tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post8359117909787194237..comments2024-03-29T11:56:42.957-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: SUNDAY, Mar. 8, 2009 - Z Kushner (Fashion photographer Herb / Ill-fated German admiral / Athlete who won the 1978 International Peace Award)Rex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-38200949448427351382009-03-16T04:20:00.000-04:002009-03-16T04:20:00.000-04:00I think the ad slogan was "Dodge trucks are ram to...I think the ad slogan was "Dodge trucks are ram tough." It was a song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70535181283076047642009-03-16T03:49:00.000-04:002009-03-16T03:49:00.000-04:00@rex -- I had to laugh at the music that would flu...@rex -- I had to laugh at the music that would flush you out of a hiding place. On a related note, I recall reading recently that a shopping mall in Australia has started playing Barry Manilow music to drive away loitering teenagers....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70397675278802305062009-03-15T23:49:00.000-04:002009-03-15T23:49:00.000-04:00Rex, I think if you listened to Ray Charles record...Rex, I think if you listened to Ray Charles recording of "Makin Whoopee", you might get over your dislike of the phrase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-42035265106121328392009-03-15T12:50:00.000-04:002009-03-15T12:50:00.000-04:00The clue ___Lingus is just wrong when you haven't ...The clue ___Lingus is just wrong when you haven't had your coffee yet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40637631742767707402009-03-11T11:27:00.000-04:002009-03-11T11:27:00.000-04:00@DanaJ -- I thought of Beer BONG too -- but it did...@DanaJ -- I thought of Beer BONG too -- but it didn't work with the cross. Beer PONG (well-explained above) is newer, I think.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681342234536407419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-30715534972973654912009-03-11T10:51:00.000-04:002009-03-11T10:51:00.000-04:00Am I the only one who wanted "beer BONG", also kno...Am I the only one who wanted "beer BONG", also known as "funneling"? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funneling<BR/>Brought back memories of tenth grade...DanaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564918441421254037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-75301080705520793662009-03-10T23:30:00.000-04:002009-03-10T23:30:00.000-04:00@Karen: You can find "Use the Force" here: http://...@Karen: You can find "Use the Force" here: http://www.thegreatlukeski.com/products-page/?product_id=77Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280696886615356360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-46048054700155960302009-03-10T18:12:00.000-04:002009-03-10T18:12:00.000-04:00I figured out ESTIVAL because I know of "estivatio...I figured out ESTIVAL because I know of "estivation", the practice of sleeping through the summer, as opposed to "hibernation".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-16766434308382419342009-03-09T07:06:00.000-04:002009-03-09T07:06:00.000-04:00@dk: just got up and read your last post.... LOL!@dk: just got up and read your last post.... LOL!machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-4184089457371550132009-03-09T00:40:00.000-04:002009-03-09T00:40:00.000-04:00There were definitely a few cringes and a few awkw...There were definitely a few cringes and a few awkward spots---got quite stymied on those two squares in Northern California, and really need to remember how SISALS is spelled---but overall a decent puzzle. Like retired_chemist said, it was a solid end to a really nice week of puzzles.<BR/><BR/>Use the Forceps was definitely great, I'm glad that was the first theme answer I figured out. Nothing quite lived up to that, but I did get a solid chuckle out of Long Time No Seeps. Not as crazy about Asps For Me, but I can at least appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>I admit, I filled in PONG a little too readily, and then changed in when the W in WILMA made me try out SWAMI. Looking back, even I should have known that didn't make sense. But BWANA is a great answer, and came a lot easier thanks to a D-list superhero. Hooray for reading. Also, easily the funniest clue I can ever imagine for GEORGE, well done.<BR/><BR/>Btw, anyone else surprised to see TIP OVER in the puzzle again so soon, and with the exact same clue? I thankfully learned my lesson Friday, as I had messed up and put in TOPPLED, so I liked getting it right this time.<BR/><BR/>On scoring, I can't help but think about bar trivia from a few weeks ago. We were told to guess the 10 films which have won the most Oscars, and put them in order. My team included Slumdog Millionaire in the 8-Oscars part of our list. Somehow, even though the question was <I>based</I> on the recent Oscars, the hosts hadn't updated; they just read the names of previous years' movies that won 8 or more Oscars.