| Author | Message | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16808 Registered: 4-2010 |
Shane was only able to defeat Kyle because he (Shane) was injured. How? | ||
| Ciaobella (Ciaobella)
New member Username: Ciaobella Post Number: 879 Registered: 8-2011 |
It was a who-can-get-hurt first contest? Or maybe they both liked the same girl but she went out with Shane because she felt sorry for him after his injury? Or maybe Kyle said to Shane, "I bet I taste better to sharks than you do!" and Shane said, "uh-uh!" and Kyle said, "Uh-Huh!!!" and so they both dived into the shark infested water, but the shark ate Shane because he hit his head during the dive and was bleeding profusely? Nature of the injury relevant? Defeat in a contest? a battle? | ||
| Kyeannpepper (Kyeannpepper)
New member Username: Kyeannpepper Post Number: 575 Registered: 1-2012 |
Shane: HAM? Kyle: HAM? True story? FYOI? FSEI? Shane was against Kyle in some way, right? Was anyone else on Shane's side? On Kyle's? My vote goes to the shark-eating contest. It's just stupid, ridiculous, and believable enough to be a lateral puzzle. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16811 Registered: 4-2010 |
It was a who-can-get-hurt first contest? No Or maybe they both liked the same girl but she went out with Shane because she felt sorry for him after his injury? No Or maybe Kyle said to Shane, "I bet I taste better to sharks than you do!" and Shane said, "uh-uh!" and Kyle said, "Uh-Huh!!!" and so they both dived into the shark infested water, but the shark ate Shane because he hit his head during the dive and was bleeding profusely? No, but I'll have to remember that one. Nature of the injury relevant? Yes Defeat in a contest? a battle? Neither Shane: HAM? Kyle: HAM? Yes to both True story? FYOI? This FSEI? Shane was against Kyle in some way, right? Yes Was anyone else on Shane's side? On Kyle's? Hmmm... Shane and Kyle were the only ones there My vote goes to the shark-eating contest. It's just stupid, ridiculous, and believable enough to be a lateral puzzle. That is surely so, but alas, it's not this one. | ||
| Ixoye724 (Ixoye724)
New member Username: Ixoye724 Post Number: 3732 Registered: 1-2001 |
This reminds me of a scenario in a movie from years ago called 'Three O'Clock High.' Doubtful to be the same because there were more than two people involved but similar in description. Were Shane and Kyle running against each other as candidates? Were people voting for one of them? Was Shane's injury related to his head? Arms? Legs? Spine? Thymus? Something else? | ||
| Kyeannpepper (Kyeannpepper)
New member Username: Kyeannpepper Post Number: 581 Registered: 1-2012 |
Was anyone watching Shane and Kyle? On TV, perhaps? Y'know, I was hoping my Hunger Games rulebreaker would get my obsession with it out...of...my...head, but sadly, this isn't the case. | ||
| Shez (Shez)
New member Username: Shez Post Number: 2965 Registered: 2-2011 |
were they playing a game? a sport? were they fighting? was it a duel? I know if you get hit first in a duel you get to shoot in your own time | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16818 Registered: 4-2010 |
This reminds me of a scenario in a movie from years ago called 'Three O'Clock High.' Doubtful to be the same because there were more than two people involved but similar in description. I've never seen that movie, so I doubt that's it. Were Shane and Kyle running against each other as candidates? No Were people voting for one of them? No Was Shane's injury related to his head? Arms? Legs? This Spine? Thymus? Something else? Was anyone watching Shane and Kyle? No On TV, perhaps? Y'know, I was hoping my Hunger Games rulebreaker would get my obsession with it out...of...my...head, but sadly, this isn't the case. No biggie. We all have our little obsessions. That series isn't one of mine, but it's not a bad one. (Now Twilight, on the other hand...) were they playing a game? a sport? were they fighting? was it a duel? No to all | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16852 Registered: 4-2010 |
HINT: Perhaps "defeat" wasn't the best word for me to use in the puzzle statement. "Stop" would be better. | ||
| Kyeannpepper (Kyeannpepper)
New member Username: Kyeannpepper Post Number: 601 Registered: 1-2012 |
Did Kyle have a fear of blood? Was Shane actually bleeding? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16857 Registered: 4-2010 |
Did Kyle have a fear of blood? Was Shane actually bleeding? No to both | ||
| Ciaobella (Ciaobella)
New member Username: Ciaobella Post Number: 918 Registered: 8-2011 |
