A Riddle By the Sphinx
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One day, you are accosted by a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle.
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
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One day, you are accosted by a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle.
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
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asked Nov 16 at 8:02
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"a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle." sounds like a mix of Oedipus and the Sphinx. Of course, I have no idea if the confusion is voluntary or not...
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 8:10
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I was just trying to make the title/story sound interesting; the sphinx has nothing to do with the wizened, blind man (other than the fact that they both ask you questions and get in your way)
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:22
This seemed kind of hard when I wrote it, so I'll add in hints after a while. But some people seem to get hard puzzles instantly, so I could be wrong.
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:26
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it more reminds me of 'the old man from scene 24' in monty python and the holy grail: "Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, 'ere the other side he see."
– Cashbee
Nov 16 at 12:09
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"My favorite colour is blue - er, no, yellow! Arrgghh!"
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 13:51
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One day, you are accosted by a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle.
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
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asked Nov 16 at 8:02
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One day, you are accosted by a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle.
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
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riddle
asked Nov 16 at 8:02
1848
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asked Nov 16 at 8:02
1848
1,63114
asked Nov 16 at 8:02
1848
1,63114
asked Nov 16 at 8:02
1848
1,63114
asked Nov 16 at 8:02
1848
1,63114
1,63114
"a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle." sounds like a mix of Oedipus and the Sphinx. Of course, I have no idea if the confusion is voluntary or not...
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 8:10
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I was just trying to make the title/story sound interesting; the sphinx has nothing to do with the wizened, blind man (other than the fact that they both ask you questions and get in your way)
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:22
This seemed kind of hard when I wrote it, so I'll add in hints after a while. But some people seem to get hard puzzles instantly, so I could be wrong.
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:26
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it more reminds me of 'the old man from scene 24' in monty python and the holy grail: "Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, 'ere the other side he see."
– Cashbee
Nov 16 at 12:09
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"My favorite colour is blue - er, no, yellow! Arrgghh!"
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 13:51
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"a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle." sounds like a mix of Oedipus and the Sphinx. Of course, I have no idea if the confusion is voluntary or not...
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 8:10
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I was just trying to make the title/story sound interesting; the sphinx has nothing to do with the wizened, blind man (other than the fact that they both ask you questions and get in your way)
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:22
This seemed kind of hard when I wrote it, so I'll add in hints after a while. But some people seem to get hard puzzles instantly, so I could be wrong.
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:26
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it more reminds me of 'the old man from scene 24' in monty python and the holy grail: "Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, 'ere the other side he see."
– Cashbee
Nov 16 at 12:09
1
"My favorite colour is blue - er, no, yellow! Arrgghh!"
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 13:51
"a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle." sounds like a mix of Oedipus and the Sphinx. Of course, I have no idea if the confusion is voluntary or not...
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 8:10
"a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle." sounds like a mix of Oedipus and the Sphinx. Of course, I have no idea if the confusion is voluntary or not...
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 8:10
1
1
I was just trying to make the title/story sound interesting; the sphinx has nothing to do with the wizened, blind man (other than the fact that they both ask you questions and get in your way)
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:22
I was just trying to make the title/story sound interesting; the sphinx has nothing to do with the wizened, blind man (other than the fact that they both ask you questions and get in your way)
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:22
This seemed kind of hard when I wrote it, so I'll add in hints after a while. But some people seem to get hard puzzles instantly, so I could be wrong.
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:26
This seemed kind of hard when I wrote it, so I'll add in hints after a while. But some people seem to get hard puzzles instantly, so I could be wrong.
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:26
1
1
it more reminds me of 'the old man from scene 24' in monty python and the holy grail: "Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, 'ere the other side he see."
– Cashbee
Nov 16 at 12:09
it more reminds me of 'the old man from scene 24' in monty python and the holy grail: "Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, 'ere the other side he see."
– Cashbee
Nov 16 at 12:09
1
1
"My favorite colour is blue - er, no, yellow! Arrgghh!"
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 13:51
"My favorite colour is blue - er, no, yellow! Arrgghh!"
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 13:51
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I believe we are looking for ...
A homophone! The man cannot see, but he can hear, so they are all the same to him.
The word is therefore...
WRITE / RITE / RIGHT
Explanation:
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
Whatever is written can later be erased -
WRITE
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Many cultures hold celebrations and special events for children as they mature -
RITE
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
If you don't believe me, you're wrong because I am -
RIGHT
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An attempt that falls short:
draft
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
If you draft a document, it will get erased when the final version is adopted.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
In case of a war, the draft brings the children of a country under its flags, and the military experience will change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
I don't know anyone who doesn't believe in draft beer (or draft animals), but if you're in that case people might laugh at you.
answered Nov 16 at 9:51
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Is the answer ...