<BR/><BR/>When the mistake was pointed out, first he assumed that his list must be films with 9 or more, explaining why Slumdog wouldn't be on it. After that idea was debunked, he said something like "Oh, wow, I guess you're right. But I really should go with what's on my answer sheet." It was pretty ridiculous, and thankfully he changed his mind based on reactions.<BR/><BR/>I agree that not everyone goes over their graded puzzles, and that people hunting for extra points could ultimately skew things. That said, when confronted with a clear mistake in any particular square, I have trouble arguing against fixing <I>that</I> error. I wouldn't want to be the guy telling people that their scores are final even though wrong. Re-grading more than just the reported square seems like an ok compromise, but also potentially a lot of work...so, not an easy issue. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, see everyone in the new week.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631743840776360363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-43063452059366113962009-03-08T23:23:00.000-04:002009-03-08T23:23:00.000-04:00I think landau refers to a hard top style during t...I think landau refers to a hard top style during the bulgemobile era in which the back part of the roof was faux leather (plastic). Name goes back to a certain kind of horse-drawn carriage of the early 1900s I believe.George NYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844466463123158982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-20043908584132161542009-03-08T23:10:00.000-04:002009-03-08T23:10:00.000-04:00I got the answer Landau because my dad had a '73 F...I got the answer Landau because my dad had a '73 Ford LTD "Landau" which I think referred to the interior. It was a land yacht.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-22324701073180768652009-03-08T22:11:00.000-04:002009-03-08T22:11:00.000-04:00Speaking of viaducts.....Hammer: No, that's the st...Speaking of viaducts.....<BR/><BR/>Hammer: No, that's the stockyard. Now, all along here, this is the river front. And all along the river...all along the river, those are all levies.<BR/><BR/>Chico: That's the Jewish neighborhood?<BR/><BR/>Hammer: (pause) Well, we'll Passover that...You're a peach, boy. Now, here is a little peninsula, and, eh, here is a viaduct leading over to the mainland.<BR/><BR/>Chico: Why a duck?<BR/><BR/>Hammer: I'm alright, how are you? I say, here is a little peninsula, and here is a viaduct leading over to the mainland.<BR/><BR/>Chico: Alright, why a duck?<BR/><BR/>Hammer: (pause) I'm not playing "Ask Me Another," I say that's a viaduct.<BR/><BR/>Chico: Alright! Why a duck? Why that...why a duck? Why a no chicken?<BR/><BR/>Hammer: Well, I don't know why a no chicken; I'm a stranger here myself. All I know is that it's a viaduct. You try to cross over there a chicken and you'll find out why a duck.<BR/><BR/>Chico: When I go someplace I just...<BR/><BR/>Hammer: (interrupts) It's...It's deep water, that's why a duck. It's deep water.<BR/><BR/>Chico: That's why a duck...<BR/><BR/>Hammer: Look...look, suppose you were out horseback riding and you came to that stream and you wanted to ford over...You couldn't make it, it's too deep!<BR/><BR/>Chico: Well, why do you want with a Ford if you gotta horse?<BR/><BR/>Hammer: Well, I'm sorry the matter ever came up. All I know is that it's a viaduct.dkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317008233459295376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-2608957621107752672009-03-08T21:57:00.000-04:002009-03-08T21:57:00.000-04:00@PhillySolver - thanks for helping me out on ppp. ...@PhillySolver - thanks for helping me out on ppp. I like your explanation :-)<BR/><BR/>@joho - thanks for letting me know I am not alone in my crossword puzzle thoughts. I often wonder....<BR/><BR/>One of the worst scoring mistakes involved the 2004 Olympic Games. A gold medal was awarded to an American gymnast, Paul Hamm, instead of Yang Tae Young of S. Korea because the judges accidentally gave the wrong start value for one of his routines. A protest was lodged and taken to the <BR/>highest possible authority. The verdict was - the games are over and the decision stands. The competition itself seems more important than the awards (unless, of course, money is involved). :-o.sillygoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483946342170291849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-71069176154197596092009-03-08T21:16:00.000-04:002009-03-08T21:16:00.000-04:00No "bang for the buck", Just a dull slog.No "bang for the buck", Just a dull slog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-10996941799350175922009-03-08T20:52:00.000-04:002009-03-08T20:52:00.000-04:00This puzzle had too many forced (acned, regrab) an...This puzzle had too many forced (acned, regrab) answers for my taste. And the theme didn't do much for me. Still, it was just about redeemed by the "use the forceps, Luke" answer.