Brain Teasers
Business is Good
Riddle
Riddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.Riddle
Yeah, they keep me locked up, but I guess I'm thankful, in short.
I hand out the beatings, while my neighbors import and export.
We make a good team, especially me as the muscle,
But with two dozen guards, I'm glad we never tussle.
But really, I got a lotta my own connections,
Imports, exports, with thousands collectin'.
But between us, there's really no competition,
I call it harmonizin' cause we're on the same mission.
No one is unnecessary, or, you know, too small,
The guy upstairs is the boss of it all.
He's also incarcerated, but for his good I bet it is,
Business is good, so long as we get the messages.
Question:
Who's doing the talking, and who are the other players in this riddle? (there are a total of 28, minus the narrator's connections)
I hand out the beatings, while my neighbors import and export.
We make a good team, especially me as the muscle,
But with two dozen guards, I'm glad we never tussle.
But really, I got a lotta my own connections,
Imports, exports, with thousands collectin'.
But between us, there's really no competition,
I call it harmonizin' cause we're on the same mission.
No one is unnecessary, or, you know, too small,
The guy upstairs is the boss of it all.
He's also incarcerated, but for his good I bet it is,
Business is good, so long as we get the messages.
Question:
Who's doing the talking, and who are the other players in this riddle? (there are a total of 28, minus the narrator's connections)
Answer
The parentheses are used to number the parts mentioned.The HEART (1) is the one doing the talking. He is thankful to be "locked up" or guarded by the "two dozen guards," the (24) ribs that normal humans have in 2 pairs. The ribs protect, and guard both the heart and the LUNGS. The LUNGS are the 'neighbors' (2) that have the job of "Importing" and "Exporting" Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide. The heart is- literally speaking- the muscle, and 'hands out the beatings' (heart beats). Of course, the heart itself has many "connections" or veins, arteries, and capillaries that "import" and "export" that valuable fluid we call blood. None of these members' job is unnecessary, or small, and they never compete with each other because they have the one mission of keeping a person alive. And, last but not least, the "guy upstairs" who is "the boss of it all" is 'incarcerated' by-yes-the skull. He is none other than the BRAIN (1), which sends electrical messages to all the other members via nerves, which tell them what to do. Business is good so long as these messages are sent. If they aren't, nothing is moving, and....well, then you're DEAD. (28)
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Codammanus this was FANTASTIC!!! two thumbs up... but unlike ur other teasers i got it at once :-D
Glad you enjoyed it! Let's see who can follow in your footsteps. Or will I stump em?
well u stumped me, it was one of the best on here. how u thought that one up i will never know.......
business as USUAL. excellence from COD always assured. ( but far too may clues my friend, you are too generous with this one) wink
I think I know who to thank for that trait. (But I won't say). I was on a NO HINT policy, but It doesn't seem to work.
WHAT AM I SAYING? Although hints are not really MY thing, I have to say the generosity here is my own. Actually, Griphook, I didn't bother to revise this one from its original form. I liked it the way it came out. (Product of a 58 minute Brainstorm) I thought it would be a gamble, but I was proud of this so I let it fly.
and soar it did.
Well you're not surprised to find that I think this is a fantastic teaser but by the ratings, so does everyone else! Keep it it up!
It was one of the best teasers I have ever read. It stumped me. Good job, keep up the good work.
Without a doubt, a CODAMMANUS !
The latest synonym for EXCELLENT TEASERS.
The latest synonym for EXCELLENT TEASERS.
Scramble, I thank you sincerely!
God, how do you think up this stuff, that was excellant.
You guys and gals are making Manus Blush. I Like!
I actually got that one!!!
I wouldn't have changed a thing!;D
Great work Manus.. Got it nice and easy, but even easy riddles are sometimes a great read and fun to look back through the clues once you get the answer to see the cleverness in the different lines. A great addition to the collection.
Simply great. And fun, besides.
:| wow, got me stumped!!!