Imagination
As a verb - "Imagining" other worlds/things/idea/objects; erasable, of course.
As a noun - "Imagination" steals children and inspires them to be better, changing them to be better.
As an adjective - "Imaginative" people might scoff at others when they / their ideas aren't understood by others.
answered Nov 16 at 9:48
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I have two comlpletly different answers to the riddle. The logic will be very strange in both explanations. I also know both are probably wrong, but I tried.
First Answer is:
Act
Act, as a verb means doing something. From a certain point of view, no act last forever, it will be lost in time at a some point. But sound depressing.
Act as a noun by the definition of a dictionary isthe doing of a thing.
Also there are at least two derived nouns which partly fit the riddle. Activity and action.
A certain action or a certain act, or even a certain activity at a certain time can lead to the described situation.
Again the logic is a bit far-fetched here.
Act as an adjective is also not used, but active does exist.
Now here is the most far-fetched thing.... Acive means working, doing, happenning, ect so going by that, if you don't believe what's happening right before your eyes, then you can be laughed at.
A big thank you to @Quark-epoch for pointing out thatActcan be used as a noun
A big thank you to @Omega Krypton for pointing out thatActcan also refer to a story. It makes Act as a noun fit as an answer better.
Second Answer is:
Life
Life as a verb is Live, and it will sound even more depressing, but it ends at some point in time.
Life as a noun is ever changing. In life anything can happen. Also sounds a bit depressing.
Life as an adjective in the simlest examples is lively and alive.
Again, lively doesn't fit the riddle well.
Alive, however fits to a certain point. If you don't belive you are alive, that can be depressing. But the life is still there.
As I said, the logic behind these answers is very strange and downright depressing, but I have nothing more on me right now. I am still trying for solutions.
answered Nov 16 at 9:01
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A good answer but just one change ... Act can be used as a noun for example - They put up an act
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:11
English is my second language. I kind of forgot it can be used that way. Editing
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:13
No problem just edit it
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:14
Act can also be used in noun form like actor or actress
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:15
Actor and actress doesn't really fit the riddle. Act and action fit a bit better. I left activity, because it also fits to some degree
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:21
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My Guess:
Lying
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Acts of lying are often found and clarified.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Lying steals their honesty away, and may make them a deceitful person, for life.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
Something lying is not worth trusting, and you'll be laughed at if you believe it! (The last line of the question is a lie...)
answered Nov 16 at 16:27
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Dream
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Dreams are very hard to hold onto in most cases, and tend to disappear from memory as soon as one wakes. So the act of dreaming tends to create something temporary.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Maybe a dream can lead to an epiphany. Or, maybe the child has a dream of what they want their future to be, so they do what they consider they must to follow that path and make it happen.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
To be dreamy is to be desirable, but sometimes unreal as well. Perhaps though, the idea of something dreamy is simple imaginative, and if the person fails to believe it, or entertain the thought rather, then perhaps you laugh at finding them to be lacking an imagination, or find them to be too serious.
answered Nov 16 at 17:44
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Perhaps a bit similar to @LazyGrayMatter 's answer, but still felt like putting it down. Not too sure of it anyways.
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6 Answers
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active
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accepted
I believe we are looking for ...
A homophone! The man cannot see, but he can hear, so they are all the same to him.
The word is therefore...
WRITE / RITE / RIGHT
Explanation:
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
Whatever is written can later be erased -
WRITE
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Many cultures hold celebrations and special events for children as they mature -
RITE
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
If you don't believe me, you're wrong because I am -
RIGHT
answered Nov 16 at 16:40
feelinferrety
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up vote
15
down vote
accepted
I believe we are looking for ...
A homophone! The man cannot see, but he can hear, so they are all the same to him.
The word is therefore...
WRITE / RITE / RIGHT
Explanation:
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
Whatever is written can later be erased -
WRITE
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Many cultures hold celebrations and special events for children as they mature -
RITE
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
If you don't believe me, you're wrong because I am -
RIGHT
answered Nov 16 at 16:40
feelinferrety
4,9001139
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up vote
15
down vote
accepted
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
I believe we are looking for ...
A homophone! The man cannot see, but he can hear, so they are all the same to him.
The word is therefore...
