| Author | Message | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2228 Registered: 1-2007 |
Here's my first effort at a Neologistic puzzle. I have an average sklurp period of 10-14 days. Some may average more, others less. What is a sklurp period? This is quite lateral (I Hope) | ||
| Quovynyte (Quovynyte)
New member Username: Quovynyte Post Number: 417 Registered: 6-2009 |
By look at my profile, do you think that you could deduce my sklurp period? What would it be, 1? 2? 3? 4? 5? 6? 7? 8+? 15+? 25+? 30+? - 1? 2? 3? 4? 5? 6? 7? 8+? 15+? 25+? 30+? days? Is it a period of time in which something happens? Can we choose our range? Does everyone have it? | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 456 Registered: 3-2004 |
The time between two Halavahs? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 1355 Registered: 11-2008 |
Do you sklurp during the sklurp period? | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 460 Registered: 3-2004 |
Can you say that "you do sklurp"? or can it not be a verb? Do you sklurp at a specific time of day? at night? in the morning? Do you sklurp in private? Bodily functions involved? Other people involved in your sklurping? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2232 Registered: 1-2007 |
By look at my profile, do you think that you could deduce my sklurp period? What would it be, 1? 2? 3? 4? 5? 6? 7? 8+? 15+? 25+? 30+? - 1? 2? 3? 4? 5? 6? 7? 8+? 15+? 25+? 30+? days? Is it a period of time in which something happens? I wouldn't have a clue what yours might be but it's the period of time before something happens or before you do something Can we choose our range? Yes Does everyone have it? No some wouldn't | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2233 Registered: 1-2007 |
The time between two Halavahs? No Can you say that "you do sklurp"? No it's a measurement of time or can it not be a verb? It can't Do you sklurp at a specific time of day? at night? in the morning? See above Do you sklurp in private? Bodily functions involved? No Other people involved in your sklurping? No | ||
| Logician (Logician)
New member Username: Logician Post Number: 601 Registered: 6-2003 |
Have people, throughout all of time, been able to have a sklurp period? If there was only one person left on Earth, would that person still be able to undergo such an experience? Would this answer be the same if there had been a nuclear holocaust, killing every living thing (from people, to animals, vegetables and trees) apart from the one person? Can non-human animals also have a sklurp period? You said that some people don't have such a period: is this solely because they choose not to / are unaware of such a concept? Or is there something preventing them from this? (e.g. physiological differences, geographical limitations etc.) | ||
| Quovynyte (Quovynyte)
New member Username: Quovynyte Post Number: 427 Registered: 6-2009 |
Could you say "It took me three sklurps to eat the marshmallow"? If anyone looked at you when in your sklurp period would they notice anything different? You said on my post it's a period of time before we do something/something happens. Is it one or the other? Or we do something and something happens? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2235 Registered: 1-2007 |
Have people, throughout all of time, been able to have a sklurp period? no If there was only one person left on Earth, would that person still be able to undergo such an experience? Yes i suppose Would this answer be the same if there had been a nuclear holocaust, killing every living thing (from people, to animals, vegetables and trees) apart from the one person? I guess it would but not really relevant Can non-human animals also have a sklurp period? No You said that some people don't have such a period: is this solely because they choose not to / are unaware of such a concept? They are probably not aware of the concept but at the same time subconsciously choose not to have one Or is there something preventing them from this? (e.g. physiological differences, geographical limitations etc.)I guess a trait of their personality stops them having one | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2236 Registered: 1-2007 |
Could you say "It took me three sklurps to eat the marshmallow"? No ;O) add to ever growing list of questions I never thought I'd get asked If anyone looked at you when in your sklurp period would they notice anything different? No You said on my post it's a period of time before we do something/something happens. Is it one or the other? \bIn hindsight it's the former I do something which marks the end of sklurp period} Or we do something and something happens? No we just do something. Sorry for confusion | ||
| Quovynyte (Quovynyte)
New member Username: Quovynyte Post Number: 429 Registered: 6-2009 |
Could it be said that a sklurp period is a period of time before we {verb}? Could you say "I will {verb}"? "I will {verb} on a tree"? "I will {verb} you?" "I will {verb} in a coconut"? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2237 Registered: 1-2007 |
Could it be said that a sklurp period is a period of time before we {verb}? No a single verb won't accurately describe it although obviously a verb or verbs are involved Could you say "I will {verb}"? "I will {verb} on a tree"? "I will {verb} you?" "I will {verb} in a coconut"? No to all of these | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1039 Registered: 7-2009 |
