Something Else

“Wow, that’s really something.”
This phrase we often hear,
when those who feel inspired,
describe what has appeared.

A similar expression,
which carries the same weight,
“That is something else,”
as well means something’s great.

But if it’s something else,
it’s not the thing at all.
And if this thing’s not the thing I think,
Then what should it be called?

Garnish

garnish. [gahr-nish] -verb.

1. to add an unnecessary component for decorative or superfluous reasons. The zucchini twists garnished the dish, making it exquisite in appearance.

2. to remove a necessary component for obligatory or legal reasons. The government is garnishing my wages until the debt is paid.

The Cleft

Orbs, held within the fold,
of flesh, cleft and braced.

Forbidden that none behold,
yet dressed, then placed,

To draw eyes and ire,
that hearts burn and seethe desire,

And wonder at the sense,
to stash a sacred thing where all can see.

Regardless of the wearer’s intent, female clothing is geometrically designed to direct attention to the chest – the precise area deemed inappropriate for inspection.

Plot X

The X-Men must foil Magneto’s plan to bring about mutant dominance. A device is created which kills or changes either humans or mutants. Later it is discovered that the device has an unexpected effect.

Which of the first three X-Men movies fit this plot summary?

The World’s Hardest Multiple Choice Question: Part I

Which of the following questions has the same answer as this question?

A. What is the answer to this question?

  • B.
  • C.
  • C.
  • There is no correct answer.

B.  Which of the following choices represents all of the incorrect answers to this question?

  • A.
  • A, B, C, D.
  • A, B.
  • All of the above.

C. What letter precedes the letter that represents the answer to this question?

  • A.
  • A.
  • D.
  • None of the above.

D. Which of the following choices represents, in order, the correct answers for questions A, B and C?

  • B, B, C.
  • B, D, D.
  • D, C, A.
  • C, D, B.
If this question was not challenging enough, please see part II.