| Author | Message | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1652 Registered: 4-2010 |
I've got something quite funky in my mind And it is very lat'rally unique For what I'm thinking of, you now must find, To find it, you must think and you must speak. The only hint I'll give for your survival Is odd, or maybe funny at its best. Your hint for this versponse is its subtitle, Which stated: "Are We Gay or Are We Dressed?" And now the puzzle statement I'll supply Because a puzzl' of mine's been put on shelf. To solve this puzzle, friends, you now may try, For "it is an example of itself." I doubt this versponse will be rather tricky; In fact, I suspect it will be a quickie. | ||
| It_so_happened (It_so_happened)
New member Username: It_so_happened Post Number: 419 Registered: 5-2010 |
I'm new at this, but I'll try a bit, "Itself" is the same as "It"? Is "it" a person, place, or object? A situation, or a subject? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1667 Registered: 4-2010 |
I'm new at this, but I'll try a bit, "Itself" is the same as "It"? Is "it" a person, place, or object? A situation, or a subject? Indeed, "it" and "itself" are one and same, So now you must found out just what it's named. It's closest to an object, that is true, But I'm not sure what, meant by "subject", you. Although close to an object, this thing be, It's not an object, that you soon will see. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1673 Registered: 4-2010 |
I'm new at this, but I'll try a bit, "Itself" is the same as "It"? Is "it" a person, place, or object? A situation, or a subject? Indeed, "it" and "itself" are one and same, So now you must found out just what it's named. It's closest to an object, that is true, But I'm not sure what, meant by "subject", you. Although close to an object, this thing be, It's not an object, that you soon will see. For some reason, my lappy's acting lost, And my last post sometimes I cannot see. So this is an intended double post For just the added help of you and me. | ||
| It_so_happened (It_so_happened)
New member Username: It_so_happened Post Number: 427 Registered: 5-2010 |
Is it one thing, or is it a lot? Corporeal or abstract thought? The "it" idea which must be found, is it a "noun", which is a noun? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1676 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is it one thing, or is it a lot? Corporeal or abstract thought? The "it" idea which must be found, is it a "noun", which is a noun? This "it" is just one thing, as you have guessed, And I believe that it is corporeal, But I'm not sure of that. As to the rest, The "noun", it is a brilliant guess, I feel. However, it is not what I've in mind, It sure is something else that you must find. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1724 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is it one thing, or is it a lot? Corporeal or abstract thought? The "it" idea which must be found, is it a "noun", which is a noun? This "it" is just one thing, as you have guessed, And I believe that it is corporeal, But I'm not sure of that. As to the rest, The "noun", it is a brilliant guess, I feel. However, it is not what I've in mind, It sure is something else that you must find. I think something is up with my laptop, And it might be why here, there are no posts. It seems like my posts keep not showing up, And it's a pain, espec' to me, the host. So I'll have to keep double-posting here, But fortunately, only on this thread. I hope your guesses make this puzzle clear, And solve this one, before I lose my head! | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 2390 Registered: 9-2009 |
Is "it" a play, a show, a circus act? Are "we" in costumes, ready to perform? Do "we" believe we're overdressed in fact? Are dresses formal, or against the norm? Is guessing the subtitle god for me? Or am I barking up a catless tree? | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 2391 Registered: 9-2009 |
By "god" i did mean "good", it's time to sleep By god it's good to sleep while counting sheep. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1745 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is "it" a play, a show, a circus act? Are "we" in costumes, ready to perform? Do "we" believe we're overdressed in fact? Are dresses formal, or against the norm? I would say No to all these, I suppose, And "we" aren't dressed for an occasion, see? For "we" are like the emp'ror, without clothes, Or rather, I should say that that's "maybe", For the subtitle isn't answered here, And I do not believe it's answered there. Howe'er, guessing the sub'tle's good for thee; It could well help you solve this puzzle. Fair? Is guessing the subtitle god for me? Or am I barking up a catless tree? To answer this two questions, you will find That I did answer them in my last lines. By "god" i did mean "good", it's time to sleep By god it's good to sleep while counting sheep. It may be sleep for you, but not for me, But I will start the sheep-count: One, Two, Three. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1747 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is "it" a play, a show, a circus act? Are "we" in costumes, ready to perform? Do "we" believe we're overdressed in fact? Are dresses formal, or against the norm? I would say No to all these, I suppose, And "we" aren't dressed for an occasion, see? For "we" are like the emp'ror, without clothes, Or rather, I should say that that's "maybe", For the subtitle isn't answered here, And I do not believe it's answered there. Howe'er, guessing the sub'tle's good for thee; It could well help you solve this puzzle. Fair? Is guessing the subtitle god for me? Or am I barking up a catless tree? To answer this two questions, you will find That I did answer them in my last lines. By "god" i did mean "good", it's time to sleep By god it's good to sleep while counting sheep. It may be sleep for you, but not for me, But I will start the sheep-count: One, Two, Three. *Don't worry 'bout the doub'-post, I'm just testing The Emergency Double Posting System. If these do both appear, please let me know, So I may fin'lly stop this doub'-post show.* | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 2398 Registered: 9-2009 |
