Why is that funny? Is he saying something else? (And yes, I am the only guy left who hasn't seen any of the LOTR's.)
Well, I don't think it would be funny if we tried to explain it. It isn't funny in the way the movie intended it to be though.
You have fried me for the last time.......... Don't underestimate the Fryer........... Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed. The ability to destroy a potato is insignificant next to the power of the Fryer. Sorry, I couldn't resist.....
I haven't seen any of the series either but the expression on Astin's face and then the PO-TA-TOES popping up just makes me laugh.