Uniting Bonds: What Touches One Person?

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The discussion revolves around a riddle that asks what touches one person but binds two people together. Participants explore potential answers and engage in light-hearted banter regarding the meaning of abbreviations used in the responses.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the answer to the riddle is a wedding ring, as it touches the wearer and symbolizes a bond between two people.
  • Others confirm the answer as a wedding ring, emphasizing its significance in representing engagement and loyalty.
  • There is a discussion about the abbreviation "eom," with some participants suggesting it means "end of message" and others humorously questioning its meaning.
  • One participant introduces another riddle, asking what "j/k" could mean, leading to further playful interpretations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the answer being a wedding ring, but there is playful disagreement regarding the interpretation of abbreviations and the introduction of new riddles.

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The discussion includes informal language and humor, which may affect the seriousness of the interpretations. The context of riddles allows for multiple interpretations and playful engagement.

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Readers interested in riddles, wordplay, and informal discussions may find this thread engaging.

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What touches one person ... But binds two people together ?

:rolleyes:

http://www.tricksandriddles.com/html/riddle_competition.html"
 
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timble said:
What touches one person ... But binds two people together ?
Answer:

A wedding ring.

eom.
 
I think it's...

...Wedding Ring. It touches one person (the person who is wearing it), but it binds two people together (shows that person is engaged, loyal to another person).[/color]
 
jimmysnyder said:
Answer:

A wedding ring.

eom.

what the hell is an eom?



j/k
 
It's an equation of motion.

But I suspect it just might mean "end of message" here (to indicate that there is something written after "Answer:") :smile:
 
CompuChip said:
But I suspect it just might mean "end of message" here (to indicate that there is something written after "Answer:")
Precisely.
 
Here is another riddle for you: What could "j/k" be trying to express?
 
Jerry's Kids?
 
A ratio of quantum numbers?
 

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