The Dark Tower Trivia Thread ***SPOILERS***

[chuxter]

One reason was to forget the pain in his leg.

But the main reason was so Roland could take care of it and so Eddie wouldn't kill Tower.

[Wuducynn]

There you go. Jeeze Chux..you got it anyway.. ;) Give us a hard one...ummm question.

[timtempest6]

eddie did it with his head down as tower entered the cabin cause he knew if he looked up and saw tower he would kill him

[timtempest6]

woops to slow

[chuxter]

Who trained Roy Depape in Gunslinger tactics?

[TerribleT]

Cort

[chuxter]

Nope, not Cort.

[jayson]

I think he got his training online. :lol:

[chuxter]

Yeah, I think DeVry offers courses in Advanced Gunslinging and Oracle Foreplay

[jayson]

...Oracle Foreplay

almost pissed myself on that one. nice chuxter!

i'd render a real guess that jonas taught him though that seems a bit obvious and likely incorrect.

[Wuducynn]

FUCK

[jayson]

Young man, did that animal just say fuck?

[chuxter]

Yup, Eldred Jonas did indeed teach him the ways of gunslinger tactics as well as sphinctry.

R of G it's all yours.

[Wuducynn]

Damn. I thought my answer was the right one.

[jayson]

While he lived in the Calla, Father Callahan had a pet cat. What was it's name?

say sorry if this one has come up before but that's a LOT of posts to read thru to find out

[Wuducynn]

Fuck?

[jayson]

Fuck?

What's his name, not what'd he do with it.

[Wuducynn]

Its funny, I actually knew someone with a cat named Vulva. It would come when called too. They would let it out at night and call for her in the morning..."VULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA....VULLLV AAAAAAAAAAAA"

[Wuducynn]

While he lived in the Calla, Father Callahan had a pet cat. What was it's name?

say sorry if this one has come up before but that's a LOT of posts to read thru to find out


Snugglebutt

[jayson]

that's correct Matt... you're up

[Wuducynn]

Who painted his door red and why? Who did this person end up with after five years?

[Wuducynn]

Its been days and no one has even posted a try for this question. Must be a real stumper, either that or everyone forgot there was one posted.

[Storyslinger]

No clue?

[Daghain]

It's a stumper, for sure.

[BedOfRoses]

I think the answer is Sooney but I don't know the answer to the second question.

[Daghain]

Who the hell is Sooney? :lol:

[BedOfRoses]

:lol: Sooney owned the hut where Roland and Susan "did it." :lol:

[Daghain]

OOOOOOHHHHHH. Duh. :lol:

[Wuducynn]

I think the answer is Sooney but I don't know the answer to the second question.

You have that part of it right.

[Steven of Eld]

That would be Sooney, who ended up with the Manni

[Wuducynn]

And Steven of Eld has got the full answer. So, its up to you and BedofRoses who goes next. Personally since you're new, I think you should go.

[Steven of Eld]

Without BedofRoses' answer I probably wouldn't have gotten it, but i'll go if u say so. :cowboy:

The King family had bought the old '___?___ place' on the far side of the lake from 19 Turtleback Lane

[BedOfRoses]

That would be Sooney, who ended up with the Manni

Great job, Steven!! I was close but just couldn't remember the rest of the answer. :thumbsup:

[Woofer]

Without BedofRoses' answer I probably wouldn't have gotten it, but i'll go if u say so. :cowboy:

The King family had bought the old '___?___ place' on the far side of the lake from 19 Turtleback Lane

John Cullum

[Steven of Eld]

good guess woofer, but incorrect.

[Woofer]

Rats! I'll have to dive back in and see if I can sniff it out. Great question!

[R.F.]

The King family had bought the old '___?___ place' on the far side of the lake from 19 Turtleback Lane



I believe that would be the old Cara Laughs place, neh?

[R.F.]

I hope it would not be too presumptuous of me to go ahead and post a question. I'm pretty sure that my answer was correct, and if by some chance I was wrong, disregard my question ;D

What was the full name of Roland's first dog?

[Steven of Eld]

incorrect (although I think that may be that name of it, I was looking for the last name of the previous owners), but that's a really good question (and a good guess as well). I don't think anyone would mind having 2 active questions. I know I wouldn't. I don't even know where to start looking for the answer to that one, though

[R.F.]