Did Kyle hurt Shane? Did Shane have some type of adaptation for his injury, such as a cast or wheelchair? Relevant? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16862 Registered: 4-2010 |
Did Kyle hurt Shane? No Did Shane have some type of adaptation for his injury, such as a cast or wheelchair? Yes. He had a cast and something else Relevant? Yes | ||
| Shez (Shez)
New member Username: Shez Post Number: 2998 Registered: 2-2011 |
did he have a crutch? crutches? walking stick? sling? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16866 Registered: 4-2010 |
did he have a crutch? crutches? This walking stick? sling? | ||
| Ciaobella (Ciaobella)
New member Username: Ciaobella Post Number: 928 Registered: 8-2011 |
Did the cast help him defeat Kyle? Did the crutches? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16881 Registered: 4-2010 |
Did the cast help him defeat Kyle? Did the crutches? This | ||
| Kyeannpepper (Kyeannpepper)
New member Username: Kyeannpepper Post Number: 618 Registered: 1-2012 |
Was it because the crutches gave Shane a farther reach? Allowing him to stab/hit Kyle with the crutches while Shane was safely out of Kyle's reach? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16884 Registered: 4-2010 |
Was it because the crutches gave Shane a farther reach? Allowing him to stab/hit Kyle with the crutches while Shane was safely out of Kyle's reach? No but good thought | ||
| Ciaobella (Ciaobella)
New member Username: Ciaobella Post Number: 938 Registered: 8-2011 |
Relevant properties of crutches: -length? -metal? -width? -noise made when using? -shape? -the way they are used? -weight? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16885 Registered: 4-2010 |
Relevant properties of crutches: -length? -metal? -width? -noise made when using? -shape? -the way they are used? -weight? Size (length) and shape, I guess. Material helps. | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 5497 Registered: 9-2010 |
wood? metal? leather? rubber? other? ltpf list of materials used in crutches? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16891 Registered: 4-2010 |
wood? metal? This leather? rubber? other? ltpf list of materials used in crutches? | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 5501 Registered: 9-2010 |
steel? aluminum? iron? (can you tell I have no idea what metal is used for crutches, lol?) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16894 Registered: 4-2010 |
steel? aluminum? iron? (can you tell I have no idea what metal is used for crutches, lol?) Neither do I and irrel. A wooden crutch could have worked for the puzzle too, but metal is better. | ||
| Jane (Jane)
New member Username: Jane Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2012 |
Did Shane use the crutch to prevent Kyle from doing something? From touching something? From contacting someone? Did he touch Kyle with the crutch? Did he touch an object with the crutch? Is a metal crutch better than a wooden one because it is heavier? Hurts more when you are hit with it? Conducts electricity? Conducts heat? Makes a particular noise in a particular circumstance? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16925 Registered: 4-2010 |
Welcome to the forum Jane! Did Shane use the crutch to prevent Kyle from doing something? Yes From touching something? Noish From contacting someone? No Did he touch Kyle with the crutch? No Did he touch an object with the crutch? Yes Is a metal crutch better than a wooden one because it is heavier? This and one other related thing; No to rest Hurts more when you are hit with it? Conducts electricity? Conducts heat? Makes a particular noise in a particular circumstance? | ||
| Jane (Jane)
New member Username: Jane Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2012 |
Thanks! I was here years and years ago in a different incarnation. Very nice to be back! Did Shane touch the object with the crutch to prevent Kyle from using it? From seeing it? Did he move the thing with the crutch? Did he break it? Prevent it from operating? Was anyone else involved? Any animals? Is the other quality of a metal crutch the fact that it does more damage when you hit things with it? That it is denser? Impossible to cut through? Saw through? Break in some other way? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16929 Registered: 4-2010 |
Did Shane touch the object with the crutch to prevent Kyle from using it? From seeing it? Did he move the thing with the crutch? Did he break it? No to these Prevent it from operating? Yes Was anyone else involved? No Any animals? No Is the other quality of a metal crutch the fact that it does more damage when you hit things with it? No, but... That it is denser? Impossible to cut through? Saw through? Break in some other way? All of these are important, namely the last one. | ||
