Riddles Thread

Thom Yorke · 12-10-2012, 10:42 PM

I'd say answer it in the thread. That was the original intention behind the thread, I think.

ThePhanastasio · 12-10-2012, 10:54 PM

Oh - well I PM'd Janszoon, but I think...

Is the dude an amputee who has to push the button with his nose and can't reach higher than the third floor?

I've not been on an elevator in eons, (Claustrophobia'll do that) so I can't remember where the buttons are, but that's what immediately sprang to mind.

Paedantic Basterd · 12-10-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Sure. A man lives in a five story apartment building. Every morning he gets on the elevator, hits the button for the first floor, and heads off to work. Every evening he returns, pushes the button for the third floor, takes the elevator up, then walks the remaining two flights of stairs up to his apartment. Why does he do this?

Oooh, I know this one, but because I've done it before.

I love lateral thinking puzzles.

Trollheart · 12-11-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio

Oh - well I PM'd Janszoon, but I think...

Is the dude an amputee who has to push the button with his nose and can't reach higher than the third floor?

I've not been on an elevator in eons, (Claustrophobia'll do that) so I can't remember where the buttons are, but that's what immediately sprang to mind.

You're right, essentially. I had to get him to PM me the answer too. I think he just said the guy is too short though, not an amputee, but well done for figuring it out!

I really did try: I had all sorts of theories, including that he worked in the building on one of the other floors, or that he even worked as a lift (elevator) attendant, but nothing was ringing true. I'm glad someone got it. Congrats!

**Janszoon** · 12-11-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio

Oh - well I PM'd Janszoon, but I think...

Is the dude an amputee who has to push the button with his nose and can't reach higher than the third floor?

Close enough that I'll give it to you. He's a midget who can't reach past the third floor button.

midnight rain · 12-11-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Close enough that I'll give it to you. He's a midget who can't reach past the third floor button.

I'm confused though. What did the rain clue have to do with the riddle? I don't see it

**Janszoon** · 12-11-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuna

I'm confused though. What did the rain clue have to do with the riddle? I don't see it

What rain clue?

midnight rain · 12-11-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

What rain clue?

Thom Yorke gave me that hint for the riddle: "The man only takes the elevator straight up to the 5th floor when it rains."

**Janszoon** · 12-11-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuna

Thom Yorke gave me that hint for the riddle: "The man only takes the elevator straight up to the 5th floor when it rains."

Ah, I had forgotten but I've heard that clue before too. It's because he's able to push the buttons with his umbrella.

midnight rain · 12-11-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Ah, I had forgotten but I've heard that clue before too. It's because he's able to push the buttons with his umbrella.

Oh.

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Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	I'd say answer it in the thread. That was the original intention behind the thread, I think.