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MOVING THIS INTO A NEW THREAD, SO AS TO LEAVE MOTCHING UNHIJACKED
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Subject: Department of Correction
Posted by wofahulicodoc (old hand)
Posted on Mon Jan 20 17:13:22 2003
Several years ago there was a spate of popularity for a game generally referred to as "Equation Analysis," the paradigm being "26 = L in the A" and the challenge being to expand the initials to make a more-or-less correct equation, thus: "26 = Letters in the Alphabet". Or "54 = C in a D (with the J)", expanding to "54 Cards in a Deck (with the Jokers)."
This led Sid McKeen, a Worcester columnist, and others, I'm sure to run a series of such contests from time to time, each a list of twenty-six examples, take-you-out-to-lunch for a prize.
He wisely took the precaution of including in the instructions for readers this bit of wisdom:
"The correct answers are what is written on a slip of paper
kept in the upper right-hand drawer of my desk" or words to that effect.
And without taking any of the fun out of the exercise, I might add...
Oh yes, and he also invited readers to send in their own examples. Any takers?
Maybe a new thread? Is the name "Equation Analysis" copyrighted?
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Subject Re: Department of Correction
Posted by Wordwind (Carpal Tunnel)
Posted on Mon Jan 20 17:19:35 2003
So, if I read you correctly 5280 = F in a M?
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Subject: Initial Impressions
Posted by wofahulicodoc (old hand)
Posted on Mon Jan 20 21:06:18 2003
So, if I read you correctly 5280 = F in a M?
Precisely so. But things can get a little more obscure:
88 = P K
or
3 B M = S H T R
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Subject Re: Initial Impressions
Posted by Wordwind (Carpal Tunnel)
Posted on Mon Jan 20 21:24:29 2003
8 P of a S
43 P of A
206 B in a S
1776 M in the D
...good game.
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Subject Re: Initial Impressions
Posted by wofahulicodoc (old hand)
Posted on Mon Jan 20 21:50:23 2003
8 P of a S
43 P of A
206 B in a S
1776 M in the D
Let's see, now.
I know 8 S on a S S, but not yours.
I know 76 T that L the B P, but not yours
I know 206 B in the B, and also in a S, 'cause it's about the same thing.
I don't know 43 P of Anything yet. Have to think about that one.
(I put some answers in I & A in the "Answers to Puzzles" thread for viewing if needed..)
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I love these kinds of puzzles.
Interesting thing happened when I was solving a group of them amongst some netizens about 20 years ago. One of the problems was 4 = LC.
I thought the answer was obviously "Lowest Composite."
The psych major who initiated the thread of discussion gave me credit, but she pointed out that I was the only one among the respondents who didn't even think of the 'more obvious' answer.
Another thing: I was the only one who didn't get 76 = T in the BP.
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Jerry (of Tom and Jerry) would know this one - 88 = PK
He might even have some, er, insight on 3BM = SHTR
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OK, I give up - you're all too clever for me. I can only get less than half of those, where are you all going to put the answers?
How about:
1MPM = 60??? = 88FPS
3M in a B
4H of the A
4P of the C
12 on a J
12D of C
13 = BD
14S of the C
15M on a DMC
16T and WDYG
24 = HTT
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sounds interesting, but i don't get it  some answers please...
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I put some answers in I & A in the "Answers to Puzzles" thread for viewing if needed.
Feel free to access as wanted, and to add your own answers if you solve one!
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Jerry (of Tom and Jerry)...might even have some, er, insight on 3BM = SHTR  For instructional purposes: 1MPM = 60??? = 88FPS translates as 1 Mile per Minute = 60 miles per hour = 88 feet per second
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3 M in a B = rub-a-dub dub ... no, that's in a Tub, not a Bathtub
4 H of the A = horsemen
4 P of the C = points of the compass?
12 on a J = (haven't a clue)
12 D of C : days of Christmas
13 = B D : the so-called Nadia (with a British accent) of Boulanger (with a French accent)
14 S of the C: is that Stations of the Cross?
15 M on a D M C: Y H H and a B of R
16 T and WDY G: (credit to Ernie Ford, please)
24 = H T T = (no clue here either)
How about
30 S over T
7 B for 7 B
7 W of the A W
7 H of R
3 C in the F
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3 M in a B = in a boat?
24 = H T T = hours 'til tomorrow :-/
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