Another simple puzzle

[StuartR]

Here's another simple puzzle to entertain you for a few seconds.

Francis is married. Alex is not married.
Francis is looking at Sam, Sam is looking at Alex
Is a married person looking at a person who is not married.

A) Yes
B) No
C) Don't have enough information to say

[HansV]

Spoiler

A) Yes

[Rudi]

Spoiler

Who the hell is Sam?!

[StuartR]

My brother pointed out that Sam might have been a cat which would change the answer.
I guess I should have said that Francis, Alex and Sam are all people (of unknown gender)

[John Gray]

Surely gender doesn't matter for marriage any more?

Though I haven't heard of anyone marrying their cat!

[Rudi]

Surely gender doesn't matter for marriage any more?

Though I haven't heard of anyone marrying their cat!

It must have been Tom cat

[Timelord]

I can see how Hans answer could be correct but

Spoiler

it does not say that they are in a line, if they are in a triangle shape then you do not have enough info

Unless I am completely and utterly wrong....yet again.

[HansV]

If Sam is a dog, the puzzle makes little sense. But if, as Stuart later stated, Francis, Alex and Sam are all persons:

Spoiler

The relative position of the three is not important.

Sam is either married or not married.

If Sam is married, a married person (namely Sam) is looking at a person who is not married (namely Alex). That Francis is looking at Sam is not relevant in this situation.

If Sam is not married, a married person (namely Francis) is looking at a person who is not married (namely Sam). That Sam is looking at Alex is not relevant in this situation.

So in all situations, there is a married person looking at an unmarried person.

[Rudi]

Excellent explanation Hans...(as per usual!)
And here I thought Sam was the dog

[Claude]

But surely, the main question here is "what is the baby's name gonna be ?" Or am I in the wrong thread ?

[HansV]

Does that fit into the category "another simple puzzle"?

[Rudi]

But surely, the main question here is "what is the baby's name gonna be ?" Or am I in the wrong thread ?

Excellent question Claude! I can see where the thread confusion is coming from...
If Sam is the dog, then Francis and Alex will probably call the baby "Prince" seeing as all that he is out of the hospital now.

[John Gray]

I'm pushing for Tarquin or Nigel...

[Rudi]

I'm pushing for Tarquin or Nigel...

Tarquin? You'll have better luck with Edward!

A search for Tarquin yields some names...
Superbus - in our modern day that is the Airbus A380 - a real super bus
Priscus - is that a type of hibiscus flower?
Sextus - well...how will I ever call my kid that!! Imagine the torture at school!

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[StuartR]

I was thinking of suggesting Trayvon

[Timelord]

Thanks Hans, I knew I was missing something. And now it seems so simple.

[John Gray]

I was thinking of suggesting Trayvon

Hmmm - rather controversial, perhaps?
At least my suggestions were cultural.

[Leif]

I was thinking of suggesting Trayvon

Hmmm - rather controversial, perhaps?
At least my suggestions were cultural.

In my view, only controversial to those who seek controversy, but exactly what is 'cultural' about 'Nigel'?

[Timelord]

I hope they name the boy something roayl sounding, like Douglas. Always one of my favorite names (and mine)

[John Gray]

One presumes you are aware of Nigel Molesworth?