Bilbo of Bag End
Who’s afraid of his shadow
Bungles burglar job
Author's Note: This piece was created for Matthew Fromm’s Bad Movie Review Challenge. Check out the details in the story linked below.
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D.K. Shepard
Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now
Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.
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Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 days ago in The Swamp
Comments (19)
Barrel-rider haha. I always loved his namaing of titles when talking to Smaug. He was definitely an unlikely candidate for a burglar!
LOL, this was great and that title was perfect!!
Definitely a tongue twister 🤓
hahaha...poor Bilbo. Frodo carried the Baggins legacy! Love the almost tongue-twistery quality to this! Great job - hilarious!
Hey I love Bibo, I believe he bungled on purpose. This is a great entry
Lol. Nice one, DK!
I love this!!
I dunno, I thought he was quite good at it! 😂
Ah, but was the book even about him?
Hahahahahahahhaa that was so funnyyyyyy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is a hoot, DK! I love the line Bungles burglar job!
Hahahah! I love this review DK!! So clever and probably the best I've seen for the Hobbit!!
Ha. Well done..
This gave me a great laugh! Loved it so much.
Haha! Loved this one!
A perfect synopsis
Haha! Great job!
Funny!
Brilliant and accurate! Way to go, D.K!