Why Is Gollum Allergic to Elven Rope and Lembas?

A listener asked me this question recently in the comments, and it turns out to be a fascinating journey into Tolkienian metaphysics. Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek