# Invisible Idiots **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 21, 2003, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968 "2003-03-21T02:14:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/281 "2003-03-24T03:59:59Z")
Ha! Oops. Thankee. Now, who has some of these puzzlers still unanswered? I think I’m overlooking some. Julie ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/282 "2003-03-24T04:06:49Z")
Well, I think I can come up with a few more, just for you: - scores the most, really heavy weight - speak, Moon vehicle - damages, high train, city part - a Gauss, foil metal at one time - maiden, yes; makes thinner Have at, and enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/283 "2003-03-24T04:13:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by jsgoddess \* > \*\*It’s got a theme. \*\* I don’t suppose you could just tell us the theme, could you? We poor humans could use the hint. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/284 "2003-03-24T04:14:03Z")
Ack. I should be careful what I ask for! Er, this could take a while. Julie ---
**Author:** ![Aspidistra](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspidistra/32/3894_2.png) [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/285 "2003-03-24T04:14:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > \*\*Of course. We stand by tradition 'round these parts. > > _sits back and watches **Aspidistra** _ \*\* A toast? Hmmmm … ummmm … okay _thinks: what’s an appropriate toast for 3 oclock in the afternoon?_ To work! May it always fascinate! Let us sit and watch it for hours! _tosses back shot-glass. Erupts into wild coughing. Flings shot-glass wildly, missing the fireplace by about a foot_ Ahem. Sorry 'bout that. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/286 "2003-03-24T04:15:54Z")
Winston - scores the most, really heavy weight Salem - speak, Moon vehicle marlboro- damages, high train, city part Virginia Slims - maiden, yes; makes thinner Still working on this one; - a Gauss, foil metal at one time ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/287 "2003-03-24T04:18:43Z")
You almost got a sweep. **Dave**! Go for it, you can do it! ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/288 "2003-03-24T04:18:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > \*\*I don’t suppose you could just tell us the theme, could you? We poor humans could use the hint. \*\* Happy to. The theme is Great Literature. I’d put in one of those spoiler boxes, but I don’t know how. Sorry. Julie ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/289 "2003-03-24T04:19:36Z")
- a Gauss, foil metal at one time Carlton? ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/290 "2003-03-24T04:19:58Z")
- a Gauss, foil metal at one time Carlton! Julie ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/291 "2003-03-24T04:21:38Z")
“maiden, yes; makes thinner” I was trying to work in the Diet of Worms, but strangely, it didn’t fit. 😃 Julie ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/292 "2003-03-24T04:22:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Aspidistra \* > **To work! May it always fascinate! Let us sit and watch it for hours!** To work! _Smash!_ > [@](#): > > \*\*_tosses back shot-glass. Erupts into wild coughing. Flings shot-glass wildly, missing the fireplace by about a foot_ > > Ahem. Sorry 'bout that. \*\* Don’t worry about it; it happens. Take another shot. \*signals Mike to shut \*_Aspidistra \*\* off…discreetly, of course_ ---
**Author:** ![peri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/67e7ee/32.png) [@peri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peri)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/293 "2003-03-24T04:25:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > **Aha! Michael Finn, aka Mickey. That was his name.** And damned close to _my_ name, that is. Am I, or am I not? ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/294 "2003-03-24T04:25:50Z")
A simulpost! But **Dave** got it first, so he gets the sweep. Awesome work, all around! _buys a round for the house_ ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/295 "2003-03-24T04:26:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by jsgoddess \* > \*\*I was trying to work in the Diet of Worms, but strangely, it didn’t fit. 😃 \*\* Eeew! Please…some of us are squeamish. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/296 "2003-03-24T04:28:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by peri \* > \*\*And damned close to _my_ name, that is. Am I, or am I not? \*\* Would you be a Michelle, by any chance? ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/297 "2003-03-24T04:32:27Z")
Actually, The Diet of Worms has nothing tro do with either, dieting (as we know it) _or_ worms. See [this](http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~lyman/english233/Luther-Diet_of_Worms.htm) for further details. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/298 "2003-03-24T04:33:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by peri \* > \*\*And damned close to _my_ name, that is. Am I, or am I not? \*\* :eek: Jeez! Don’t sneak up on me, like that! 😉 I guess I got that last batch of puzzles just in time. I didn’t hear you come in. Hmmm…I dunno. What gender are you? Don’t worry. We here at Callahan’s don’t discriminate based on race, age, gender, or species. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/299 "2003-03-24T04:35:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > \*\*A simulpost! But **Dave** got it first, so he gets the sweep. Awesome work, all around! > > _buys a round for the house_ \*\* Woohoo! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968/300 "2003-03-24T04:41:01Z")
Yep, nicely done, **Dave**. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-idiots/162968.md?page=16)