They both appeared, so everything is fine Except your laptop, but that prob's not mine. Is the tale of the naked ruler a clue? Or other fable, myth or ancient story? Is "it" a saying, play on words, is it true? Can it bring shame, fame, pain or glory? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1778 Registered: 4-2010 |
They both appeared, so everything is fine Except your laptop, but that prob's not mine. Ah, good, then I may halt the posts of two, And answer much more simply to your clues. Is the tale of the naked ruler a clue? Or other fable, myth or ancient story? Is "it" a saying, play on words, is it true? Can it bring shame, fame, pain or glory? The nude emperor - will it help you? Nope, Nor will the other ancient tales of old. And "it," to "saying," well, I must say Yope, But certain "Yes" to "play on words," I'm told. And it will almost certainly bring shame, Although "embarrassment" is sure closest, And in extreme cases, it can bring fame Or glory, though that's quite rare. No to rest. | ||
| Ohlala8 (Ohlala8)
New member Username: Ohlala8 Post Number: 733 Registered: 6-2009 |
Is the subtitle question an either/or? Can one be true without the other? Are "gay" and "dressed" two possible explanations for A situation that would shock your mother? Does "gay" here mean that "we" are happy? Or homosexual, perhaps? Is "it" related to clothing strappy? Or to being gay, and without straps? (The straps or lack thereof matter not A simple rhyme was all I sought) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1789 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the subtitle question an either/or? Can one be true without the other? Are "gay" and "dressed" two possible explanations for A situation that would shock your mother? Does "gay" here mean that "we" are happy? Or homosexual, perhaps? Is "it" related to clothing strappy? Or to being gay, and without straps? (The straps or lack thereof matter not A simple rhyme was all I sought) The two subtitle questions are local And independent of the other one. But the questions are hypothetical, And the "it"'s not a mere situation. The "gay" refers, as you will surely see, To only homosexuality. And "it" refers nothing to clothes strappy. (Referring to the "it", the questions be.) | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 2458 Registered: 9-2009 |
Is "it" a thing, activity, or state of being? Can one do "it"? would "it" send people fleeing? Or laughing and disparaging the perpetrator? Is "it" as well known here as south of the equator? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1841 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is "it" a thing, activity, or state of being? Can one do "it"? would "it" send people fleeing? Or laughing and disparaging the perpetrator? Is "it" as well known here as south of the equator? "It" is a thing, though it's not tangible, And none can do "it," though all can have one. When "it"'s revealed, none are standing still, As all are laughing, having lots of fun. I'd say that "it" is well-known anywhere, Though mostly from old Europe and the States Does one hear of these "it"'s appearing there, But no matter where from, they all are great. | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 2464 Registered: 9-2009 |
Is it a mental state, a way of thinking? A sense of humor? Or a mental faculty? Is it a scrund? A mondegreen? I have an inkling of hope that this is it - it fits the puzzlity. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 1846 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is it a mental state, a way of thinking? A sense of humor? Or a mental faculty? Is it a scrund? A mondegreen? I have an inkling of hope that this is it - it fits the puzzlity. Your hope is proved correct, indeed it is A mondegreen: explanation below. And by the way, many congrats, Galfisk; I had a hunch that quick this puzzle'd go! Thanks also ISH and Ohlala, both loyal, But now it's time for this one to be **********SPOILED********* Indeed, I'm thinking of a mondegreen, A misheard lyric, by another name. The word comes from a mishearing, you see, With etymology somewhat insane. The writer Sylvia Wright did coin the name And now it's in the Merriam Diction'ry. The line "They hae slain the Earl O' Moray And laid him on the green," misheard by she, Became, at close, "And Lady Mondegreen." And that is where the word did come to shelf, So now you know, and now you can all see, That "mondegreen"'s a sample of itself. The subtitle did hint to two well-known Mishearings that I'm sure you've heard in days, The first, and most well-known, comes from the on- ly Jimi Hendrix, the song "Purple Haze." The lyric "Scuse me while I kiss the sky" Is more than oft misheard as "kiss this guy." And just in case you didn't know, that's why "kissthisguy.com" is the main archive Of misheard lyrics. That is surely where The mondegreen archive did get its name. Subtitle Part 2: "Livin' on a Prayer" Is th'other mondegreen from which it came. The line which is misheard an awful lot: "It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not." The line's actually NOT "It doesn't make a difference if we're nak- ed or not." Hence the questions asked. And now, since this versponse fin'lly's been beat, I'll post a new puzzle at bottom that Might last longer than this one. **********VERSE COMPLETE*********** |
