How does Gimli know what a nervous system is?

How does Gimli know what a nervous system is? This is the question that has been keeping me up at night ever since I first heard that infamous dialogue from "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy. I mean, it's not like he went to medical school or had access to a comprehensive anatomy textbook. So how did he acquire such knowledge?

Some might argue that this is just a case of anachronism in film. Anachronism, for those of you who don't know, is when something is portrayed in a time period where it doesn't belong. Like if you saw a movie set in medieval times, but one of the characters was talking on a cellphone. That would be anachronistic, and it would take you out of the story.

But I'm not so sure that's the case with Gimli's line. I mean, we're talking about a universe where wizards, elves, and hobbits exist, so it's not like we're dealing with strict historical accuracy here. And let's not forget that this is a fictional world where magic and otherworldly creatures exist. Who's to say that they don't have their own version of medical knowledge?

But still, it's hard not to chuckle when you hear Gimli talking about nervous systems. It's like if you heard a caveman talking about the benefits of a low-carb diet. It's just not something you'd expect from someone of that time period.

So what does this say about anachronism in film? Well, I think it's a delicate balance. On the one hand, you want to maintain the integrity of the time period you're portraying. But on the other hand, you also want to make a movie that's entertaining and relatable to modern audiences.

And let's face it, if you had a movie where everyone was talking like they were from medieval times, it would be pretty hard to follow. So maybe a little anachronism isn't such a bad thing.

But I digress. Let's get back to Gimli and his knowledge of the nervous system. Maybe he learned about it from a wise old dwarf who had a medical background. Or maybe he stumbled upon an anatomy book during his travels.

Or maybe, just maybe, he's a lot smarter than we give him credit for. After all, he's a warrior and a scholar, and he's been around for a while. Maybe he's picked up a thing or two over the years.

Whatever the case may be, one thing's for sure: Gimli's line will go down in history as one of the most memorable and amusing moments in "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy. And who knows, maybe one day we'll finally learn the truth behind his knowledge of the nervous system. Until then, we'll just have to keep speculating and enjoying the absurdity of it all.