Can You Decode the Usernames from These Cryptic Clues?

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This thread revolves around a game where participants create cryptic clues that hint at the usernames of members from Physics Forums. The discussion includes attempts to decode these clues, with participants guessing usernames and providing reasoning for their guesses. The scope is primarily conceptual and exploratory, focusing on wordplay and lateral thinking.

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  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Participants present cryptic clues and attempt to guess the corresponding usernames, such as "fancy Russian included" and "disenfranchize, without Che inside."
  • Some participants express frustration with the difficulty of the clues, suggesting simpler methods like mixing up letters.
  • Multiple interpretations of clues are proposed, with some participants offering reasoning for their guesses, while others challenge or refine these interpretations.
  • Specific usernames are guessed based on the clues, including "franznietzsche," "rocketboy," and "moonbear," with varying degrees of agreement on the correctness of these guesses.
  • Participants engage in playful banter, with some expressing uncertainty about the clues and others providing hints or corrections.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views and interpretations of the clues, with no consensus reached on several of the usernames. Participants frequently challenge each other's reasoning and offer alternative guesses.

Contextual Notes

Some clues may rely on specific knowledge or wordplay that is not universally understood, leading to confusion among participants. Additionally, the clues are designed to be intricate, with every word potentially playing a role in the solution.

Who May Find This Useful

Members interested in word games, cryptic puzzles, or the usernames of Physics Forums members may find this discussion engaging.

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In this game, I make up cryptic clues that reveal the usernames of PF members. Other folks guess the names and provide the reasoning.

See Part I for examples and some solutions.

When I'm tired or worse, exhausted, I'll open the clue making to the rest of you.

Here's an example (courtesy Icvotria, for the clue and HMS for the solution): A yearly chant in the morning reflected

Answer: Yomamma

Reasoning:
Yearly = Y
Chant = Om
Morning = AM
Reflected (AM) = MA

Here we go!
 
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1. fancy Russian included

2. disenfranchize, without Che inside

3. see no jogger stumbling

4. handheld firework, somewhat spoonerized

5. the French back

6. In short, are you Schutzstaffel?

7. be a moron, silly!
 
This game is too hard, I quit.

Why don't you just mix up the letters order or something. :smile:
 
cyrusabdollahi said:
This game is too hard, I quit.

Why don't you just mix up the letters order or something. :smile:
Yeah, why don't I?

Note: Some of the answers may be commonly used contractions of the complete usernames (eg: Greg, for Greg Berhardt).
 
6 ends on ss, whatever else it is :frown:
 
I have no clue what #2 is saying, but I would think an obvious guess would be franznietzsche
 
arildno said:
6 ends on ss, whatever else it is :frown:
Close...or R U ?
 
mattmns said:
I have no clue what #2 is saying, but I would think an obvious guess would be franznietzsche
That's the answer! Anyone got an explanation?
 
#4 rocketboy. Bottle Rocket as the firefwork, and the spoonerism comes in with the switching of the letters "bo" at the end of the username?
 
  • #10
2. disenfranchize, without Che inside

franchize - che = franize

#1 is Ivan?
 
  • #11
mattmns said:
#4 rocketboy. Bottle Rocket as the firefwork, and the spoonerism comes in with the switching of the letters "bo" at the end of the username?
Good guess, but that's not what I had in mind.
 
  • #12
Hmm..Russ??
 
  • #13
disenfranchize-guevara=franznietzsche :smile:
 
  • #14
cyrusabdollahi said:
2. disenfranchize, without Che inside

franchize - che = franize
That's much closer, but not completely right, as you can see.

#1 is Ivan?
Ha ha, no.
 
  • #15
1. Could also be Tsu, since she "includes" on occasion a fancy russian? :confused:
 
  • #16
arildno said:
Hmm..Russ??
Of course it is! I'd like to see his reaction to this though. :biggrin:

In short, are you Schutzstaffel?

In short => abbreviate or contract

are = R
you = U
Schutzstaffel = SS

Even if it's obvious, please include the reasoning henceforth.
 
  • #17
I got one

ok0u13lG42 :smile:

For us simple folk.
 
  • #18
arildno said:
disenfranchize-guevara=franznietzsche :smile:
Nope, try again. Cyrus was pretty close, but didn't go all the way with the logic.

1. Could also be Tsu, since she "includes" on occasion a fancy russian?
No it's not, gutterbrain!
 
  • #19
wait... :smile:

#4: Larkspur? The firework being Sparkler, and the spoonerized part being the reversal, but somewhat off.
 
  • #20
cyrusabdollahi said:
I got one

ok0u13lG42 :smile:

For us simple folk.
Haven't got the foggiest!
 
  • #21
No 1 end in Tsar or Tzar?
 
  • #22
I'll give you a clue, he's right under your nose...
 
  • #23
mattmns said:
wait... :smile:

#4: Larkspur? The firework being Sparkler, and the spoonerized part being the reversal, but somewhat off.
Excellente!
 
  • #24
2. disenfranchize, without Che inside


disenfranze?

wtf is a disen?
 
  • #25
wolram said:
No 1 end in Tsar or Tzar?
No, wollie, it doesn't.
 
  • #26
cyrusabdollahi said:
2. disenfranchize, without Che insidedisenfranze?

wtf is a disen?
You're making a small mistake with the letters. Do it again - carefully, this time.

Also, in general, I rarely use words superfluously in the clues. Every word will likely have a role.
 
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  • #27
7. math is hard??
 
  • #28
2. disenfranchize, without Che inside

You clever A-hole.

Inside - disen******i**

che

disenfranchize- disen******i**-che = franz
 
  • #29
cyrusabdollahi said:
2. disenfranchize, without Che inside

You clever A-hole.

Inside - disen******i**

che

disenfranchize- disen******i**-che = franz
Correctomundo!

arildno - no guesses without explanations!
 
  • #30
1. fancy Russian included

Rach3?

1. fanCy RUSsian included

Is it me?
 

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