Jun 23, 2003
that's good i was thinking the narrator was some part oph the body(but i didn't know which one) and i guessed the "guy upstairs" was the brain it's really cool how you worked it all out
This was a cool teaser, I got it- zoomed through the answer- knew it all- didn't need the explanation
I only half get this teaser. It's a bit weird, but still good. I would never have guessed it.
wow!! WAY too hard for me!! but, very good!
Excellent! Thanks...
Great teaser, really a fun read. One of the few that I actually got. I must say, you are a very intelligent person to come up with this!
betterge
betterge
This was a very creative and entertaining teaser. However, I solved this teaser (besides the lung part, which I overlooked as I wasn't counting) in about ten seconds. Also, I rarely solve any teasers at all, but this one seemed incredibly simple. I'm not trying to be an a-hole, its just that I was shocked that this teaser almost had a three for its difficulty when I read it. Anyway, really cool teaser, blah blah blah, just a bit easy...
This was great. Added to my favorites
Wish i could come up with something like that.
Keep them comming. Look foward to your next one
Wish i could come up with something like that.
Keep them comming. Look foward to your next one
Superb!
wonderful
I can't believe I didn't get this one! I was on the track of an orchestra?! I guess I'm more hung-over than I thought...
Well Done... A bit obvious, but a lot of fun...
Now I know how many ribs I have. Excellent work.
Stumped me but then I'm not to awake yet... Great riddle!
That was sooooooooo cool. I Would have never thought of that in a million years! How do you do that? I'm adding this one to my favorites! Thanks for the brain workout!
wow, i would have never thought of that!!! at first i thought it had something to do with a ship or cabin---you know, importing exporting....haha
really good teaser
really good teaser
I was thinking it was a computer with the motherboard doing the talking!!! Great teaser!
I like that one! Took me a bit, but I got it. Those are the best kind.
you must be some sort of genius or somthing, i would have never thought of that. me like!
that wz good! a little hard...4 sum reason i thought it might be chess or sumthin and the narrarator is the king...i don noe..lol...great job tho!
A Very Hard Teaser
That was great and really well written! I guessed the heart right away, but didn't get the ribs. Love the answer.
Cute!
LOL-U KEPT ME GUESSIN'
Fantastic! An extremely witty and thought-provoking teaser. Such a clever one!
Interesting.........
I would have gotten this had it been anatomically correct. A man has one less rib than a woman.
This was by far the BEST who-am-I teaser I have ever read! Being a science buff, not to mention a lover of a good teaser, this one is going on my list of favorites!
i didn't really like this teaser i thought it was kind of retarded!!!!
Very out there, very fun, tho i was far from getting it! Good job
WOW! That was extrodinary!!!!!
very sharp
very sharp
well you certainly did ur reasearch!
Umm, yeah . . . I wasn't even close in what i was thinking. Wow, that was really good
amazing omg amazing that was really good!!!!!
amazing omg amazing that was really good!!!!!
Clever, intelligent and different...Good job!
Brilliantly written !
Thank you for entertaining me and building up my confidence! I GOT IT
I was also super impressed with how you created it in a burst brainstorm! Way to go!
Thank you for entertaining me and building up my confidence! I GOT IT
I was also super impressed with how you created it in a burst brainstorm! Way to go!
very well written!! i was way off the mark, yet it all makes so much sense on looking at the answer...great teaser!
Very witty and clever of you! I would never have guessed it. Keep up the good work!
LOVE IT!!!
Actually, very easy. But great fun! I liked it!
Jim
Jim
SourDough thinks this puzzle is very insightful; yet delightful, yes indeed!
Wow! Yes indeed!
$D
Wow! Yes indeed!
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Astoundingly good riddle, absolutely fantastic
What can I say that hasn't already been said, both pro and con. I can only add that I totally didn't get it.I had no clue.
When I saw 28 things to figure out, I decided to not even try. Didn't care at all for this teaser.
This was one of the best I've ever seen! Even though I didn't get the answer it was superb - well done.
Tooooooooootally Cool!
Huh?!? I'd like a teaser next time, not a SAT test.