Personal hygiene relevant? Physical action? A certain thought or type of thought? Repeating something? Transportation? Laundry? Other chores? Social interactions? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2241 Registered: 1-2007 |
Personal hygiene relevant? No Physical action? Yes your sklurp period ends when you do a certain action A certain thought or type of thought? No Repeating something? Transportation? Laundry? Other chores? Social interactions? No to rest | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 471 Registered: 3-2004 |
So a sklurp period is the time between two actions? just related actions? similar actions? exactly the same actions? Do you know of people with sklurp periods exceeding a year? being less than a day? The action that ends a sklurp period, do you do it alone? together with other people? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2245 Registered: 1-2007 |
So a sklurp period is the time between two actions?`yes just related actions? yes they are related similar actions? no but related exactly the same actions? No Do you know of people with sklurp periods exceeding a year? yes in fact i know people who have no sklurp period because they never do action B being less than a day? yes i do The action that ends a sklurp period, do you do it alone? this together with other people? | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 472 Registered: 3-2004 |
So a sklurp period is between Action A and Action B? After Action B, does a new sklurp period start automatically? or an Action A is first needed again? or could it be an Action C? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2246 Registered: 1-2007 |
So a sklurp period is between Action A and Action B? Yes After Action B, does a new sklurp period start automatically? no or an Action A is first needed again? Yes or could it be an Action C? No | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1044 Registered: 7-2009 |
Are habits relevant? Trying to kick a habit? Such as quitting smoking (action A) and caving into a cigarette (action B)? Going on a diet (action A) and having an eating binge (action B)? Something similar? | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 473 Registered: 3-2004 |
Is Action A pleasant? unpleasant? Is Action B pleasant? unpleasant? Do you need any equipment for Action A? Action B? | ||
| Kalira (Kalira)
New member Username: Kalira Post Number: 254 Registered: 2-2009 |
Is a sklurp period a period of time during which a person does something? waits for something? Does Action A necessitate Action B (at least eventually)? Can it happen on its own? Can another action besides Action B happen as a result of Action A? Would any action other than Action B end the sklurp period? Will Action B only occur if Action A happens? or can it happen on its own? or as a result of one or more other actions? Does the same person do Actions A and B for each instance of a sklurp period? Are Actions A and B related in a reciprocal way (like 'send' and 'receive')? related by similar methods (like 'turn on' and 'turn up,' both of which can be done either with a remote control or by pushing buttons on a device, etc.)? by having the same basic result (like 'bake' and 'stew')? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2247 Registered: 1-2007 |
Are habits relevant? Noish some people may arghue that action b is habit forming but its nothing to do with addiction Trying to kick a habit? Such as quitting smoking (action A) and caving into a cigarette (action B)? Going on a diet (action A) and having an eating binge (action B)? Something similar? So No to these | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2248 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is Action A pleasant? unpleasant? neither Is Action B pleasant? unpleasant? Neither although it may annoy some people Do you need any equipment for Action A? Action B? Hmmm I wouldn't say equipment but a prop is necessary | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2249 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is a sklurp period a period of time during which a person does something? waits for something? it's simply the period of time between action A and action B. Waiting on something is not relevant Does Action A necessitate Action B (at least eventually)? No Can it happen on its own? Yes Can another action besides Action B happen as a result of Action A? yes i guess there are many Would any action other than Action B end the sklurp period? No Will Action B only occur if Action A happens? Yes or can it happen on its own? No A would have to have happened or as a result of one or more other actions? So no Does the same person do Actions A and B for each instance of a sklurp period? Not always but ownership of the sklurp period always belongs to the person who does b Are Actions A and B related in a reciprocal way (like 'send' and 'receive')? related by similar methods (like 'turn on' and 'turn up,' both of which can be done either with a remote control or by pushing buttons on a device, etc.)? No nothing like this by having the same basic result (like 'bake' and 'stew')? No I can't believe how difficult it's proving answering some of these questions | ||
