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The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary

#48 - One does not simply walk into Mordor (catchphrase from the movie The lord of the rings)

Dec 14, 2020
Guest: Baromir from The Lord of the Rings movie. They explore the origins and popularity of the catchphrase 'One does not simply' from Lord of the Rings, its usage in memes, and explanations of related terms like 'alluding' and 'to ravage'.
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Quick takeaways

  • 'One does not simply' is a popular catchphrase used in memes to comment on challenging or aggravating situations.
  • The term 'alluding' means to indirectly refer to or imply something, as mentioned in the podcast.

Deep dives

The catchphrase 'One does not simply' and its usage in memes

The catchphrase 'One does not simply' has become popular in memes to comment on humorous, complex, challenging, or aggravating experiences or situations. It originated from a quote in a Lord of the Rings movie. For example, one meme mentioned that 'One does not put sugar in green tea', highlighting a custom of not adding sweetener. The catchphrase is often used to imply that certain actions or behaviors are not acceptable or appropriate.

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