention spans and mental faculties of the modern average person? That\u2019s telling, and impressive.<\/p>

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Secondly though, the genius of Tolkien\u2019s\u2014and Peter Jackson\u2019s\u2014creation is evident when you notice how perfectly it can be adapted and tweaked for other forms of entertainment\u2014in this case, memes, specifically in the context of the SCOTUS ruling which struck down President Trump\u2019s EO challenge to the longstanding notion of \u201cbirthright citizenship.\u201d (As one person online quipped, \u201cIf I sh*t in the kitchen, is it considered food?\u201d I mean, not for real Americans, but maybe new \u201cAmericans\u201d with no sense of personal hygiene, yes.)<\/p>\n

Here are my top seven LOTR-inspired favorites, all very pointed condemnations of the majority\u2019s complete treasonous failure on June 30, 2026, which can be understood by anyone, no matter where they fall on the political spectrum.<\/p>\n

1. Just because an orc is born in the haven of the Shire does not make it a hobbit. Obviously.<\/p>\n

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“My child was born in the Shire. It’s a Hobbit.” pic.twitter.com\/dbTd23qQkl<\/p>\r\n\u2014 Harry Payne (@HeadOfTVDept) June 30, 2026<\/blockquote>\n

2. In that same vein, just because a goblin is born in Rivendell does not make it an elf. Again, obviously. And, being born in Rivendell as a goblin certainly does not mean that goblin should be permitted to vote. Under no circumstances.<\/p>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/2X5a4ZtY3y<\/p>\r\n\u2014 j j pheasant hunter (@JeffRenihan3) June 30, 2026<\/blockquote>\n

3. Invaders pouring over the walls of Minas Tirith are always going to be invaders, regardless of personal political opinions.<\/p>

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pic.twitter.com\/ttNjP6hEC3<\/p>\r\n\u2014 P A N D A M A X X E R (@pandarespecter) June 30, 2026<\/blockquote>\n

4. Pointing out that certain cultures and peoples are in fact superior to other ones could just land you in court fighting a \u201chate speech\u201d charge. Sorry Gandalf.<\/p>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/jTK5imN9Oq<\/p>\r\n\u2014 rain thots (@rain_thots) June 30, 2026<\/blockquote>\n

5. These \u201cShirelings\u201d do actually resemble some of the newest \u201cAmericans\u201d on the block, at least the ones I\u2019ve seen in the Somali community in Minnesota.<\/p>\n

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Shirelings. pic.twitter.com\/hANwNo1U9L<\/p>\r\n\u2014 Canada delenda est (@meatydiogenes) June 30, 2026<\/blockquote>\n

6. Too bad Boromir couldn\u2019t just learn to \u201ccoexist\u201d with the Uruk-hai. Sure they\u2019re psychotic, violent, and have very little brain function, but that\u2019s just their \u201cculture.\u201d It would be very, very racist to point that out.<\/p>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/iMQRFkbeM1<\/p>\r\n\u2014 Cam \ud83d\udc9c (@BlokdAndDefrend) July 1, 2026<\/blockquote>\n

7. Pippin should have realized he\u2019s at a serious disadvantage, and that is, he\u2019s an evil white hobbit with all that awful privilege.<\/p>\n

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I mean, are we supposed to send these people back to Mordor, or the pits of hell under Barad-d\u00fbr where they came from? That would not be very humanitarian of us! The best parts of Middle Earth were built by the goblins and Uruks, didn\u2019t you know?<\/p>

Read more French official blames the U.S. for 1,300 European deaths during ongoing heat wave<\/a><\/p>\n

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