Are lawn gnomes good or evil creatures?

Answer 1

The one from the commercial is good. (Travelocity)

I'm thinking there might be some bad ones out there...(This'd make for a good horror story...hmm...)


The first garden gnomes were introduced to the United Kingdom in 1847 by Sir Charles Isham, when he brought 21 terracotta figures back from a trip to Germany and placed them as ornaments in the gardens of his home, Lamport Hall in Northamptonshire. Only one of the original batch of gnomes survives: Lampy as he is known, is on display at Lamport Hall, and is insured for one million pounds.

Garden gnomes have become a popular accessory in many gardens, although they are not loved by all. They are often the target of pranks: people have been known to return garden gnomes "to the wild", most notably France's "Front de Liberation des Nains de Jardins" and Italy's "MALAG" (Garden Gnome Liberation Front). Some kidnapped garden gnomes have been sent on trips around the world (the travelling gnome prank).

They have become controversial in serious gardening circles in the UK, and are banned from the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show as the organisers claim that they detract from the garden designs. Gnome enthusiasts accuse the organisers of snobbery because they are popular in working class and suburban gardens.

A sub-culture exists among those who collect garden gnomes, which is frequently lampooned in popular culture.


A replica of Lampy the Lamport gnome.Garden gnomes were made in various poses and pursuing various pastimes, such as fishing or gardening. More recently, garden gnomes have been depicted indulging in indecent exposure or having sex.

Answer 2

Evil Lawn Gnomes

Answer 3

Some are good, some are evil. If you can hear a lawn gnome's voice in your head, like the guy in The Strangerhood, well, that's not a good sign.

Answer 4

Depends, on the color of the shirt they're wearing.

If they're wearing blue, green, red or yellow, then they MIGHT be good lawn gnomes/creatures. Usually these are the type who become mages or warriors. They use 'THE FORCE' and white magic(aka healing magic), that's why they're good. On the other hand, if they're wearing some other color...like maybe black or brown or something...then they're uber evil. So, might as well put them on your neighbour's lawn or your boss' lawn. These things become warlocks, and warlocks use black magic(aka destructive magic).

Of course, there are still those lawn gnomes who go against their shirt colors...but that answer's for another question. ;)

Answer 5

Gnomes are believed to be the Guaradians of forests & gardens. They are considered "good" creatures in the fact that without Gnomes (as believed in mythology) nothing (plants, trees, etc.) would grow.

Answer 6

Neither. Lawn Gnomes are strangely ambivalent creatures, willing to espouse any philosophy or world view just so long as it keeps the grass green.

Answer 7

Every lawn gnome I have met has been fairly evil

Answer 8

Personally, I think a lot of them are scary. I mean, they are little hairy men that live in your garden! However, I have other thoughts about the Travelosity gnome. I respect him, because of the stunt he pulls with the flying lawn chair. He is pretty cool.

Answer 9

Lawn Gnomes are statues, yes, but it all depends on a person's beliefs on whether they are good or evil. Personally, I think they are good.

Answer 10

i feel like my opinion of them has changed since those commercials. i once regarded them as evil but that little globe trotter has opened my eyes. he has touched a soft spot in my heart and i am starting a crusade to end the idea that gnomes are evil and erase the stigma for all other gnomes.