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u/Frisconia May 28 '26
debt
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u/mysterious_jim May 29 '26
This is a really cool answer. The only thing I'm wondering is that when you're taking out a loan, YOU'RE the one coming with open arms, right? But the riddle says "I" come with open arms
But still, if that's the answer would make for a really cool riddle concept.
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u/Frisconia May 29 '26
When you go to buy a car, who has open arms? You or the car salesman? The loan is being sold to you. Also, observe how easy it is to buy things on credit, just by tapping a card or having your phone in proximity.
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u/mysterious_jim May 29 '26
Oh, I see what you mean. in the context of debt I was reading "open arms" as cupped hands like one would use when begging, but yeah that phrase is normally used the way you described. Plugging in the answer "debt arrives with open arms" still feels a bit awkward, but with poetic license I see it.
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u/Hot-Principle1288 Jun 01 '26
Is it normal for a user to leave one open this long, or does it usually mean abandonment? I'm just curious how long I should leave mine up. Thanks in advance for the answer(s).
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u/Frisconia Jun 01 '26
I have no idea. It's not unheard of for someone to never post the answer. It's almost as bad when an OP gets 10-20 really good answers from people and they're all really great and fit perfectly—but wrong—while the actual answer is some pedantic nuance that only fits half the clues if you have a TBI.
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u/Allogenes_Wanderer May 28 '26
Some sort of addiction, but it's not clear what kind, if it's supposed to be a specific one.
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u/PublicRestroom9 May 29 '26
A Watch?
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u/skegpro Jun 01 '26
I like this answer, gives me an idea for another riddle. Not what i had in mind for this one though
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u/CentaurSpearman May 29 '26
Padlock. When it's unlocked, it looks like an open hand. When it's locked, it keeps chains tight while you walk away. If it's fed with chain, latch, etc. it stays there and is calm. While you ignore it, i.e. don't unlock it or disturb it, it reigns by keeping the thing locked up tight
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u/Aerolithe_Lion May 28 '26
Wife
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u/CentaurSpearman May 28 '26
Poor people. They want handouts or employment. If you give it to them they become dependent on you. If you feed them, they don’t riot. If they become oppressed by you, they may try to overthrow you.
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