do you like gollum before he got fucked up or do you only like him post-yassification
I think about pre-ring Sméagol sometimes! Did you know he would have been about 15-30 years old when he found the ring? Keep in mind Hobbits become of age at about 33. For reference on how that reflects a halfling's maturity, Pippin was 29 during LOTR. 🥲
Also, Sméagol was of a wealthy and large family, which might explain his terrible personality.
Thanks for the question! Have this creepy painting from Tolkien Library.
Déagol and Sméagol - Jos. Déagol finds the One Ring, and Sméagol desires it.