WRITE / RITE / RIGHT
Explanation:
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
Whatever is written can later be erased -
WRITE
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Many cultures hold celebrations and special events for children as they mature -
RITE
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
If you don't believe me, you're wrong because I am -
RIGHT
answered Nov 16 at 16:40
feelinferrety
4,9001139
I believe we are looking for ...
A homophone! The man cannot see, but he can hear, so they are all the same to him.
The word is therefore...
WRITE / RITE / RIGHT
Explanation:
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
Whatever is written can later be erased -
WRITE
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Many cultures hold celebrations and special events for children as they mature -
RITE
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
If you don't believe me, you're wrong because I am -
RIGHT
answered Nov 16 at 16:40
feelinferrety
4,9001139
answered Nov 16 at 16:40
feelinferrety
4,9001139
answered Nov 16 at 16:40
feelinferrety
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answered Nov 16 at 16:40
feelinferrety
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4,9001139
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An attempt that falls short:
draft
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
If you draft a document, it will get erased when the final version is adopted.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
In case of a war, the draft brings the children of a country under its flags, and the military experience will change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
I don't know anyone who doesn't believe in draft beer (or draft animals), but if you're in that case people might laugh at you.
answered Nov 16 at 9:51
Evargalo
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An attempt that falls short:
draft
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
If you draft a document, it will get erased when the final version is adopted.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
In case of a war, the draft brings the children of a country under its flags, and the military experience will change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
I don't know anyone who doesn't believe in draft beer (or draft animals), but if you're in that case people might laugh at you.
answered Nov 16 at 9:51
Evargalo
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An attempt that falls short:
draft
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
If you draft a document, it will get erased when the final version is adopted.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
In case of a war, the draft brings the children of a country under its flags, and the military experience will change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
I don't know anyone who doesn't believe in draft beer (or draft animals), but if you're in that case people might laugh at you.
answered Nov 16 at 9:51
Evargalo
2,8531724
An attempt that falls short:
draft
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world
If you draft a document, it will get erased when the final version is adopted.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
In case of a war, the draft brings the children of a country under its flags, and the military experience will change them forever.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
I don't know anyone who doesn't believe in draft beer (or draft animals), but if you're in that case people might laugh at you.
answered Nov 16 at 9:51
Evargalo
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answered Nov 16 at 9:51
Evargalo
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Is the answer ...
Imagination
As a verb - "Imagining" other worlds/things/idea/objects; erasable, of course.
As a noun - "Imagination" steals children and inspires them to be better, changing them to be better.
As an adjective - "Imaginative" people might scoff at others when they / their ideas aren't understood by others.
answered Nov 16 at 9:48
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Is the answer ...
Imagination
As a verb - "Imagining" other worlds/things/idea/objects; erasable, of course.
As a noun - "Imagination" steals children and inspires them to be better, changing them to be better.
As an adjective - "Imaginative" people might scoff at others when they / their ideas aren't understood by others.
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Is the answer ...
Imagination
As a verb - "Imagining" other worlds/things/idea/objects; erasable, of course.
As a noun - "Imagination" steals children and inspires them to be better, changing them to be better.
As an adjective - "Imaginative" people might scoff at others when they / their ideas aren't understood by others.
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Is the answer ...
Imagination
As a verb - "Imagining" other worlds/things/idea/objects; erasable, of course.
As a noun - "Imagination" steals children and inspires them to be better, changing them to be better.
As an adjective - "Imaginative" people might scoff at others when they / their ideas aren't understood by others.
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I have two comlpletly different answers to the riddle. The logic will be very strange in both explanations. I also know both are probably wrong, but I tried.
First Answer is:
Act
Act, as a verb means doing something. From a certain point of view, no act last forever, it will be lost in time at a some point. But sound depressing.
Act as a noun by the definition of a dictionary isthe doing of a thing.
Also there are at least two derived nouns which partly fit the riddle. Activity and action.
A certain action or a certain act, or even a certain activity at a certain time can lead to the described situation.
Again the logic is a bit far-fetched here.
Act as an adjective is also not used, but active does exist.
Now here is the most far-fetched thing.... Acive means working, doing, happenning, ect so going by that, if you don't believe what's happening right before your eyes, then you can be laughed at.
A big thank you to @Quark-epoch for pointing out thatActcan be used as a noun
A big thank you to @Omega Krypton for pointing out thatActcan also refer to a story. It makes Act as a noun fit as an answer better.
