Lord of the Rings Reader Expresses Frustration Over Lack of Romantic Development Between Sam and Frodo
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
A Lord of the Rings reader expresses frustration about the lack of sexual content between Sam and Frodo in the books, complaining that despite being on the third book, the characters haven't even kissed yet, though she enjoys their 'slow-burn, friends-to-lovers' dynamic.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSighing in frustration as she turned another page devoid of sexual content, Lord Of The Rings reader Adrienne Heeren told reporters Wednesday that she couldn't believe how long it was taking for Sam and Frodo to fuck.
Don't get me wrong—I love a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers kind of thing, but I'm on the third book, and they haven't even kissed yet.
She noted that while she was enjoying love interests Samwise Gamgee and Frodo Baggins' flirtatious banter and dynamic, she was quickly growing impatient while waiting for the eroticism to kick in.
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