Not to brag, but I do believe that I am at least as smart as the average bear. However, from time to time, I find that my nearly adequate cognitive abilities are not quite up to the task at-hand.
For example, here are some recent puzzles from a local newspaper that have been giving me problems of late. And as much as I hate to admit it, I am going to need some assistance with them. But remember, I only want a hint—don't be giving the whole thing away now!
Word Search
Word List:
1. Loser
Fun With Analogies
red is to blue, as
blastomycosis is to ____________
Jumble!
Rearrange these to form a popular joke from the Raman II era, circa 457 BC.
Can You Distinguish Between the Twins?
Look closely. How many differences can you find?
(So far, I have only noticed that the one on the right isn't wearing a tie.)
9 comments:
I didn't find the Jumble one that hard, and the joke was quite amusing. Remember, most jokes of that era either doubled as snarky political commentary, or revolved around genitalia. This one is an example of the latter.
Shawn: Ugh. I'm sorry I posted it. Who knew (other than you)?
I knew.
I know most stuff.
OK, not really.
But I know that llama on the left seriously needs a haircut.
Hm, let's see...
Twins: The right one's hair is real.
Analogies: Red to blue as blastomycosis to, hm, WhineFlu? Feline AIDS?
Oooh, I got another one for #4! If you concentrate on the one on the left while squinting, you'll see that he does not discard his wives every few years and replace them with increasingly younger ones.
Does that mean they continue getting younger after marrying him? Does that make the one on the left jealous. Ooh! That's another difference.
Gary: Re Question 1--Huh? Re Question 2--pending my comprehension of Question 1 (don't hold your breath). However, I'll take you word for it that it is another difference.
Although it is not evident in the picture, the one on the right has fewer bankruptcies.
Jeff: He does seem to have a financial devil-may-care look upon his face, doesn't he?
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