What Riddle Was Solved with the Clue Everywhere?

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The discussion revolves around a riddle that involves the phrase "the answer is everywhere." Participants explore the nature of the riddle, its wording, and various interpretations of the answer.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the exact wording of the riddle, seeking clarification on whether it was "What is the answer."
  • Another participant attempts to restate the riddle, emphasizing that "the answer" is what needs to be figured out.
  • One response suggests the answer is "Giraldo," though it is unclear how this relates to the riddle.
  • Another participant proposes that the answer is "everywhere," taking the hint literally.
  • A participant references a TV program where a similar concept was used, noting that no one ever guessed the "secret word."
  • Another comment humorously plays on the phrase "everywhere," suggesting a game-show style response.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express different interpretations of the riddle and its answer, with no consensus reached on what the definitive answer is or the reasoning behind it.

Contextual Notes

Some participants appear to be unclear about the riddle's wording and its implications, leading to varied interpretations and responses.

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You might have heard this one, oh well, kinda easy.

Once a man claimed that nobody could solve his riddle. It was, what is the answer. He gave them one hint-"the answer is everywhere" one person took a guess and got it right.

What was the answer and why was it so hard? :biggrin:
 
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The exact wording of the riddle was: "What is the answer."
Is that correct? (I wasn't sure from your post).
 
Sorry, I didn't really think that through... :rolleyes: let me do it again:

One man claimed that nobody could solve his riddle. People had to figure out what "the answer" was. he gave them one big hint: " 'the answer' is everywhere"...


Soryy about that :biggrin:
 
Answer: Giraldo
 
HINT: take it literally [/color]
 
Ans: everywhere
 
This reminds me of an old TV program called "You Bet Your Life". Groucho would tell his guests "Say de secret woid an win a huner dollas". A far as I know, no one ever said "the secret word".
 
in the thin air ...
 
"What is 'Everywhere'"? For a million dollars, Alex. I will take that in tens and twenties.
 

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