tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post235751457756520188..comments2024-03-29T01:22:33.864-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Onetime reality show with Whitney Houston / TUE 4-19-11 / Biographer Leon / 1997 Jennifer Lopez biopic / Medieval treasure chestRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-4976398333832281072020-05-24T11:54:08.395-04:002020-05-24T11:54:08.395-04:00I have an osso buca to pick with the cluing: 57D, ...I have an osso buca to pick with the cluing: 57D, "Raised, as cattle".<br />"BRED" is incorrect; breeding is the process of conceiving the animal, with or without controlled choice. "Raising" is what you do after they're born. The two acts are no closer than 9 months apart for bovines.Prunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224476641730508311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-23774608594809241062011-05-24T17:24:15.031-04:002011-05-24T17:24:15.031-04:00From syndicationland where I just watched the amaz...From syndicationland where I just watched the amazing ACME video (modifier applies to both the person and the video) - if we all took @acme's advice and did what we love the world would be a happier and better place. Unless what you love is making more money than the next guy, or than you will ever need for even your most extravagant dreams, in which case never mind.<br /><br />B-movies are not so hot; this B-puzzle was a lot of fun even though I Naticked at the oralb/arca cross and guessed wrong. Had BEERBottle for a while but the crosses fixed that problem.Dirigonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903353503511480168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33551471037084520282011-04-20T00:41:17.794-04:002011-04-20T00:41:17.794-04:00@anonymous 9:16
BB was referring to the word solv...@anonymous 9:16<br />BB was referring to the word solved to win the motorhome...<br /><br />Thanks to all who watched the show! Very suitable for a memorial service, no? <br />(Only regret is that he edited the AIDS references which made it sort of end on a downer note, but that had been mid-interview...and my hair has grown back since then!)<br /><br />But the whole thing came about BECAUSE of this blog! Someone who reads it recommended me to Jay...<br /><br />Do watch the other folks too, many are interesting and inspiring!<br /><br />When does the backlash begin?<br />;)acmenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-22143378592806514682011-04-19T21:37:09.619-04:002011-04-19T21:37:09.619-04:00This bubbled right along. First was working on th...This bubbled right along. First was working on the long crosses and then realized there were a lot more Bs there. Fun to play with.<br /><br />Thanks @Andrea for the moving interview. @PurpleGuy. Good to see you again. @Rex you've given us a gift, thanks.Sparkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-53996165067864072302011-04-19T21:16:10.253-04:002011-04-19T21:16:10.253-04:00@bacme up on this... I truly enjoyed your life st...@bacme up on this... I truly enjoyed your life story, but i am confused about your spoiler alert - Spoiler: double BB plays a bbig part! What did you mean?<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-76784966040609518692011-04-19T21:03:10.000-04:002011-04-19T21:03:10.000-04:00@ACME: finally got a chance to watch the video - ...@ACME: finally got a chance to watch the video - what a poignant interview! Sounds like you've had a very interesting life so far. Thanks for sharing yourself with us every day.<br /><br />@Rex: LOL on the fan mail.JenCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290169184354765840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-34660620524282328742011-04-19T20:48:03.582-04:002011-04-19T20:48:03.582-04:00@shamik lol@shamik lolchefbeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195945085405126511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-22770796691110793822011-04-19T20:45:17.065-04:002011-04-19T20:45:17.065-04:00I did OK with the young pop stuff, but (like @Arun...I did OK with the young pop stuff, but (like @Arundel and @Rube) had my Natick at EDEL crossed BENES. Despite being a Philo major - 50 yrs. ago, including a semester of American Philo. Further, I'm probably the only person in America who thought the final episode of Seinfeld did the right thing putting those characters in jail.<br /><br />Did like the puzzle. Yes, there are other BBs, but I agree I can't construct a puzzle and am glad they keep on coming.<br /><br />Syngman RHEE is very oldster. SELENA is an excellent showcase of Lopez' talent. She was unrecognizable and totally immersed in the character.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-85258850435535916212011-04-19T20:29:26.986-04:002011-04-19T20:29:26.986-04:004:09. Very easy. And that's going on 1-1/2 hou...4:09. Very easy. And that's going on 1-1/2 hours of sleep. B-b-b-beautiful puzzle. Sort of.<br /><br />@Purple Guy: It must have been one of my non-solving days...but I am sorry to hear of your loss. One of my many hats is hospice nurse. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need to talk. And I'm local....in Peoria, AZ....at least through next Tuesday.<br /><br />abeaffie: any opinion by chefbea!Shamikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635283729322415150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-24188415111611406942011-04-19T19:17:01.607-04:002011-04-19T19:17:01.607-04:00All those B's and no love for Busby Berkeley? ...All those B's and no love for Busby Berkeley? WTF -- er, WTB?Glauconnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-67858669159429197432011-04-19T18:54:36.359-04:002011-04-19T18:54:36.359-04:00Bole is new to me. Thought nle was National League...Bole is new to me. Thought nle was National League East...michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-5020647108475651502011-04-19T18:38:56.475-04:002011-04-19T18:38:56.475-04:00ACME--how wonderful to see glimpses of you growing...ACME--how wonderful to see glimpses of you growing up and pictures of your family. Also cool to see you and Woody Allen on your shelf.