Sam: not unless absolutely necessary & then will make complaining noises the whole time and refuse to co-operate
Merry: fine with it if it makes life easier. Occasionally enjoys being given piggy back rides etc (usually by Boromir)
Frodo: being picked up by big men w big stronk arms? Very nice. He’s down.
Pippin: heck yes, pick him up & tote him about whenever you like, he’s up for it At All Times, WILL complain when you want to put him down
In other words:
How Much Hobbits Enjoy Being Picked Up: A Scale Ranging from Skittish Cat to Toddler
i just realized i tagged boromir because i automatically assumed he’s the one picking up hobbits
that’s a fair assumption
Bilbo: oh, you have made The Mistake.
Aragorn picked up Frodo where he lay by the wall and made for the stair, pushing Merry and Pippin in front of him. The others followed; but Gimli had to be dragged away by Legolas: in spite of the peril he lingered by Balin’s tomb with his head bowed. Boromir hauled the eastern door to, grinding upon its hinges: it had great iron rings on either side, but could not be fastened.
‘I’m alright,’ gasped Frodo. ‘I can walk. Put me down!’
Aragorn nearly dropped him in his amazement. ‘I thought you were dead!’ he cried.
Frodo complained pretty much immediately when picked up. He’s a middle aged gentlehobbit on a mission, and a Baggins to boot, and has got no time for your Big Folk coddling.
Frodo objected to being carried at that point bcos Aragorn was only carrying him bcos he thought he was either dead or too injured to walk. They were trying to make a speedy getaway and Aragorn having to carry Frodo would slow him down. So, ofc Frodo didn’t want to be carried at that point in time. Doesn’t prove he doesn’t enjoy it.
Hobbits by how they feel about being picked up by Big People
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