| Jane (Jane)
New member Username: Jane Post Number: 30 Registered: 4-2012 |
Did Kyle have any kind of weapon? Something he was using as a weapon? Something he could have used? Something he showed clear intention of using? Was Kyle trying to attack Shane? To stop him from doing something? Did Shane defend himself with the crutch? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16932 Registered: 4-2010 |
Did Kyle have any kind of weapon? Probably Something he was using as a weapon? Something he could have used? Something he showed clear intention of using? See prev Was Kyle trying to attack Shane? No To stop him from doing something? No Did Shane defend himself with the crutch? No | ||
| Jane (Jane)
New member Username: Jane Post Number: 34 Registered: 4-2012 |
Is the object Shane touched with the crutch a door? A window? Did he use the crutch to stop something opening? To stop something closing? Did this take place inside? Outside? Did Shane use the crutch to stop Kyle entering a place? Leaving a place? To stop him from reaching something? When you say Kyle probably had a weapon, do you mean that Kyle was the kind of guy to have a weapon? That Shane assumed Kyle had a weapon? Something else? Is it relevant whether Kyle had a weapon? Is it relevant whether Shane thought Kyle had a weapon? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16934 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the object Shane touched with the crutch a door? Yes! A window? Did he use the crutch to stop something opening? This! To stop something closing? Did this take place inside? This Outside? Did Shane use the crutch to stop Kyle entering a place? Leaving a place? This To stop him from reaching something? When you say Kyle probably had a weapon, do you mean that Kyle was the kind of guy to have a weapon? Not sure what you mean by this, but... That Shane assumed Kyle had a weapon? Yes, most likely Something else? Is it relevant whether Kyle had a weapon? No Is it relevant whether Shane thought Kyle had a weapon? Yes | ||
| Jane (Jane)
New member Username: Jane Post Number: 42 Registered: 4-2012 |
Did Shane shut Kyle in a room? Did he use a crutch to barricade the door? Did Shane think Kyle was going to hurt someone? More than one person? Himself? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16937 Registered: 4-2010 |
Did Shane shut Kyle in a room? Did he use a crutch to barricade the door? Yes to both!!!!! Did Shane think Kyle was going to hurt someone? He thought he might More than one person? Probably not Himself? Yes You're very, very close. All you need to know is what Kyle was doing in the room. | ||
| Jane (Jane)
New member Username: Jane Post Number: 45 Registered: 4-2012 |
Was the room in someone's house? A public place? A private commercial place? A building on a university campus? A school? Was it Kyle's room? Was it Shane's room? Was Kyle looking for something? Looking at something? Writing? Reading? Using a computer? Using a phone? Was he holding anything? Was he speaking? Did he move around the room while he did whatever he did? Did he eat anything? Did he drink anything? Did Kyle and Shane enter the room together? Were they already in there when the events relevant to the puzzle began? Did Shane go in when Kyle was already in there? Did Kyle go in when Shane was already in there? Was Kyle drunk? Was it obvious to Shane what Kyle was going to do? Did Kyle say what he was going to do? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16941 Registered: 4-2010 |
Was the room in someone's house? Yes A public place? A private commercial place? A building on a university campus? A school? Was it Kyle's room? Was it Shane's room? Yes Was Kyle looking for something? Yes Looking at something? Writing? Reading? Using a computer? Using a phone? Was he holding anything? Yes Was he speaking? Did he move around the room while he did whatever he did? Yes Did he eat anything? Did he drink anything? Did Kyle and Shane enter the room together? Were they already in there when the events relevant to the puzzle began? Kyle was; Shane was not (FA) Did Shane go in when Kyle was already in there? Did Kyle go in when Shane was already in there? All unanswered are No Was Kyle drunk? Was it obvious to Shane what Kyle was going to do? Did Kyle say what he was going to do? | ||
| Jane (Jane)
New member Username: Jane Post Number: 51 Registered: 4-2012 |