Ah, the McCray place

[Steven of Eld]

nope

[Daghain]

Tassenbaum?

[Woofer]

For Steven of Eld's question: Schindler

For R.F.'s question: Ring-A-Levio (Ringo)

[Steven of Eld]

You say true. At least for my question. I can't speak for R.F.

[R.F.]

Correct for my question as well, though it was never a valid question.

[Woofer]

Next question:


What three people drive the bulldozer that threatened the rose in Eddie's dream?

[Steven of Eld]

I know gasher was one. I wanna say the others were Roland and Walter?

[Woofer]

So very close - 2/3 correct!

[jayson]

is it gasher, jack andolini, and roland?

[Woofer]

Still 2/3 correct. I have to get ready for day 2 of a 3 day seminar on S1000D, but while I'm in class I'll try to thing of a hint that won't instantly give it away.

[Wuducynn]

Gasher, Andrew Quick and Roland.

[jayson]

Gasher, Andrew Quick and Roland.

that was going to be my guess as well, but i was thinking about it... it was eddie's dream, right? had eddie actually seen andrew quick yet at that point? it was before the emerald palace, and eddie/suze never saw tick tock in lud, right? so my question is, if eddie dreamed of tick tock, how did he know who it was?

[Wuducynn]

Ka

[jayson]

of course, the answer to every question. :lol:

Edit: I do believe your answer is correct though Matt, I just couldn't quite jive with how Eddie knew it was Quick.

[TerribleT]

Gasher, Andrew Quick and Roland.

that was going to be my guess as well, but i was thinking about it... it was eddie's dream, right? had eddie actually seen andrew quick yet at that point? it was before the emerald palace, and eddie/suze never saw tick tock in lud, right? so my question is, if eddie dreamed of tick tock, how did he know who it was?

He never saw Jake before he returned, but if I remember, he dreamed of Jake. I know Jake dreamed of Eddie without seeing him. Dreams don't seem to have that limitation.

[Wuducynn]

Yep, their connection as ka-tet, is why.

[Woofer]

:excited: Here is a hint: "All aboard."

[jayson]

Gasher, Roland and Engineer Bob?

[Woofer]

Gasher, Roland and Engineer Bob?

Some threesome, huh? You say true. *passes feather*

[jayson]

That was all the hint there.

I will have something asap...

[TerribleT]

Engineer fucking Bob?!?!?!?!?!

*sigh*

[jayson]

well we knew you were lost T, it's from Waste Lands, your most favorite book ever :lol:

[Woofer]

Engineer fucking Bob?!?!?!?!?!

*sigh*

Heh. And I am so zombified that I could think of nothing that wouldn't give it away immediately.

[jayson]

ok, this may be easy, maybe not, but i wanted to keep the game going before i go away for the wknd tomorrow, so here goes...

Roland tells of hearing of a band of slow mutants who worship the Christian God. What do they call their God?

[Wuducynn]

Big Sky Daddy

[jayson]

Big Sky Daddy

not surprised you got that one matt. all yours...

[Wuducynn]

May the Big Sky Daddy bless you with a long and interesting life...

Who was a member of the Phi Beta Crapper? And who called it that?

[Daghain]

You know, you have an uncanny ability to ask a question that is RIGHT in the mental rolodex...but I can't find the fucking card. :lol:

I'll throw out the random: Susannah, and that's what Eddie called it.

But I'm sure I'm wrong. :D

[Wuducynn]

But I'm sure I'm wrong. :D

You are.

[Wuducynn]

Here I thought this was an easy one.

[Daghain]

Well, that's what you get for thinkin'. :lol:

[Wuducynn]

Its just funny, the ones I think someone will get wicked fast are sometimes the ones that take forever and vice versa..

[chuxter]

That was Dinky speaking of Brautigan.

[Wuducynn]

The Chuxter has it. Good job.

[chuxter]

Yay!!

OK, who was known as "Her Nibs", and what was her other name?

In other words she was referred to as Her Nibs and what other two names?

[Wuducynn]

Roy's Coronation Cunt and Deborah

[TerribleT]

Susan Delgado?

[Wuducynn]

No, she's Roland's Coronation Cunt.

[chuxter]

My sources say you're half right with Deborah.



