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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 2 of 3 1 2 3 #172256 - 12/24/07 03:46 AM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: Jackie]   Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,529 themilum veteran themilum   veteran Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,529 Aladamnbama the most watered s... Wait! How about if I use all the meanings of these in a short sentence? In Iowa this week slimy politicians pretended their humanity (anthropomorphizing) by way of the mindless ramblings (excursives) of surrealistic (Kaufanique) nonsense (jabberwocky) of which the unslimy Iowaians wouldn't or couldn't swallow (dysphagia). No? Well then, how about a Christmas Carrol? a nonsense poem a language disorder a rambling speach a surreal distortion of language And lastly, the ascription of human traits to a Jabberwock. Huh? Oh well, I just don't know and damnit I give up. Last edited by themilum; 12/24/07 03:50 AM. #172257 - 12/24/07 03:49 AM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: themilum]   Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,538 tsuwm Carpal Tunnel tsuwm   Carpal Tunnel Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,538 this too shall pass okay, before you give up and read the newsletter, try analyzing letter frequency... #172258 - 12/24/07 04:10 AM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: tsuwm]   Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,529 themilum veteran themilum   veteran Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,529 Aladamnbama the most watered s... Damnation tsuwm, you think me a fool? I have already done that. Oh well, you think me a fool so I'll redo what I have already done, but be warned, this time I am not completely sober. Ok, let's see, there are three "o"s in anthrophmorphic...right? Oh, to hell with you and Anu I'm going to bed...good damn night! #172259 - 12/24/07 06:26 AM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: tsuwm]   Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 BranShea Carpal Tunnel BranShea   Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague Originally Posted By: tsuwm so there were only 50 correct entries -- I just don't have any luck at lottery drawings, which is why I save my money when the jackpots get big. give me games of skill, like poker. -joe (said with a straight face) friday Which indicates that you got it right, no? I'm a total loss at easy riddles, so leave off those tougher ones. #172260 - 12/24/07 06:43 AM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: BranShea]   Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,538 tsuwm Carpal Tunnel tsuwm   Carpal Tunnel Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,538 this too shall pass >Which indicates that you it right, no? I got it right, yes. review my first hints and you can see that I scupulously.. carefully avoided using that.. character. -joe (no-el) friday #172262 - 12/24/07 09:03 AM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: tsuwm]   Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 BranShea Carpal Tunnel BranShea   Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague Well, next time when you have sent in your correct answer to try and be the first, you can multiply your chances in the lottery by sending the outcome to us (if others agree too) by PM. Against a small bribe the loot will still be yours. #172264 - 12/24/07 01:05 PM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: BranShea]   Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage   Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 What got me in a knot was that one person quoted as not having got it did get it but worded his entry in too coy a manner. #172275 - 12/25/07 04:28 AM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: Faldage]   Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,529 themilum veteran themilum   veteran Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,529 Aladamnbama the most watered s... Originally Posted By: A-Word-A-Day What is it: la is the middle, is the beginning, and the end? -->Hint: It's no man, according to John Donne. (No prize for a correct answer today) Life ain't fair. This time I get the right answer but I don't get no dern book. . Last edited by themilum; 12/25/07 04:36 AM. #172276 - 12/25/07 09:32 AM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: themilum]   Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 BranShea Carpal Tunnel BranShea   Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague Talk of special finds: John Donne, new to me! Sites about him lead back to the luminarium site. Really need a second lifetime to explore all this. Your la-di-la-di-la riddle is wasted on the likes of me.But thanks for the new 17th cent.metaphysical poets. John Donne #172277 - 12/25/07 12:54 PM Re: Did anybody figure out the theme? [Re: themilum]   Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage   Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 I got a durn book, Founding Brothers by Joseph J. Ellis, from ma belle mere. Page 2 of 3 1 2 3 Moderated by  Jackie  Hop To General Topics ------   Information and announcements   Q&A about words   Wordplay and fun   Words and languages in schools   Miscellany   Weekly Themes   Looking for (writers, speakers, ...) (Old) Weekly themes. 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