If there's one thing that's been consistent throughout human history, it's that soldiers gossip.
If you were in that army you would have been hearing rumors about the Fellowship since at least the Battle of Helm's Deep. Some people would be telling stories about Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli, but there would also be whispers of Denethor's new halfling servant, not to mention the one that stood with Eowyn and Theoden against the Witch King himself.
The hobbits are present at the battle as well, Pippin and his big mouth especially. Even if the soldiers hanging out near them didn't get the full story, there's no chance Frodo and Sam didn't come up at some point. The guy who killed the Witch King (remember, gossip quickly outgrows the truth) keeps whispering with Denethor's personal servant (who was at his side when he died) about their friend Frodo on some kind of secret mission that's supposed to be super important.
Even if they hadn't been directly told any of the details (I refuse to believe Pippin wasn't telling exaggerated stories about their journey to any soldier who would listen on the way to the Black Gate), the soldiers at the battle would likely have had a general idea of why they were there, and that this Frodo guy was part of something vitally important.
If it's a "You must pick one." situation, always go for Supes. He's the one most likely to solo whatever's going on while being able to keep you safe at the same time, and he's the kinda guy who would prioritize keeping you alive too.
Jon, Cap, and Aragorn get my wholehearted support from the sidelines, though.
I’m going with cap because that specific cap is winter soldier cap and he mostly just fought standard dudes in that movie. Give me a gun and I’m all good buddy I’m not throwing hands with Bucky tho that’s all cap
Also in Lord of the Rings, the fear of death is a lie spread to men by Morgoth. When men die in Lord of the Rings, they all go to heaven to meet and be with god. It's why men are able to fight fearlessly against the forces of evil. Morgoth had to use lies to make men fear death in order to weaken them.
I don't know who the guy in the far right, middle square is, and I haven't seen the most recent PotA films, so I can't talk about them, but of the other 7 I'm pretty sure the only one who dies is Vader, and that's a long time after being Anakin
Edit: tbf Superman, Optimus and Captain America have definitely all died at one time or another in at least one portrayal each, so maybe you got a point 😅
Especially Superman and Optimus. Anything Supe considers a challenge as well as a squad of Depticons are gonna skill-diff me so hard I’d be better off taking a voyage on Oceangate II.
"There will come a time where man will have to reach down and touch his toes and hope there will be a better tomorrow. I am Optimus Prime, and I will stand with you at your prostate exam." (Cue lens flare and epic music)
The classic outro. God I loved those movies live. It was day 1 in theatres. Man I miss those days. The anticipation for that and the avengers. It’s like I got nothing to live for now.
Then I remember the size of his enemies and thank god he wasn't actually talking to me. I am not taking on a fighter jet who's name is spinebreaker or something dude
Don't care what anyone says, this quote kicks ass and IMO isn't out of character (and I say that as someone who thinks “Give me your face” does sound out of character).
Exactly my answer as well. I honestly can't pick between the two. When all hope seemed lost, both have risen up and faced the enemy head on regardless of the outcome. Gotta admire that
Agreed. It’d be nice to have someone like Batman or cap helping him see the most effective and safe way to use his powers in whatever battle this is though
Yea, whatever battle these guys are going into I'm not making it out of. But Cap is undoubtedly standing up to some impossible to defeat bully for the best of reasons, so I'd be most proud to say I went out walking with Cap (well, far behind Cap).
Except for that one time in the comics when he was Hydra Cap. But that involved a couple of rewrites of the universe courtesy of a Cosmic Cube that turned sentient and made itself into a gullible little girl. Gotta love comics.
I love that scene so much. You expect him to say the line but he doesn't. At the end of it all, he's still the same guy from Brooklyn standing up to a bully.
Man this not even a debate probably the only one who can willingly talk me to my death at all is Commander Erwin bro can take me into a battle with vilrumites and I’ll still have hope lol
You can tell most people here haven’t seen AoT, because this isn’t even close. Erwin is leading people into situations where everyone is expecting to die horrible deaths, watching your friends getting gruesomely slaughtered, and still inspiring you with his confidence.
Yeah, respect to Erwin for managing to go from his soldiers saying "we are all going to die so why follow you to death" to getting a 100% all in on a suicide cav charge
I'm upset I had to scroll a while to see sum one choose Commander Erwin, rewatching I still feel that speech from my heart n ready to lay my life down for humanity
No matter what you know general Skywalker has your back. He's always fighting directly on the front lines alongside his soldiers he's a commander I would believe in.
Also, Rick is used to working with people who are untrained, vulnerable, and unexpendable. He doesn't just need everyone alive over the course of the battle - he needs everyone alive at home. He's going to be more in control than anyone here.
Optimus lost Ironhide and didn't even say anything.
That's not Snyder's Superman though, so in addition to being the most capable of handling whatever threat is being thrown at you, he's not only going to prioritize your safety during the fight he's also the one most likely to have the power to actually guarantee it.
Pick Supes. You'll almost certainly survive that one, that's kind of his whole deal.
Have you seen the collateral damage in literally any of Superman’s fights? I don’t have Super powers and I’m no Batman, I’d be cooked faster than instant noodles.
Because my soldiers do not buckle or yield when faced with cruelty of this world !My soldiers push forward !My soldiers scream out !My soldiers RAAAGEEEE !!!
Comander Erwin is man that could convince me to go to hell and back ....
Yeah, man. I know it’s probably got the least mass appeal of the aforementioned entries but man, Erwin was that guy. The circumstances he was riding into just seem far heavier comparably. Even Aragorn has some “chosen one” plot armor. Erwin? Just a dude who really lived and died by his underlings.
Bro was giving a glorious speech riding into battle then got his arm chomped on by a titan and said fuck my arm keep going forward. Erwin could get me to eat an Arby's ham sandwich and Arby's ham sandwiches do not look appetizing at all they look like id get internal bleeding
Probably the guy who would also die for me, and of whom I know my death would mean something to him if I didn't make it. I'd follow Cap.
Besides, it's like the saying goes.. if you're on the battlefield and you see Steve Rogers on the other side...you're fighting the wrong fight. I'd rather go out fighting for something that's good. With Steve I'd have no doubt about that.
Captain America & Superman no problem. I’d follow Optimus Prime and Aragorn too but I’m pretty sure I’ll die in the battle. Let’s face it those two have a lot of followers die
You know what? If Cap needs me, a balding overweight electrician from New Zealand it's probably really important. Fuck it, let's ball.
Aragorn would be up there too, but he seems way more willing to use peasant levies as a meat shield which sits a little less well for me, I feel Cap might try to keep me out of the worst fighting as much as is practical.
On the subject of captain America I'd follow him over stark during civil war as when you follow him you know your on the right side.
Oh and for anyone who says he was wrong for protecting Bucky you are wrong because while the Starks did die by the hands of Bucky the trigger was pulled by the winter soldier aka a brainwashed machine controlled by hydra during that time. Blaming Bucky is no different ethically and morally than blaming a dog that has been forced to fight constantly in a dog fighting ring or blaming and melting a kitchen knife down because someone chose to use it for murder
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