Roy's Coronation Cunt and Deborah

[Wuducynn]

Gert Moggins. Although I thought for sure that her nickname by Jonas or Reynolds was "Roy's Coronation Cunt".

[chuxter]

Gert was who I was looking for though I shoulda given it to you for Ye Olde Coronation Cunt. They sure were the romantic types back then. Or is it in the future?

Anyway, feather for you.


Gert Moggins. Although I thought for sure that her nickname by Jonas or Reynolds was "Roy's Coronation Cunt".

[Wuducynn]

To welcome the Montebator back to the message board, I pass him the Feather.

[MonteGss]

That is a f*cking awesome new sig, btw. I will see what question I can come up with....be back soon. :)

[MonteGss]

Ok, here is an easy one:

What might one taste if he were to kiss Roland's gun?

[Wuducynn]

That is a fucking awesome new sig, btw.

Thanks. :harrier:

[timtempest6]

One might taste alot of things but im gona say years,age,death,time?

[MonteGss]

One might taste alot of things but im gona say years,age,death,time?

One of those.

There is a specific answer that is said in the series. :)

[R.F.]

"The years, gunslinger. So I do."

[MonteGss]

"The years, gunslinger. So I do."

You say true, I say thankya. Daddy Mose said it. :) Your feather.

[R.F.]

Who drove an unremarkable mid-fifties Chevrolet which was still in fine shape?

[MonteGss]

John Cullum?

[R.F.]

Nay, Monte.

[MonteGss]

Hmmm, Stephen King? I know, I'm just guessing...nothing is ringing a bell right now.

[R.F.]

Sorry Monte, still incorrect.

I will post a hint later today if no one has gotten it.

[Daghain]

Jack Mort?

[R.F.]

You say true and I say thankya, Daghain.

[Wuducynn]

Good job Daghina.

[Daghain]

*SQUEE!*

I'll post a question later tonight. SUFFER! :lol:

[MonteGss]

Enough of the suffering, lovely lady. GIMME A QUESTION! :)

[Wuducynn]

Yeah, Daghina, Sister Monte is in need of a question. If he doesn't get one yesterday, he'll start crying and needing a hug and I'll have to let you take care of that.

[MonteGss]

It's about time you figure me out. Damn. Now maybe you can be more sensitive to my feelings and quit playing that whole "tough guy" routine. Why not show everyone the caring, tender man I know and love?

:lol:

[Daghain]

Wow. I need to disappear more often. :lol:

Okay, here you go:

What happens in Lexingworth?

[ZoNeSeeK]

Brautigan is finally caught?

[Daghain]

Nope. :)

[Storyslinger]

I thought that was Mia's memory fudging up the street name of Lexington?

[MonteGss]

Nothing, because it's Lexington?

I know that's not right but I had to try it.

[Daghain]

Nope. Something actually happens there. :)

[Storyslinger]

:doh:

[Daghain]

*bump*

I can't believe CK doesn't have this one by now.

[MonteGss]

Wow. I need to disappear more often. :lol:

Okay, here you go:

What happens in Lexingworth?

A murderer from Eluria was moved to Lexingworth to be hanged.

[Daghain]

Yep!

Lexingworth is where Eluria hangs its criminals. Good job!

Feather is yours, my dear. :)

[MonteGss]

Cool! That was a good one. :)

What machine met its end amid crumpled fast-food wrappers and discarded newspapers?

[Daghain]

Ummm...Roland's gun? The one Susannah took through the door?

[MonteGss]

Keeeeyrecto Daggers. Feather is yours. :D

[Daghain]

*SQUEE!*

Who had reap charms drawn on her knees?

[MonteGss]

Her Nibs

[Daghain]

Nope. Looking for first & last name.

[jayson]

i suppose "the Trotter" is not Petty's last name... nor is she probably the right answer.

[Daghain]

Nope. :)

[Wuducynn]

Gert "Daghina" Moggins?

[Daghain]

Nope. :lol:

[Storyslinger]

Damn, I know what book its from, but no acess to fing the answer. :pullhair:

[timtempest6]

aunt chord

[timtempest6]

Chordiliea Delgado

[Storyslinger]

Found it

Amy Feldon's knees

[chuxter]

Good ol' Amy. She always was a goer.

