02430cam a22003613u 4500 75598 UtSlPG 20260610134741.0 m cr n 260607r20251919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Pain, Barry, 1864-1928 The Problem Club Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-12 The Giraffe Problem -- The Kiss Problem -- The Free Meal Problem -- The Win-and-Lose Problem -- The Handkerchief Problem -- The Identity Problem -- The Shakespearean Problem -- The Impersonation Problem -- The Alibi Problem -- The Threepenny Problem -- The Q-Loan Problem -- The Pig-Keeper's Problem. Brian Raiter "The Problem Club" by Barry Pain is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a unique club where members engage in quirky challenges called “problems,” each designed to amuse and confound. Among the characters are imaginative gentlemen who creatively navigate the strange scenarios set forth, showcasing their wit and intelligence while competing for prizes. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the Problem Club, which consists of twelve members who meet at a restaurant to discuss and solve various challenges. The opening problem, known as "The Giraffe Problem," requires members to induce a woman to say, “You ought to have been a giraffe.” This sets the stage for a lighthearted and comedic exploration of their attempts, with each member sharing their experiences and strategies. The tone is witty and engaging, pulling the reader into the absurdity of the challenges and the camaraderie among the club's members. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 1919 Humorous stories, English Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction Short stories, English Garratt, Arthur Paine, 1873-1955 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000449546 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75598 116323 116323