PF Member : The Cryptic Clue Game

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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 (PF). Players guess the usernames based on the clues and provide their reasoning. The clues vary in difficulty, with some being straightforward while others are more complex and require deeper associations or knowledge. Examples include clues referencing literary works, scientific terms, and pop culture. Participants actively engage by solving clues, confirming answers, and suggesting new ones, creating a lively and interactive atmosphere. The game encourages creativity and lateral thinking, with players often discussing the rationale behind their guesses and the connections to the usernames. Overall, the thread showcases a fun and intellectual challenge among forum members, fostering community interaction.
  • #51
Gokul43201 said:
Too easy :

2. He's vain, but all messed up

Thanks a lot.
 
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  • #52
yomamma said:
how'd you get that so fast.

Cos it was easy!
 
  • #53
brewnog said:
Been done, my padawan.
Honestrosewater
 
  • #54
If you're referring to 10, then yes.
 
  • #55
17. iansmith
 
  • #56
As for the sinister one (no. 8 I think), it wouldn't be yeahright, would it?
 
  • #57
AKG said:
As for the sinister one (no. 8 I think), it wouldn't be yeahright, would it?


I don't think so, but then it's not my clue...!
 
  • #58
brewnog said:
If you're referring to 10, then yes.
meant to respond to

18. ærlig rosa eau=honestrosewater
 
  • #59
AKG said:
17. iansmith
You are correct! If you win 3 small prizes, you can trade up to a large one. :biggrin:
 
  • #60
#8 has to be dextercioby - dexter is the opposite of sinister[/color]
 
  • #61
Okay, here's a new clue:
19. This boy cat is the child of a rug.[/size]
 
  • #62
Moonbear said:
Okay, here's a new clue:
19. This boy cat is the child of a rug.[/size]

<<Tom Mattson[/color]>>
 
  • #63
What's the story with Brewnog's incredibly obscure Sheffield band clue, and yomamma's protein shake ?
 
  • #64
Ivan Seeking said:
Thanks a lot.
I knew you'd appreciate that ! :-p
 
  • #65
Gokul43201 said:
I knew you'd appreciate that ! :-p

Hey, I'm an arrogant and opinionated SOB, but I'm not vain.

And I'm not messed up, I'm complex. :-p
 
  • #66
Gokul43201 said:
<<Tom Mattson[/color]>>
You got it!
 
  • #67
#13 is real easy...I'm surprised no one's got it.
 
  • #68
Gokul43201 said:
13. Elma, this hardly contains her !
Math Is Hard. :smile:
 
  • #69
brewnog said:
9. Between 14 - 28 m/s, and the number from a Sheffield 80's band.
Gale17. Wasn't that hard, really. :-p
 
  • #70
Okay, here's a really easy one, but the person whose nickname this refers to isn't allowed to answer (it'll be too obvious to that person).

20. An Ohio zip code.
For a bonus point, name the OTHER "member" who fits the same clue.
 
  • #71
20. An Ohio zip code.
For a bonus point, name the OTHER "member" who fits the same clue.

<<gokul43201>>
 
  • #72
Evo said:
20. An Ohio zip code.
For a bonus point, name the OTHER "member" who fits the same clue.

<<gokul43201>>
Evo got the real member. Anyone know who the "other member" is? :biggrin: (Hint: he also likes scavenger hunts. :smile:)
 
  • #73
abhishek said:
Gale17. Wasn't that hard, really. :-p


Thank you!
 
  • #74
21. Swiss plant, part thereof
 
  • #75
22. A bird? I don't think so..
23. Rug dirt
 
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  • #76
[b said:
23. Rug dirt[/b]

<<Matt Grime[/color]>>
 
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  • #77
That's correct, mansi (write your answer in white)
 
  • #78
24. He's not a sweet cat after all
25. More porn?? Quite the opposite..
 
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  • #79
24. We don't have anyone called sourpuss, do we ?

25. <<Saint ?[/color]>>
 
  • #80
Gokul43201 said:
24. We don't have anyone called sourpuss, do we ?
Not that I know of..

25.
<<Saint ?[/color]>>
Nope.
 
  • #81
26. Walks sideways
 
  • #82
27. unity is mightier than his eccentricity
 
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  • #83
26:Is it
krab
 
  • #84
That's correct, siddharth.
 
  • #85
24: This is easy
saltydog
 
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  • #86
#22.<Pengwuino[/COLOr]>(not true but I always think it's penguin!
 
  • #87
That's correct!
Penguin-no=Pengwuino
 
  • #88
siddharth said:
24: This is easy
saltydog
Correct, siddharth.
 
  • #89
Gokul43201 said:
#13 is real easy...I'm surprised no one's got it.
heh.. I was stumped on that one! :blushing:

Good game idea, Gokul! This is a fun thread. :smile:
 
  • #90
Thanks, MIH

28. O darlin', you're a mess !
 
  • #91
29. Fast, Ron; U can hide him.
 
  • #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
 

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