Hey! Thanks for that riddle! I don't usually get them. I got the brain on the second read-thru (thought it was G-d first time) and the speaker on the third--figured that was the most important answer. Couldn't get the ribs as the guards and didn't think of lungs; thought of veins and arteries as the importers and exporters.
NOW I'll get dressed and ready for work!
NOW I'll get dressed and ready for work!
oh that's cool
as usual I'm to lazy to solve but I'm sure if I put my mind to it I could have figured it out
great teaser
as usual I'm to lazy to solve but I'm sure if I put my mind to it I could have figured it out
great teaser
Excellent brain (and heart and lung) teaser
That was a tough one! I kept wanting to think chess pieces for some strange reason. Your hard work surely paid off! Great job!
Ecellent Teaser, although I was slightly off. I thought it was the tongue. Similarly, The TONGUE (1) is the one doing the talking. He is thankful to be "locked up" or guarded by the (approx)"two dozen guards," the (26) teeth that normal humans have. The teeth protect, and guard the tongue. The LIPS are the 'neighbors' (2) that have the job of "Importing" and "Exporting" Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide and FOOD. The heart is- literally speaking- the muscle, and 'hands out the beatings' (passes food to be chewed by the teeth). The Brains follows as described.
Again ... great teaser, I just didn't think it through.
Again ... great teaser, I just didn't think it through.
eXcellent
well good teaser. but i have to say, some people who have been on braingle for 5 years or more have negitive karma. thats not good. they better find a way to fix that. that's sad that somthing would happen to someone like that.
wow great teaser, I gave up too early... especially since I'm supposed to be studying for my anatomy exam next monday!
Another mistake in my comment (above) ... I meant the TONGUE passes the food to the teeth to be chewed.
Shouldn't "ribs that normal humans have in 2 pairs" in the answer read "ribs that normal humans have in 12 pairs?"
12 pairs amounts to 24 ribs ... sounds good to me.
Oh, my goodness! That was spectacular!
I couldn't figure it out, but when I read the explanation, it was obvious and SO WELL DONE!
Congratulations!
I couldn't figure it out, but when I read the explanation, it was obvious and SO WELL DONE!
Congratulations!
I did not get it, but it was very well done. A lot of thought went into this one.
I don't know where I was. Wasn't even in the ballpark on this one. Great teaser.
Very clever teaser - but my mind was a thousand miles away!
Happy Father's Day, DADS!
Happy Father's Day, DADS!
This was really easy but AMAZINGLY GOOD! I'm definitely adding this to my favorites. Keep em coming!
Totally cool!
Good one, but I thought of the mouth with teeth even though it said 28. I did get the brain though. At least I was inside the body!
June 19, 2014 - Current membership of the L-E-B (LEB is a TLA - three-letter-acronym standing for:
The League of Extraordinary Brainglers
BadBunnee02*, BadBunnee, BadBunnee03*, eighsse*, HABS2933*, MarcM1098* (with earned bronze Tea-Leaf-Cluster*), Zykezex*
*BadBunnee02 - originator, owner, and CEO. AKA (look it up) by "others" as Baron of Braingle, Bob of KORie (KOR=King of Rebus), Bob of the BadBunneeBrigade.
*BadBunnee - April 24, 2011 - July 05, 2008 - the "original" - honorary posthumorous membership
*BadBunnee03 - identity unknown. Honorary "creative" membership awarded for selection of the "screenie" (screen-name).
*eighsse - won first "Re-Buster" contest (in Teaser #36262) by identifying the ReBuster "i". This was interesting in that eighsse gave a BETTER answer than was intended. Our answer was "a black eye". If you wish to know HIS answer you will need to contact him by private message.
*MarcM1098 & HABS2933 won BB02's Groupie Challenge #02 (Teaser #50305). Marc was "best in class" and HABS was "best in show".
*MarcM1098 is a double winner (also won challenge Teaser #50330). We therefore have added a special Tea-Leaf-Cluster (bronze) to his original win.
