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The thread revolves around a game where participants create cryptic clues that hint at the usernames of members from Physics Forums. The discussion includes various clues of differing difficulty levels, guesses from participants, and explanations of the reasoning behind the clues. The scope includes playful engagement with language and usernames, with a focus on creativity and lateral thinking.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces the game and provides an example clue related to the username "Greg," explaining the reasoning behind the clue.
  • Another participant guesses the answer to a clue, suggesting "Evo" for "The first trimester of Darwin's opus," which is later confirmed by the clue creator.
  • Several participants propose their own clues, such as "He's vain, but all messed up," and "He's found in the zoo, by shoeshiners and ice-cream vendors," with varying degrees of difficulty.
  • Some participants express confusion about the game, seeking clarification on the rules and the nature of the clues.
  • Multiple guesses are made for various clues, with some participants confirming correct answers while others remain uncertain or propose alternative interpretations.
  • There are discussions about the difficulty of certain clues, with some participants suggesting that others may find them too easy or too vague.
  • Participants engage in playful banter, expressing frustration at being unable to guess certain clues and discussing the nature of the usernames referenced.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the format of the game and the intent behind the clues, but there is no consensus on the answers to several clues, leading to multiple competing guesses and interpretations.

Contextual Notes

Some clues remain unanswered, and participants express uncertainty about the correctness of their guesses. The discussion includes references to usernames that may not be widely recognized, which could affect participants' ability to solve the clues.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of Physics Forums interested in wordplay, cryptic puzzles, and community engagement may find this thread enjoyable and stimulating.

  • #91
29. Fast, Ron; U can hide him.
 
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  • #92
Gokul43201 said:
29. Fast, Ron; U can hide him.
29. Astronuc! :biggrin:
 
  • #93
Right ho ! No takers for 28 ? And what else is still standing ...?
 
  • #94
Gokul43201 said:
Thanks, MIH

28. O darlin', you're a mess !

Arildno? An anagram. Clever![/color]
 
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  • #95
Brewnog, maybe you want to get his name right...before he sees your post ?
 
  • #96
I knew it was wrong, but couldn't find him anywhere!

Anyway, the letters are all in there somewhere aren't they...!

Edit: Whew, think I made it...![/size]
 
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  • #97
Gokul43201 said:
Right ho ! No takers for 28 ? And what else is still standing ...?
#5: not a dog day
 
  • #98
Nereid, you must tell us how "old" we need to be to have a chance at cracking that.
 
  • #99
30. 'e's lost from our tribe, that cur! :cry:
 
  • #100
30. tribdog
 
  • #101
#30 is right, AKG. He's gone but not forgotten. :smile:
 
  • #102
31: He can't change part of a famous equation to the variable
 
  • #103
Gokul43201 said:
Right ho ! No takers for 28 ? And what else is still standing ...?
21. Swiss plant, part thereof
 
  • #104
Gokul43201 said:
Nereid, you must tell us how "old" we need to be to have a chance at cracking that.
At least a year, maybe 18 months (or more??)
 
  • #105
Here's a review till now

1. The first trimester of Darwin's opus
Answer: Evo by brewnog

2. He's vain, but all messed up
Answer: Ivan by Nereid

3. He's found in the zoo, by shoeshiners and ice-cream vendors.
Answer: zoobyshoe by brewnog

4. Selene Ursalis
Answer: Moonbear by brewnog

5. Not a dog day
Answer: Not answered

6. The start of the year starts him; the rest is us.
Answer: Janus by AKG and moonbear

7. " . . . _ _ _ . . ."
Answer: SOS2008 by AKG and zannazi78

8. That's right; he's not sinister
Answer: dextercioby by Moonbear

9. Between 14 - 28 m/s, and the number from a Sheffield 80's band.
Answer: Gale17 by abhishek

10. Tastes like Turkish Delight, really!
Answer: Honestrosewater Evo

11. God starts the week from a distance!
Answer: Not answered

12. Now blank it with cell transport and protein synthesis
Answer:Not answered

13. Elma, this hardly contains her !
Answer: Math Is Hard by abhishek

14. Northern mashing tooth, all mashed up
Answer: Not answered

15. Appear to make sleeping sounds, without a ...
Answer: Not answered

16. MD Albert ?
Answer: Doc Al by Nereid

17. Scottish John who hammers metal.
Answer: iansmith by AKG

18. ærlig rosa eau
Answer: Honestrosewater by Evo

19. This boy cat is the child of a rug.
Answer: Tom Mattson by Gokul43201

20. An Ohio zip code.
Answer: Gokul43201 and ?? by Evo

21. Swiss plant, part thereof
Answer:Not answered

22. A bird? I don't think so..
Answer: Pengwuino by Lisa!

23. Rug dirt
Answer: Matt Grime by mansi

24. He's not a sweet cat after all
Answer: saltydog by siddharth

25. More porn?? Quite the opposite..
Answer:Not answered

26. Walks sideways
Answer: krab by siddharth

27. unity is mightier than his eccentricity
Answer:Not answered

28. O darlin', you're a mess !
Answer: Arildno by brewnog

29. Fast, Ron; U can hide him.
Answer: astronuc by Math is Hard

30. 'e's lost from our tribe, that cur!
Answer: tribdog by AKG

31: He can't change part of a famous equation to the variable
Answer:Not answered
 
  • #106
Thanks for the recap Siddharth! :smile:

#25 must be...Saint[/color] :smile:

Oh, and Gokul, I'll let you answer the other half of 20 now since nobody else seems to remember your alter-ego. :biggrin:
 
  • #107
siddharth said:
Here's a review till now
27. unity is mightier than his eccentricity
Is it Ellipse...
 
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  • #108
I'm not sure about 15, but is it...Zz...ZapperZ?[/color]
 
  • #109
14. Northern mashing tooth, all mashed up
Answer: Not answered

Northern - N
Tooth - Molar

mashed up means, jumble these two to get Marlon
 
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  • #110
Moonbear said:
Thanks for the recap Siddharth! :smile:

#25 must be...Saint[/color] :smile:

Oh, and Gokul, I'll let you answer the other half of 20 now since nobody else seems to remember your alter-ego. :biggrin:
Nope.
Gokul tried that already.
Here's the answer to "More porn?? Quite the opposite!"
<<Les(s) Sleeth (Sleaze)>>
 
  • #111
Moi??
A mess??
Oh dear...

Europride here in Oslo was such a downer; I got totally screwed ... Oops, what am I saying on this family-oriented board, I really have to put my ramblings in white..
 
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  • #112
32. Horny animal follows tailless predator
 
  • #113
HMS said:
32. Horny animal follows tailless predator
Rabbitshark?? :confused:

No, it can't be..the shark's got a tail.
 
  • #114
arildno said:
Rabbitshark?? :confused:

No, it can't be..the shark's got a tail.
Am now thinking if I made the clue a bit too cryptic ... :smile:
 
  • #115
33.I'll take that Greek letter, however you feel about that
 
  • #116
Bah, I was going to guess Les Sleeth- but sleaze and sleeth?

34. Whose ship?
 
  • #117
HMS said:
32. Horny animal follows tailless predator
Manxunicorn?
Pikaporcupine?
Vampirebatrhinoceros?
 
  • #118
honestrosewater said:
Manxunicorn?
Pikaporcupine?
Vampirebatrhinoceros?
Hint:The entire answer has fewer letters than those of the horny animals in these guesses
 
  • #119
HMS said:
32. Horny animal follows tailless predator
batram? :-p
 
  • #120
honestrosewater said:
batram? :-p
Close ...
 

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