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Sure, you can use the associative property to get the first half of the clue to lead to Snoopy and ultimately, Snoop. However, that would suggest that the second half of the clue should add up to Dogg. And it doesn't. People are using juice (as in Gin and Juice) and west coast connections to draw a vague picture of Snoop. However, this wouldn't be how the clue would work. If the first half of the clue directly translates into something, the second half would as well.
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Well if you use the first half of the clue to lean to snoopy, snoopy is a dog. Snoop Dogg was nicknamed after Snoopy the dog. So that would take care of that.
But if you want the second half, here is a defintion of bay "bay 4 (bâ) Pronunciation Key n. A deep, prolonged bark, such as the sound made by hounds. "
Not only does it relate to dogs, it relates to hounds, which is what we have been working with.
I really don't see a better plausible explanation. But I've said my piece . No more need to clutter up the board till Djjd gives us more info.....Here's to Snoop at Bonnarizzle
Your logic fails to take into account the "invites you to take a big gulp" portion of the clue.
Perhaps there is not a more plausible explanation at this point, but that doesn't make it correct.
Post by BonnarooDetective on Jan 17, 2009 16:47:34 GMT -5
Well, perhaps the first half of the clue equals Peanut Butter, the second half equals Pacific Swallow . . . we could then make the acronym PB and PS . . . which could be Paul Bunyan and the Polyphonic Spree. (note: totally just an example to indicate how an acronym might work)
Post by neighborhooodcreep on Jan 17, 2009 16:48:20 GMT -5
Your logic fails to take into account the "invites you to take a big gulp" portion of the clue. __________________________________________________________________________
Wellllllll Snoop does smoke a lot and I know when I do I always like a big gulp to clear that cotton mouth feel
"I want you to notice When I'm not around You're so fücking special I wish I was special But I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here" -Radiohead
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Post by TheArgonauts on Jan 17, 2009 17:03:01 GMT -5
Not sure if this was brought up yet but perhaps "Peter" is a distraction from the connection between a pan and roast...If you take this food/cooking idea ocean spray/westward bay hint at water...fish comes from water, cook in pan...Is this just confirmation that Phish will be there? If so, I do hope they don't headline 2 nights. This idea is a little shaky though...You almost have to assume that Pulp or Gulp are important to the clue. They just seem to be odd phrases/words to use just for a rhyme.
the fact that Pulp and Gulp rhyme makes me think they are not related to the cloo as much and there just for the rhyme personaly I know someone said that earlier.
Well if you use the first half of the clue to lean to snoopy, snoopy is a dog. Snoop Dogg was nicknamed after Snoopy the dog. So that would take care of that.
But if you want the second half, here is a defintion of bay "bay 4 (bâ) Pronunciation Key n. A deep, prolonged bark, such as the sound made by hounds. "
Not only does it relate to dogs, it relates to hounds, which is what we have been working with.
I really don't see a better plausible explanation. But I've said my piece . No more need to clutter up the board till Djjd gives us more info.....Here's to Snoop at Bonnarizzle
Your logic fails to take into account the "invites you to take a big gulp" portion of the clue.
Perhaps there is not a more plausible explanation at this point, but that doesn't make it correct.
Taking a gulp of Ocean Spray references drinking juice, aka Gin & Juice....which was also covered by Phish who is the presumed headliner....and the fact that the artist is from a westward beach (Long Beach California, which is mentioned in the first line of the song Gin and Juice (so much drama on the LBC))......and to confuse us with which version of bay to use. Ocean makes us think to use the body of water definition, when in fact we should be using the definition related to hounds.
Whether you agree with the Snoop logic or not, I really don't think there's any point in discussing it any further. The arguments for both sides are laid out. I think we should let Snoop rest until a new clue comes. (BTW, the first response from Djjd after my initial post, was to say new clues will be coming but not yet. I think that's a (pretty blatant) hint to chill out for now. Obviously new clues are coming at some point. There was no need for a Twitter (Tweet//?).
If y'all want to find a better fit, by all means, go ahead. I'll be the first to let you know if I think it makes sense.
I am officially done discussing Snoop and this clue until something new comes from Djjd. (I hope one of you ties this to the Dead, White Stripes, or Raconteurs) That would make me much happier than getting a clue right. Happy sleuthing.
Hello guys I haven't posted in a long time but I have been thinking about this riddle all day and I think I have a good guess. If Peter Pan is referencing Peanut butter and big gulps are sold at 711 I think the band is 311. 311's bass palyer is named P-Nut, 711 is very close to 311, and if a ocean spray is related to a volcanic explosion as expressed on a previous page. 311 is on Volcano Records. The band is orginally from Omaha but has relocated in southern California. That covers alot of the clues. On a side note they have a song called "Crack The Code" which seems very appropriate. Thoughts?
Post by BonnarooDetective on Jan 17, 2009 17:38:55 GMT -5
I don't buy the reasoning on 311. Sure, I get the P-nut portion. But, 711 is very close to 311? That isn't really logic. I also don't buy into the ocean spray > volcano connection. And 311 now resides in LA, which does not have a bay.
i agree. The 311 logic, snoop, and robin williams all make sense to me....
The only problem with those answers is they have nothing to do with the name of the act. Not saying he wouldn't switch up tactics, but last year all the clues referred directly to the name of the band.
And 311 now resides in LA, which does not have a bay.
Just for a bit of geographical clarification, Los Angeles County IS on a bay, Santa Monica Bay. Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica is all LA, so technically....
We don't know for sure if the clues will be the same this year though...
DId I get smited for agreeing with 311 or saying DJJD should have a weekend off?
You probably just got smote for posting in this thread. People just smite. It's random.
As for the clues, the problem with it being a series of specific background references is that you could make it apply to anybody. I could probably make the logic people are putting behind Robin Williams and Snoop Dogg fit to virtually any coastal artist.
When it's about the artist's name, it is more concrete and fair. Otherwise it's bullshit, and we should probably ignore DJ JD this time next year as he's just going to be jerking us around with clues that could be interpreted as virtually anybody.
But here's a sampling of the clues from last year: "Memphis isn't Albany" = M.I.A. "Clouds taste this way" = Metallica "Janis Joplin's reserves will be preserved" = Pearl Jam
My guess is this year's clues are simply more complicated puns. I think he probably made it too hard this time around, and he'll adjust as he goes to make it a bit more concrete. He's been jerking us around even more this year, and frankly, if nobody gets any clues right this year, I doubt people will give a crap what he has to say next year.