It is a great testament to the strength of J.R.R. Tolkien's artistry (and with a little help from Peter Jackson) that the collective works of The Lord of the Rings are something that many fans make a point of enjoying throughout their entire lives. Most watched the original movie trilogy or picked up one of the books when they were kids, and now they have a lifelong romance with Middle-earth that is only proven by the proliferation of memes that are inspired by it. With such rich source material, it is no wonder that a significant minority on the internet loves nothing more than creating this kind of entertainment. This is a type of art that stands the test of time, no matter how many dumb punchlines get made about it. If anything, they only add to its unimpeachable aura. Who knows, maybe even the memes will be passed down from generation to generation.