**Zykezex won in the challenge in #50244 Teaser. He was the only one to enter therefore wins by default.
Ways to get to be a LEB (LIU)
01. Win any BB02 contest or challenge.
02. Genuflect (LIU) VIGOROUSLY and kiss BB02's ring five times. Doodler tried this but couldn't figger out what "genuflect" meant and this caused him to kiss something else instead. Too bad.
OH ... "LIU" is a TLA for "L**k *t *p and I must use the * designations because a few folks get REALLY bent-outta-shape when I use the full phrase; "look it up".. !
03. There are no dues, no meetings, no policies, no rules, NO BORING AGENDAS, no nuthin'; ... just belonging (and an annual "outing" in Crenwether Park).
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The League of Extraordinary Brainglers
BadBunnee02*, BadBunnee, BadBunnee03*, eighsse*, HABS2933*, MarcM1098* (with earned bronze Tea-Leaf-Cluster*), Zykezex*
*BadBunnee02 - originator, owner, and CEO. AKA (look it up) by "others" as Baron of Braingle, Bob of KORie (KOR=King of Rebus), Bob of the BadBunneeBrigade.
*BadBunnee - April 24, 2011 - July 05, 2008 - the "original" - honorary posthumorous membership
*BadBunnee03 - identity unknown. Honorary "creative" membership awarded for selection of the "screenie" (screen-name).
*eighsse - won first "Re-Buster" contest (in Teaser #36262) by identifying the ReBuster "i". This was interesting in that eighsse gave a BETTER answer than was intended. Our answer was "a black eye". If you wish to know HIS answer you will need to contact him by private message.
*MarcM1098 & HABS2933 won BB02's Groupie Challenge #02 (Teaser #50305). Marc was "best in class" and HABS was "best in show".
*MarcM1098 is a double winner (also won challenge Teaser #50330). We therefore have added a special Tea-Leaf-Cluster (bronze) to his original win.
**Zykezex won in the challenge in #50244 Teaser. He was the only one to enter therefore wins by default.
Ways to get to be a LEB (LIU)
01. Win any BB02 contest or challenge.
02. Genuflect (LIU) VIGOROUSLY and kiss BB02's ring five times. Doodler tried this but couldn't figger out what "genuflect" meant and this caused him to kiss something else instead. Too bad.
OH ... "LIU" is a TLA for "L**k *t *p and I must use the * designations because a few folks get REALLY bent-outta-shape when I use the full phrase; "look it up".. !
03. There are no dues, no meetings, no policies, no rules, NO BORING AGENDAS, no nuthin'; ... just belonging (and an annual "outing" in Crenwether Park).
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04. All memberships are permanent. One can be kicked out ONLY by unanimous vote of ALL members.
05. If you wish to become a member and are too lazy (or whatever) to try the contests or challenges, let me know and we'll work out something creative for you to do.
06. All decisions will be made by me (BadBunnee02) and they are not repealable.
05. If you wish to become a member and are too lazy (or whatever) to try the contests or challenges, let me know and we'll work out something creative for you to do.
06. All decisions will be made by me (BadBunnee02) and they are not repealable.
Here is my comment on the teaser:
Cleverly written. I didn't have a clue on this one, but after reading the answer it made perfect sense. Nicely done.
Cleverly written. I didn't have a clue on this one, but after reading the answer it made perfect sense. Nicely done.
I wasn't even close. That was a fantastic teaser. So well written and thought out. Great job.
First, I thought this teaser was brilliant! I knew it had to be something to do with the body, and got the brain but didn't come up with the rest.
And now ....the saga continues:
The League of Extraordinary Brainglers
BadBunnee02*, BadBunnee, BadBunnee03*, eighsse*, HABS2933*, MarcM1098* (with earned bronze Tea-Leaf-Cluster*), Zykezex*
--> DAGNABBIT! My name is not on the list. I can't believe I failed to make the membership in such a prestigious club. I might have to slit my wrists now. My blood is on your hands BOB! :lo
AKA (look it up)
--> Yes because no one on here is smart to know what that means. We are all just a bunch of ignorant morons.
Baron of Braingle, Bob of KORie (KOR=King of Rebus), Bob of the BadBunneeBrigade.
