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Samwise Gamgee (/ ˈ s æ m ˌ w aɪ z ˈ ɡ æ m ˌ dʒ iː /, usually called Sam) is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.A hobbit, Samwise is the chief supporting character of The Lord of the Rings, serving as the loyal companion (in effect, the manservant) of the protagonist Frodo Baggins.
The "kick" was the front pocket of a pair of trousers, believed to be the pocket safest from theft. Thus, by analogy, a "side-kick" was a person's closest companion. [2] [3] One of the earliest recorded examples of a sidekick may be Enkidu, who played a sidekick role to Gilgamesh after they became allies in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
The Arabic word رفيق (Rafīq) (meaning comrade, companion) is used in Arabic, Urdu and Persian with the same political connotation as "comrade". The term is used both among Arab communists as well as within the Ba'ath movement and the Lebanese Forces. The term predates modern political usage, and is an Arabic male proper name.
A day in the life of a guide dog handler: Forming a lasting bond after losing a loyal companion last Christmas. Reuben Hodson. December 25, 2024 at 9:41 AM (Simon Jacobs/PinPep)
[260] [261] One study states that "the health of elderly people is related to their health habits and social supports but not to their ownership of, or attachment to, a companion animal". [262] Earlier studies have shown that pet-dog or -cat guardians make fewer hospital visits and are less likely to be on medication for heart problems and ...
Victor Lundin played the rescued companion of Crusoe figure Commander Christopher Draper (Paul Mantee), who dubs him "Friday" in reference to the novel. In the 1966 Walt Disney film Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N., Friday became a beautiful woman, and was named 'Wednesday' instead. The character was played by Nancy Kwan. Dick Van Dyke was cast as Crusoe.
Owners of guide dogs share a special bond with their animal. Many report that the animal is a member of the family and, often, the handler goes to their animal for comfort and support. The animal is not seen as a working animal, but more as a loyal friend. [47]
The Detroit Lions have taken away a fan's season tickets after he was involved in a verbal altercation with Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur.