20 Questions

[Almighty Colin]

You know the game 20 Questions (http://q.20q.net/q.cgi)?

This website attempts to guess whatever you are thinking about by asking you 20 questions about it. It got mine right on question 19.

[Timon]

Pretty cool...
that must have taken forever to build...

[Almighty Colin]

They say it "learns" from the questions and answers people give but they also said those Q and A are reviewed manually by people. I think it would be more interesting to see if they could do it without the manual confirmation. They'd probably need a lot more traffic (repetitions) though.

[Winetalk.com]

cool shit!!!!

I thought of painting and it guessed it in 26 questions
;_)))

[Peaches]

Holy crap! It guessed hummingbird in 13 questions.

I'm going to go and play again! :)

[Almighty Colin]

Interesting and ominous at the same time.

[Almighty Colin]

Motherfucker. It guessed "pi" and didn't even think it was asking the right questions.

[JR]

that was pretty amazing.

[Peaches]

Boat in 17
Stapler in 19
The only one it had trouble with was a bandage, and even then - it was one of the suggestions at the end.

Freaky.

[gigi]

tooth cavity -17 questions

wow, not bad at all....



Last edited by gigi at Jun 20 2003, 07:31 AM

[gigi]

Phone Call - 28 questions....

The contradictions were, imo wrong though:

You were thinking of a phone call.
Is it considered valuable? You said Maybe, I say No.
maybe I'm wrong here....but the actual conversation could be valuable to you....

Does it grow over time? You said Yes, I say No.
I was thinking in relation to time...a phone call gets longer by the second.

Can you find it in a church? You said Sometimes, I say No.
Of COURSE you can find a phone call in a church!

Does it require specific knowledge to use it? You said Yes, I say No.
You would need to know how to use a phone in order to make a phone call.

Very kewl though...

[Almighty Colin]

Interesting Gigi.

I'm making assumptions about how the program must work but something to consider is that the website claims the programs "learns". Assumably that means that previous people's answers to the questions for specific objects form the flow-chartish Q and A for later people thinking of the same object.

If a majority of other people thought using a phone doesn't require "specific knowledge" then that is what the program would use too. Since we all have very different conceptions of what a word means - and there are hundreds of posts here everyday to prove that - there will be inconsistencies in answers.

[el pres]

It didn't guess herpes, but it did ask me if it was a wart,
which is pretty close.

[TheEnforcer]

Got mine on question 19 too.

:okthumb:

[slavdogg]

cool
remote control in 28

You win, but the computer did guess it eventually
Does it help accomplish tasks? You said No, I say Yes.
Can it fit in an envelope? You said Sometimes, I say No.
Does it break if dropped? You said No, I say Yes.






Last edited by slavdogg at Jun 20 2003, 01:30 PM

[dantheman]

pretty freakin slow, it took 28 questions to get football :agrin:


71 days left RTR :rokk:

[gigi]

Originally posted by Colin@Jun 20 2003, 07:51 AM
Interesting Gigi.

I'm making assumptions about how the program must work but something to consider is that the website claims the programs "learns". Assumably that means that previous people's answers to the questions for specific objects form the flow-chartish Q and A for later people thinking of the same object.

If a majority of other people thought using a phone doesn't require "specific knowledge" then that is what the program would use too. Since we all have very different conceptions of what a word means - and there are hundreds of posts here everyday to prove that - there will be inconsistencies in answers.
Yup yup Colin, I was reading that on the site....

It's obvious though that I am completely right about those answers and everyone else is just plain wrong!! :nyanya:

[Almighty Colin]

Originally posted by gigi@Jun 20 2003, 01:29 PM

It's obvious though that I am completely right about those answers and everyone else is just plain wrong!! :nyanya:
Obviously.



Last edited by Colin at Jun 20 2003, 01:31 PM

[OldJeff]

Got Soda in 14 but it took 28 to get Clam

Very cool site

[Evil Chris]

potato in 15 questions. Not bad!

[Vick]

It didn't get "my penis" in 29 questions

ah ha ha ha ha

:wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit:

[Anthony]

First querry it took 25 questions to hazard a guess, but once it did, it was dead on.

