The Writers’ Tell All!
Secrets from the “Where’s Vinnie?” Hunt Revealed
Posted on July 15, 2009
Did you spend your days during the Vinnie hunt agonizing over the clues? Were you cursing the clue-writers as you tried to figure out the rhyme or reason behind the hints? At last, the meaning behind the clues to the “Where’s Vinnie?” hunt are revealed to “Northwestern Today” readers.
Clue #1: The campus was quiet, students were on spring break,
Vinnie wanted a trip too, but he made a big mistake.
Explanation: This is a very broad clue, letting the campus know Vinnie had been hidden. This clue gives insight to the fact that Vinnie wanted to go somewhere beyond his typical campus surroundings. He was in fact hidden in a quiet part of campus.
Clue #2: You can check your suitcase, but there he doesn’t lie,
If you check the ocean, you’re no closer than the sky.
Explanation: A hint that Vinnie could be anywhere, but he didn’t travel too far, too high, or too deep. However, he was hidden outdoors.
Clue #3: Vinnie missed his flight, so in Minnesota he remains,
Put your heads together to optimize your brains.
Explanation: This clue confirms Vinnie’s mistake. He was hidden somewhere in this state. This clue gives insight that searching with a group of friends is fun, and may help you analyze the clues and bring you closer to where he is.
Clue #4: Vinnie never left, but sights he still did see,
A city, a school, a beautiful campus all for he.
Explanation: Vinnie was hidden in an area where he could see attractive parts of the city. He was hidden near a school, and was on a college campus.
Clue #5: He thought about visiting the country’s largest mall,
But eventually Vinnie decided not to leave home at all.
Explanation: Vinnie was hidden on Northwestern’s campus – his home.
Clue #6: The beach Vinnie missed, so he created a new scene,
The grass, the trees, the plants were all growing green.
Explanation: Vinnie was hidden amongst an abundance of vegetation, or where he could look at the green scene.
Clue #7: In the mornings Vinnie woke up to a suit full of dew,
He took a stretch, looked around, and watched the sky turn a colorful hue.
Explanation: Vinnie was hidden in a grassy area somewhere on campus where he could see the sunrise.
Clue #8: What a vast expanse of campus – Vinnie never knew,
From where he was hanging, Vinnie had quite the view.
Explanation: A literal clue: Vinnie was hanging from somewhere that has a good view of campus.
Clue #9: One day it was volleyball, the next it was the garden,
The ways Vinnie spent his time were all well worth the bargain.
Explanation: Vinnie was located where you could see both the volleyball courts, and the garden.