--> It is NOT BOB "of" KORIE ( how much sense would that make "Baron OF Braingle OF King of the Rebus"
that would be like Prince of Wales OF Duke of Cambridge. It is Baron of Brainle, King of the Rebus. GET IT RIGHT!
*BadBunnee03 - identity unknown.
---> AKA Badbunnee, Badbunnee02 BOB, KORie
*eighsse gave a BETTER answer than was intended.
--> How is this possible? You have made if quite clear by way of your condescending mature that NO ONE is as smart as you are. We are but mere mortals in the presence of greatness.
*MarcM1098 is a double winner
---> Congratulations Marc, guess you have something else to cross off you bucket list. Now your life if complete..
**Zykezex was the only one to enter therefore wins by default.
--> Does this not indicate that NO ONE cares? Get a clue Gramps!
Ways to get to be a LEB (LIU)
--> Glad this was listed as I am sure, I and everyone else on here is so interested in becoming a member of your "little club".
few folks get REALLY bent-outta-shape when I use the full phrase; "look it up"
--> It is not the phrase but the insinuation that you are so much smarter than the rest of us and that we don't know these "big words" you are using. If we are so stupid and so far beneath you intellectually, why do you want to bother with us?
The League of Extraordinary Brainglers
BadBunnee02*, BadBunnee, BadBunnee03*, eighsse*, HABS2933*, MarcM1098* (with earned bronze Tea-Leaf-Cluster*), Zykezex*
--> DAGNABBIT! My name is not on the list. I can't believe I failed to make the membership in such a prestigious club. I might have to slit my wrists now. My blood is on your hands BOB! :lo
AKA (look it up)
--> Yes because no one on here is smart to know what that means. We are all just a bunch of ignorant morons.
Baron of Braingle, Bob of KORie (KOR=King of Rebus), Bob of the BadBunneeBrigade.
--> It is NOT BOB "of" KORIE ( how much sense would that make "Baron OF Braingle OF King of the Rebus"
that would be like Prince of Wales OF Duke of Cambridge. It is Baron of Brainle, King of the Rebus. GET IT RIGHT!
*BadBunnee03 - identity unknown.
---> AKA Badbunnee, Badbunnee02 BOB, KORie
*eighsse gave a BETTER answer than was intended.
--> How is this possible? You have made if quite clear by way of your condescending mature that NO ONE is as smart as you are. We are but mere mortals in the presence of greatness.
*MarcM1098 is a double winner
---> Congratulations Marc, guess you have something else to cross off you bucket list. Now your life if complete..
**Zykezex was the only one to enter therefore wins by default.
--> Does this not indicate that NO ONE cares? Get a clue Gramps!
Ways to get to be a LEB (LIU)
--> Glad this was listed as I am sure, I and everyone else on here is so interested in becoming a member of your "little club".
few folks get REALLY bent-outta-shape when I use the full phrase; "look it up"
--> It is not the phrase but the insinuation that you are so much smarter than the rest of us and that we don't know these "big words" you are using. If we are so stupid and so far beneath you intellectually, why do you want to bother with us?
BB and YY. The two of you are out of control. Can we get this back in control and comment on the teasers and drop the senseless jibber jabber?
OK ... doodley ... good point
This is one of Codamammus' best efforts from "the good old days" and it's a shame they are not here to enjoy everyone's magnificent comments.
This is a great teaser and deserves all the praise it can get.
We'll see how many of the "current" Brainglers can recognize teaser greatness.
Place your bets.
BB02
This is one of Codamammus' best efforts from "the good old days" and it's a shame they are not here to enjoy everyone's magnificent comments.
This is a great teaser and deserves all the praise it can get.
We'll see how many of the "current" Brainglers can recognize teaser greatness.
Place your bets.
BB02
Hey, everybody .........
HEADS UP !!!!!!!!
Here is your latest chance to get a membership in the L-E-B (LIU).
The second in the "Re-Buster" contests is now continuing in my latest posting, Teaser # 50366, Titled "Huh?"
Take a shot ... (at the prize, instead of me ... for a change ...)
