Suite101: Does Barliman have a beard?...

[Michael Martinez]

This week's article pokes a little fun at fannish debate and discussion.

Some of Middle-earth's greatest conflicts are fought among the fans and critics of J.R.R. Tolkien. Who is right? Who is wrong? What will be the next great debate? And who will turn up that long-desired recipe for lembas?

www.suite101.com/article....kien/53441 (http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/tolkien/53441)

www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/tolkien (http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/tolkien)

[bmilder]

http://www.tolkientrail.com/images/barkeep.jpg

Great article as always :)

[Grand Admiral Reese]

Great article.

[Michael Martinez]

I never pictured him with a beard myself, but white hair? I had the impression old Barly wasn't all that old yet. I figured mid-30s or something like that.

[Fat middle]

50s for me :)

congrats, great article you made your point and a very, very funny reading!! :D

[Elanor]

Yes, a nice article.

Hmm...I definitely think Barliman could have had a beard, but that he shaved. Facial hair in the food service industry repulses customers, don't you know? That's why I don't have any.