PhillyKev 0 #1 June 9, 2003 A man is found dead in a room with one door, no windows or other exits. The door is locked and barred from the inside. The ceiling is 25' high and and he is hanging in the middle of it with a 4' piece of rope around his neck. The room is completely empty except him hanging from the ceiling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #2 June 9, 2003 QuoteA man is found dead in a room with one door, no windows or other exits. The door is locked and barred from the inside. The ceiling is 25' high and and he is hanging in the middle of it with a 4' piece of rope around his neck. The room is completely empty except him hanging from the ceiling. He's dead. What do I win? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #3 June 9, 2003 whats the question?7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crapflinger2000 1 #4 June 9, 2003 He stood on big block of ice or something... Since you did not specify that there was NOT a big puddle of water in the middle of the floor, this is an allowable answer and I am sticking to it. __________________________________________________ What would Vic Mackey do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #5 June 9, 2003 He is in a very bad dream7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #6 June 9, 2003 The door is on the ceiling?? It could happen Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 June 9, 2003 I thought the question was obvious.... How did he get hung up there? No...there is not a puddle in the middle of the room. The floor is carpeted and bone dry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #8 June 9, 2003 QuoteThe door is on the ceiling?? It could happen Creative guess....but no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #9 June 9, 2003 You didn't exclude that possibility, so I am right. Sorry Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #10 June 9, 2003 If you've read the other threads...you ask yes/no questions until you get it right. Since you didn't ask one, you lose. If you word your answer as a question...the answer is no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #11 June 9, 2003 The man is 21' tall? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 0 #12 June 9, 2003 You said he was found dead, how did the person who found him get in? Did the guy come through the door that was locked and barred from the inside? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schroeder 0 #13 June 9, 2003 Well I say that he climbed up, and the room, since we don't have the dimensions, I suppose it is only 3'x3', which is easy enough for a person to climb. He climbed, the got to the top and hung himself. I AM THE SMARTEST MAN ALIVE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schroeder 0 #14 June 9, 2003 VICTORY IS MINE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfc 1 #15 June 9, 2003 maybe a little cutie hanged him and then, cause she was so teenie, crawled out under the door? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #16 June 9, 2003 Its that magician that levetates. David Blaine or something like that.Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #17 June 9, 2003 Sounds like suicide to me. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #18 June 9, 2003 QuoteThe man is 21' tall? no QuoteDid the guy come through the door that was locked and barred from the inside? Do you mean the guy who found him....yes...the police broke down the door. QuoteVICTORY IS MINE! not QuoteIts that magician that levetates. David Blaine or something like that. No magic involved. QuoteSounds like suicide to me. Is that a question? If so, the answer is yes. But how did he get up there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schroeder 0 #19 June 9, 2003 Is this a conventional room? Or more of an 'enclosure'? By conventional I mean a standard room, by enclosure I mean, say, a 25' shipping container on end. And this rope, did the man bring it with him into the room? And was he put into this room or did he go freely into it. And my shot at gold: Is he hanging from the underside of a manhole grate!? One that decends 25' to the sewer connection? I'll solve you.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #20 June 9, 2003 Does the man have anything else on his person, other than the rope around his neck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #21 June 9, 2003 Did he lock the door and then climb the rope?I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #22 June 9, 2003 He forced open the basement elevator door and barred it from the inside. Hung himself from the bottom of the elevator until it rose to the next floor. I like the narrow shaft answer too. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathorse 0 #23 June 9, 2003 A carpeted elevator shaft? Did this man lock the door himself before hanging himself? Did the man use the door to enter the room in the first place? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #24 June 9, 2003 QuoteIs this a conventional room? Yes...to clarify, he could not reach any of the smooth walls from his position. There is nothing to emable climbing the walls or across the ceiling, and it's your typical cube shape (no slanted walls, etc.) Quoteby enclosure I mean, say, a 25' shipping container on end. No. It's a room in a large building. QuoteAnd this rope, did the man bring it with him into the room? And was he put into this room or did he go freely into it. yes, yes, freely. QuoteIs he hanging from the underside of a manhole grate!? One that decends 25' to the sewer connection? No...that would be an exit. QuoteDoes the man have anything else on his person, other than the rope around his neck? He was dressed normally...it's irrelevant. QuoteDid he lock the door and then climb the rope? No. The rope is only 4' long. QuoteHe forced open the basement elevator door and barred it from the inside. Hung himself from the bottom of the elevator until it rose to the next floor. I like the narrow shaft answer too. Nope...huh huh..you said "narrow shaft" OK...Hint....Crapflinger was close Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #25 June 9, 2003 QuoteA carpeted elevator shaft? Did this man lock the door himself before hanging himself? Did the man use the door to enter the room in the first place? No Yes Yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