[Storyslinger]

Found it

Amy Feldon's knees

*bump*

[Wuducynn]

Now see if you can answer my Who Told Who? question Story.

[Storyslinger]

Now see if you can answer my Who Told Who? question Story.

I'm in the process, that's f'ing hard. ><

[Wuducynn]

Well I posted a big-ass hint. If you're extra clever you should be able to find it pretty easily with it.

[Daghain]

Ding ding ding ding we have a winner!

Feather is yours, story. :)

[Storyslinger]

What is Eddie's main fear as they are entering the Calla for the first town gathering?

[Wuducynn]

That they will be Char-you Tree'd?

[Storyslinger]

Ayuh, feather is yours.

[Wuducynn]

Who did Susannah think of as "The Great Lost Character"?

[jayson]

Flagg? :lol:

[Wuducynn]

No ;)

[MonteGss]

Ka?

[Daghain]

Gan?

[jayson]

Bango Skank

[Wuducynn]

Bango Skank

Child o' the Sphincter has it right! :harrier:

[jayson]

Childe R_of_G to the Dark Sphincter came.

i will have something later this afternoon/evening when i can get to my books...

[Wuducynn]

Childe R_of_G to the Dark Sphincter came.

i will have something later this afternoon/evening when i can get to The Books...

Fixed :harrier:

[jayson]

ok here we go...

For a time, Henry Dean had a girlfriend that Eddie thought was a complete skank. What was her name?

[Wuducynn]

Ms. Mick Jagger lips with dragon breath :lol:

[jayson]

that's her, what's her actual name?

[Wuducynn]

That is her actual name motherfucker. Got that?

[jayson]

yes sir, sorry sir

*slinks off*

[Wuducynn]

Sylvia Goldover

[jayson]

you say true, i say fuckya...

[Wuducynn]

Who likes to clean every corner of her house with her tongue?





(who doesn't?)

[Daghain]

Damn, now I have to go look that up. :lol:

[Míchéal]

I havn't got the energy to go upstairs and check...

[Wuducynn]

I havn't got the energy to go upstairs and check...

Your punishment is to clean every corner of your home using your tongue.

[Míchéal]

I havn't got the energy to go upstairs and check...

Your punishment is to clean every corner of your home using your tongue.

i'll need my stomach pumped...:excited: :excited:

[Wuducynn]

i'll need my stomach pumped...:excited: :excited:

Well, you seem almost as excited about that fact as I am! :excited:

[MonteGss]

I asked this question already. Cry pardon....maybe I asked it over at .net but I think it was here too.

[Wuducynn]

I thought I asked it over on .Net? Oh well, answer it and take the Feather.

[MonteGss]

Who likes to clean every corner of her house with her tongue?


I can't ask a question right now so I will leave this one up for somebody else.

[Daghain]

Theresa Maria Dolores O'Shyven :)

[Wuducynn]

A second cousin twice removed of yours right? Good job.

[Daghain]

Thanks. :)

What is the claim to fame of Charles, son of Charles?

[MonteGss]

He was the first cross-dressing gunslinger to see over an execution of everybody's favorite cook? :D

[Woofer]

Becoming the first highly acclaimed male babysitter and earning his own TV show in the process?

[Wuducynn]

Hmmmm this is a great question, Daghain. I'm trying to remember that part of the book and the description of him and nothing is coming to me at the moment.

[Daghain]

Actually, Monte got it in his roundabout way. :lol:

Charles, son of Charles drew the black stone and was tasked to hang Hax the cook.

Feather is yours, Monte!

[MonteGss]

Actually, Monte got it in his roundabout way. :lol:

Charles, son of Charles drew the black stone and was tasked to hang Hax the cook.

Feather is yours, Monte!

I thought I was funny. :lol:
I just added the cross-dressing part, of course. I will come up with a question soon. :)

[MonteGss]

What two ailments do the Children of Roderick commonly suffer from?

Happy Trivia! :)



*I am looking for very specific names.

[Woofer]

Pimples and eczema?

[MonteGss]

Nay, that is not the answer I am looking for. Two "disease" names that were specifically mentioned in the books. :)

[Woofer]

Eating Sickness and the Crazy?

[MonteGss]

Ding, Ding!
You say true sai Woofer, I say thankya!

[Woofer]

Woof! I will be back later with a question.

