LOL! Never ever challenge Stephen Colbert to a Tolkien showdown. Just don’t even try. Seriously James Franco, what were you thinking? Here he is getting schooled:

Here’s more funny proof of Stephen Colbert’s never-ending Tolkien knowledge. Starting with his take on the real-life spider named after Smeagol from The Lord of the Rings. He raises some really good points about the arachnid that was discovered in Brazil. This is why you should read books:

Also Stephen Colbert had to set CNN straight on devils vs balrogs, lol. Apparently CNN is seriously concerned with the ever-present balrog problem that has been plaguing us all:

LOL! So what do you think, would you ever challenge Stephen to a Tolkien showdown? Let us know in the comments below!