Second Answer is:
Life
Life as a verb is Live, and it will sound even more depressing, but it ends at some point in time.
Life as a noun is ever changing. In life anything can happen. Also sounds a bit depressing.
Life as an adjective in the simlest examples is lively and alive.
Again, lively doesn't fit the riddle well.
Alive, however fits to a certain point. If you don't belive you are alive, that can be depressing. But the life is still there.
As I said, the logic behind these answers is very strange and downright depressing, but I have nothing more on me right now. I am still trying for solutions.
answered Nov 16 at 9:01
Eugene Anisiutkin
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A good answer but just one change ... Act can be used as a noun for example - They put up an act
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:11
English is my second language. I kind of forgot it can be used that way. Editing
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:13
No problem just edit it
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:14
Act can also be used in noun form like actor or actress
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:15
Actor and actress doesn't really fit the riddle. Act and action fit a bit better. I left activity, because it also fits to some degree
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:21
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Partial Answer
I have two comlpletly different answers to the riddle. The logic will be very strange in both explanations. I also know both are probably wrong, but I tried.
First Answer is:
Act
Act, as a verb means doing something. From a certain point of view, no act last forever, it will be lost in time at a some point. But sound depressing.
Act as a noun by the definition of a dictionary isthe doing of a thing.
Also there are at least two derived nouns which partly fit the riddle. Activity and action.
A certain action or a certain act, or even a certain activity at a certain time can lead to the described situation.
Again the logic is a bit far-fetched here.
Act as an adjective is also not used, but active does exist.
Now here is the most far-fetched thing.... Acive means working, doing, happenning, ect so going by that, if you don't believe what's happening right before your eyes, then you can be laughed at.
A big thank you to @Quark-epoch for pointing out thatActcan be used as a noun
A big thank you to @Omega Krypton for pointing out thatActcan also refer to a story. It makes Act as a noun fit as an answer better.
Second Answer is:
Life
Life as a verb is Live, and it will sound even more depressing, but it ends at some point in time.
Life as a noun is ever changing. In life anything can happen. Also sounds a bit depressing.
Life as an adjective in the simlest examples is lively and alive.
Again, lively doesn't fit the riddle well.
Alive, however fits to a certain point. If you don't belive you are alive, that can be depressing. But the life is still there.
As I said, the logic behind these answers is very strange and downright depressing, but I have nothing more on me right now. I am still trying for solutions.
answered Nov 16 at 9:01
Eugene Anisiutkin
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A good answer but just one change ... Act can be used as a noun for example - They put up an act
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:11
English is my second language. I kind of forgot it can be used that way. Editing
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:13
No problem just edit it
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:14
Act can also be used in noun form like actor or actress
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:15
Actor and actress doesn't really fit the riddle. Act and action fit a bit better. I left activity, because it also fits to some degree
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:21
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Partial Answer
I have two comlpletly different answers to the riddle. The logic will be very strange in both explanations. I also know both are probably wrong, but I tried.
First Answer is:
Act
Act, as a verb means doing something. From a certain point of view, no act last forever, it will be lost in time at a some point. But sound depressing.
Act as a noun by the definition of a dictionary isthe doing of a thing.
Also there are at least two derived nouns which partly fit the riddle. Activity and action.
A certain action or a certain act, or even a certain activity at a certain time can lead to the described situation.
Again the logic is a bit far-fetched here.
Act as an adjective is also not used, but active does exist.
Now here is the most far-fetched thing.... Acive means working, doing, happenning, ect so going by that, if you don't believe what's happening right before your eyes, then you can be laughed at.
A big thank you to @Quark-epoch for pointing out thatActcan be used as a noun
A big thank you to @Omega Krypton for pointing out thatActcan also refer to a story. It makes Act as a noun fit as an answer better.
Second Answer is:
Life
Life as a verb is Live, and it will sound even more depressing, but it ends at some point in time.
Life as a noun is ever changing. In life anything can happen. Also sounds a bit depressing.
Life as an adjective in the simlest examples is lively and alive.
Again, lively doesn't fit the riddle well.
Alive, however fits to a certain point. If you don't belive you are alive, that can be depressing. But the life is still there.
As I said, the logic behind these answers is very strange and downright depressing, but I have nothing more on me right now. I am still trying for solutions.
answered Nov 16 at 9:01
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Partial Answer
I have two comlpletly different answers to the riddle. The logic will be very strange in both explanations. I also know both are probably wrong, but I tried.
