11
$\begingroup$

I can be this, and you can be this.
And, yes, we can be this.
He can't be this and she can't be this.
And no, they can't be this.
Dogs can't be this, but cats can.
And a kitten can't be this, but a puppy can.
Givers can't be this, but beggars can.
And humility can't be this, but greed can.
Not even peace can be this, but fear can.

What am I?

Source: I don't know where I originally saw this as it was many years ago. But this might be the original source, posted in 2003.

Improve this question
$\endgroup$
2
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ Today I learned that I've been rot13(glcvat) wrong all this time, I always rot13(cerff gur o xrl jvgu zl evtug unaq). $\endgroup$
    – Davy M
    Jan 14, 2020 at 23:10
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ Now I think about it, so do I! $\endgroup$
    – Earlien
    Jan 14, 2020 at 23:17

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
9
$\begingroup$

These things can be

fully typed with just one hand on a QWERTY keyboard, in the standard touch typing position. The words that cannot be this all require the usage of both hands.

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$
2
  • $\begingroup$ Very good :) Have you heard this before, or did you work it out really quickly? (It had me stumped for ages.) $\endgroup$
    – Earlien
    Jan 14, 2020 at 13:17
  • $\begingroup$ @Earlien I've heard so many other riddles about rot13(xrlobneq erfgevpgvbaf) that rot13(glcvat bhg gur jbeqf) is one of the first things I try if nothing comes to mind. $\endgroup$
    – ZanyG
    Jan 14, 2020 at 13:55

Your Answer

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

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