PF Member : The Cryptic Clue Game

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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.

  • #181
Smurf said:
I'm still waiting for someone to come up with something brilliant for me.
Happy birthday?
 
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  • #182
50.
http://www.adlerandco.com/animation/images/hanna/smurfette.gif

:-p
You can't rush greatness.
 
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  • #183
Green little worm who thinks he'll get a chance on smurfettes once he's postpubescent, perhaps?
 
  • #184
arildno said:
Green little worm who thinks he'll get a chance on smurfettes once he's postpubescent, perhaps?
Close, but that's not Smurfette. It's Vanity Smurf in a dress. :wink:
 
  • #185
arildno said:
Urethra Plugs, Inc.?

The inc part is correct ...
 
  • #186
Math Is Hard said:
45. No, it goes the opposite way.

I am beginning to think this clue is a flop.
 
  • #187
Math Is Hard said:
I am beginning to think this clue is a flop.
Is the answer flop?
 
  • #188
Since nobody seemed to be getting them, the answer to two of mine are:

37. Harry Haller's Indian brother :

siddharth

Hermann Hesse wrote a novel called "Steppenwolf," where the main character's name was Harry Haller. He also wrote a novel called "Siddhartha" where the main character's name was Siddhartha. Since Siddhartha and Harry Haller are both creations of Hesse, he's like their father, so they're like brothers. Siddhartha was Indian of course, so that's how that clue worked. "Siddhartha" and "siddharth" (the PF member) are spelled slightly differently, but I doubt that was throwing anyone off.

35. Some foreigners' request in cold weather :

Borogoves

It's supposed to sound like "borrow gloves." Yeah, it was a bad clue, I know.
 
  • #189
honestrosewater said:
Close, but that's not Smurfette. It's Vanity Smurf in a dress. :wink:
Oh, Har Har Har!
 
  • #190
AKG said:
Is the answer flop?
No, sorry. I can tell you this..if you've visited Phil you've probably met him.
 
  • #191
Math Is Hard said:
45. No, it goes the opposite way.

Would that be Fliption?
 
  • #192
Les Sleeth said:
Would that be Fliption?
Yes, indeedy! :smile:
 
  • #193
siddharth said:
40) 907.18474 Kilograms less than Light's head

Is it Photon - Ton + Bos (Head-->Boss-->Bos) = Phobos ?
 
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  • #194
honestrosewater said:
http://www.adlerandco.com/animation/images/hanna/smurfette.gif

:-p
Oh, My (no-God), She looks like my finger.
 
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  • #195
Answer to No 40; DAMINC
 
  • #196
noone's thought of one for me :frown:
 
  • #197
zanazzi78 said:
Answer to No 40; DAMINC
You mean 41 ?
 
  • #198
HMS:
Your answer to question 40 is correct.
 
  • #199
51. A yearly chant in the morning reflected

Oo, it sounds like the first line of a haiku :approve:
 
  • #200
except for the fact that it has eleven syllables.
 
  • #201
icvotria said:
51. A yearly chant in the morning reflected

It is
Yearly - Y
Chant - Om
Morning - Am
Reflected - Ma

Yomamma !


:smile:
 
  • #202
i guess he got his wish
 
  • #203
yourdadonapogostick said:
i guess he got his wish

Courtsey, confused Victoria
 
  • #204
HMS, your decrypting skills are impressive ! :approve:
 
  • #205
Gokul43201 said:
HMS, your decrypting skills are impressive ! :approve:
Thank you Gokul. This is one of my favourite threads in the GD forum. :smile:
 
  • #206
HMS said:
You mean 41 ?

OOPS

Yeah

41
 
  • #207
yomamma said:
except for the fact that it has eleven syllables.
So ungrateful!
 
  • #208
That was a lovely clue, icvotria. You wrapped it in such a pretty package - who would have guessed yomamma was in there! :biggrin: :-p
 
  • #209
honestrosewater said:
batram? :-p



That is just so not fair, Me horny, me horny.
HRWWB
 

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