| Gourami (Gourami)
Moderator Username: Gourami Post Number: 745 Registered: 10-2008 |
Is there one item used when action a is performed? Is the same item used with action b? Does this inolve household chores, by any chance? The length of time between using soething and cleaning it? Or are computers relevant? TV? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2250 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is there one item used when action a is performed? there are two but be careful Is the same item used with action b? Yes Does this inolve household chores, by any chance? No The length of time between using soething and cleaning it? No but nice idea Or are computers relevant? TV? No to rest | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 462 Registered: 6-2008 |
After action A is performed, is the result physically observable? Must action A be performed before B can even happen? or can the steps of B still be performed, but with a different result? To clarify what I mean, an example of the first case is A="send email" and B="receive email". You cannot receive an email unless it has been sent. An example of the second is A="set a world record" and B="break the world record". It's not possible to break a record unless there is one existing, but it's still possible to compete without even knowing one is doing so. | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2253 Registered: 1-2007 |
After action A is performed, is the result physically observable? to more observant people yes Must action A be performed before B can even happen? Yes or can the steps of B still be performed, but with a different result? No To clarify what I mean, an example of the first case is A="send email" and B="receive email". You cannot receive an email unless it has been sent. An example of the second is A="set a world record" and B="break the world record". It's not possible to break a record unless there is one existing, but it's still possible to compete without even knowing one is doing so.Ok i think I follow and can say that for B to happen A must have happened first | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 463 Registered: 6-2008 |
Can action A be performed in a typical kitchen? bedroom? office? classroom? grocery store? Can it be performed without the help of other people? Same for action B? | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 414 Registered: 9-2009 |
Are any of the actions done to the items? With the items? Same two items used in both actions? Would it work with different but identical ones? Completely different ones? Does the items perform a function? Does one perform a function upon the other? Is either action a or b done to: an object? yourself? an animal? You said action b could annoy some people - would they be annoyed by the action itself? Or a side effect? Or the result of the action? | ||
| Noobdogg (Noobdogg)
Moderator Username: Noobdogg Post Number: 200 Registered: 3-2009 |
Is a superstition involved? You said that action B might annoy some people - does it inconvenience them? is it distracting / disturbing? or just annoying, like dragging your nails along a blackboard? does it seem overly meticulous or obsessive to perform it? Would it be safe to assume that the shorter your sklurp period: - the more obsessive you are? - the cleaner you are? - the safer you are? - the more cautious you are? - the richer you are? Is the sklurp period inherently repetitive or is it possible to simply have 1 sklurp period in your life. Is action A required again after action B, or is it inevitable that action A will occur again at some point? In your case is it repetitive? continuously? Could the sklurp period be analogous to any of the following (in terms of necessity and consequence, format is action A followed by action B) - Making a friend and calling them on the phone to keep in touch with them. - Getting a girl's phone number and calling her up to fix a date. - Going on a diet and checking your weight? - Buying something, and then throwing it away? - Making a complaint and then following up on it? Sorry if this is all irrelevant, just trying to catch something here :-) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2255 Registered: 1-2007 |
Can action A be performed in a typical kitchen? bedroom? office? classroom? grocery store? Can it be performed without the help of other people? No to all Same for action B? Bedroom is most likely. It can be performed without help | ||
| Sunshine (Sunshine)
New member Username: Sunshine Post Number: 804 Registered: 1-2001 |
Money involved? Payment of bills? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2256 Registered: 1-2007 |
