Ten Reasons Elves are Cool

Elves are cool because they....

1 - Are immortal.
2 - Are fair and beautiful to look upon.
3 - Are wise and have far clearer sight and perception than Men.
4 - Are skillful warriors.
5 - Speak Elvish.
6 - Go to the Undying Lands.
7 - Don't get sick.
8 - Can sing beautifully.
9 - Have gorgeous hair.
10 - Make elegant and sometimes enchanted weapons.

And this list has nothing whatsoever to do with anyone's respect for and fascination with Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirkwood. Nope. Nothing. Nada. No way.

Some useful links:
http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/default.htm (Click on Elves - under E)
http://www.ansereg.com/what_tolkien_officially_said_abo.htm
http://www.istad.org/tolkien/pilinn.html