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    19 Reasons Thranduil Is The Real Star Of "The Desolation Of Smaug"

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    1. Because jfc look at him.

    2. Because he doesn't need a crown to command a room.

    3. Because he didn't start shit, but he sure as Mordor will finish it.

    4. Because lol elf jokes.

    5. Because elf on an elk.

    6. Because when he's instilling the fear of elves into some poor soul he's still smiting hearts left and right.

    7. Because he's humble and totes shy underneath it all.

    8. Because he's the only one that can control Legolas's derp.

    9. Because deleted scenes.

    10. Because he literally has no time for your shit and he's immortal.

    11. Because Thranduil is us, we are Thranduil.

    12. Because he overcomes his prejudices and can find a reason to be thankful for the dwarves.

    13. Because no one sits on a throne like him. Everything the light AND shadow touches is his dominion.

    14. Because he's a totally amazing dad who looks out for his precious bb boi.

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    15. Because he's been officially rated a 9.5 by all of Middle Earth.

    16. Because CLOAK.

    17. Because he settles his conflicts with alcohol.

    18. Because Lee Pace, the actor who plays Thranduil is perfect and that makes Thranduil perfect.

    19. And finally, just so we're all on the same page here: