Qotd: Feb 03 2004

[treveinta]

QotD: Feb 04 2004

Degree of Difficulty: 2.0

While visiting friends in the county of Sutherland, Scotland, DudeAsInCool was sitting in a small pub when a group of Archaeology students from Glasgow University burst in, chattering excitedly.

Deciphering the dense Glaswegian accents with the help of her friends, Dude was able to deterimine that the students were excited over an earth-shattering find: A nearly intact Roman Amphora had been found at a nearby dig. As there had heretofore been no evidence of the Roman occupation of Britain this far north, the Amphora was obviously an historic find, one which would make the reputation of the soon-to-be-minted Archaeologists. Between rounds of drinks, each bragged about the fame and scholastic offers that would come their way.

Sidling up to the student's table, Dude got a glimpse of the impressive jar: nearly three feet tall, and in the classic Roman shape and decoration, Dude was impressed. Momentarily transfixed by Dude, the Archaeology students made room at their table, and began telling her all about their find.

"S'even inscribed in the classic style" said one of the students, pointing out the following legend:

ITI SAPIS SPOTANDA BIGO NE

Giggling uncontrollably, Dude got up from the table, pronounced the Amphora a fake, and went back to his friends, leaving the dumbfounded students to their worthless treasure.

How did Dude know that the Amphora was not an authentic Roman artifact?

[DudeAsInCool]

Because the students spoke Pig Latin, and Amphora doesnt come in 3 foot jars!

[treveinta]

Because the students spoke Pig Latin, and Amphora doesnt come in 3 foot jars!

Nice try Dude, your answer is partialy right, but it isn't what I'm looking for...

[Shawn]

I don't see how the writing could possibly say 7, as in ancient roman it would have been written VII

[Shawn]

You might have to take pity on us for the first question and solve it.

On to today's!

[treveinta]

ITI SAPIS SPOTANDA BIGO NE

IT IS A PISS POT AND A BIG ONE!

simple it was just a prank by the locals, if it had of been an true Roman Amphora it woudln't have been written in english...

should i post more questions?

[Kooperman]

Yup, post more. We know how sneaky you are now, lol. Unfortunately, you also know that we're all dumbasses.

[DudeAsInCool]

More questions, please. But choose your victims carefully...

[Shawn]

Wear Escr Ewed!

[treveinta]

Wear Escr Ewed!

Yes, You are screwed.

niko,