AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Viggo Mortensen Broke His Toe In The Two Towers' meme refers to a well-known piece of trivia from the film 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.' This trivia has become a popular subject of parody due to its frequent mention among fans of the series. The meme typically highlights the repeated sharing of the fact that actor Viggo Mortensen, who played Aragorn, broke his toe during a scene where his character kicks a helmet in frustration.
OriginWho did it first?
The origin of the meme is rooted in a specific scene from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.' In this scene, Aragorn, portrayed by Viggo Mortensen, alongside Legolas and Gimli, finds a pile of burnt orc corpses and some clothing items of Merry and Pippin, leading them to wrongly believe their friends are dead. In his anguish, Aragorn kicks a nearby helmet. It was later revealed in behind-the-scenes interviews that Mortensen actually broke his toe during this take, and his scream in the scene was a genuine reaction to his injury. This revelation can be seen in this Behind The Scenes video on YouTube.[1]
Origin: 2003