<br /> <br />You really are a special person; thank you for living passionately and sharing your energy with us every day.<br /><br />The puzzle made me smile and put a bounce in my step.<br /><br />And Rex--thanks for hosting all of us.santafefrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-62169583138219336622011-04-19T18:36:47.065-04:002011-04-19T18:36:47.065-04:00Rex - We all know that this is Acme's blog and...Rex - We all know that this is Acme's blog and you are the front man, so to speak,,,,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-34068034049991749762011-04-19T18:10:49.218-04:002011-04-19T18:10:49.218-04:00@Bob Kerfuffle good use of PURPORTEDLY. I've s...@Bob Kerfuffle good use of PURPORTEDLY. I've seen some of the companies in my line of work that are BBB approved or certified or whatever. Don't put a lot of stock in their recommendations, is all I'm saying.<br /><br />To those complaining about some of the ABABABA fill, take some solace in the fact that we didn't get a single "rhyme scheme" clue in this one.treedwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634227778469664442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-87220705615169298362011-04-19T17:11:59.955-04:002011-04-19T17:11:59.955-04:00@ andrea, Thanks so much for sharing. Very fun and...@ andrea, Thanks so much for sharing. Very fun and interesting.Two Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896743444873087885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21455610358431413852011-04-19T17:09:46.432-04:002011-04-19T17:09:46.432-04:00@Andrea - That was one impressive video.
Puzzle w...@Andrea - That was one impressive video.<br /><br />Puzzle was certainly bouncy, but a tad bit too easy and slightly bbboring in my opinion, at least B's are fun to make.chefwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999206352243329280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-11969900833821085042011-04-19T16:50:38.500-04:002011-04-19T16:50:38.500-04:00This theme has been done before, possibly a few su...This theme has been done before, possibly a few summers ago. In that puzzle every clue contained the letter b. Did anyone else have deja vu?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-25562587323284732092011-04-19T16:47:37.734-04:002011-04-19T16:47:37.734-04:00@ Anon 9:07 - Gotcha! Big Ben (the Steeler) was a ...@ Anon 9:07 - Gotcha! Big Ben (the Steeler) was a joke.retired_chemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181126754941899228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-678171801615464112011-04-19T16:10:58.276-04:002011-04-19T16:10:58.276-04:00Crazy fun. We once had a cat that we named BOB. ...Crazy fun. We once had a cat that we named BOB. Turns out Bob was a girl, so she became Bob-Helena (pronounced BABA-lānä), in honor of Ms. Elaine Benes. Elaine's hair sometimes looked just like Bob-Helena's (who was a Turkish Angora -- well mostly anyway).<br /><br />I confess that I sometimes listen to ENYA in the car. It's definitely a way to take the edge off. If you try this, be sure to approach it with a bit of ironic distance.Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-75094872269469254472011-04-19T16:06:22.925-04:002011-04-19T16:06:22.925-04:00Add my WOW to that of chefbea!Add my WOW to that of chefbea!Bob Kerfufflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615811802419025933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-82732232555962491662011-04-19T15:50:56.247-04:002011-04-19T15:50:56.247-04:00@Andrea WOW Just watched your business with a pa...@Andrea WOW Just watched your business with a passion. That was fantastic and I hope all in Rexville watch it.chefbeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195945085405126511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-82967352090331667522011-04-19T15:50:42.629-04:002011-04-19T15:50:42.629-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bill from NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103923612595508277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-81562572386293731452011-04-19T15:24:16.136-04:002011-04-19T15:24:16.136-04:00For 12D Elaine's name, there was an Edward BEN...For 12D Elaine's name, there was an Edward BENES as president or prime minister of Czechoslovakia in the 30's and/or 40's.<br /> And I always look forward to bandrea's contributions to these comments.ksquarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181873595483296089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33787096198849044352011-04-19T15:13:04.962-04:002011-04-19T15:13:04.962-04:00Midday report of relative difficulty (see my 7/30/...Midday report of relative difficulty (see my 7/30/2009 post for an explanation of my method):<br /><br />All solvers (median solve time, average for day of week, ratio, percentile, rating)<br /><br />Tue 6:41, 8:55, 0.75, 2%, Easy<br /><br />Top 100 solvers<br /><br />Tue 3:59, 4:35, 0.87, 7%, Easysanfranman59https://www.blogger.com/profile/15118732156312301425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-78050084144637030922011-04-19T14:53:52.363-04:002011-04-19T14:53:52.363-04:00Really enjoyed this aside from the Eastern most pa...Really enjoyed this aside from the Eastern most part. RHEE was not a name I knew. Also had no idea what a biopic was, or why the name SELENA had anything to do with Jennifer Loopez. -NY- only turned into ENYA after I changed the last letter of 46A to A instead of E.Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176353196193935474noreply@blogger.com