Forget stamping of feet and repeating the question. Simply point out that the original question is insufficiently defined and bounded to produce a meaningful answer. The only suitable answer is another question or a series of them, beginning with “Why what?” Other responses might include: “How would you like that question to be interpreted and defined in order to produce a fitting answer?” — as well as reiterating what was said yesterday or the day before to the effect that this question is not qualified to be a “riddle”.
codycab 10 months ago
Then try, “How come?” Happy Thanksgiving!
Averagemoe 10 months ago
Is Stella testing Maaaaow, or is Maaaaow providing Stella’s material?
Concretionist 10 months ago
I vote “Macrame” … or knot…
Antiyonder 10 months ago
So in a twist, maybe the answer is Turkey?XD
Masterius 10 months ago
“Why?”…
Because.
Eala Dubh Sidhe 10 months ago
Wait, I know this one, it’s ‘giant 60s computer spins tape reels really fast and explodes’.
Calvinist1966 10 months ago
Phoebe isn’t actually helping. She’s just trying to help and is being trying instead.
mistie710 10 months ago
42?
Decepticomic 10 months ago
Because membership is low, and they gotta get those numbers UP!
ProclaimLiberty 10 months ago
Forget stamping of feet and repeating the question. Simply point out that the original question is insufficiently defined and bounded to produce a meaningful answer. The only suitable answer is another question or a series of them, beginning with “Why what?” Other responses might include: “How would you like that question to be interpreted and defined in order to produce a fitting answer?” — as well as reiterating what was said yesterday or the day before to the effect that this question is not qualified to be a “riddle”.
Neo Stryder 10 months ago
The answer for Why? is Because… or Mantech, is always Mantech
DaBump Premium Member 10 months ago
Why not? is a good start, but doubling down indeed is not.
Tallguy 10 months ago
You know asking “Why” helped Number Six blow up a computer.
Steverino Premium Member 10 months ago
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
French Persons Premium Member 10 months ago
Sorry Phoebe, that doesn’t work on me either.
Ermine Notyours 10 months ago
No, WHYY are a public radio and television stations.
puddleglum1066 10 months ago
If “Why not?” was good enough for Kurt Vonnegut, it’s good enough for you, sphinx.
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member 10 months ago
I think “Why not?” is a pretty good answer. But, I bet the answer the sphinx is expecting is completely non-verbal.
Ken Norris Premium Member 10 months ago
Because I SAID SO!!!
Simple is as simple does…
Hello Sweetie 10 months ago
According to my mom the answer is, “Because I say so and I’m your mother.”
Aladar30 Premium Member 10 months ago
Phoebe and Marigold should leave the Sphinx/cat free to make mistakes on they own.
Wlly Blly 10 months ago
The correct answer to “why”, is “because”.
Fluffy_and_Mervin 10 months ago
Because.
neatslob Premium Member 10 months ago
Everyone who has been a child knows the correct answer is “Because I said so.”