The Full Story of Meriadoc "MERRY" Brandybuck! | Lord of the Rings Lore

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  • Today we look at one of our favourite hobbits, Meriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck, and we explore his life before, during and after The Lord of the Rings!
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    01:22 - Merry’s Early Years
    02:18 - Merry Discovers the One Ring and Journeys with Frodo
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    14:54 - Merry after the War of the Ring
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  • @TheBrokenSword
    @TheBrokenSword  ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Technical issues will not stop us! 😂 we hope you enjoy the video! Please share the love if you enjoy it 💚

  • @jeffreyrepass6834
    @jeffreyrepass6834 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Since the book describes Merry so much more and in so much more detail than the movies, I’ve got to give it to the character in the book!!!

    • @yvindwestersund9720
      @yvindwestersund9720 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There is no equal
      Of course marry Of the books is the one
      I mean Thers so much More in the books than in the films
      Not to say that the films isn't good but the books gives you so much more back story of the man/hobbit
      Just saying 🇧🇻

  • @TerriGarofalo
    @TerriGarofalo ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I love Merry of the books. He’s quite intelligent and keeps a positive outlook. Not to mention, a sense of humor.

  • @A1990MusicMan
    @A1990MusicMan ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love Merry in the film, in fact, I love the film depictions of many of the characters, but very rarely do they reach the heights of their book counterparts.

  • @Ancientreapers
    @Ancientreapers ปีที่แล้ว +24

    1:01 Quite fortuitous that Merry had that barrow down blade that was specifically made to take on the Witch King in the past age.

    • @TheBrokenSword
      @TheBrokenSword  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just a bit 😂

    • @redsledgeblu5234
      @redsledgeblu5234 ปีที่แล้ว

      He used a cash shop item 😁

    • @ivanvonbewski
      @ivanvonbewski ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Isn’t this a theme for Tolkien? That evil undoes itself? The witchking waged war on Arnor and as result the men buried in the Barrow Downs had weapons specifically to kill him. The ring curses Gollum to throw himself off a Cliff (according to Frodo) and as a result the ring ends up causing its own downfall. Pity saved the entire world while evil/vengeance kills itself

    • @CertifiedFreshMemes
      @CertifiedFreshMemes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ivanvonbewski This exactly

    • @dustinmorton942
      @dustinmorton942 ปีที่แล้ว

      The machinations of Illuvitar.

  • @paganhope
    @paganhope ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I 1st read the books at 12, told my mum when I grew up I would have cats called Merry and Pippin. I did ❤️❤️

  • @robertcoplin2830
    @robertcoplin2830 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    What about Goldberry? Thanks for all the work you put into these segments. I enjoy every one.

  • @Daangalf
    @Daangalf ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As much as I love the movies, I have to say that Merry from the books is the greater one. Because of all the extra depth and detail, which is impossible to cram into even the biggest movie...

  • @pattywestside9708
    @pattywestside9708 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Honestly, I always liked the film-Merry the least of all of the Fellowship, but book-Merry and his life after the war of the ring was soo magnificent and inspiring. Love the character, as well as your videos!

  • @markoellerich923
    @markoellerich923 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Merry of the books acts more mature and serious than his movie depiction. I think the movie has him acting to much like Pippen which is younger and less responsible. I like his character in the books because he is funny and looks after Pippen while being his best friend. By the end of the book he does a great job of ridding the Shire of the robbers and thieves, taking back control from Sharky. It would have been great if they would have been able to show that side of him.

  • @Nespax1
    @Nespax1 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What about making some really amazing LOTR lore content? Wait, you already do that... I WANT MORE please ❤️

  • @brizzyoz2462
    @brizzyoz2462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The book... 'are you going to bury me'? brought a lump to my throat when I first read it decades ago.

  • @DeJahMode
    @DeJahMode ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What about Goldberry ?!?!
    Thank you for all that you guys do, and all the lore and knowledge you give.
    Hands down Merry of The Book but I do appreciate the actor Dominic M. for bringing Meriadoc Brandybuck to life.

  • @robertpeirce9182
    @robertpeirce9182 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Merry of the book. Seriously one of the best of the hobbits.

