Morpheus Hints

How heavy is the Fat Lady?

  • 1 of 14: Using clues from signs, banners, posters, and flyers, you can solve this math puzzle.
  • 2 of 14: According to Beula's banner, her weight balances with 500 Taboopie coins and King Colossus on the scale.
  • 3 of 14: How much does a Taboopie weigh?
  • 4 of 14: Find this from the description of the World's Dumbest Man exhibit.
  • 5 of 14: Each Taboopie coin weighs 4 ounces.
  • 6 of 14: 500 Taboopie coins would weigh 2000 ounces.
  • 7 of 14: Since there are 16 ounces per pound, divide 2000 by 16.
  • 8 of 14: Therefore, 500 Taboopie coins weighs 125 pounds.
  • 9 of 14: How many men does it take to carry the King?  And what size are the men?
  • 10 of 14: The strength sign states an average man can hit 75 pounds.
  • 11 of 14: Four average men at 75 pounds each equals 300 pounds.
  • 12 of 14: 125 plus 300 = Beula's weight.
  • 13 of 14: To enter the numbers, grab the red ball and jerk it to the right.  When finished, pull the black lever down.
  • 14 of 14: Enter 425.