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Riddle
Riddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.Riddle
Be enjoying the singles' life most shall
We are more solitary than social
Of my body is constructed my home
A place where "guests" do not casually roam
After I am done giving it a spin
Danger is lurking for venturers in
The way I prey is a bit like fishin'
With two legs up on the competition
What am I?
We are more solitary than social
Of my body is constructed my home
A place where "guests" do not casually roam
After I am done giving it a spin
Danger is lurking for venturers in
The way I prey is a bit like fishin'
With two legs up on the competition
What am I?
Hint
The number of lines found in this riddleMay serve as a clue to help a little
(not counting the "What am I?" line)
Answer
a spiderlines 1-2: Most spiders live alone, although some live in groups.
lines 3-4: A spider's web is made from silk which is produced (spun) from its own body. Insects visiting this "home" (i.e. "guests") will not be able to walk around freely as they will likely become entangled in the web, with a high likelihood of being subsequently attacked by the spider who will feed on them.
lines 5-6: After "spin"ning its web, a spider waits patiently for its prey (i.e. "venturers in") to land on or walk onto it.
lines 7-8: The waiting that a spider does is not unlike that involved with fishing. Also, its web might be considered as akin to a fishing net, since the spider catches its prey after the prey gets caught in it (like a fish gets caught in a fishing net). Since a spider has eight legs and an insect has only six, it has "two legs" (instead of "a leg") "up on the competition".
For the hint, this riddle has eight lines (not counting the "What am I?" line) which is the same as the number of legs that a spider has.
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Nice riddle & poem. I liked the 8-leg / 8-line touch.
Gave it top rating for funsies !!!!!!!!!!!
BB02
Gave it top rating for funsies !!!!!!!!!!!
BB02
Nice try on the poetry, but if you have to explain the whole riddle, it has to be hard and complicated for the rest of us.
Hey, folks. If you can read this then leave a comment and please vote.
Braingle thrives on active participation. Passive "cruisers" or "ghosts" (who leave no tracks) don't help much.
Thanks for your help.
BB02
Braingle thrives on active participation. Passive "cruisers" or "ghosts" (who leave no tracks) don't help much.
Thanks for your help.
BB02
Sorry, Babe. I meant to say "thanks" (for comment ... and I assume you voted).
BB02
BB02
Got it after the second read. Got an "easy" rating from me.
Got is immediately after the 8 line/ 8 legs hint. Fun!
once again, simple yet fun!
BB02, you are making me NOT want to comment with all of directives to vote, vote, vote.
Well said Bestgirl.
To bg and cb .....
Thanks for the comments.
(and votes ... if you did or didn't)
One outta two ain't bad ... Huh ?
Now ... howz 'bout going over to teaser #50305 and playing the "animal"-match game with us. Show us how much you REALLY care.
BB02
Thanks for the comments.
(and votes ... if you did or didn't)
One outta two ain't bad ... Huh ?
Now ... howz 'bout going over to teaser #50305 and playing the "animal"-match game with us. Show us how much you REALLY care.
BB02
There are various forum pages where one can discuss the best ways to improve and encourage ratings and comments. PLEASE do it there and let other membersmake their own decisions. Nice teaser. Nuff said!
to MP ....
"Forum Pages" are NOT the "life-blood" of Braingle.
Teaser submittals and threads ARE.
And ... please tell me how I am preventing Brainglers from "making their own decisions" ...
?????????????
BB02
"Forum Pages" are NOT the "life-blood" of Braingle.
Teaser submittals and threads ARE.
And ... please tell me how I am preventing Brainglers from "making their own decisions" ...
?????????????
BB02
BB02, You are free to say whatever you want to say. I will say that this teaser left me scratching my head. Even the hint didn't help me this time.
Are any of you curious about why the note says "Show all 13 comments" but there are only eight visible about me, here?
It's because my bro (BadBunnee02) has been censured (will have no comments printed) because he made comments about lack of comments and others took umbrage (look it up) and voted against his comments by commenting that he was "annoying"*.
*sometimes the truth hurts and 'shooting the messenger' does little to address the issue.**
**the issue being lack of member participation (comments & votes) on newly submitted teasers.
And ... it has worsened since this thread began years ago.
So .... (I guess) ... BB02 was correct, after all.
Jaye (LittleGreenMan)
- still laughing
It's because my bro (BadBunnee02) has been censured (will have no comments printed) because he made comments about lack of comments and others took umbrage (look it up) and voted against his comments by commenting that he was "annoying"*.
*sometimes the truth hurts and 'shooting the messenger' does little to address the issue.**
**the issue being lack of member participation (comments & votes) on newly submitted teasers.
And ... it has worsened since this thread began years ago.
So .... (I guess) ... BB02 was correct, after all.
Jaye (LittleGreenMan)
- still laughing
Oh, forgot to add .....
If any of you want to know what bro BB02 had to say, let me know and I'll reprint them, here.
Else .... send me a PM and I'll get them to you that way.
OR .... NOT, if the annoying powers-that-be-here nix me for attempting to make THAT move !!
J
If any of you want to know what bro BB02 had to say, let me know and I'll reprint them, here.
Else .... send me a PM and I'll get them to you that way.
OR .... NOT, if the annoying powers-that-be-here nix me for attempting to make THAT move !!
J
Another nice riddle, TFF. Lots of little clues woven throughout.
(BTW, I know how to see BB02's comments)
(BTW, I know how to see BB02's comments)
Thanks Tilley.
Hey, Tilley ....
You going to share ??
(eagerly awaiting) ..... (heavy breathing !!) ...
LGM & BB02
You going to share ??
(eagerly awaiting) ..... (heavy breathing !!) ...
LGM & BB02
Why can't people just write their own comments and not worry about what others have to say. I ignore what irritates me because people have a right to speak their piece. Don't be so touchy people! Just have fun!
I agree with Babe! This is supposed to be fun aǹd some people seem to have a problem with that.
As for riddle, I got it pretty easily after reading it twice to make sure. Another good one ThinksForFun!
As for riddle, I got it pretty easily after reading it twice to make sure. Another good one ThinksForFun!
Thanks Coolnana. Glad you liked it!
Easy teasy, but well written and fun. I particularly liked the fishin'/competition rhyme. Those lines made me smile. I was thinking hermit crab halfway though, then hit the spinning line.
I also like the full description in the answer.
I also like the full description in the answer.
Nicely written, but junior level, sorry!
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