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alien2
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Broken Mirror V
« on: Nov 10th, 2017, 2:25am » |
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The riddle-maker greets his old friend who came by and tells him to sit in an armchair in the living room. He places a standing mirror on the table and says: “Prove that this mirror is broken w/o moving an inch.“ His friend is puzzled because — the mirror is not broken! or, at least, so it seems. But then, after a few minutes he has an idea and solves the riddle. What was his answer?
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #1 on: Nov 14th, 2017, 5:36am » |
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I got my MRI result. It appears, although I still feel pretty bad, - - - there is nothing wrong with me. Huh. Well then. Still, hurry up, giddyup, because, I FEEL as if I am still dying here which, according to my mortality, happens to be entirely true. And, doctors could be completely wrong. It wouldn't be first time. So, pretty please, with sugar on top, SOLVE THE RIDDLE. Thanks! (Not for your support.)
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #2 on: Nov 16th, 2017, 1:48pm » |
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Perhaps you are the mirror, and the doctors are not clever enough yet to solve your riddle.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #3 on: Nov 17th, 2017, 6:43am » |
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You wouldn't post a riddle that has no solution, right?*
So we can assume a solution exists to the riddle.
If a solution exists, the fact that this mirror is broken is provable.
And if it is provable, it is true. QED.
* seriously, you wouldn't right?
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #4 on: Nov 17th, 2017, 7:28am » |
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on Nov 17th, 2017, 6:43am, Grimbal wrote:| You wouldn't post a riddle that has no solution, right? |
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Of course I wouldn't! Seriously. I believe we just reached an important topic: trust; or lack there of. You doubt my veracity? I ought to belt ya! but, you happen to be - - - Swiss. I myself don't nurture such inhumane custom yet to some sacred traditions (like Klingons).
Yes! there is a perfectly realistic solution. No special effect, let me tell you.
A hint: An omitted detail, anyone? One will do.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #5 on: Nov 20th, 2017, 11:55am » |
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Get on it. We have a riddle to solve people!
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #6 on: Nov 20th, 2017, 1:43pm » |
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The mirror lies destitute on the table; a mere reflection of its former self. Now nothing more than a cheap prop, serving at the riddlemaker's whim. It might not be broken in form, but it is definitely broken in spirit.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #7 on: Nov 21st, 2017, 5:50am » |
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I commend your imagination. I still await the expected answer.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #8 on: Nov 21st, 2017, 12:57pm » |
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I STILL AWAIT THE EXPECTED ANSWER !
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #9 on: Nov 21st, 2017, 5:58pm » |
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He tells the riddlemaker that the mirror doesn't show his reflection, and is therefore broken. He doesn't tell the riddlemaker he is secretly a vampire.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #10 on: Nov 22nd, 2017, 1:01am » |
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I STILL AWAIT THE EXPECTED ANSWER !
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #11 on: Nov 22nd, 2017, 10:02pm » |
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The mirror makes him look old, but he feels young, so the mirror must be broken
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #12 on: Nov 23rd, 2017, 1:49am » |
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Must I say the words? Actually, your answer is extremely witty. Alas, sometimes, humor is just not good enough. After all, women take love very very seriously even though it is an animal thing to do and the most basic superficial instinct. Mayhap same is true for certain riddles.
I would accept your answer and wash your feet:
But I, being an atheist, I dislike Jesus;
But I have spread my riddles under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my riddles.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #13 on: Nov 23rd, 2017, 2:17am » |
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I modified the riddle just a bit just to include a bit of a hint. That's all. I am more than certain that now the riddle will be solved in no time.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #14 on: Nov 23rd, 2017, 11:33am » |
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Ahem. I am more than certain that now the riddle will be solved in no time.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #15 on: Nov 23rd, 2017, 8:49pm » |
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on Nov 23rd, 2017, 11:33am, alien2 wrote:| Ahem. I am more than certain that now the riddle will be solved in no time. |
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That is quite an ask, given it took the riddle maker's friend at least a few minutes to solve it; and he could see the mirror!
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #16 on: Nov 24th, 2017, 4:24am » |
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Get on it. Time is wasting. Don't make me call Chronos! For HE is the true Death, camouflaged like a chameleon into - - - time. Ergo, time is but an illusion. Thank You.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #17 on: Nov 25th, 2017, 1:59am » |
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on Nov 23rd, 2017, 8:49pm, dudiobugtron wrote:
(...) and he could see the mirror! |
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... Are you sure about that, Frank? Of course you are. But, are You sure about your notion about the mirror?
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #18 on: Dec 2nd, 2017, 1:10am » |
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A Klingon who kills w/o showing his face has no honor.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #19 on: Dec 2nd, 2017, 4:05am » |
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Perhaps the friend shatters the mirror with his voice.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #20 on: Dec 2nd, 2017, 4:15am » |
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Actually, there is no need whatsoever to do something like that. See what I mean? Hint, anyone?
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #21 on: Dec 3rd, 2017, 5:11am » |
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Mayhap Batman can assist you?! After all, he can see without eyes. He has beautiful eyes though.
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #22 on: Dec 4th, 2017, 11:59pm » |
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You needn't break the mirror. 'See'?!
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #23 on: Dec 5th, 2017, 1:59am » |
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If you don't solve this riddle till Christmas I WILL say the answer. I am NOT kidding. When do I?
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Re: Broken Mirror V
« Reply #24 on: Dec 9th, 2017, 8:18am » |
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Do you really want me to say the answer?! Get on it! Dudiobugtron, solve this piece of heat.
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