Adults puzzled by children’s brainteaser label it ‘impossible to solve’
A children's puzzle book brainteaser has left many adults baffled, with some claiming it's utterly nonsensical. Featuring a task to match two identical handbags among 11 differing slightly in color and pattern, the challenge seems straightforward yet has confounded numerous parents.
The amusing puzzle not only stumped countless Reddit users but sparked extensive debate. One dismayed user shared the puzzle, pleading, "I'm losing my mind. Can anyone help?" Responses highlighted shared confusion, such as one person noting potential communication issues between the puzzle's writers and illustrators. Another pointed out that for people with color blindness, the bags positioned bottom left and second top right seemed a closest match by design alone.
Further compounding the perplexity was a Redditor criticizing the plural usage in the instructions, believing only one pair matched. Conversely, someone offered the explanation that considering the handbags 'the same' might be valid if color differences were disregarded, focusing instead on design features like handles and shape.
In the mix of reactions, one user boasted solving the puzzle instantly, claiming the matched pairs are "the bottom left corner one and the one below the top right corner." Meanwhile, a philosophical take surfaced, contemplating the concept of 'sameness' and speculating on potential subtle modifications of a bag over time without continuous comparison appealing to a philosophical quandary known as the ship of Theseus.
Overall, what looked like a simple task unveiled layers of interpretation and questioning among adults, highlighting complexities in perception and definitions driven by varied perspectives.
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