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Premise Riddle #4

Started by Name Lips, April 28, 2006, 02:04:44 AM

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Name Lips

April 28, 2006, 02:04:44 AM
:)

A man gets in an elevator in a tall office building. He pushes a button and travels to a specific floor about halfway up, then he gets out and takes the stairs up to his destination. The elevator does in fact reach the floor he was trying to get to.

Why does he do this, instead of just taking the elevator?
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways, it's still rock and roll to me.

You can talk all you want about theory, craft, or whatever. But in the end, it's still just new ways of looking at people playing make-believe and having a good time with their friends. Intellectualize or analyze all you want, but we've been playing the same game since we were 2 years old. We just have shinier books, spend more money, and use bigger words now.

phoamslinger

#1
April 28, 2006, 03:30:01 AM
is he a security guard, checking certain floors?
 

Dr_Avalanche

#2
April 28, 2006, 04:32:50 AM
Does he need exercise? :)

Name Lips

#3
April 28, 2006, 09:09:38 AM
Quote from: phoamslingeris he a security guard, checking certain floors?
No.
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways, it's still rock and roll to me.

You can talk all you want about theory, craft, or whatever. But in the end, it's still just new ways of looking at people playing make-believe and having a good time with their friends. Intellectualize or analyze all you want, but we've been playing the same game since we were 2 years old. We just have shinier books, spend more money, and use bigger words now.

Name Lips

#4
April 28, 2006, 09:10:08 AM
Quote from: Dr_AvalancheDoes he need exercise? :)
No.
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways, it's still rock and roll to me.

You can talk all you want about theory, craft, or whatever. But in the end, it's still just new ways of looking at people playing make-believe and having a good time with their friends. Intellectualize or analyze all you want, but we've been playing the same game since we were 2 years old. We just have shinier books, spend more money, and use bigger words now.

Guest (Deleted)

#5
April 28, 2006, 11:22:46 AM
Does the elevator stop at the floor he needs to get to instead of merely "reach" it?

Thjalfi

#6
April 28, 2006, 11:42:29 AM
did the elevator break down?

did the fire alarm go off?
 

Name Lips

#7
April 28, 2006, 12:01:35 PM
Quote from: PookaDoes the elevator stop at the floor he needs to get to instead of merely "reach" it?
Yes, it stops at that floor.
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways, it's still rock and roll to me.

You can talk all you want about theory, craft, or whatever. But in the end, it's still just new ways of looking at people playing make-believe and having a good time with their friends. Intellectualize or analyze all you want, but we've been playing the same game since we were 2 years old. We just have shinier books, spend more money, and use bigger words now.

Name Lips

#8
April 28, 2006, 12:02:08 PM
Quote from: Thjalfidid the elevator break down?
No.

Quotedid the fire alarm go off?
No.
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways, it's still rock and roll to me.

You can talk all you want about theory, craft, or whatever. But in the end, it's still just new ways of looking at people playing make-believe and having a good time with their friends. Intellectualize or analyze all you want, but we've been playing the same game since we were 2 years old. We just have shinier books, spend more money, and use bigger words now.

Dr_Avalanche

#9
April 28, 2006, 12:10:30 PM
Is this a behaviour he repeats often (as opposed to a one-time event)?

Does his work task(s) require him to do this?

Name Lips

#10
April 28, 2006, 12:12:07 PM
Quote from: Dr_AvalancheIs this a behaviour he repeats often (as opposed to a one-time event)?
This has happened to him before.

QuoteDoes his work task(s) require him to do this?
No.
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways, it's still rock and roll to me.

You can talk all you want about theory, craft, or whatever. But in the end, it's still just new ways of looking at people playing make-believe and having a good time with their friends. Intellectualize or analyze all you want, but we've been playing the same game since we were 2 years old. We just have shinier books, spend more money, and use bigger words now.

Guest (Deleted)

#11
April 28, 2006, 01:17:02 PM
Did someone else get on the elevator when he got off?

Name Lips

#12
April 28, 2006, 01:18:17 PM
Quote from: PookaDid someone else get on the elevator when he got off?
No.
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways, it's still rock and roll to me.

You can talk all you want about theory, craft, or whatever. But in the end, it's still just new ways of looking at people playing make-believe and having a good time with their friends. Intellectualize or analyze all you want, but we've been playing the same game since we were 2 years old. We just have shinier books, spend more money, and use bigger words now.

Dr_Avalanche

#13
April 28, 2006, 01:18:35 PM
Hm. Stumped. Need new angle.

So he travels to the floor of his own choosing, correct? The decision to leave the elevator where he does was made when he entered the elevator or before?

Name Lips

#14
April 28, 2006, 01:21:59 PM
Quote from: Dr_AvalancheHm. Stumped. Need new angle.

So he travels to the floor of his own choosing, correct?
Yes, he deliberately traveled to the floor where he got off.
QuoteThe decision to leave the elevator where he does was made when he entered the elevator or before?
That's not a yes or no question.
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways, it's still rock and roll to me.

You can talk all you want about theory, craft, or whatever. But in the end, it's still just new ways of looking at people playing make-believe and having a good time with their friends. Intellectualize or analyze all you want, but we've been playing the same game since we were 2 years old. We just have shinier books, spend more money, and use bigger words now.
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