Here Is "The Gizmo Quiz"

For Saturday, 04 June 2005

[iamlost]

Gizmo Quiz: Saturday, 04 June 2005

Rules: First to guess (know?) what it is plus provide a link to image used wins and gets to host the GQ next Saturday.

To see the GIZMO in all its glory Click Here [saltspring.gulfislands.com].

The Gizmo is the pic on the left. The compass is to help you find your way;-) Obscure visual "hints" will replace the compass so hit reload/refresh occassionaly.

To see snide visual commentary Click Here [saltspring.gulfislands.com].

New foo-lish images will be provided as deemed necessary by your host (that's me) and may be viewed through the amazing technology of reloading/refreshing the page.

On your mark

Get set

GO GIZMO GO ...

[waynet]

Is it really really small?

Is the gizmo just the thing on the tip or the whole picture?

[iamlost]

Is it really really small? Yes.

Is the gizmo ... the whole picture? Yes.

[iamlost]

First visual hint provided: Reload your Gizmo Quiz page.

[incrediBILL]

Is it part of a microchip?

[iamlost]

30-minutes in ... time for a silly pic.
Reload the Gizmo Funnies page.

[iamlost]

Is it part of a microchip? No.

[incrediBILL]

is it microscopic in size?

[pmac]

iamlost, you have raised the bar as far as presentation is concerned.

[iamlost]

Second visual hint. Note: the meaning is the same as the first. ;-)

Reload Gizmo page.

[iamlost]

Is it microscopic in size? Yes, it is smaller than a microscope.

you have raised the bar :-) Thanks.

[incrediBILL]

smaller than a microscope?

that's no answer - microscopic means can it only be SEEN with a microscope!

while you're at it - is it metal?

[iamlost]

that's no answer: yes it certainly was. I may deserve a slap for it but it really was an answer ...

can it only be SEEN with a microscope: yes.

is it metal? Yes.

[iamlost]

Another silly pic for the Gizmo Funny page. Reload now.

Note: there is unconfirmed gossip (originating here) that this is a pic of Macguru ...

[dmorison]

Yes, it is smaller than a microscope.

That had me laughing out loud! Nice one...

[edited by: dmorison at 4:52 pm (utc) on June 4, 2005]

[iamlost]

The next three (3) visual hints are now up on the Gizmo Quiz page. Reload and be frustrated.

[mack]

is it related to electronics?

Mack.

[iamlost]

An hour in and no "guesses". So an appropriate foo-lish pic added to the Gizmo Funnies page. Reload.

[iamlost]

Is it related to electronics? It involves electronics (what doesn't these days?) but electronics are not in the displayed Gizmo itself.

[dmorison]

I think i've got what it is, but for the record I can't find the picture you've used anywhere...

[iamlost]

I think i've got what it is: so, what is it?

[dmorison]

...a closeup of the cantilever / diamond stylus from a record player cartridge?

[mack]

Does it have a medical purpose?

Mack.

[iamlost]

a closeup of the cantilever : hey that's what the bridge and brakes pics said ...

diamond stylus from a record player cartridge? No. The quiz continues ...

[iamlost]

Does it have a medical purpose? Not directly. In some convoluted indirect "six degrees of sep" way perhaps but medical is likely a blind alley leading over a cliff to mix metaphors.

[iamlost]

I have added another appropriate silly image to the Gizmo Funnies page. Reload.

[incrediBILL]

is it the read/write head for a hard disk drive?

[iamlost]

is it the read/write head for a hard disk drive? No. It is illiterate. Nothing to do with hard drives either.

Have added another hint to to Gizmo Quiz page. Reload.

As WebmasterWorld women apparently have a life on weekends I have added a "woman at comp" pic to Gizmo Funnies page so that they aren't left out.

[iamlost]

Note: last "hint" image was misaligned. Corrected. Reload. Who knows, it might make a difference.

[mack]

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Mack.