Did Shane know Kyle? Was he related to Kyle? Did Kyle also live in the house? Did Shane actually go into the room at all? If not, did he know that it was Kyle who was in the room? Did he somehow determine that someone was in the room without entering it? Did he know what Kyle was doing in the room? Did he guess what Kyle was doing in the room? Is what Shane thought Kyle was doing in the room what he actually was doing? Did Shane see Kyle before Kyle went into the room? Did he see him entering the room? Did he see him while he was in the room? Did he hear any noise from the room? If so, did he hear noises emitted by Kyle? By the sound of Kyle touching things? Moving things? Noises emitted by an electronic device? By a mechanical device? Just to clarify an earlier question - did Shane think Kyle was going to hurt him (Shane)? Or himself (Kyle)? Did he think that Kyle was going to do anything relevant other than hurt him/himself? Was Kyle holding one thing? More than one thing? Was he using it? Did he hold it the whole time he was in the room? Did he hold several different things in the process of looking for something? The thing he was looking for: was it an object? More than one? Was it information? Evidence? Did Shane know that he was looking for it/them? Suspect that he was looking for it/them? Was Kyle intending to destroy the thing he was looking for? Take it away with him? Use it in the room? Did the thing belong to Shane? To Kyle? To another person? Was the thing in the room? Did Kyle find it? Is it relevant whether it was there? Is it relevant whether he found it? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16945 Registered: 4-2010 |
I missed these earlier: Was Kyle drunk? No Was it obvious to Shane what Kyle was going to do? Yes, but not "going to do" Did Kyle say what he was going to do? No Back to business... Did Shane know Kyle? Was he related to Kyle? Did Kyle also live in the house? No to these Did Shane actually go into the room at all? No If not, did he know that it was Kyle who was in the room? No Did he somehow determine that someone was in the room without entering it? Yes Did he know what Kyle was doing in the room? He wasn't 100% certain, but... Did he guess what Kyle was doing in the room? ...he made an educated guess Is what Shane thought Kyle was doing in the room what he actually was doing? Yes Did Shane see Kyle before Kyle went into the room? Did he see him entering the room? Did he see him while he was in the room? No to these Did he hear any noise from the room? If so, did he hear noises emitted by Kyle? Yes By the sound of Kyle touching things? Yes Moving things? Yes Noises emitted by an electronic device? No By a mechanical device? No Just to clarify an earlier question - did Shane think Kyle was going to hurt him (Shane)? This Or himself (Kyle)? Did he think that Kyle was going to do anything relevant other than hurt him/himself? Yes, that being what Kyle was doing in the room. Was Kyle holding one thing? At least one relevant thing, but you don't need to know this to solve the puzzle More than one thing? Perhaps Was he using it? Yes Did he hold it the whole time he was in the room? No Did he hold several different things in the process of looking for something? Yope? The thing he was looking for: was it an object? More than one? This, but possible FA Was it information? Evidence? Neither Did Shane know that he was looking for it/them? Suspect that he was looking for it/them? This Was Kyle intending to destroy the thing he was looking for? Take it away with him? This Use it in the room? Did the thing belong to Shane? This To Kyle? To another person? Was the thing in the room? Irrel Did Kyle find it? Irrel Is it relevant whether it was there? See prev Is it relevant whether he found it? See prev You're very, very close. Don't overthink it. | ||
| Jane (Jane)
New member Username: Jane Post Number: 52 Registered: 4-2012 |
Was Kyle looking for Shane? Was he looking for money? Was he a thief? Did Shane correctly surmise he was up to no good and barricade him in the room while he limped off to call the police? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 16950 Registered: 4-2010 |
Was Kyle looking for Shane? No... Was he looking for money? Yes... Was he a thief? Yes! Did Shane correctly surmise he was up to no good and barricade him in the room while he limped off to call the police? YES!!! **********SPOILER********** Kyle was in the middle of robbing Shane's house when Shane came up. Although Kyle was behind double doors, Shane heard rustling and assumed that someone was up to no good. Fortunately for Shane, he had recently broken his leg and was on crutches, so he used one to bar the doors and hurried off to call the police. Kyle was trapped until he was arrested. Nice solve Jane. New puzzle on the way. |
