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For the entertainment I propose, there is but one imperative. The cognitive content of our typing doesn't matter. The topic of conversation may be variable. But within the structure of our discourse, we should avoid one element. If you understand my coded message, please answer according to the single imperative for the pastime, which my riddle itself follows.
Certainly, fella. Finally a paragraph puzzle I can participate in right at the start.
Excellent! Let us be hopeful our fellow posters might quickly solve the riddle too. Perhaps to create yet further fun, if we garner sufficient participants, we could propose certain words to be defined without breaking the single imperative. For example, a "zebra" is a quadruped mammal resembling a horse which possesses alternating stripes of white and black.Quote:
Originally posted by kk fusion
??? :?
Would I be correct in believing the above poster is not qualified to participate, on account of their identity on our new message board? And further, the imperative could be construed as satirical of the recent unfortunate directives which led to the creation of the new board?
You got it! However since we cannot simply alter our screen identities, I believe we could ignore content outside of the primary response location.Quote:
Originally posted by Nancarrow
So, how would you define "hammer" without breaking the imperative? If you reply, please propose another definition for the subsequent player to try.
Surely further members of our group of geniuses can solve my riddle!
I suspect an answer, yet I could easily be wrong. I shall formulate a response as if my guess is correct and the OP can point and laugh at my stupidity if I'm fucked in the noggin.
Haha you did not have success! I am correct?
This one took some thought. But I think Julie put in one word that breaks the imperative.
[quote=Ensign Edison]Excellent! Let us be hopeful our fellow posters might quickly solve the riddle too. Perhaps to create yet further fun, if we garner sufficient participants, we could propose certain words to be defined without breaking the single imperative. For example, a "zebra" is a quadruped mammal resembling a horse which possesses alternating stripes of white and black.[/quote:1y4uf506]Quote:
Originally posted by "kk fusion":1y4uf506
Does "white" work? If so, I'm lost - again :oops: !
Brewha has contravened the imperative in the two postings above, if my guess as to its direction is correct.
Yup. Sorry, Brewha, you are out.
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Originally posted by Julie
No noggin fuckery at all! You two did it right, so welcome to the elite. 8-)Quote:
Originally posted by TheFlame
I am proud of my accomplishment in joining the cadre of riddle-solvers. I am grateful to avoid noggin fuckery, yet formulating replies remains difficult.
Excellent, I am confident my ability to detect the pattern in question has succeeded. Reporting the achievement to you all, however, is difficult to a extent greater than my expectations. Fortunately it is not impossible.
An apropos challenge methinks, given the current circumstances.
edited to remove offending signature
You are correct, of course. Now you too are one of the geniuses. :DQuote:
Originally posted by drewbert
Drewbert, to my everlasting sorrow I say, "I believe you goofed."Quote:
Originally posted by drewbert
I do not claim, however, to be the expert. I await the ruling.
I despair! Obviously, my understanding of the initiative is flawed.Quote:
Originally posted by Ensign Edison
Indeed, I missed it myself at first, thank you Julie. His answer contains an error, but I strongly suspect he knows the answer and merely failed to notice his mistake. Still, if we are playing final entity upright who hasn't violated the imperative, the mistake should render him ineligible for winning.
Aw, phooey. After all my efforts!
I nearly erred in precisely the way in which you erred, therefore I noticed the error.Quote:
Originally posted by drewbert
I suspect I know it, for there is a missing element among all this, but I can not be certain of my own intellect...
If my suspicions are true, then I would not wish to play such a game. There are many people in the world - some good friends - who would be discluded from my pattern of speech by the omission. Artists with the first name Mick, for example, or the last name Groban.
How did I do? Am I even close?
Congratulations! You understood it and completely defecated on it in one go!
In other words, bye.
Sorry, but you are out. The guesses you offered together do not match the single imperative, and the words you typed contain a great number of breaches of it, too. As to the concern you shared, I indicated earlier for no one to be concerned if their posting handle broke the imperative, as we cannot change those easily.Quote:
Originally posted by AllWalker
No! I shall not take part in fun, if I offend by being me. Absurd!
I too refuse to take part in such eltist behaviour, unless I suddenly 'click' as to what is happening in this thread.
I'm obviously not as smart as I thought, or is this a bit like those cryptic crossword puzzles, cos I'm crap at them too?
