Wow, it's the first episode of Marina's Puzzle Corner! It came out loosely "food" themed, mostly by accident. This is a new experiment for me, and I don't have strict plans for how this is gonna go. If you enjoy today's episode and would like to see more of Marina's Puzzle Corner, please do let me know!
Spooneriddle #1
Q: What’s the difference between a ballpark frank and Ms. Pac Man? (check the glossary for an explanation of spooneriddles)
Hint (initial letters)
H D
Answer
A: One is a hot dog, the other’s a dot hog!
Joke
Q: What do you call a colander that's attracted to multiple genders?
Hint
The answer is a pun on the name of a very famous book.
Answer
A: The holey bi bowl.
Doublet #1
Change EAT to BUN in 3 moves! (check the glossary for an explanation of doublets)
Hint (my first move)
BAT
Answer
My solution:
EAT → BAT → BAN → BUN
Spooneriddle #2
Q: What’s the difference between stingy tipping and the incredible Hulk?
Hint (a word from the solution)
"manner"
Answer
A: One is a bad manner, the other’s a mad Banner.
Doublet #2
Change LEAF to FALL in 5 moves!
Hint (my first move)
DEAF
Answer
My solution:
LEAF → DEAF → DEAL → DELL → FELL → FALL
That's all for today! See you next time!