Local dad Chandler Cooke summoned his family for a solemn briefing to outline exactly when and how they will tackle the Extended Editions. No unauthorized bathroom breaks will be tolerated during the Battle of Helm's Deep.

<img src="https://media.babylonbee.com/articles/69f4ef715313b69f4ef715313c.jpg" style="width: 100%;" width="400" /><p>LAKEWOOD, CO — In a solemn family meeting, local father Chandler Cooke gathered his wife and children into the living room to unveil the family's detailed, non-negotiable Lord of the Rings summer viewing schedule.</p>