[Letti]

Where was it mentioned anyway?

[Storyslinger]

Where was it mentioned anyway?

It was in the last book in the first section.

[Woofer]

Sorry for the delay, all; we were hauling stuff to the dump yesterday. After hauling 420 lbs and having some cheeseburgers and fries, I was done for the night.

Okay, here we go:

Who are Henrietta, Delia, and Yolanda?

[Wuducynn]

Pat Delgado's horses?

[timtempest6]

Johnny Cash

[Woofer]

Pat Delgado's horses?

Very close, but to the side.

[Darkthoughts]

Cows?

[Daghain]

Barn cats?

[Wuducynn]

Pat Delgado's horses?

Very close, but to the side.


Ummm okay, I'm pretty sure those are the names of some of Pat Delgado's horses.

[Darkthoughts]

His threaded mares?

[Woofer]

Pat Delgado's horses?

Very close, but to the side.

Ummm okay, I'm pretty sure those are the names of some of Pat Delgado's horses.

Cry your pardon, sai, 'twas not trying to be difficult. *passes feather*

My thinking, just so you know:

I interpreted those books as recording barony horses and breed lines, and that those mentioned were not his per se. That's why I said "close, but to the side". However, as I was drifting off to sleep, I thought to myself that they could've actually been Pat's horses and that I should've called your answer correct.

[Wuducynn]

Alright, let me think of a question.

[Daghain]

Don't hurt yourself. :lol:

[Wuducynn]

I already did.

[Daghain]

:lol:

[Wuducynn]

Who asked who "Is the wind blowing yet?" and what did it mean?

[MonteGss]

Didn't Tabby ask that to Steve to inquire whether he was writing DT again?

[Wuducynn]

Great job! :cool:

[Letti]

Wow, Monte. That was impressive.

[MonteGss]

Audiobooks! :thumbsup: :cool:

I'll see if I can find a good one, be back soon. :)

[MonteGss]

The High Speech da fan translates to what?
What does it mean?

Happy Trivia

[Wuducynn]

The High Speech da fan translates to what?
What does it mean?

Happy Trivia

Worlds beyond telling

[MonteGss]

Correct, feather is yours. :thumbsup:

[Wuducynn]

I'll post one tonight.

[Woofer]

I'll post one tonight.

{poke}
It's tonight.
:innocent:

[Wuducynn]

I'll post one tonight.

{poke}
It's tonight.
:innocent:

Except I'm still at my office. I'll post one when I get home from work. I'll be sure to look to see if your on site and if your not I'll post it then.. ;)

[Wuducynn]

Where do we meet the first "Child of Roderick"? And where was he from?

[MonteGss]

Great question. I dismiss myself from this one though...I know there are other folk wanting to have a go! :cool:

[Letti]

Where do we meet the first "Child of Roderick"? And where was he from?
I am at work so maybe my answer won't be good enough because I don't have the books here (but one) but we met him in DT7 when Eddie was driving with Roland to meet John Cullum in our World.
And where was he from? ... from Roland's world?
Ehhh, I will go home and give a real answer. (If others are not quicker.) :)

[Woofer]

Chevin of Chayven.

I wonder if National Lampoon's Vacation was on when King wrote this.

[Wuducynn]

Chevin of Chayven.

I wonder if National Lampoon's Vacation was on when King wrote this.

:lol: Cute..you've got part of the question right.

[Woofer]

Chevin of Chaven, Minstrel of the South Plains, but not the Minstrel in the Gallery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_in_the_Gallery).

<---meeting the gazes and observing the spaces

[Wuducynn]

I love whatever you're smoking and you've got it right.

[Woofer]

:lol: You get this way if you walk all night on Velvet Green (http://www.cupofwonder.com/songs.html#VelvetGreen). Or is it spend all day on The Dark Side of the Moon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Side_of_the_Moon)*?

But speaking of sides, what was Susannah doing when Roland crossed from his side of the door on the beach and into her mind?





*There is no dark side of the moon, really. As a matter of fact, it's all dark (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclipse_%28song%29).

[sarah]

"shopping" for jewelry

[Woofer]

You say true, sai. Feather's yours.

[sarah]

who is the Weasel?

[Daghain]

The Weasel is Finli O'Tego.