[Almighty Colin]

Originally posted by Vick@Jun 20 2003, 03:15 PM
It didn't get "my penis" in 29 questions

ah ha ha ha ha

:wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit:
It got mine in 19. Guess it was more difficult to find yours.

[Vick]

Originally posted by Colin+Jun 20 2003, 03:19 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Colin @ Jun 20 2003, 03:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--Vick@Jun 20 2003, 03:15 PM
It didn't get "my penis" in 29 questions

ah ha ha ha ha

:wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit: :wankit:
It got mine in 19. Guess it was more difficult to find yours.[/b][/quote]
Hmmm guess I'll have to include a magnifying glass next time :(



edit - I was going to post the 29 questions and then we could have seen where the difference in it's learning logic is, damn it!



Last edited by Vick at Jun 20 2003, 03:23 PM

[sextoyking]

That is 1 cool site!!!!

guessed a Harley / Motorcycle in 19 questions
:rokk:

[*KK*]

25 questions to get to a dvd player... this is the part that is really strange.

Similar Objects
a VCR, a cable box, a movie projector, a Macintosh computer, a computer, a clothes dryer, a laser printer, a fax machine, a personal computer, a bread maker, a pickup truck, a snare drum

Uncommon Knowledge about a DVD player
Does it swim? I say Probably.
Does it help accomplish tasks? I say No.
Is it a predator? I say Probably.
Does it cry? I say Yes.
Does it live in groups(gregarious)? I say Probably.
Does it have fangs? I say Probably.
Does it have four legs? I say Yes.
Can it scratch? I say Probably.
Does it have a pointed snout? I say Yes.
Is it clear? I say Probably.
Is it heavy? I say No.
Does it like to run? I say Probably.
Is it used for hunting? I say Probably.
Can liquids pass through it? I say Yes.
Is it crunchy? I say Yes.
Does it have leaves? I say Yes.




Last edited by *KK* at Jun 20 2003, 12:32 PM

[*KK*]

OMG< this is funny!
Uncommon Knowledge about an italian greyhound
Does it live in groups(gregarious)? I say Yes.
Does it have paws? I say Doubtful.
Is it furry? I say Doubtful.
Is it originally from Africa? I say Probably.
Is it a nocturnal animal? I say Probably.
Does it have spots? I say Probably.
Is it known for its ability to dig? I say Probably.
Does it conduct electric current? I say Probably.
Is it used in a sport? I say Yes.
Is it used for communications? I say Yes.
Can it be heard? I say Doubtful.
Does it have lungs? I say Doubtful.
Does it store information? I say Probably.
Do you put things in it? I say Probably.
Can you blow it up? I say Probably.
Does it serve a purpose? I say Doubtful.

[Nickatilynx]

I beat it :)

I am guessing that it is a nickel(coin)?
Yes , No , Close

29. I guess it a letter (postal)? Close.
28. Is it multicolored? No.
27. Do you know any songs about it? Yes.
26. Is it used for communications? Yes.
25. Can it scratch? No.
24. Does it have cash value? Yes.
23. Is it usually colorful? No.
22. Can you read it? Yes.
21. Would you give it as a gift? No.
20. I guess it a check? No.
19. Is it flat? Yes.
18. I guess it money? No.
17. Does it come in different colors? Yes.
16. Can you make sounds with it ? Yes.
15. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Yes.
14. Is it flexible? Yes.
13. Is it used in travel? Yes.
12. Does it grow over time? Yes.
11. Is it man made? Yes.
10. Does it store information? No.
9. Can you buy it at a store? No.
8. Does it have a hard outer shell? No.
7. Can it be stolen? Yes.
6. Do most people use this daily? Yes.
Is it hard? Unknown.
5. Can it cheer you up? Yes.
4. Does it get wet? No.
3. Is it something you bring along? Yes.
2. Could it be found in a classroom? Yes.
1. It is classified as Other.

The answer is......... (drum role)..........................Spam :)

[Almighty Colin]

Originally posted by *KK*@Jun 20 2003, 03:38 PM
Uncommon Knowledge about an italian greyhound
Can you blow it up? I say Probably.

