[Just Looking]

So... Gordon entered a room where the man and the workers were in a play/scene. As Gordon opened the door, he was immediately in the film and ruined it. Hence, the film was to be redone and the man has lost millions of dollars.

Is that... it? :confused:

The only question is how the boss was involved, but keep it simple...

Unky, you seem disappointed. I told you it wasn't that crazy. ;)

[Unknown008]

Hm... they had a deadline to meet and since the movie was to be started over again, the man won't be able to give the film strip to the boss.

That doesn't seem too convincing... :(

The director of the film (the man) would get fired? :o

[Just Looking]

Hm... they had a deadline to meet and since the movie was to be started over again, the man won't be able to give the film strip to the boss.

That doesn't seem too convincing... :(

The director of the film (the man) would get fired? :o

Think along the lines of why Gordon would enter the room when filming was going on.

[Unknown008]

Did Gordon know his boss was away?
Did Gordon think his boss was under attack and rushed through the door?

Did the man think that the boss was entering the room to get the film instead of Gordon?

[morgaine300]

Somehow I knew when I said it that filming was correct. It just fit.

Ruined versus damaged.

I never did think it was literally money that got lost, like thrown out or blew off in the wind. I figured it was something of value. But I see now why you said not at "item." More like waste.

But I don't get how the boss fits in either. I was thinking about that while getting ready for bed and just couldn't figure, other than he'd be ticked off probably.

He entered the room to get the trash. Did the boss tell him to do it cause he wanted to ruin the film for some reason?

[Just Looking]

Did Gordon know his boss was away?
Did Gordon think his boss was under attack and rushed through the door?

Did the man think that the boss was entering the room to get the film instead of Gordon?

No to all. Keep it really simple. :) Gordon was only going in the room to dump the trash, his normal job.

[Just Looking]

Somehow I knew when I said it that filming was correct. It just fit.

Ruined versus damaged.

I never did think it was literally money that got lost, like thrown out or blew off in the wind. I figured it was something of value. But I see now why you said not at "item." More like waste.

But I don't get how the boss fits in either. I was thinking about that while getting ready for bed and just couldn't figure, other than he'd be ticked off probably.

He entered the room to get the trash. Did the boss tell him to do it cause he wanted to ruin the film for some reason?

Shall I just post the solution? It's a pretty obvious reason, but I think we are all tired.

[morgaine300]

Well, on the one hand I can't handle the idea of not solving it. Just like how filming just sort of popped in my head out of the blue (while half asleep), the boss thing is probably something that would just have to pop in your head.

I realize Gordon just went in for the trash. That part is simple. But nothing is coming to me about the boss.

And yes I'm very tired. I'm already going to be hitting afternoon if I want to get a good night's sleep for a change. While I hate giving up, I also don't feel like waiting until tomorrow just for this one thing.

[Unknown008]

Did the boss tell Gordon previously not to go into that particular room but Gordon forgot?
Did the boss give a deadline to Gordon to take out the trash from all the rooms of the building previously?
Did Gordon think that his boss was in the room?

[Just Looking]

Well, on the one hand I can't handle the idea of not solving it. Just like how filming just sort of popped in my head out of the blue (while half asleep), the boss thing is probably something that would just have to pop in your head.

I realize Gordon just went in for the trash. That part is simple. But nothing is coming to me about the boss.

And yes I'm very tired. I'm already gonna be hitting afternoon if I want to get a good night's sleep for a change. While I hate giving up, I also don't feel like waiting until tomorrow just for this one thing.

Okay, I'm going to post the answer now and head off to bed. You must really be tired, and I have to be up in 3-4 hours. Don't look if you want to think about it some more. It's really a minor part of the puzzle, though. :)



Gordon is a night janitor at an office building (or other workplace) where he daily takes out the trash, a task for which his wife is grateful (because it pays the bills!)

One day, a major filmmaker approaches the building owner and managers about using the building for a film shoot. They agree, and alert most of the staff and management of the situation. However, they neglected to tell Gordon.

At the beginning of Gordon's normal night shift, he goes from room to room collecting trash. Imagine his surprise when he stumbles on the film crew shooting in one of the rooms! Unfortunately, he ruins a particularly long take that required some setup.

The film that ran through the camera was ruined, and it cost the actors and crew some time in resetting the scene and reshooting. Even a few minutes of lost time on a big-budget film set can add up to thousands!




The boss neglected to tell Gordon, so he was unaware of the filming. Good night now.

[Unknown008]

Sleep tight JLo :)

I don't think I'd have solved it that soon :p

[morgaine300]

One day, a major filmmaker approaches the building owner and managers about using the building for a film shoot. They agree, and alert most of the staff and management of the situation. However, they neglected to tell Gordon.

You're right. That's pretty minor. I thought I typed this, but maybe I only thought it. But I was thinking why wasn't there a sign on the door not to enter? It didn't really occur to me about someone telling him about it.

Although it did occur to me that the building was just some building and that they were using it for the filming. (Hence, you saying the type of business wasn't important, cause it if had been a studio, that would have been relevant.)

Oh, and I'm perfectly aware of what it cost them to lose a bit of filming time. That's a lot of the cost of a movie, and years ago they simple couldn't afford to be doing 3 billion takes and editing so much like they do nowadays.

Anyway, I'm a goner. Just glad I'm off tomorrow.

[morgaine300]

So, how is everyone today after that long night? I zonked out pretty quickly and slept like a baby, and finally got myself a good night's sleep.

Just curious what everyone's schedules are. Are we going to be able to get any playing in?

[Unknown008]

I feel refreshed :)

I'm game for another one now :p

[morgaine300]

Can you wait? Or will you go into withdrawal? I think J-Lo is disappearing. I'm getting ready to go to bed (earlier than usual). But I can maybe start one tomorrow. Unless Synn or jm drop by, you'll probably be mostly on your own until Monday, if Adam comes back around.

How long are you good for until you have to go into study mode?

[morgaine300]

You know, what the heck. I'm starving and want to eat something before going to bed (and will probably read a little bit to chill out). So I can start one. If you get any questions in before I actually go to bed, I'll answer them to get you started.

I just don't know how much time I'll have tomorrow. Saturday's are iffy. So this might just be a little more of a delayed reaction.

[morgaine300]

Can't say this is the best puzzle in the world, but I was looking for something different. I also do wonder if I should give credit to the person who created it, but I'll worry about that later.

A man is lying dead in the sand, apparently trampled. What happened?

[Unknown008]

Is the sand the sand of a beach?
Are there more people involved besides the man?
Are there animals involved? One?
Are there vehicles involved? One?
Was his death an accidental death? Murder perhaps?

[morgaine300]

Is the sand the sand of a beach? That's one possibility.

Are there more people involved besides the man? Yes.

Are there animals involved? One? No.

Are there vehicles involved? One? No. (Interesting idea.)

Was his death an accidental death? No. Murder perhaps? Yes.

[Unknown008]

Are there more than one person?
- If there is one person, is that person the murderer?
- If there are more than one person, are there two? Three? Even more?
- Is the gender of the person(s) relevant?

I guess we take the beach one then?
Is it relevant how high on the beach the corpse is?

Was the corpse beaten to death?
Is the motive behind this relevant?
Was the corpse previously tortured?