BB02
HEADS UP !!!!!!!!
Here is your latest chance to get a membership in the L-E-B (LIU).
The second in the "Re-Buster" contests is now continuing in my latest posting, Teaser # 50366, Titled "Huh?"
Take a shot ... (at the prize, instead of me ... for a change ...)
BB02
Had an inquiry on the status of an entrant on the contest in Teaser #50330.
MarcM actually "won" the contest with fifteen entries but since he had already won a prior effort and, therefore, was already a member of the L-E-B (LIU), the questioner wanted to know if the SECOND place winner would be certified.
The answer is definitely YES.
So .... mepapa with five entries is certified as the winner and, consequently, the ....
NEWEST L-E-B MEMBER !!!!!
Congrats, mepapa.
(MarcM is still recognized, however, for his sterling effort with a "bronze Tea Leaf Cluster" to add to his L-E-B (LIU) membership.)
BB02
MarcM actually "won" the contest with fifteen entries but since he had already won a prior effort and, therefore, was already a member of the L-E-B (LIU), the questioner wanted to know if the SECOND place winner would be certified.
The answer is definitely YES.
So .... mepapa with five entries is certified as the winner and, consequently, the ....
NEWEST L-E-B MEMBER !!!!!
Congrats, mepapa.
(MarcM is still recognized, however, for his sterling effort with a "bronze Tea Leaf Cluster" to add to his L-E-B (LIU) membership.)
BB02
WELL DONE, everybody !!!!!
Folks come to the "Teaser" section for two reasons:
(01) To read and attempt to solve creative language puzzles, AND
(02) To read and/or "follow" the equally creative comments.
Both are adequately present in this thread. Again, .....
WELL DONE !!!!
Jaye (of the BunnyBunch)
Folks come to the "Teaser" section for two reasons:
(01) To read and attempt to solve creative language puzzles, AND
(02) To read and/or "follow" the equally creative comments.
Both are adequately present in this thread. Again, .....
WELL DONE !!!!
Jaye (of the BunnyBunch)
Excellent teaser - very creative! The "man upstairs" was obviously the brain, but took a bit to work out the rest.
to MarcM ....
Mine reads "the guy upstairs" ...
But .... either way it's sexist !!!
Jaye
Mine reads "the guy upstairs" ...
But .... either way it's sexist !!!
Jaye
To MarcM ....
Mine reads "the guy upstairs" ....
Either way, it's sexist !!
Jaye
Mine reads "the guy upstairs" ....
Either way, it's sexist !!
Jaye
I might be the only one who saw that slip of the keyboard. Sybil, have you met Sybil? You're not the only Sybil here. Time to sign off and take your meds.
My, my... Very strange how I clicked on BB02's latest teaser comment and it brought me here. Then I clicked on LGM's latest teaser comment and it brought me here too! In fact, it is that way on all the teasers you both comment on but appears as only one of you. Rebus: the1same. Overused technique, but it works for BB02 and LGM.
Now, for the teaser. This was a very well thought out and creative riddle. Great job and made me look at the answer.
Hey, Frogg .....
Quite a compliment getting such a notice from a Editor, but I would have expected greater sagacity (hope you won't have to look that up) from you.
The reason the comments "appear the same" is because they ARE the same !!!
Since the Editors have chosen to block Bro Jay's comments - due to his having received too many (ha-ha) "Karmas" for attempting to promote viewership and comments - I have been making comments for him for the last couple years.
No big deal. I thought.
Jaye
Quite a compliment getting such a notice from a Editor, but I would have expected greater sagacity (hope you won't have to look that up) from you.
The reason the comments "appear the same" is because they ARE the same !!!
Since the Editors have chosen to block Bro Jay's comments - due to his having received too many (ha-ha) "Karmas" for attempting to promote viewership and comments - I have been making comments for him for the last couple years.
No big deal. I thought.
Jaye
That was a fun riddle to read and a great metaphor for the human body. I really enjoyed this one.
Wonderfully written poem, and a great solution! I guessed teeth, but if I'd thought about it more, I might have gotten it right.
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