2 :okthumb:

[Anthony]

Does your mother know what you are thinking about?
I am not allowed to talk about stuff like this, but,
I am guessing that it has something to do with drugs?
Yes , No , Close

28. Can you use it with your friends? Yes.
27. I guess it a laxative? No.
26. Is it crunchy? No.
25. Does it help accomplish tasks? Yes.
24. Can you eat it? Yes.
23. Is it flexible? No.
22. Do you use it in your home? Yes.
21. Is it straight? No.
20. I guess it a whoopie cushion? No.
19. Is it something you can wear? No.
18. Do you use it at work? Yes.
17. Can it fit in an envelope? Yes.
16. Is it hard? No.
15. Can it bend without breaking? Irrelevant.
14. Is it outside? No.
13. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Probably.
12. Is it a synthetic material? Yes.
11. Could it be found in a classroom? No.
10. Is it usually colorful? No.
9. Is it man made? Yes.
8. Can it affect you (cause an effect to you)? Yes.
7. Does it come in different colors? Yes.
6. Does it come from something larger? Yes.
5. Can you order it at a restaurant? No.
4. Do you hold it when you use it? No.
3. Is it usually sliced or carved? No.
2. Does it have leaves? No.
1. It is classified as Vegetable.

hahahahaha


Btw, if anyone is selling EPOCH Cross sells, we are buying. Hit me up ICQ 21239908



Last edited by Anthony at Jun 20 2003, 01:48 PM

[MissEve]

wow, 23 questions to get Northern Lights!

[sarettah]

Strap On

It came close..... Came up with uncommon knowledge about a dildo....

dont know why it considers a dik dik (african antelope) to be similar...lol
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Does your mother know what you are thinking about?
I am not allowed to talk about stuff like this, but,
I am guessing that it has something to do with sex?
Yes , No , Close

28. Is it round? Yes.
27. Can you play games with it? Yes.
26. Does it have a hard outer shell? Doubtful.
25. Was it invented? Yes.
24. Can you switch it on and off? No.
23. Is it soft? Probably.
22. Does it move? Probably.
21. Is it straight? Yes.
20. I guess it a fetish? Close.
19. Does it get wet? Yes.
18. Is it a synthetic material? Probably.
17. Is it comforting? Probably.
16. Could it be found in a classroom? Doubtful.
15. Can it make a sound? Irrelevant.
Does it have a hole in it? Unknown.
14. Does it come in a pack? No.
13. Is it usually colorful? Irrelevant.
12. Can it be used for recreation? Yes.
11. Do you hold it when you use it? Probably.
10. Does it break if dropped? No.
9. Does it come in a box? Yes.
8. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Probably.
7. Do you clean it regularly? Probably.
6. Is it a common household object? No.
Would you find it in an office? Unknown.
5. Would you use it daily? Probably.
4. Can you hold it? Yes.
3. Is it multicolored? Irrelevant.
2. Does it bring joy to people? Yes.
1. It is classified as Other.


You were thinking of something to do with sex.
Is it multicolored? You said Irrelevant, I say Yes.
Would you find it in an office? You said Unknown, I say No.
Is it usually colorful? You said Irrelevant, I say Yes.
Does it have a hole in it? You said Unknown, I say No.
Does it move? You said Probably, I say No.
Can you switch it on and off? You said No, I say Yes.

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Similar Objects
a fetish, a muscle (body part), a toy, a softball, a dik dik (African antelope), a urethra, a volleyball, a beach ball, a rattle (noise maker), bourbon, a baseball, a koosh ball.

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Uncommon Knowledge about a dildo
Would you pay to use it? I say Yes.
Does it use electricity? I say Probably.
Can it run fast? I say Probably.
Is it gray? I say Probably.
Does it smell bad? I say Yes.
Is it striped? I say Probably.
Is it tall? I say Probably.
Is it spotted? I say Probably.
Does it bite? I say Probably.
Is it originally from Europe? I say Probably.
Does it stink? I say Probably.
Would you like to be one? I say Yes.
Does it have fangs? I say Probably.
Does it eat fish? I say Probably.
Can you jump on it? I say Probably.
Does it have a good smell? I say Probably.