First Answer is:
Act
Act, as a verb means doing something. From a certain point of view, no act last forever, it will be lost in time at a some point. But sound depressing.
Act as a noun by the definition of a dictionary isthe doing of a thing.
Also there are at least two derived nouns which partly fit the riddle. Activity and action.
A certain action or a certain act, or even a certain activity at a certain time can lead to the described situation.
Again the logic is a bit far-fetched here.
Act as an adjective is also not used, but active does exist.
Now here is the most far-fetched thing.... Acive means working, doing, happenning, ect so going by that, if you don't believe what's happening right before your eyes, then you can be laughed at.
A big thank you to @Quark-epoch for pointing out thatActcan be used as a noun
A big thank you to @Omega Krypton for pointing out thatActcan also refer to a story. It makes Act as a noun fit as an answer better.
Second Answer is:
Life
Life as a verb is Live, and it will sound even more depressing, but it ends at some point in time.
Life as a noun is ever changing. In life anything can happen. Also sounds a bit depressing.
Life as an adjective in the simlest examples is lively and alive.
Again, lively doesn't fit the riddle well.
Alive, however fits to a certain point. If you don't belive you are alive, that can be depressing. But the life is still there.
As I said, the logic behind these answers is very strange and downright depressing, but I have nothing more on me right now. I am still trying for solutions.
answered Nov 16 at 9:01
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answered Nov 16 at 9:01
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answered Nov 16 at 9:01
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A good answer but just one change ... Act can be used as a noun for example - They put up an act
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:11
English is my second language. I kind of forgot it can be used that way. Editing
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:13
No problem just edit it
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:14
Act can also be used in noun form like actor or actress
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:15
Actor and actress doesn't really fit the riddle. Act and action fit a bit better. I left activity, because it also fits to some degree
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:21
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A good answer but just one change ... Act can be used as a noun for example - They put up an act
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:11
English is my second language. I kind of forgot it can be used that way. Editing
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:13
No problem just edit it
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:14
Act can also be used in noun form like actor or actress
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:15
Actor and actress doesn't really fit the riddle. Act and action fit a bit better. I left activity, because it also fits to some degree
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:21
A good answer but just one change ... Act can be used as a noun for example - They put up an act
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:11
A good answer but just one change ... Act can be used as a noun for example - They put up an act
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:11
English is my second language. I kind of forgot it can be used that way. Editing
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:13
English is my second language. I kind of forgot it can be used that way. Editing
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:13
No problem just edit it
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:14
No problem just edit it
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:14
Act can also be used in noun form like actor or actress
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:15
Act can also be used in noun form like actor or actress
– Quark-epoch
Nov 16 at 12:15
Actor and actress doesn't really fit the riddle. Act and action fit a bit better. I left activity, because it also fits to some degree
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:21
Actor and actress doesn't really fit the riddle. Act and action fit a bit better. I left activity, because it also fits to some degree
– Eugene Anisiutkin
Nov 16 at 12:21
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My Guess:
Lying
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Acts of lying are often found and clarified.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Lying steals their honesty away, and may make them a deceitful person, for life.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
Something lying is not worth trusting, and you'll be laughed at if you believe it! (The last line of the question is a lie...)
answered Nov 16 at 16:27
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My Guess:
Lying
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Acts of lying are often found and clarified.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Lying steals their honesty away, and may make them a deceitful person, for life.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
Something lying is not worth trusting, and you'll be laughed at if you believe it! (The last line of the question is a lie...)
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My Guess:
Lying
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Acts of lying are often found and clarified.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Lying steals their honesty away, and may make them a deceitful person, for life.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
Something lying is not worth trusting, and you'll be laughed at if you believe it! (The last line of the question is a lie...)
answered Nov 16 at 16:27
Omega Krypton
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My Guess:
Lying
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Acts of lying are often found and clarified.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Lying steals their honesty away, and may make them a deceitful person, for life.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
Something lying is not worth trusting, and you'll be laughed at if you believe it! (The last line of the question is a lie...)
answered Nov 16 at 16:27
Omega Krypton
1,156114
answered Nov 16 at 16:27
Omega Krypton
1,156114
answered Nov 16 at 16:27
Omega Krypton
1,156114
answered Nov 16 at 16:27
Omega Krypton
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Attempt:
Dream
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Dreams are very hard to hold onto in most cases, and tend to disappear from memory as soon as one wakes. So the act of dreaming tends to create something temporary.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Maybe a dream can lead to an epiphany. Or, maybe the child has a dream of what they want their future to be, so they do what they consider they must to follow that path and make it happen.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
To be dreamy is to be desirable, but sometimes unreal as well. Perhaps though, the idea of something dreamy is simple imaginative, and if the person fails to believe it, or entertain the thought rather, then perhaps you laugh at finding them to be lacking an imagination, or find them to be too serious.
answered Nov 16 at 17:44
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Perhaps a bit similar to @LazyGrayMatter 's answer, but still felt like putting it down. Not too sure of it anyways.
