{"slug":"gollum-my-precious","name":"Gollum My Precious","url":"/templates/gollum-my-precious.jpg","w":400,"h":442,"top":"THING I'M OBSESSED WITH","bottom":"MY PRECIOUS","description":"Gollum holds the One Ring between his fingers, eyes wide with obsessive desire, teeth bared. The meme for anything you've become irrationally attached to and refuse to give up.","keywords":"gollum meme, my precious meme, lord of the rings gollum meme, smeagol meme, the one ring meme, obsession meme, gollum precious meme","year":2012,"alternateFormats":[{"slug":"gollum-my-precious-gif","label":"GIF Version"},{"slug":"gollum-my-precious-blank-gif","label":"Blank GIF"}],"origin":"Gollum (motion-captured by Andy Serkis) holds the One Ring aloft between his right thumb and forefinger in The Return of the King (2003), eyes bulging with obsessive hunger, mouth open showing his remaining teeth. His emaciated body and wispy hair are lit with a golden glow from the Ring itself. \"My precious\" is the line Gollum repeats throughout the trilogy, addressed to the Ring as though it were a living thing he loves and fears in equal measure. The meme format applies his deranged possessiveness to anything the poster is irrationally attached to, from snacks to phone chargers. For the heroic side of the same quest, see Sam I Can't Carry It For You (wholesome loyalty). For Boromir's famous LOTR meme, see One Does Not Simply.","sourceVideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz-8CSa9xj8","format":"classic","howToMake":["Name your obsession in the top text. What are you clutching like Gollum clutches the Ring? The more mundane, the funnier","Bottom text is \"MY PRECIOUS.\" Two words. The possessiveness does all the work","Gollum's golden-lit skin tone against the yellowish background means black outlines on white text are critical for contrast. Keep text away from the Ring itself","Guard your treasure: Download the PNG to save it, or Copy your obsession into a chat"],"exampleCaptions":["WHEN I FIND THE LAST PACK OF MY FAVORITE SNACK","MY PRECIOUS"],"exampleAltText":"Gollum My Precious meme about finding the last pack of your favorite snack at the store","exampleRefreshDate":"2026-03-14","seo":{"aliases":["My Precious Meme","Smeagol Meme","Gollum Ring Meme","LOTR My Precious","One Ring Meme","Precious Meme"],"description":"Gollum from Lord of the Rings holds the One Ring between his right thumb and forefinger, raising it above his head. His wide blue eyes are locked on it with naked obsession, mouth stretched open to show his few remaining teeth, wisps of hair falling over his emaciated face. The background is a warm golden glow. Every muscle in his body strains toward the tiny gold band. He is a creature who has wanted exactly one thing for 500 years and is finally touching it again.","definition":"Gollum cradles the One Ring with manic possessiveness and whispers \"my precious.\" The meme slaps that same unhinged attachment onto everyday objects, snacks, routines, or possessions that the poster refuses to share, let go of, or part with under any circumstances.","useCases":[{"category":"Food & Snack Hoarding","examples":["The last slice of pizza that nobody else has noticed yet / my precious","Finding your hidden snack stash exactly where you left it, untouched / my precious","The perfectly ripe avocado you've been monitoring for 3 days / my precious","A full bag of chips when everyone else already finished theirs / my precious","The leftovers you labeled with your name and a warning / my precious"]},{"category":"Personal Devices & Chargers","examples":["My phone charger that I do not lend to anyone under any circumstances / my precious","The one working pair of earbuds in the house / my precious","Finding a charging cable in public that fits your phone / my precious","The TV remote when someone tries to change what I'm watching / my precious","My laptop with 47 unsaved tabs / my precious"]},{"category":"Comfort Items & Habits","examples":["The specific side of the bed that is mine and always will be / my precious","My hoodie that I have worn every day for 3 years and will never wash enough to ruin / my precious","The mug at work that everyone knows is mine / my precious","My parking spot that isn't assigned but is spiritually mine / my precious","The one good pillow in the house / my precious"]},{"category":"Money & Deals","examples":["A coupon for 50% off that expires tomorrow / my precious","Finding a $20 bill in last winter's coat pocket / my precious","The savings account I refuse to touch for any reason / my precious","A gift card with exactly enough balance for one more purchase / my precious"]},{"category":"Gaming & Collectibles","examples":["A legendary drop after 200 hours of grinding / my precious","The original packaging for a collectible I will never sell / my precious","The save file with 400 hours that I back up to three locations / my precious","Finding a rare item at a yard sale that the seller has no idea about / my precious","The controller that \"just feels right\" and nobody else is allowed to use / my precious"]},{"category":"Time & Solitude","examples":["The 30 minutes of silence before anyone else wakes up / my precious","A canceled meeting that frees up your entire afternoon / my precious","The last day of vacation before returning to work / my precious","Finding out you have the house to yourself for the whole weekend / my precious"]}]}}