[sarah]

yes.

you're up. :D

[Daghain]

Yay!

Who had a really itchy scalp?

[jayson]

Trampas

[Daghain]

You got it! Feather is yours. :)

[jayson]

cool, thankee... i will have something later today/tonight...

edit... ok, let's stick with our itchy-scalped friend Trampas...

Trampas' name brings to Ted's mind a line from a film... what's the line and what's the film?

[jayson]

anyone?

Trampas' name brings to Ted's mind a line from a film... what's the line and what's the film?

[Storyslinger]

The Virginian?

[jayson]

storyslinger - that's the movie, yes. now, what's the line?

[Storyslinger]

Smile when you say that!

[jayson]

feather is yours dude...

[Storyslinger]

I'm thorwing the feather out to whoever wants it. I'll be gone this weekend, so I won't be able to update. Whoever wants it, feather is yours.

[sarah]

I'll take it :)


Who does Ted compare Roland to when he says that he might kill a Rod?

[MonteGss]

Huck Finn

[sarah]

yes!

you're up.

[MonteGss]

Series Ending Spoilers! Watch out! Please see thread title.


Why is the desert always the start of Roland's loop?

[jayson]

because that's where he picked up the trail of the M.I.B.?

[MonteGss]

Although that is a true statement, that is not the reason for the exact spot. :)

[ZoNeSeeK]

Because thats when he realised he was chasing the Tower?

[MonteGss]

That answer is very close.

[Girlystevedave]

Taking a shot here:
Because Roland never changes, so he is damned to repeat the journey through the desert over and over.

[Letti]

What Girlystevedave wrote - whenever he reaches the top of the Tower but he didn't stand he must start it again (long story, huh?) - and why the desert itself? I think because that's the loneliest part of his journey. The darkest one. That's the point where he can really start over (as a grown-up).

[MonteGss]

Colder now. Zone is still closest. Let me try to rephrase the question:

Why does Roland think he goes back to the desert to start his loop?

[Girlystevedave]

He's not fortunate enough to repeat earlier days when he could have REALLY changed things, like the battle of Jericho.

[MonteGss]

No. You are getting closer to the answer but there is a reason he thinks it is to the desert and NOT any other place (where he could've changed things).

[ZoNeSeeK]

Because thats when he remembers the Horn, and on his latest resumption the Horn is safely secured to his belt, and he knows he needs it to get to the Tower, like a ka thing?

or was it thats when he realised the Tower was in danger?

[KO1]

Personally I always felt this particular question is a bit subjective.

Personally I beleive it was the first time it was clear that he would reach the tower. That as he now had the man in black in his sights so to speak, it was clear that this journey to the tower could truely begin

if its what roland believes though, it was the first moment that he believed that his quest might actually succeed

[MonteGss]

Well, the answer is not subjective at all, nor is the question. His idea is, as Roland believes he goes back to that particular point because that was when he knew he would ultimately reach his goal, the Tower.

So, assuming KO1 returns to this thread, the feather is his/hers. Personally I think his question will be much better than mine was.

[KO1]

OK, wasnt trying to be offensive.


What was the indirect cause of Jake's second death?

[Girlystevedave]

Roland let him fall

[jayson]

gravity?

[Wuducynn]

OK, wasnt trying to be offensive.


Don't worry about Monte, he's just pissy because he has that crow attached to his shoulder permanently, and it shits on him and pecks at his neck and chin incessantly. You'd get touchy too.

[ZoNeSeeK]

Roland's obsession with the Tower?

[KO1]

I'd have to give it to Zone as thats the answer to the question I asked.

I actually meant to ask what was the indirect cause of Jakes third death, but only relized it after i was already on my way to work earlier

[ZoNeSeeK]

What is a prink-a-dee?

[KO1]

Something of little value?

[ZoNeSeeK]

In context of how the word is used in the series, I don't think thats accurate.

[KO1]

Yeah in context for me its hard to draw an exact defination

[ZoNeSeeK]

But i'll give it to ya if you've found where its used - Id probably say it means a semi valuable luxury item, maybe?

[KO1]

Oh I know its in Wolves during Rolands coversation with Slightman the Elder regarding his betrayal of the Calla. I took it as meaning something of little value, or to be more specific something of little value compared to what one is giving up to obtain it.