Riddle time!

[Leemaster777]

I've got a good one:

What is the beginning of the end, the end of every place, the beginning of eternity, and the end of time and space?

 

[Raven's Nest]

How is a Raven like a Writing Desk? (This comes from Alice In Wonderland, but there are a couple of answers!)

Because you can't teach either of them the highland fling.

 

[Mr.Mattress]

How is a Raven like a Writing Desk? (This comes from Alice In Wonderland, but there are a couple of answers!)

Because you can't teach either of them the highland fling.

While that's true, I don't think that is one of the answers the Author (Lewis Carroll) thought of.

 

[Raven's Nest]

How is a Raven like a Writing Desk? (This comes from Alice In Wonderland, but there are a couple of answers!)

Because you can't teach either of them the highland fling.

While that's true, I don't think that is one of the answers the Author (Lewis Carroll) thought of.

Because Lewis Carroll famously didn't have an answer for it. He wrote the book and never bothered to solve his own riddle. Any answer you've heard such as (because Poe wrote on both) are just ones random people made up and therfore my answer is as valid as any other

 

[Surpheal]

Thought this one up a while ago

What is my name?

I wear a ruby in my shoulder,

I wear a sapphire on my foot,

I wear a belt of diamonds.

What is my name?

And just for fun, another one

You are in a room that is indestructible, with the walls, floor and ceiling not being able to be damaged in any way shape or form. All that you have with you is a pretzel stick. How do you get out?

 

[Mr.Mattress]

How is a Raven like a Writing Desk? (This comes from Alice In Wonderland, but there are a couple of answers!)

Because you can't teach either of them the highland fling.

While that's true, I don't think that is one of the answers the Author (Lewis Carroll) thought of.

Because Lewis Carroll famously didn't have an answer for it. He wrote the book and never bothered to solve his own riddle. Any answer you've heard such as (because Poe wrote on both) are just ones random people made up and therfore my answer is as valid as any other

Actually, because people bugged him so much about that 'stupid' riddle (According to him), he did come up with answers! The one I remember is "They both produce notes, though sometimes they're flat".

 

[The_Blue_Rider]

If you hit me, I will crack, but you'll never stop me from staring back, what am I?

Yes to anyone who recognizes this, I did steal this

 

[WinkyTheGreat]

I've got a good one:

What is the beginning of the end, the end of every place, the beginning of eternity, and the end of time and space?

The letter E.

Now a classic... What have I got in my pocket?

Naw, but here's a real one

The person who makes it doesn't need it
The person who buys it doesn't want it
And the person who uses it doesn't know it.

 

[Raven's Nest]

How is a Raven like a Writing Desk? (This comes from Alice In Wonderland, but there are a couple of answers!)

Because you can't teach either of them the highland fling.

While that's true, I don't think that is one of the answers the Author (Lewis Carroll) thought of.

Because Lewis Carroll famously didn't have an answer for it. He wrote the book and never bothered to solve his own riddle. Any answer you've heard such as (because Poe wrote on both) are just ones random people made up and therfore my answer is as valid as any other

Actually, because people bugged him so much about that 'stupid' riddle (According to him), he did come up with answers! The one I remember is "They both produce notes, though sometimes they're flat".

I had heard he made a few answers a short time after but seeing as the answer wasn't created with the riddle, I'd consider it an" unofficial" addition.... Much like how J K Rowling claimed Dumbledore was gay. If she knew it at the time then why not include it in the books themselves?

 

[floppylobster]

A dangerous criminal is hiding in a dark theater. Some police rookies want to bust in and apprehend the criminal, but the police chief stops them at the theater door.

Why did the police chief do that?

[sub]Sorry, couldn't resist =P[/sub]

That post was legendary.

One day I'm going to a bar, getting drunk and whispering this riddle to someone. I only hope they give me a knowing smile as only someone who's spent some time on the Escapist could. That that riddle could be the password to some secret society.

 

[Mr.Mattress]

How is a Raven like a Writing Desk? (This comes from Alice In Wonderland, but there are a couple of answers!)

Because you can't teach either of them the highland fling.

While that's true, I don't think that is one of the answers the Author (Lewis Carroll) thought of.

Because Lewis Carroll famously didn't have an answer for it. He wrote the book and never bothered to solve his own riddle. Any answer you've heard such as (because Poe wrote on both) are just ones random people made up and therfore my answer is as valid as any other

Actually, because people bugged him so much about that 'stupid' riddle (According to him), he did come up with answers! The one I remember is "They both produce notes, though sometimes they're flat".