Are any of the actions done to the items? B is done to them With the items? both ish Same two items used in both actions? Yes Would it work with different but identical ones? No Completely different ones? No Does the items perform a function? yes Does one perform a function upon the other? No Is either action a or b done to: an object? both a & B although "done to" applies more to action B. It's quite subjective this yourself? an animal? No to these You said action b could annoy some people - would they be annoyed by the action itself? Not as much as... Or a side effect? Or the result of the action? This | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2257 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is a superstition involved? No You said that action B might annoy some people - does it inconvenience them? No is it distracting / disturbing? No or just annoying, like dragging your nails along a blackboard? It's annoying but not like the example you've used does it seem overly meticulous or obsessive to perform it? No, quite the opposite in fact Would it be safe to assume that the shorter your sklurp period: - the more obsessive you are? No - the cleaner you are? No - the safer you are? No - the more cautious you are? No - the richer you are? Maybe Is the sklurp period inherently repetitive or is it possible to simply have 1 sklurp period in your life? It's possible but it's a bit habit forming so i'd be surprised if anyone had only one period in their life Is action A required again after action B, or is it inevitable that action A will occur again at some point? It's not required directly but it will inevitably reoccur In your case is it repetitive? Yes continuously? if you mean as soon as my sklurp period ends does another start then no. There is a period before another sklurp period commences Could the sklurp period be analogous to any of the following (in terms of necessity and consequence, format is action A followed by action B) - Making a friend and calling them on the phone to keep in touch with them. No - Getting a girl's phone number and calling her up to fix a date. No , if i did that I'd be in a separation period :0) - Going on a diet and checking your weight? No - Buying something, and then throwing it away? Yes . Action A is buying something. At last we're getting somewhere. No to throwing away - Making a complaint and then following up on it? No Sorry if this is all irrelevant, just trying to catch something here :-) You did very well . I'm staggered by the difficulty I'm having in answering these questions. This started life as a playful little puzzle which is about a fairly mundane subject but answering the questions has taxed me more than most of the puzzles I've hosted | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2258 Registered: 1-2007 |
Money involved? Well we've established that action A is buying something so yes. No to action B Payment of bills? No but I can see where you were going with this | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 480 Registered: 3-2004 |
Action A is "buying something" - is Action B "doing something with what you bought in Action A"? Do you not do anything with what you bought until Action B? or do you continuously do something with it until Action B? Just sporadically? Does what you buy come in different sizes? colours? is it tangible? Do you buy it on the internet? in a special shop? in a supermarket? from a mysterious person in a dark alley? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2260 Registered: 1-2007 |
Action A is "buying something" - is Action B "doing something with what you bought in Action A"? yes Do you not do anything with what you bought until Action B? asked in negative so No i.e. you do do something with it prior to action B or do you continuously do something with it until Action B? Just sporadically? this is closest Does what you buy come in different sizes? Yes colours? yes is it tangible? yes Do you buy it on the internet? You could but I doubt many do in a special shop? Yes in a supermarket? No from a mysterious person in a dark alley? No | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 482 Registered: 3-2004 |
Is what you buy made of paper? metal? plastic? wood? glass? a liquid? When you sporadically do something with "it" between Action A and B - is "it" then changed? can you see a difference in its' appearance during the sklurp period? Using "it", is that primarily watching it? reading? listening to it? tasting it? doing something with it using your fingers? During the sklurp period, do you carry "it" on you? hang it up at home? keep it outside? put it in a drawer? place it in plain sight? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2261 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is what you buy made of paper? metal? plastic? wood? glass? a liquid? None of these When you sporadically do something with "it" between Action A and B - is "it" then changed? No can you see a difference in its' appearance during the sklurp period? Possibly Using "it", is that primarily watching it? No reading? listening to it? tasting it? doing something with it using your fingers? No to all During the sklurp period, do you carry "it" on you? hang it up at home? keep it outside? put it in a drawer? place it in plain sight? No to all | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 486 Registered: 3-2004 |
Is "it" man-made? made of rubber? stone? organic material? non-organic material? snow? ice? leather? When you "do something to it" between Action A and B, do you then touch it? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2262 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is "it" man-made? Yes made of rubber? in part yes it can be stone? organic material? non-organic material? snow? ice? leather? this sometimes When you "do something to it" between Action A and B, do you then touch it? Yes I feel like Rolf Harris "Can you guess what it is yet?" | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 464 Registered: 6-2008 |
