Posers and Puzzles
03 Feb 08
09 Feb 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungIt PROJECTS from the ceiling in front of me.
I see in front of me
a strange projection
one plane of symmetry
rooted in place
conductive, both ways
probably reacts slowly with the air
very convenient but unnecessary
low tech
a connector of sorts
What do I see in front of me?
It has one plane of symmetry.
It's rooted in the ceiling.
Electrically and thermally conductive because it's metal.
Seriously...how is it not obvious in retrospect that the lines fit a metal hook?
09 Feb 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI see in front of me
It PROJECTS from the ceiling in front of me.
It has one plane of symmetry.
It's rooted in the ceiling.
Electrically and thermally conductive because it's metal.
Seriously...how is it not obvious in retrospect that the lines fit a metal hook?
(How is the ceiling in front of you?)
a strange projection
(Why is a hook strange? its commonplace)
one plane of symmetry
(Hardly a clue!)
rooted in place
(OK)
conductive, both ways
(A red herring - a hook could be plastic or ceramic)
probably reacts slowly with the air
(Another red herring depends on what material its made from)
very convenient but unnecessary
(Debatable ... surely its there because its necessary?)
low tech
(Just like the clue)
a connector of sorts
(Another red herring - what does it connect?)
Not a single bone fide clue!! No wonder nobody got it!
10 Feb 08
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Originally posted by wolfgang59Sitting in a chair, reclining. Plus the ceiling isn't that high, and I'm not short.
I see in front of me
(How is the ceiling in front of you?)
a strange projection
(Why is a hook strange? its commonplace)
one plane of symmetry
(Hardly a clue!)
rooted in place
(OK)
conductive, both ways
(A red herring - a hook could be plastic or ceramic)
probably reacts slowly with the air
(Another red herring depends on what material it ...[text shortened]... r red herring - what does it connect?)
Not a single bone fide clue!! No wonder nobody got it!
Poetic license. It struck me as an odd shape at the time.
You're ignorant so you didn't get it.
But this hook is metal.
See last sentence.
My parents don't use it. Hang a plant there and whack your head as you walk into the living room.
Connects objects with loops to the ceiling!
I won't argue with you that it's a sucky riddle, but don't tell me it doesn't make sense in retrospect at least. I know it does.
10 Feb 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI object to being called ignorant. I'm sorry my criticism led you to insults.
Sitting in a chair, reclining. Plus the ceiling isn't that high, and I'm not short.
Poetic license. It struck me as an odd shape at the time.
You're ignorant so you didn't get it.
But this hook is metal.
See last sentence.
My parents don't use it. Hang a plant there and whack your head as you walk into the living room.
Connects objects with l ...[text shortened]... iddle, but don't tell me it doesn't make sense in retrospect at least. I know it does.
11 Feb 08
Originally posted by wolfgang59Yep. One of the worst riddles so far.
I see in front of me
(How is the ceiling in front of you?)
a strange projection
(Why is a hook strange? its commonplace)
one plane of symmetry
(Hardly a clue!)
rooted in place
(OK)
conductive, both ways
(A red herring - a hook could be plastic or ceramic)
probably reacts slowly with the air
(Another red herring depends on what material it ...[text shortened]... r red herring - what does it connect?)
Not a single bone fide clue!! No wonder nobody got it!
12 Feb 08
Originally posted by wolfgang59I think you're taking a hook riddle a little too seriously.
I object to being called ignorant. I'm sorry my criticism led you to insults.
I was going to say... a lake or body of water. It can reflect (project?), is flat, rooted not really. They say water is a conductor. It clearly reacts with air as it evaporates. A particular lake could be convenient but not unnecessary. Low-tech, since it's been here forever. and... it... connects the people at one end of the lake with people on the other... who use a boat to travel... yeah...