  • @lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615
    @lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mae Govannon Mellon! Merry is a hobbit worthy of many discussions. Merry is a knight! Brandybucks ain't nothing to F@#$ with! Keep up the great work!!
    "ECTHELION!!"

  • @paryanindoeur
    @paryanindoeur ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merry of the books is the 'greater' Merry... I'd forgotten a lot of what happens in the books. It's been such a long time since I've read them -- only once since the movies came out, but I'd read them every year between 1980 and the mid-90s.

  • @joelmorrison5810
    @joelmorrison5810 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought i knew things..thanks to you guys i stand corrected 🤣 keep it up love the content

  • @graceygrumble
    @graceygrumble ปีที่แล้ว

    My big brother was a mastermind about LotR. He had that book to hand as if it were a Bible.
    I remember finding a quiz book in a dusty corner of a second hand book stall and congratulating myself on acing the first quiz. Then it got serious.
    20/20 - whoop whoop! 15/20 - Not too shabby! 12/20 - This is a bit extreme! 7/20 - Alright, but who the hell knows that shit? 5/20 - Haddaway and shite!
    My brother never got less than 17 and that was on the last quiz out of the five.
    I have a feeling that a few peeps hereabouts would have got along with him.
    So happy to have come across this nerdfest. I wish he was here to join in. Subscribed.

  • @Jeffreycrow1986
    @Jeffreycrow1986 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So what about Goldberry? Tom is such a riddle, but has been subject of several videos from several different channels, nu I habe't seen any of goldberry so far! woul love a video about her!

    • @TheBrokenSword
      @TheBrokenSword  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It needs to be done 😁

    • @KxngSikky
      @KxngSikky ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tom is such a Riddle, sounds like a Harry Potter pun 😂🤣

    • @Martin_Hermann
      @Martin_Hermann ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A nature spirit like Melian.

  • @Jayjay-qe6um
    @Jayjay-qe6um ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I read somewhere that the inspiration of Merry Brandybuck, was the legendary leader of a Welsh mercenaries, who's named also called Meriadoc (also spelled Meriadek), who settled Armorica (modern Brittany) in the fourth century and founded the house of Rohan.

  • @llamadeus11
    @llamadeus11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always loved Merry and how intrepid he is. I started my lotr journey with the animated movies as a child. Moved to the books as a teen, then of course the recent films and series. Ilove them all for their individual contributions. Love this channel as well, you've cleared up so many of my questions! I always wished we saw more of Tom. That being said..
    What About Goldberry!

  • @alexanderrobertson3548
    @alexanderrobertson3548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all the hard work you guys do.
    Oh yeah I'd love to so video like this on Pippin to please.
    Great work guys, love your vids soo much.

  • @zentzisz
    @zentzisz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are awesome thanks for the videos

    • @TheBrokenSword
      @TheBrokenSword  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment 😁

  • @LovemyDrones
    @LovemyDrones ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to get the books again and re-read, I remember Tom and Goldberry but especially Tom. I missed them in the Peter Jackson films, the first time I watched the films I kept thinking they left some Parts out but I couldn't put my finger on it. Your channel reminded me! Probably 20 years since I last read the books. So, WHAT ABOUT GOLDBERRY?

  • @user-sd7ri9fy4i
    @user-sd7ri9fy4i 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work dude thanks

  • @petteraven3761
    @petteraven3761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video - thank you so much! What about Goldberry?

  • @theharper1
    @theharper1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Fellowship bought Bill the pony from Bill Ferny, and Barliman paid for it as compensation for the loss of their ponies which ran away in fear rather than being stolen, making their way to Tom's pony Fatty Lumpkin.
    Merry and Pippin were comedy relief in the films, and their roles in helping Frodo leave the Shire and the raising of the shire were written out of the films. So certainly I prefer Merry of the books, as much as I love the films.

    • @feiryfella
      @feiryfella ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bill was the only pony left in town, Ferny knew this so charged a fortune for him.

  • @ziusthefirst5387
    @ziusthefirst5387 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Books and that's saying a lot!

  • @ericz9527
    @ericz9527 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about Goldberry? Thanks for your videos, it always makes me happy when a new one comes out

  • @Huskytabby
    @Huskytabby ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What-if video idea for you to do:
    What if Gandalf never fell at the Bridge of Khazad-dum and continued with the fellowship to Lothlorien and on forward?