I had heard he made a few answers a short time after but seeing as the answer wasn't created with the riddle, I'd consider it an" unofficial" addition.... Much like how J K Rowling claimed Dumbledore was gay. If she knew it at the time then why not include it in the books themselves?

Well, I guess that's reasonable. Still, my riddle is ruined XD I'll have to think of a new one.

 

[floppylobster]

I've got a good one:

What is the beginning of the end, the end of every place, the beginning of eternity, and the end of time and space?

The letter E.

Now a classic... What have I got in my pocket?

Naw, but here's a real one

The person who makes it doesn't need it
The person who buys it doesn't want it
And the person who uses it doesn't know it.

A coffin.

Sorry I've got none to add... Oh no, wait here's an old one -

Riddle me, riddle me, rot-tot-tote!
A little wee man, in a red red coat!
A staff in his hand, and a stone in his throat;
If you'll tell me this riddle, I'll give you a groat.

(I won't actually give you a groat, it's just part of where the riddle came from)

 

[The Unworthy Gentleman]

How is a Raven like a Writing Desk? (This comes from Alice In Wonderland, but there are a couple of answers!)

Because you can't teach either of them the highland fling.

While that's true, I don't think that is one of the answers the Author (Lewis Carroll) thought of.

Because Lewis Carroll famously didn't have an answer for it. He wrote the book and never bothered to solve his own riddle. Any answer you've heard such as (because Poe wrote on both) are just ones random people made up and therfore my answer is as valid as any other

Actually, because people bugged him so much about that 'stupid' riddle (According to him), he did come up with answers! The one I remember is "They both produce notes, though sometimes they're flat".

And nevar put with the wrong end in front.

This one's easier when you have it written down but whatever, I'll give it a shot.

5 + 5 + 5 = 550

Add one line to the left hand side to make this true.

 

[Llil]

There's one that I like because it's both really easy and really difficult at the same time. Apparently about half of the people who hear it figure it out instantly. The answer is just so obvious to them that it doesn't even seem like a riddle. But the other half might be stuck for a long time and still not get it.

Spoiler

Recently a friend told me the following story about the death of his grandfather: "My grandparents used to go to church on Sundays. One day during the sermon, which was long and dry, my grandfather fell asleep. That week he had been reading a novel about the French Revolution and began to dream that he was a rich aristocrat living in a beautiful chateau in France.

Suddenly there was a commotion outside. A mob of peasants appeared, stormed the house, grabbed him and tied him up, dragged him to the market square, where there was a platform with a guillotine set up. My grandfather was led up the stairs, a priest muttered a few words to him and then his head was placed in the cradle of the guillotine. A hooded executioner approached and reached up for the lever that releases the blade. At that moment my grandfather was snoring quite loudly, so my grandmother reached out and pinched him on the back of his neck to wake him up. This was such a shock to my grandfather that he suffered a heart attack and died on the spot."

My reaction to the story of my friend: "I don't believe a word of that. You made it up." Why did I react in this way, how did I know the story is not true?

If you are one of the people who get it, don't spoil it right away.

 

[Tallim]

A plane carrying two people crashes into a deserted public area. When the rescuers arrived, they discovered just over one hundred bodies. Why?

Crashed into a graveyard would be my guess......
and I really can't think of any new ones off hand.

 

[Whateveralot]

I am bored so I must make a random thread. This thread is about Riddles! Post the hardest riddles you can think of here and see if anybody can Solve them!

A man was found dead in his house with a gun in his hand. There was a tape recorder on his desk. When the Police arrived they pressed play on the tape recorder and heard "This is it. my life is over" then a gunshot. How did the Detective immediately know that it was a murder and not a suicide?

Toughy! I doubt you people will get it! Prove me wrong!

Someone must have rewinded the tape, since the police has not done that.

 

[baconsarnie]

A plane carrying two people crashes into a deserted public area. When the rescuers arrived, they discovered just over one hundred bodies. Why?

Crashed into a graveyard.

*Opens copy of 'The Hobbit'*

What has roots as nobody sees
Is taller than trees
Up, up it goes,
and yet never grows?

 

[ProZack]

A plane carrying two people crashes into a deserted public area. When the rescuers arrived, they discovered just over one hundred bodies. Why?

Crashed into a graveyard.
*Opens copy of 'The Hobbit'*

What has roots as nobody sees
Is taller than trees
Up, up it goes,
and yet never grows?

Easy! Mountain, I suppose.