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rose · ...and then Magic happens Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Posts: 4117

In reading this again - I think that when he mentions reading of both in Shakespeare he might be referring to an entire play - like the Taming of the Shrew -instead of a character.

The imperfections on his head reminds me of Hamlet or Romeo, of course there are others, but they popped into mind first.

**Posted:** Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:03 am

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booba · Unfictologist Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 1433

You're right Rose. The elder Hamlet died "With all his imperfections on his head" or without last rites, and so was sent off to purgatory. Poison would seem untimely.
Helena and it's variations don't seem to work......

**Posted:** Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:02 pm

booba · Unfictologist Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 1433

Don't dis Beatrice, cjr22 was right.

**Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:38 am

Rogi Ocnorb

Mayhaps Rose wishes to avoid a disdainful reply?

Or she recognizes the word, not; It being such an alien concept for her.

**Posted:** Mon Oct 04, 2010 6:28 pm

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Not quite sure what happened to this thread and why it just suddenly stopped, but as for the last riddle

**Posted:** Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:40 pm

Rogi Ocnorb

I have an answer,but it seems too easy. Or maybe I just lucked out on the burning of midnight oil clue.
To burn oil you need a

**Posted:** Thu Dec 23, 2010 9:53 pm

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Now that I look again that seems so obvious...

**Posted:** Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:11 am

Rogi Ocnorb

The last 3 words at the end of one of the lines made this one kind of a no-brainer. But I may have been just been lucky as my 4yo niece only seconds before I checked this thread had asked me if I ever saw a

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booba · Unfictologist Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 1433

Peter, Peter. Good one Rogi!

Thanks Peacemaker for reviving this thread.

Do you think rose dropped her laptop again?

Happy New Years Eve everyone!

**Posted:** Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:03 am

Peacemaker

Haha oh that's good, correct Rogi.
And no problem booba, riddles are fun even if I'm not so great at them Very Happy

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To deck each comrade's grave my whole shall bring.

Oh and hope everyone had some happy holiday's and welcome to the new year!

**Posted:** Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:47 am

lifegospel

Just as a quick guess, judging by the second line, is it a:

**Posted:** Wed Jan 05, 2011 6:31 am

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**Posted:** Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:17 pm

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I was about to quote Walt Whitman in "When Lilacs Last in the Door-yard Bloom'd" - but then I realised it was written in 1900, and the riddles are from 1895.
For reference, and to put my suggestion in context:

**Posted:** Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:49 am

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Aiobhan · Decorated Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 223

I actually tracked down this thread because I'm gettin' married in a while and wanted to include riddles on my favors, but I saw this last question and had to toss in my guess.

**Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:12 pm