9
$\begingroup$

If you know me, you're in danger.
If others know me, you're in danger.

Ignorance is bliss, you're safer forgetting me.
As soon as you know me, good luck.

If you know me, you hate me.
It's better that you forget.

As soon as you know, you can't resist.
You need to tell someone what happened, it's the rule.

Ever present, but undetected. I'll never stop. My only weakness is the British Prime Minister, only he can end me.

Who am I?

"I hate you" is not an answer, but you may put it in your comments/answers if you really do.
A better question would be "What am I?"

Improve this question
$\endgroup$
2
  • $\begingroup$ It's not "Brexit" is it? :-P $\endgroup$
    – Rand al'Thor
    Commented Jan 9, 2020 at 12:44
  • $\begingroup$ Nope. Not even close. $\endgroup$
    – CStafford-14
    Commented Jan 9, 2020 at 12:44

2 Answers 2

Reset to default
12
$\begingroup$

Please beware before reading the spoilers, you are in danger.

I think you are

The Game

If you know me, you're in danger.

Whenever one thinks about The Game, one loses.

If others know me, you're in danger.

Losses must be announced. This can be verbally, with a phrase such as "I just lost The Game".

Ignorance is bliss, you're safer forgetting me.

If you forget about The Game, you're winning

As soon as you know me, good luck.

You lose

If you know me, you hate me.

As you are always losing

It's better that you forget.

As soon as you know, you can't resist.
You need to tell someone what happened, it's the rule.

Yes, rule 3 on the linked page.

Ever present, but undetected. I'll never stop. My only weakness is the British Prime Minister, only he can end me.

The common rules do not define a point at which The Game ends. However, some players state that The Game ends when the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom announces on television that "The Game is up."

Finally, I announce that

I just lost The Game

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$
11
  • $\begingroup$ Guess I have to wait another 8 minutes before I can accept this as correct. Too easy, I guess... $\endgroup$
    – CStafford-14
    Commented Jan 9, 2020 at 12:45
  • $\begingroup$ @CStafford-14 Possibly just a bit lucky. I had not heard the bit about the British Prime Minister before. Just found out. $\endgroup$
    – hexomino
    Commented Jan 9, 2020 at 12:47
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ well poop, I just lost too $\endgroup$
    – AHKieran
    Commented Jan 9, 2020 at 13:32
  • 2
    $\begingroup$ Aw, nuts... Guess what I just did? CURSE YOU, HEXOMINO!! ;-) $\endgroup$
    – Stiv
    Commented Jan 9, 2020 at 13:34
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ And I just lost the game! Dang! $\endgroup$
    – Paul Karam
    Commented Jan 10, 2020 at 6:19
4
$\begingroup$

I knew it!

Boris Johnson is having an affair with my wife!

If you know me, you're in danger.

I can't keep that information to myself. This marriage is over!

If others know me, you're in danger.

I have loyal friends, they'd be honest with me about what's going on.

Ignorance is bliss, you're safer forgetting me.

Good advice from Dan Savage

As soon as you know me, good luck.

See above.

If you know me, you hate me.

Well, obviously.

It's better that you forget.

Yes, I agree.

As soon as you know, you can't resist.

You're right, I would confront my wife.

You need to tell someone what happened, it's the rule.

A problem shared is a problem halved.

Ever present, but undetected. I'll never stop. My only weakness is the British Prime Minister, only he can end me.

I think BoJo is enough of a meanie to call me and gloat that he's having an affair. This is the worst news. Really, wife? Boris?!

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$
2
  • $\begingroup$ Nope... sorry! You might want to check the correct answer to see what you missed unless you want to try again. +1 for effort. $\endgroup$
    – CStafford-14
    Commented Jan 10, 2020 at 1:05
  • 8
    $\begingroup$ Too late, I've already started divorce proceedings. $\endgroup$
    – sam-w
    Commented Jan 10, 2020 at 1:08

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.