Riddle: What is Between 2 Ears and Requires Intelligence?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a riddle that asks, "What is between 2 ears and requires intelligence?" Participants explore various interpretations and potential answers, engaging in a mix of humor and serious contemplation. The scope includes conceptual reasoning and playful banter.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the answer could be "thought," "reasoning," or "understanding," as these concepts occur between the ears and do not have mass.
  • Others propose more humorous or abstract interpretations, such as "invisible massless aliens" or "the space in my head where my brain should be."
  • A few participants mention "conversation" as a potential answer, questioning its typical association with mouths and ears.
  • There are playful exchanges about the validity of answers and the nature of thoughts, with some participants jokingly challenging each other's claims.
  • One participant humorously reflects on the implications of having only one ear in relation to having thoughts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of interpretations without reaching a consensus on a definitive answer. Multiple competing views remain, and the discussion is characterized by playful disagreement and humor.

Contextual Notes

Some responses rely on humor and abstract reasoning, which may not directly address the riddle's intent. The playful nature of the discussion leads to a wide range of interpretations, some of which may not align with traditional logic.

  • #31
Originally posted by jimmy p
Hehe that made me laugh, you don't have to collect whippings or wear a hair shirt! you made me happy with that post so all is forgiven! *BIG HUG*

me =

Thank you, sweet Chopnik! (*removes nasty offending shirt*) AHHH...MUCH better. (What a sick, barbaric practice THAT used to be! Who the h*ll ever thought of THAT one??!)
 
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  • #32
someone who was an evil and sadistic task-master who had way too much time on his hands as to develop cruel instruments and methods of torture. Maybe it was an ancestor of Mr. Robin Parsons, the cruel and oppressive Overlord of the Solar System, scourge of the stars, master of the meteors, commander of crappy cliches!
 
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  • #33
Originally posted by jimmy p
someone who was an evil and sadistic task-master who had way too much time on his hands as to develop cruel instruments and methods of torture. Maybe it was an ancestor of Mr. Robin Parsons, the cruel and oppressive Overlord of the Solar System, scourge of the stars, master of the meteors, commander of crappy cliches!
Humm the word "Proprietor" is sufficient to cover it all, n'est pas?
 
  • #34
Originally posted by Mr. Robin Parsons
Humm the word "Proprietor" is sufficient to cover it all, n'est pas?
Nope. SLUMLORD!
 
  • #35
i thought that you could have done with all the introduction...jeez some Overlords are never happy...
 
  • #36
Originally posted by Tsunami Nope. SLUMLORD!
That is simply a reflection of my tenants, not myself, they are the ones who turn it into a slum, NOT the owners, they just don't bother repairing them...but that too will change, Oh ya, Landlord implies householder, you seem to have missed that I am the proprietor of ALL MATERIAL MATTER, liquids, Solids and Gases!
 
  • #37
So you don't control plasma? *YOINK*

ALL HAIL JIMMY P, THE LORD OF PLASMA!
 
  • #38
Originally posted by jimmy p
ALL HAIL JIMMY P, THE LORD OF PLASMA!
(knowledge is power) Ahem bud your Hee hee Plasma uses my matter to get generated ergo licensing rights You Owe Me even BIGGER! NOW!
<--- You Me ---> the rest of the board ?? -->
 
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  • #39
I still have my title..[b(] Anyway, one day us opressed masses will overthrow you villain.
 
  • #40
Originally posted by jimmy p
I still have my title..[b(] Anyway, one day us opressed masses will overthrow you villain.
Oppressed Masses, HAH! now you've done it! for certain! it's a comin now! you'll see!

( )
 
  • #41
You don't scare me... my mum can be a lot worse than you could ever imagine!
 
  • #42
Originally posted by jimmy p
You don't scare me... my mum can be a lot worse than you could ever imagine!
Your MOM?? isn't she material, I own ALL MATERIAL, so I own your MOM! (Heh! heh! heh!)
 
