Can You Decode the Usernames from These Cryptic Clues?

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The discussion revolves around a game where participants create cryptic clues that hint at the usernames of members from the Physics Forums. Players attempt to guess the usernames based on the clues provided, often engaging in reasoning and collaborative problem-solving. Examples of clues include "fancy Russian included," which led to the answer "cyrus," and "disenfranchize, without Che inside," which resulted in "franznietzsche." The game encourages creativity and linguistic play, with participants sharing their thought processes and explanations for their guesses. As the game progresses, several clues remain unsolved, prompting players to offer hints or additional clues. The atmosphere is light-hearted, with humor and camaraderie evident among participants as they navigate the challenges of the cryptic clues.
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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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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?
 
  • #31
I thought of Dimitry Terr(yn) since he is sort of cute and (yn=in), but I don't think I am right with that.
Besides, I won't suggest this, because then I will be called a gutterbrain again.:frown:
 
  • #32
cyrusabdollahi said:
1. fancy russian included

Is it me?
Yes it is, cyrus.

'Included' indicates that the answer is directly embedded or hidden in the rest of the clue.
 
  • #33
:blushing:
cyrusabdollahi said:
I'll give you a clue, he's right under your nose...
:blushing: :-p
 
  • #34
arildno said:
I thought of Dimitry Terr(yn) since he is sort of cute and (yn=in), but I don't think I am right with that.
Besides, I won't suggest this, because then I will be called a gutterbrain again.:frown:
I've got no idea which one you're talking about.
 
  • #35
Edit:Nevermind.
 
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  • #36
There IS a member called "a moron", in fact.
 
  • #37
#7: https://www.physicsforums.com/member.php?u=50552

damn, arildno beat me. The link above is to the profile page for the user "a moron"
 
  • #38
Nah! That's too direct. And there'd be too many superfluous words in the clue, if that were to be the answer.
 
  • #39
gutterbrains
 
  • #40
7. be a moron, silly!

B a .....?
 
  • #41
7. Last name of a former quarterback that was a pro star in both Canada and the US together with the first (nick)name of a former college football coach.
 
  • #42
8. She performed a Vicker's test on the subject and proclaimed __________ !

9. mount Saint Man, clumsily

10. crazy as shelter
 
  • #43
George Jones said:
7. Last name of a former quarterback that was a pro star in both Canada and the US together with the first (nick)name of a former college football coach.
Correct George!

7. be a moron, silly
'silly' indicates there's an anagram involved - jumble 'be a moron' to get moonbear.

And for George's response, I believe he's talking about Warren Moon and Paul "Bear" Bryant
 
  • #44
Who do you think we are to solve these man, Ken Jennings?
 
  • #45
Gokul43201 said:
Correct George!

I guess I wasn't as obscure as I thought. :biggrin:
 
  • #46
8. Math Is Hard since a Vickers test is a hardness test.
 
  • #47
George Jones said:
I guess I wasn't as obscure as I thought. :biggrin:
Not to someone that knows the answer (and a little bit about football - can't help it, I'm a Buckeye).

11. Only a resumé? O, that's strange!

The next one is a wee bit of a stretch...so be warned.

12. It flows through an Ouroboros.
 
  • #48
George Jones said:
8. Math Is Hard since a Vickers test is a hardness test.
Correct again!

8. She performed a Vickers test on the subject and proclaimed __________ !
 
  • #49
12 is perrenial
 
  • #50
No cyrus - unless you have an explanation that beats my fairly convoluted one.
 

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