AboutWhat does the meme depict?
Aragorn's "For Frodo" meme features a quote by the character Aragorn from the 2003 fantasy film 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King', played by Viggo Mortensen. This meme typically includes a still image of Aragorn with a determined expression, standing in front of his assembled army at the Black Gate, just before the climactic battle. The scene captures the emotion and tension of Aragorn committing to a perilous charge against the forces of Mordor to aid Frodo's mission. The quote and image are commonly used in various formats including object labeling memes, photoshops, and image macros, employing 'For Frodo' as a motivator or humorous phrase in different contexts.
OriginWho did it first?
The "For Frodo" phrase hails from a pivotal moment in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King', during the film's climax where humanity makes a last, desperate stand against Sauron at the Black Gate of Mordor. The scene sets the stage for a near-suicidal distraction to aid Frodo and Sam's mission to destroy the One Ring. As the massive gates open and enemy forces begin to encircle the heroes, Aragorn, rallying his troops with a brave speech, dismounts his horse and draws his sword, Andúril. Turning his back towards the enemy, he solemnly says, "For Frodo" and leads a charge into the army of orcs, marking the beginning of the battle. The emotional weight and iconic delivery of this line make it memorable, and it has since been adopted into various meme formats. The original clip can be viewed in full here.[1]
Origin: 2003