  • @angelicagaldos
    @angelicagaldos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about Goldberry?
    Awsome video. I was wondering who Merry truly was. The movies didn't do him justice.

  • @travisbrewer5391
    @travisbrewer5391 ปีที่แล้ว

    We learn in the books that one of Merry’s ancestors invented golf using an orc’s head, so Merry of the books by far.

  • @retbookers
    @retbookers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry: "Hey Frodo, don't forget to add in the book that an Uruk healed my wounds. Made me drink an Orc tunic that had me running like a madman."
    Frodo: 👁️ 👄 👁️

  • @Anthooyant89
    @Anthooyant89 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Could you do a video on what would have happened if the Brown Wizard had claimed the One Ring? Sorry but I've forgotten his name.

    • @ericz9527
      @ericz9527 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oooh that's a good one, I'd watch that video! His name is Radagast.

    • @adamuk5037
      @adamuk5037 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Radaghast (spelling probably wrong)

  • @TheIntruderInTheHobbitHole
    @TheIntruderInTheHobbitHole ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video ever.

  • @dannylopez5976
    @dannylopez5976 ปีที่แล้ว

    This got me thinking for a what if video.
    As in what if one of the 4 hobbits or Fellowship didn't come on the journey. How big did the role of a single character play? Obviously Aragorn, Frodo, or Gandalf are massive, what if Legolas or Pippin stayed home?

  • @creativeminds1540
    @creativeminds1540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry is underrated as hell! Hes amazing

  • @levilandes1719
    @levilandes1719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make an excellent point, what about Goldberry?

  • @annaroselarsen4218
    @annaroselarsen4218 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good old Merry!

  • @bfkc111
    @bfkc111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bucklebury Ferry. :o

  • @johnsykes9623
    @johnsykes9623 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a great video. What about Goldberry🙏

  • @baystated
    @baystated ปีที่แล้ว

    "we are going to look at his whole story" then I imagined Merry saying Sauron's "build me an army" line that followed.

  • @jamesnoe7378
    @jamesnoe7378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about goldberry...
    Great work thank you

  • @heterosapien8426
    @heterosapien8426 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re really making my 3pm at the office right now.

  • @donwalker8292
    @donwalker8292 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the book shows the best characteristics of Merry.

  • @nimbus3218
    @nimbus3218 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about goldberry.
    Thanks for another great video!

  • @HolySilverStrike
    @HolySilverStrike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He also helped Frodo the day after Bilbo left

  • @truthwhatisthetruth
    @truthwhatisthetruth หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merry of the books

  • @Sarah-tz3ph
    @Sarah-tz3ph ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry?
    Great Video!

  • @mattdwill
    @mattdwill ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry? Love the content!

  • @eshedyson6458
    @eshedyson6458 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry from the book is the best! And what about Goldberry?!

  • @kristinestout1170
    @kristinestout1170 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry, indeed! Daughter of the River. Was she perhaps related to Ulmo? Or perhaps one of the Ainur that served him?

  • @loganv0410
    @loganv0410 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep - Goldberry

  • @dambrooks7578
    @dambrooks7578 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am now sadly being denied the joys of Fangorn relaying both Merry and Pipin with the long song's of Entlore, similar editing with the Audible happens here to. Ergo, I would not only appreciate more on Goldberry, but I would really like an unabridged version of the Lord of the Rings because I can no longer read properly myself any more.
    First World Woes I know, but seeing as the 50th celebrated release also edited out page upon page of Treebeard upon first meeting the aforementioned Hobbits...

  • @markusFFF
    @markusFFF ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry? Thank your for the video!

  • @dustinthomas3799
    @dustinthomas3799 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let’s hear about Goldberry!!!

  • @cobrachicken07
    @cobrachicken07 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes for Goldberry

  • @lauries1896
    @lauries1896 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BookMerry!

  • @TETASARAIVACS
    @TETASARAIVACS ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry of the Books is the best, of course!

  • @aartmark
    @aartmark ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Merry of the books is the only Merry.