– Dorrulf
Nov 16 at 17:45
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Attempt:
Dream
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Dreams are very hard to hold onto in most cases, and tend to disappear from memory as soon as one wakes. So the act of dreaming tends to create something temporary.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Maybe a dream can lead to an epiphany. Or, maybe the child has a dream of what they want their future to be, so they do what they consider they must to follow that path and make it happen.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
To be dreamy is to be desirable, but sometimes unreal as well. Perhaps though, the idea of something dreamy is simple imaginative, and if the person fails to believe it, or entertain the thought rather, then perhaps you laugh at finding them to be lacking an imagination, or find them to be too serious.
answered Nov 16 at 17:44
Dorrulf
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Perhaps a bit similar to @LazyGrayMatter 's answer, but still felt like putting it down. Not too sure of it anyways.
– Dorrulf
Nov 16 at 17:45
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up vote
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Attempt:
Dream
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Dreams are very hard to hold onto in most cases, and tend to disappear from memory as soon as one wakes. So the act of dreaming tends to create something temporary.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Maybe a dream can lead to an epiphany. Or, maybe the child has a dream of what they want their future to be, so they do what they consider they must to follow that path and make it happen.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
To be dreamy is to be desirable, but sometimes unreal as well. Perhaps though, the idea of something dreamy is simple imaginative, and if the person fails to believe it, or entertain the thought rather, then perhaps you laugh at finding them to be lacking an imagination, or find them to be too serious.
answered Nov 16 at 17:44
Dorrulf
1,3027
Attempt:
Dream
As a verb, I can create what is later erased from this world,
Dreams are very hard to hold onto in most cases, and tend to disappear from memory as soon as one wakes. So the act of dreaming tends to create something temporary.
As a noun, I may steal away children and change them forever.
Maybe a dream can lead to an epiphany. Or, maybe the child has a dream of what they want their future to be, so they do what they consider they must to follow that path and make it happen.
As an adjective, I will laugh at those who fail to believe me.
To be dreamy is to be desirable, but sometimes unreal as well. Perhaps though, the idea of something dreamy is simple imaginative, and if the person fails to believe it, or entertain the thought rather, then perhaps you laugh at finding them to be lacking an imagination, or find them to be too serious.
answered Nov 16 at 17:44
Dorrulf
1,3027
answered Nov 16 at 17:44
Dorrulf
1,3027
answered Nov 16 at 17:44
Dorrulf
1,3027
answered Nov 16 at 17:44
Dorrulf
1,3027
1,3027
Perhaps a bit similar to @LazyGrayMatter 's answer, but still felt like putting it down. Not too sure of it anyways.
– Dorrulf
Nov 16 at 17:45
add a comment |
Perhaps a bit similar to @LazyGrayMatter 's answer, but still felt like putting it down. Not too sure of it anyways.
– Dorrulf
Nov 16 at 17:45
Perhaps a bit similar to @LazyGrayMatter 's answer, but still felt like putting it down. Not too sure of it anyways.
– Dorrulf
Nov 16 at 17:45
Perhaps a bit similar to @LazyGrayMatter 's answer, but still felt like putting it down. Not too sure of it anyways.
– Dorrulf
Nov 16 at 17:45
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"a wizened, blind man who refuses to let you pass unless you answer the following riddle." sounds like a mix of Oedipus and the Sphinx. Of course, I have no idea if the confusion is voluntary or not...
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 8:10
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I was just trying to make the title/story sound interesting; the sphinx has nothing to do with the wizened, blind man (other than the fact that they both ask you questions and get in your way)
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:22
This seemed kind of hard when I wrote it, so I'll add in hints after a while. But some people seem to get hard puzzles instantly, so I could be wrong.
– 1848
Nov 16 at 8:26
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it more reminds me of 'the old man from scene 24' in monty python and the holy grail: "Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, 'ere the other side he see."
– Cashbee
Nov 16 at 12:09
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"My favorite colour is blue - er, no, yellow! Arrgghh!"
– Evargalo
Nov 16 at 13:51