  • #43
she's a dab hand with a rolling pin, don't want to get on the wrong side of her. Anyway you wouldn't want to hurt me cos you want to find out what 'it' is my adopted mom does in French maids uniform so back off buddy! :wink:
 
  • #44
Originally posted by jimmy p
she's a dab hand with a rolling pin, don't want to get on the wrong side of her. Anyway you wouldn't want to hurt me cos you want to find out what 'it' is my adopted mom does in French maids uniform so back off buddy! :wink:
"Rolling Pin" Me too! and as for the French maids uniform, well she can leave it off...


**MRP walking out sdrawkcab **
 
  • #45
Originally posted by Mr. Robin Parsons
and as for the French maids uniform, well she can leave it off...
GASP! Mr Parsons...I am Jimmy P's adopted mom! My french maid's costume will remain on. Hmmpf!
 
  • #46
Originally posted by Evo
GASP! Mr Parsons...I am Jimmy P's adopted mom! My french maid's costume will remain on. Hmmpf!
Dang dangerous thrad to get into Evo, Here, I own allllllll matter...didn't you once mention a daughter? isn't she made out of matter? hummm, let me consult with my lawyers, I'll get back to ya...
 
  • #47
Hey don't pick on my adopted mom and sister...your, your power crazy, your a meglomaniac (run Evo run, i'll stall him for as long as i can!)

What will it be Mr. Robin Parsons, swords or pistols??
 
  • #48
Originally posted by jimmy p
Hey don't pick on my adopted mom and sister...your, your power crazy, your a meglomaniac (run Evo run, i'll stall him for as long as i can!)

What will it be Mr. Robin Parsons, swords or pistols??
**Pulls out his Bazooka**
 
  • #49
HEY! that wasnt one of the options!
 
  • #50
**Pulls out his Bazooka**...from within his new M1 A1 Tank...
 
  • #51
what are you people talking about!? never mind me budding in..
 
  • #52
Im trying to save my mom from an evil opressive overlord, so i have challenged him to a duel to by for time...however he doesn't seem to understand PISTOLS OR SWORDS!

make sure when you fire the bazooka, you arent INSIDE the tank
 
  • #53
anyway, have your M1A1 abrams. The M1A2 is much better! *yoink*
 
  • #54
I need a ROTFLOL smily.. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/lachen/laughing-smiley-014.gif
 
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  • #55
Originally posted by jimmy p
anyway, have your M1A1 abrams. The M1A2 is much better! *yoink*
Yes, but I own all matter! so give it baaaack!
 
  • #56
Originally posted by Mr. Robin Parsons
**Pulls out his Bazooka**
Yeah, right! You're going to fight pistols or swords with bubblegum!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
 
  • #57
Originally posted by jimmy p
Im trying to save my mom from an evil opressive overlord, so i have challenged him to a duel to by for time...however he doesn't seem to understand PISTOLS OR SWORDS!

make sure when you fire the bazooka, you arent INSIDE the tank
Thank you son! MRP, put down the bazooka, otherwise I will have to deploy my Canadian ex-patriot missiles!
 
  • #58
Originally posted by Evo
Thank you son! MRP, put down the bazooka, otherwise I will have to deploy my Canadian ex-patriot missiles!
Humm sorry own those too, look outside, the boys should be there, any moment now, to retrive MY PROPERTY!

P.S. Is your daughter at home...I have the results from my legal team "Stikum Shaft & Rheeem"
 
  • #59
No quick everyone, rise up and overthrow him! he may rule matter ALIVE but what can he do if he is dead... he can't duel us all at once!
 
  • #60
Don't forget, everyone. Possession is 9/10 of the law! He can 'own' anything he wants, but if we have control...he's dead meat! Evo - launch those missles. jimmy p - call Andy and get those tanks moving. All he has is a can of bubblegum to fight us with! Let's ROLL!
 

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