A Simple Game

**Zuul** · 11 Sep 2009 07:55 AM

Originally posted by ivan astikov

I think I am on to it. I am, aren't I?

On second thoughts, I still dumb.

You fail. Both times.

Originally posted by beebs

I think Ivan is still dumb. Will you tell me if this is correct?

Both sentences are correct!

Originally posted by AllWalker

Huh. I see a pattern in the wrong sentences, but I may be wrong. Are these lines correct?

ETA: fuck it, nevermind.

One line fails.

**Mr Chuka** · 12 Sep 2009 12:23 PM

I think i know what's going on. I hope it all continues?

**Zuul** · 12 Sep 2009 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Mr Chuka

I think i know what's going on. I hope it all continues?

The first sentence fails.

**Hatshepsut** · 13 Sep 2009 11:32 AM

I may need more samples. I am still curious about this. Please tell me about these three sentences.

**Zuul** · 13 Sep 2009 11:40 AM

Originally posted by CairoCarol

I may need more samples. I am still curious about this. Please tell me about these three sentences.

Each sentence wins.

I don't know if I can give further hints, but I'll try. Note that following the rule makes it difficult to write complex sentences. Some key speech aspect is missing.

**Taumpy** · 13 Sep 2009 11:54 AM

I think I understand. This sentence wins. This one sits at the loser table.

**Zuul** · 13 Sep 2009 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Taumpy

I think I understand. This sentence wins. This one sits at the loser table.

You are correct. You have discovered the rule.

**Taumpy** · 13 Sep 2009 12:18 PM

Yay.

This game was giving me a headache. It's hard.

**Zuul** · 13 Sep 2009 12:56 PM

It's very difficult! It makes other threads confusing, too. I keep trying to follow the rule.

**Julie** · 13 Sep 2009 06:38 PM

I believe I understand the rule, but I am uncertain.

I think I must avoid many favorite words to play.

**Zuul** · 13 Sep 2009 07:13 PM

Julie, you must, but you seem to have discovered the rule.

**Julie** · 13 Sep 2009 08:11 PM

I didn't realize avoiding those words would be so difficult.

Even many Oscar winners cannot be named! Slow-motion-running men? Unmentionable! Cannibalistic weirdos? Silenced! Kevin Costner costume dramas? Forbidden!*

Toga-wearing Russell Crowe? Game-show winning Indians? Toga**-wearing Indians? All acceptable!

*It makes me wonder if the Academy should adopt this rule.

**Okay, so it's not a toga. Sue me.

**Hatshepsut** · 18 Sep 2009 02:49 AM

Has Julie found the rule?

**ivan astikov** · 18 Sep 2009 04:09 AM

Would I be right in thinking there is a certain word being omitted, or should I say, avoided? Are these two sentences right?

**Hatshepsut** · 18 Sep 2009 05:45 AM

Originally posted by ivan astikov

Would I be right in thinking there is a certain word being omitted, or should I say, avoided? Are these two sentences right?

"How about now?" fails. I think it is not a certain word.

**fachverwirrt** · 18 Sep 2009 07:07 AM

I believe I have ascertained the rule. Yay me.

**beebs** · 01 Oct 2009 03:38 AM

Can someone scratch off the answer key already?

**Higgs Boson** · 01 Oct 2009 08:48 AM

Yeah, give us a spoiler box with the solution, clever ones.

**Julie** · 01 Oct 2009 09:26 AM

Has anyone perused my Oscar list? There are hints.

**Sarahfeena** · 01 Oct 2009 09:57 AM

I am obviously far too dumb for this game, 'cause I haven't a clue.

**Zuul** · 01 Oct 2009 10:06 AM

Originally posted by fachverwirrt

I believe I have ascertained the rule. Yay me.

Win!

Originally posted by beebs

Can someone scratch off the answer key already?

Fail.

Originally posted by Higgs Boson

Yeah, give us a spoiler box with the solution, clever ones.

Fail.

Originally posted by Julie

Has anyone perused my Oscar list? There are hints.

Win!

Originally posted by Sarahfeena

I am obviously far too dumb for this game, 'cause I haven't a clue.

Fail.

Lower your eyes and find a black box. It holds the game's secret.

Spoiler (mouseover to read):

You must avoid prepositions.

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