As I explained twice now, your screen handle cannot disqualify you.Quote:
Originally posted by jali
The riddle is quite simple and I think it is amusing too. Perhaps you are overthinking it? Either way, you are out despite not intending to participate. :DQuote:
Originally posted by ivan astikov
Ensign, you did something wrong there.
I believe I understand the imperative. It is, indeed, difficult in the extreme to write in the way prescribed by it, at least in a way which is at all fluent. Is there a guideline as to how often we are required to write in the intended manner in order to win? Is it, indeed, a contest to see who lasts longest?
An implement of carpentry, intended for the pounding-in of narrow, pointed, steel or aluminum connectors, as in the attachment of boards to one another.Quote:
Originally posted by Ensign Edison
Another definition to attempt: "pavement"
So he did. So he did.Quote:
Originally posted by kk fusion
Asphalt or concrete, often spread on the ground to create a street, thoroughfare, or sidewalk.Quote:
Originally posted by fachverwirrt
Define "hat."
You are correct. I cannot win, for I typed before my tea. I suspect my error might be frequently observed, so watch yourselves! ;) And surely all these clues can bring in further members!
I'll still participate though, as I enjoy the fun.
A hat is an object which a person wears on his or her skull.
Define "violin".
A violin is a stringed instrument producing a variable range of frequencies and squeakiness which can be useful to annoy friends, neighbors, and sundry passersby.
Excellent, Julie, but you should provide another bit of vocabulary for us to define please. :)
Yikes! I forgot:
Define "glove."
An article of outerwear whose purpose is to keep warm the outer extremities.Quote:
Originally posted by Julie
Clue.
I'm afraid the poster before me has defined "glove" invalidly. I shall attempt otherwise.Quote:
Originally posted by Julie
Glove: a variation of a mitten having separate enclosures for the fingers, the purpose of which is to prevent freezing of the upper extremity's digits.
A new one: arbor.
Groan. FIPQuote:
Originally posted by fachverwirrt
Yep, the first glove definer broke the single imperative a few times, but she was already ineligible to win (as am I).
Arbor: An organic entity connected to the earth, possessing roots, stems, and leaves, which is not a shrub.
Define "bad".
Beyond not great.Quote:
Originally posted by Ensign Edison
Define "toe".
Stinky digit on some. (I know, I'm ineligible, this is entertaining)Quote:
Originally posted by fachverwirrt
The definition which you offer breaks the single imperative.
Shit!Quote:
Originally posted by Ensign Edison
Toe: One of ten small appendages to the terminus of the leg.
Define "hot".
And surely my riddle is not so complicated we cannot get additional players, given all these clues.
Christ, solving the thing lasted me sixty minutes or longer. Maybe I'm stupid or something. I thought about punctuation, letters, nouns, adverbs, adjectives, beginnings of words, endings of words, and on and on.
But hot: having a relatively raised temperature.
I agree, Hellenstal, it was two nights before I finally figured out the directive. Indeed it is difficult and leads to awkward phrasing. I might be driven to use profanity, but it is largely disallowed.
Perhaps it would assist those who remain stymied if I hinted explicitly: the single imperative itself could be taken as humorous. And the poster above me has given a highly useful piece of information.
Define "sun".
Sun: a large nuclear reaction in the shape of a glowing sphere, lasting billions of years, heating our planet and providing light.
Define: house.
The organ which is responsible for cognitive processes becomes quite cramped by trying to decipher the imperative.
The brain?Quote:
Originally posted by Caerie
I debated the inclusion of the sentence; whether it might be considered TMI so to speak.
House: a domicile constructed for the dwelling of a single family.
Yes, I wanted to fit a large number of words in the sentence to better assess my theory regarding the imperative.Quote:
Originally posted by fachverwirrt
I neglected to provide a new subject:
Define dog.
Oh, I get it now. Tricky riddle, indeed. I am astounded at my inability to understand sooner.
Dog: A quadruped wearing a fur-coated epidermal layer and enjoys games of fetch.
Define: laptop
laptop: a computer designed for portability.
Chicken.
The neuter plural for roosters and the associated female birds.
Children.
The end result of a sexual relationship if precautions aren't taken to avoid pregnancy.
The offspring of a happy couple, conceived in a sexual expression of affection.
(I'm out, but I was helped to the correct answer so I decided to write.)
Oh, I'm a fucking idiot!
It has taken me an eternity, but I think I get it now.
I required a thousand clues, though.