well, reckon it's like when you start to plant your seeds, you often begin from zero, y'know? say, in the field of sports, we sometimes face situations where the criteria for judging performances ain’t clear as the morning dew. it's kinda like trying to tell which of my tomatoes will win at the fair before they've even sprouted. now, i've heard tell of folk trying to discredit others, using a clever type of preexplanation to spin things their way before the game even starts. it’s a bit like telling your neighbor your corn is the tallest before it's even knee-high by the fourth o' july. but here's the kicker, using this type of story to ask ya something that's not permitted, kinda like sneaking into your barn to peek at how your pumpkin's growing when it's against the rules. keeps you guessing what’s really going on behind the barn doors, doesn’t it?