Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 04:28 pm  Pick the real explanation of the following phrase: "A HOT POTATO" In the nineteenth century this phrase would have been used to describe: (A) A problem that was being passed from one person to the next. It especially applies to problem that is tricky to solve or involves unpleasant or risky work. (B) An event or news story that is particularly appropriate to the prevailing situation. (C) A waiter or domestic butler. |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 04:36 pm  Anagrams #1 Category: Things you might find in fast food outlets The five anagrams in this category are: A GERM BRUSH WARTS PALE PEPSI SINK PAN CHEF 'n FERRIS |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 04:39 pm  Anagrams #2 Category: Male Pop and Rock Singers The five anagrams in this category are: CHILL ON LIPS I AM LEECH OR EGG I'M A JERK, CGG CONCEAL TRIP LIBRARY WOMAN |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 04:43 pm  Goosed Quiz #2 Pick the real explanation of the following phrase:
"HUMPTY DUMPTY" Nowadays this phrase refers to a nursery rhyme about an egg that fell off a wall. In bygone times, the same phrase would have been used to describe: (A) A boiled egg that was served with toast. The toast was cut into long thin strips so that it could be dipped into the egg yolk. (B) A drink made of beer that is heated up and served with a dash of cognac. (C) A shoulder bag used by farm labourers to carry crops across fields. |
Ocean_Islands | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 06:07 pm  Pick the real explanation of the following phrase: "A HOT POTATO" (A) A problem that was being passed from one person to the next. It especially applies to problem that is tricky to solve or involves unpleasant or risky work. Anagrams #1 Category: Things you might find in fast food outlets The five anagrams in this category are: CHEF 'n FERRIS Anagrams #2 Category: Male Pop and Rock Singers The five anagrams in this category are: I'M A JERK, CGG Goosed Quiz #2 Pick the real explanation of the following phrase: "HUMPTY DUMPTY" (A) A boiled egg that was served with toast. The toast was cut into long thin strips so that it could be dipped into the egg yolk. |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 11:52 pm  Nope on all, and you need to unscramble the letters of the anagrams to make a word associated with the topic. |
Ocean_Islands | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 04:27 am  What? |
Guruchaz | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 07:11 am  Exactly what is confusing you about this thread? LOL! |
Elitist | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:12 am  I believe the Hot Potato was a waiter or domestic butler |
Elitist | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:14 am  A Humpty Dumpty was a drink made of beer and cognac. |
Elitist | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:17 am  Anagrams #1 Hamburgers Straw Apple Pies Napkins French Fries |
Juju2bigdog | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:17 am  Ocean, you are so droll. Gu, I am still working on the puzzle you posted on day one.
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Elitist | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:18 am  Anagram #2 I'M A JERK, CGG is Mick Jagger |
Elitist | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:21 am  CHILL ON LIPS is Phil Collins |
Elitist | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:22 am  LIBRARY WOMAN is Barry Manilow (threw me - I was looking only for rock stars) |
Elitist | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:24 am  CONCEAL LIPS Is Eric Clapton |
Elitist | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 08:27 am  I AM LEECH OR EGG is (Ta da) George Michael |
Guruchaz | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 02:39 pm  Congrats E!! You got them all! Juju, just forget about that first puzzle. It's nonsense. Now, the second one is rather long but very real. lol! I may post a few more puzzles a little at a time so check back if you want something to do. |
Guruchaz | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 02:42 pm  Quiz #3 Pick the real explanation of the following phrase:
"A BOOBY PRIZE" Is a token gift for the loser of a game. It originates from: (A) The booby bird which was the victim of an early American army ritual. A booby was set loose in a garrison courtyard and the last five soldiers to pluck a feather from it would have to undertake the menial cleaning chores for the following month. (B) The pupil that came lowest in a school class or competition. He or she would be awarded a prize to make them feel better which was called the booby prize. (C) The term booby trap meaning an unexpected event. As there was no reason to expect a prize for losing, any such prize became known as a booby. |
Guruchaz | Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 02:45 pm  Anagrams #3 Category: Relatives The five anagrams in this category are: WOMAN HITLER RANT WHILE ROB WITNESS LIAR AND WHAT UGLIER? CRUEL AGENT |