how is a raven like a writing desk?

how is a writing desk like a raven?

how is writingonadesk like a-raven?
how is writing, desk like a-ravin'?
how is writing, desk like a raving?
how is a writing, desk like raving?
how is writing raving, like a desk?
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How is the game within the game like
The play within the play within the plan wherein?

Where's the game in life behind the game behind the game?
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labyrinthine or mirrored?
or is there a difference?
i suppose it all depends
on the distance.