a pair of shoes? a belt? any other article of clothing? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2263 Registered: 1-2007 |
a pair of shoes? Yes a belt? any other article of clothing? | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 488 Registered: 3-2004 |
Is "B" polishing the shoes? getting chafed feet? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2265 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is "B" polishing the shoes? getting chafed feet? Neither | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1070 Registered: 7-2009 |
Is the sklurp perod: How long you wear that pair before switching to a different pair? How long it takes you to get a blister? How long before you step in a puddle? Get the shoes dirty? Clean them? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2266 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is the sklurp perod: How long you wear that pair before switching to a different pair? How long it takes you to get a blister? How long before you step in a puddle? Get the shoes dirty? Clean them?Nice try but none of these | ||
| Fleemco198 (Fleemco198)
New member Username: Fleemco198 Post Number: 153 Registered: 9-2009 |
I=ham? f? how many per: month? year? | ||
| Fleemco198 (Fleemco198)
New member Username: Fleemco198 Post Number: 154 Registered: 9-2009 |
how many*sklup periods*per.... | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2267 Registered: 1-2007 |
I=ham? f? I is me, and I'm a HAM and proud of it !!! In fact men are more likely to have sklurp periods than women in my humble opinion how many per: month? year? About 3 a year but I can only speak from personal experience | ||
| Probably_monty_hall (Probably_monty_hall)
New member Username: Probably_monty_hall Post Number: 42 Registered: 10-2009 |
You mentioned that two things were involved. Are these each of the two shoes, or do we still need to figure out a second thing? The shoes: athletic? casual? dress? specialized? relevant? I think you might have hinted at a wife/significant other above. Does action B annoy her? Does your sklurp period annoy her? Possibly the length of your sklurp period? Is action B the first time you "find a home" for your shoes (in your closet or the like)? The first time you fall asleep in your shoes? The first time you fail to put them away? | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 452 Registered: 9-2009 |
Does action B produce bad smell? Foot sweat relevant? Dirty socks? Dirty shoes? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2272 Registered: 1-2007 |
You mentioned that two things were involved. Are these each of the two shoes, or do we still need to figure out a second thing? No it's just shoes. I had a bit of a problem answering those questions , I mean is a pair of shoes one thing or two? The shoes: athletic? casual? dress? specialized? relevant? They could be anytype really but sharing a common feature that is very relevant I think you might have hinted at a wife/significant other above. Does action B annoy her? I did indeed nicely spotted Does your sklurp period annoy her? Yes Possibly the length of your sklurp period? Just the fact that i have one Is action B the first time you "find a home" for your shoes (in your closet or the like)? The first time you fall asleep in your shoes? The first time you fail to put them away? None of these but good guesses | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2273 Registered: 1-2007 |
Does action B produce bad smell? Foot sweat relevant? Dirty socks? Dirty shoes? thankfully I can say no to all of these :0) | ||
| Logician (Logician)
New member Username: Logician Post Number: 602 Registered: 6-2003 |
Does action B relate to (not?) putting the shoes on in the morning? Taking them off (or not?) when you get in / before you go to bed? You mentioned above a "very relevant common feature". Is this: colour? size? fabric? price? place bought? length of time worn? time/place that one would wear them? In the entirety of history that people have worn shoes, has it been possible for them to have a sklurp period? Is the reason that, in your subjective opinion, men are more likely to have a sklurp period, by any chance that women are more likely to have a wider collection of shoes than men? (And thus are more likely to have "matching" shoes/trousers, etc.?) | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 454 Registered: 9-2009 |
Shoelaces relevant? Cleaning? Can you have another sklurp period with the same pair of shoes? With shoes that you buy used? | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 491 Registered: 3-2004 |
Tapping your feet with shoes on relevant? | ||
| Jenburdoo (Jenburdoo)
New member Username: Jenburdoo Post Number: 1695 Registered: 5-2003 |
