What are the two coins that add up to 30 cents, with one not being a nickel?

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The discussion revolves around a riddle involving two coins that add up to 30 cents, with the stipulation that one of the coins is not a nickel. The conversation shifts towards humor and references to the television show "Scrubs," with participants sharing their opinions on the show while engaging with the riddle.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that one of the coins is not a nickel, suggesting a humorous interpretation of the riddle.
  • Others express their enjoyment of the show "Scrubs," with varying opinions on which seasons are the best.
  • A participant questions whether a dime is 25 cents, indicating confusion about the riddle's premise.
  • Another participant reinforces that one coin is a nickel and the other is a quarter, suggesting this as the solution to the riddle.
  • There is a mention of sarcasm in the responses, indicating a playful tone in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the humor of the riddle, with some finding it obvious and others expressing confusion. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the interpretation of the riddle and the humor involved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to humor that may depend on individual interpretations, and the clarity of the riddle's premise is questioned by some participants.

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And one of them is not a nickel. I love Scrubs.
 
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'The other one is'

I'm not that big of a fan to be honest.
 
Nice show
Love too
 
Thrice said:
And one of them is not a nickel.


I love Scrubs.

Scrubs is excellent, although I think the earlier series were better, there is only so much material for Dr Cox's rants I suppose :smile:
 
which seasons are you talking about , personally i find 2 and 3 are the best..
 
I'm in the middle of downloading season 3 & I love it. All of it. I just can't get enough.
 
Is a dime 25 cents??
Is that where the joke lies?
 
arildno said:
Is a dime 25 cents??
Is that where the joke lies?

LOL read this below again
...one of them is not a nickle...
...'The other one is'...

I hate when i have to explain a joke..
 
ziad1985 said:
LOL read this below again
I hate when i have to explain a joke..

Yes and to reinforce the lack of humour for those who lack it, one's a nickel and ones a quarter:wink:, thus 30 cents; the other thing, it's not meant to be a question about the solution, the solution is obvious.

By the way I think Arildno was being sarcastic.:smile:hehe.
 
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