  • @elizabethanne8729
    @elizabethanne8729 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES!!!! What about Goldberry?🧐

  • @nozhki-busha
    @nozhki-busha ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! What about Goldberry?

  • @gerrimilner9448
    @gerrimilner9448 ปีที่แล้ว

    book merry's emotional development is far superior. his defining trait (compasionate) love for his friends

  • @timkramar9729
    @timkramar9729 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You forgot Hal Jordan. Although they retconned it as possession by Parallax.

  • @JumpingTomato
    @JumpingTomato ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry?
    I absolutely want a video about her!

  • @timhutzler9441
    @timhutzler9441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I find the map of the shire you used in your illustrations? A link would be appreciated.!.

    • @TheBrokenSword
      @TheBrokenSword  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you search the artist name on screen you should be able to find it :)

  • @That1505Guy
    @That1505Guy ปีที่แล้ว

    The broherum watching from Albuquerque, New Mexico....yes I know I spelled it wrong

  • @user-mb1hg4qu9f
    @user-mb1hg4qu9f 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍
    So, what about Goldberry?? 😅

  • @jeffreyrepass6834
    @jeffreyrepass6834 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about Goldberry???

  • @ilonafarkas6203
    @ilonafarkas6203 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch these videos like they’re medieval European history lessons

  • @RobinGH
    @RobinGH ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely, what about Goldberry?

  • @christiangruenwied3780
    @christiangruenwied3780 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's very nice ... but: What about Goldberry?

  • @wingweaver023
    @wingweaver023 ปีที่แล้ว

    💜💛

  • @LikeClockworkify
    @LikeClockworkify ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry? Please and thank you. :)

  • @AaronJL1993
    @AaronJL1993 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about goldberry

  • @matthewgard1785
    @matthewgard1785 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about Dingleberry?

  • @nickthestampede2160
    @nickthestampede2160 ปีที่แล้ว

    have you guys heard about the LOTR MTG cards coming out later this year?

  • @iantait309
    @iantait309 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldburry? I think they (Tom & Goldberry) might be a reflection of Tolkien and his wife?

  • @BCc249
    @BCc249 ปีที่แล้ว

    Father time and mother nature.

  • @martykitson3442
    @martykitson3442 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm hardcore book fan PJ did wonders but books for me

  • @TETASARAIVACS
    @TETASARAIVACS ปีที่แล้ว

    If not for Merry, Frodo would never manage to get to Bree in first place.

  • @mariamorrero2029
    @mariamorrero2029 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about goldberry please?

  • @gandalf4751
    @gandalf4751 ปีที่แล้ว

    The lord of the rings 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @dustinmorton942
    @dustinmorton942 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eh. The Goldberry and Tom Bombadil sections are ones I skip when I reread now. Except for Merry getting his dagger, it does nothing to propel the story forward.

  • @embervosmek-park6804
    @embervosmek-park6804 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about goldberry!! Please

  • @wilderer-rb3rz
    @wilderer-rb3rz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For me he is an even important character as Frodo.

  • @jeffdeucker6504
    @jeffdeucker6504 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about Goldberry?

  • @miuhcupcake2285
    @miuhcupcake2285 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry? ❤❤

  • @havolei
    @havolei ปีที่แล้ว

    So, what about Goldberry?

  • @Cor82
    @Cor82 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Gold-Merry?

  • @fisherlard
    @fisherlard ปีที่แล้ว

    GOLDBERRY

  • @jamestheller9119
    @jamestheller9119 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about Goldberry

  • @toddkurzbard
    @toddkurzbard ปีที่แล้ว

    How close is Merry in the movies to Merry in the book?

  • @NZHippie
    @NZHippie ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry!

  • @ixiairisborne1695
    @ixiairisborne1695 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Goldberry?!

  • @Daangalf
    @Daangalf ปีที่แล้ว

    So...what about Goldberry? ;)

  • @cherylcouch-thomas8250
    @cherylcouch-thomas8250 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang! Who else wants to be a Hobbit?

  • @therakshasan8547
    @therakshasan8547 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meriadoc Took of the books.

  • @andrewhead1840
    @andrewhead1840 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about gold berry!

  • @lordcline217
    @lordcline217 ปีที่แล้ว

    "What about goldberry"