[cj]

29. I guess it earwax? No.
28. Can you use it 24 hours a day? Yes.
27. Can you smell it? Yes.
26. Is it involved in movies? No.
25. Can it fit in an envelope? Doubtful.
24. Is it straight? No.
23. Can liquids pass through it? No.
22. Is it useful? Yes.
21. Is it smooth? Yes.
20. I guess it toe jam (dirt between toes)? No.
19. Do you use it in public? No.
18. I guess it ear wax? No.
17. Does it help accomplish tasks? No.
16. Does it contain a liquid? No.
15. Is it used in a sport? No.
14. Do you clean it regularly? Yes.
13. Could you send it in the mail? No.
12. Does it serve a purpose? Yes.
11. Is it usually warm? Yes.
10. Does it go inside other things? Yes.
9. Would you find it on a farm? Probably.
8. Could it be found in a classroom? Probably.
7. Can you hold it? Yes.
6. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Yes.
5. Is it annoying? Probably.
4. Can you buy it at a store? No.
3. Do most people use this daily? No.
2. Is it hard? No.
1. It is classified as Other.



You win
Is it one of these . . .
a diaper
mucus
haggis
a piglet
a pork chop
a fever
chicken wings
an insect
a sausage
a hamburger
a pumpkin pie
a quiche (cheese and bacon pie)
baked beans
a jelly doughnut
wiener schnitzel
breast milk
a poop (faeces)
a crush (in love)
bologna
a speculum (medical)
a candle
a revolver (hand gun)
fabric softener
armpit hair
laundry (dirty clothes)
an airbag
custard
a lemon meringue pie
spinach
macaroni and cheese
peanut butter
a hot dog
fish food
a pussy willow
yorkshire pudding
a navel (belly button)
soup
a belly button
a tail (animal tail)
lard

it was a foreskin

[*KK*]

28 questions to get it, damn.
Uncommon Knowledge about a hockey stick
Does it have four legs? I say Probably.
Is it yellow? I say Probably.
Is it originally from Africa? I say Probably.
Does it jump? I say Yes.
Is it independent? I say Yes.
Can you talk on it? I say Yes.
Does it have a leafy stalk? I say Yes.
Is it a common farm animal? I say Yes.
Does it exist in other dimensions? I say Probably.
Is it tall? I say Yes.
Does it have an exo-skeleton? I say Yes.
Is it a domesticated animal? I say Probably.
Is it flexible? I say Yes.
Is it originally from Canada? I say Yes.
Is it formed from carbon? I say Probably.
Is it a herbivore? I say Probably.

[Mike AI]

I am guessing that it is a "COCKHOLSTER"?
Yes , No , Close

16. Do you use it in public? Yes.
15. Can you smell it? Yes.
14. Can you play with it? Yes.
13. Does it roll? No.
12. Is it usually colorful? Yes.
11. Does it contain a liquid? Yes.
10. Does it bring joy to people? Yes.
9. Can it be washed? Yes.
8. Can you hold it? No.
7. Is it something you can purchase? No.
6. Does it get wet? Yes.
5. Can it fit in an envelope? Probably.
4. Do you hold it when you use it? No.
Is it hard? Unknown.
3. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Yes.
2. Do most people use this daily? Yes.
1. It is classified as Other.

[sarettah]

Originally posted by Mike AI@Jun 20 2003, 10:28 PM
I am guessing that it is a "COCKHOLSTER"?

lolololol :yowsa:

[Opti]

20 Questions.. thinking of FOREST

17 and it picked log! mmmm weird and scary ;)

I am guessing that it is a log(wood)?
Yes , No , Close

16. Can you put something into it? No.
15. Can you buy it at a store? No.
14. Is it pleasurable? No.
13. Does it roll? Yes.
12. Can you order it at a restaurant? No.
11. Does it get wet? Probably.
10. Does it have a hard outer shell? Yes.
9. Is it heavier than a pound of butter? Yes.
8. Is it used to make salads? No.
Is it crunchy? Unknown.
7. Do you hold it when you use it? No.
6. Does it have leaves? Doubtful.
5. Is it round? Yes.
4. Is it used in Oriental cooking? Irrelevant.
3. Does it grow on a tree? No.
2. Can you peel it? Yes.
1. It is classified as Vegetable.

[Timon]

aaahhhh, proxy pissing ;-))

[Almighty Colin]

You can play either to stump the program OR to get it quickly. The more "accurately" you answer the questions, the less questions it will take to guess what you are thinking of.