Lord of the memes

I prefer the extended versions every time, but there are a few scenes here & there that do slow down the pacing a bit. However, the "Concerning Hobbits" intro to hobbits and The Shire at the beginning of Fellowship should have absolutely been included in the theatrical version. It sets the stage so much better and really drives home just how much of an idyllic life the hobbits are forced to leave behind.