Is it possible to have a sklurp period of seconds? minutes? hours? Does action A specifically involve purchasing shoes or could they be made or stolen instead? Is it possible for two different people to do actions A and B and still have a sklurp period? If so, is it possible for Action B to be done without the knowledge of the person who got the shoes in Action A? For example, could a modern museum employee? or other modern person? complete the sklurp period of sandals made in the Bronze Age? Shoes made in the colonial era? Boots made in the 19th century? Can a child have a sklurp period? Can a baby? An animal (like dog booties or something?) Can a child who purchased shoes grow up and complete his sklurp period decades later? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2274 Registered: 1-2007 |
Logician Does action B relate to (not?) putting the shoes on in the morning? Taking them off (or not?) when you get in / before you go to bed? this You mentioned above a "very relevant common feature". Is this: colour? size? fabric? price? place bought? length of time worn? time/place that one would wear them? None of these In the entirety of history that people have worn shoes, has it been possible for them to have a sklurp period? I';m not sure but would guess no Is the reason that, in your subjective opinion, men are more likely to have a sklurp period, by any chance that women are more likely to have a wider collection of shoes than men? (And thus are more likely to have "matching" shoes/trousers, etc.?) no not for this reason Galfisk Shoelaces relevant? yes Cleaning? No Can you have another sklurp period with the same pair of shoes? No With shoes that you buy used? I suppose so Tommyp Tapping your feet with shoes on relevant? No Jenburdoo Is it possible to have a sklurp period of seconds? minutes? hours? it's possible but not likely Does action A specifically involve purchasing shoes or could they be made or stolen instead? Yes they could be, the important point is that they're new Is it possible for two different people to do actions A and B and still have a sklurp period? yes but ownership of the sklurp period would be the person who owns the shoes and does action b If so, is it possible for Action B to be done without the knowledge of the person who got the shoes in Action A? yes For example, could a modern museum employee? or other modern person? complete the sklurp period of sandals made in the Bronze Age? Shoes made in the colonial era? Boots made in the 19th century? No to all of theses Can a child have a sklurp period? Very much so Can a baby? I'd say not An animal (like dog booties or something?)No Can a child who purchased shoes grow up and complete his sklurp period decades later? No | ||
| Quovynyte (Quovynyte)
New member Username: Quovynyte Post Number: 464 Registered: 6-2009 |
Are Aglets relevant? (The plastic tips on the end.) Is action B: Not taking them off before you go to bed? Taking them off when you get in to bed? Not taking them off when you get in to bed? Taking them off before you go to bed? Is the common feature the shoelaces? Something else? Colour of shoelaces relevant? Length? Material? The way it loops into the hole? Tying your shoelaces? Untying? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2276 Registered: 1-2007 |
Are Aglets relevant? (The plastic tips on the end.) No Is action B: Not taking them off before you go to bed? Taking them off when you get in to bed? Not taking them off when you get in to bed? Taking them off before you go to bed? This but there's more Is the common feature the shoelaces? yes in my case anyway, straps would also work i guess Something else? Colour of shoelaces relevant? No Length? Material? The way it loops into the hole? Tying your shoelaces? Untying? This You should have all you need now | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 500 Registered: 3-2004 |
Taking the shoes off without untying them relevant? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2278 Registered: 1-2007 |
Taking the shoes off without untying them relevant? Yes do you want to finish this off and give me your definition of a sklurp period? | ||
| Tommyp (Tommyp)
New member Username: Tommyp Post Number: 501 Registered: 3-2004 |
Well, I see at least a couple of possibilities... Id the sklurp period the time between you buy new shoes and the first time you untie them? the first time you take them off without untying them? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 2279 Registered: 1-2007 |
Id the sklurp period the time between you buy new shoes and the first time you untie them? the first time you take them off without untying them? This one.... **************Spoiler***************** A sklurp period is the length of time beginning with your buying a new pair of shoes and ending when you stop treating them like new and just kick them off without undoing the laces or straps. I have a really short sklurp period much to the annoyance of my wife who never does it and therefore does not have a sklurp period. Anyone else suffer from this chronic example of laziness. Thanks to all who played and TommyP for killing it off. Hope you enjoyed this puzzle on a rather mundane subject | ||
| Quovynyte (Quovynyte)
New member Username: Quovynyte Post Number: 469 Registered: 6-2009 |
Good puzzle! I have a period about the same range as you. | ||
| Kalira (Kalira)
New member Username: Kalira Post Number: 255 Registered: 2-2009 |
My sklurp period generally lasts as long as the first time I wear the shoes, especially if they're sneakers. Man, I drove my parents nuts for YEARS. :-D |