<BR/><BR/> Seeing whether an answer has been erased fully in a crossword puzzle competition brings up visions of the Minnesota senate race of 2008 and, of course, the events of 2000.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-38222758560218673592009-03-08T19:30:00.000-04:002009-03-08T19:30:00.000-04:00My region not New York. Bazillion and out.My region not New York. <BR/><BR/>Bazillion and out.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699404861773455504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33316574577727114442009-03-08T19:23:00.001-04:002009-03-08T19:23:00.001-04:002007 I was 3rd in ny region (top 2 get trophies). ...2007 I was 3rd in ny region (top 2 get trophies). I asked for where my errors were. They told me and said they discovered a scoring error. Moved me to 2nd. But 4th place guy moved up as well and I was back to 3rd. <BR/>The judges say this is only my third comment.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699404861773455504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-61128187112620509102009-03-08T19:23:00.000-04:002009-03-08T19:23:00.000-04:00I thought this one was an unenjoyable bore, a weak...I thought this one was an unenjoyable bore, a weak coda to a great week.<BR/>Now everybody will hate me. No sour grapes here as I did solve preceding ones minus google.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54492759982759037692009-03-08T19:01:00.000-04:002009-03-08T19:01:00.000-04:00I believe everyone who participates in the crosswo...I believe everyone who participates in the crossword championship should get a trophy! Same as high school, where everybody gets something on awards day! Also, all college students should get an A if they try hard! And anybody who wants some money should be able to tap into the government handout! And our grandchildren should get a trophy for having the largest debt in the history of the universe!<BR/><BR/>Evilevil doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593231055589228837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-9000318668176377082009-03-08T19:00:00.000-04:002009-03-08T19:00:00.000-04:00LIAM O'Flynn is the music the cops will play tolur...LIAM O'Flynn is the music the cops will play to<BR/>lure me out of my hiding hole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-19637987584523242492009-03-08T18:53:00.000-04:002009-03-08T18:53:00.000-04:00Now I'm feeling bad about my 2006 tournament, when...Now I'm feeling bad about my 2006 tournament, when my husband noticed after I came home that I ws super-slow (relatively speaking) on one puzzle and asked what happened to me on that puzzle. Well, nothing—the referee's hastily written "25" minutes remaining looked like a "20," and I was docked 125 points as a result. So I e-mailed the powers that be (I'd jotted down my minutes remaining on each puzzle, so I knew what the scoring error was), and the next year, Al Sanders, Katherine Bryant, and I exchanged the 5th, 6th, and 7th place trophies. Maybe I should've kept quiet—but Al and Katherine, like everyone at the tournament, are nice and honest people who wouldn't have asked that of me. I feel a teeny bit bad now, though.<BR/><BR/>And believe me, I noticed how neatly referee Vic Fleming wrote down my minutes remaining last weekend. Much appreciated!Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-52894030678901375102009-03-08T18:40:00.000-04:002009-03-08T18:40:00.000-04:00I loved it and I laugh every time I think of the o...I loved it and I laugh every time I think of the one with asps or forceps. I couldn't wait to solve the next one. The only downside was seeing Rachel Raye's name. Apparently there is nowhere where she is not. I have nothing against her; it's just that no one should be allowed to use that much space in the world.<BR/><BR/>@Jeff in Chicago - Beautiful.<BR/><BR/>@Rex - re last night's comments - The blog deserves credit because it raises questions and provides answers and generally elevates the crossword solving experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-59705942003056781552009-03-08T18:36:00.000-04:002009-03-08T18:36:00.000-04:00Denying crossworders their rightful claim to a tro...Denying crossworders their rightful claim to a trophy? Good grief. I'm going to have trouble getting to sleep tonight.<BR/><BR/>Evilevil doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593231055589228837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-91108804317756175542009-03-08T18:14:00.000-04:002009-03-08T18:14:00.000-04:00@ John - I believe you are right. Googling "Built ...@ John - I believe you are right. Googling "Built Ram Tough" generates nothing specific, while "Built Ford Tough" generates ad copy. And also <A HREF="http://tinyurl.com/cyxn95" REL="nofollow">this</A> :-(<BR/><BR/>Three and out.retired_chemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181126754941899228noreply@blogger.com