tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post3977710347257357809..comments2024-03-28T11:35:36.126-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: South American landmark whose name means old peak / THU 5-16-19 / One-named singer with "ö" in her name / Not kosher in Jewish law / Superhero with lightning bolt symbol / Rex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54954761878733091892019-06-20T16:17:06.822-04:002019-06-20T16:17:06.822-04:00I had a lot of trouble with this. I had filled in...I had a lot of trouble with this. I had filled in much of it, but was staring at MACH, IFYO, KUNGF, and DANJO (which I initially thought was the real answer) and was ready to give up when, almost simultaneously crosses gave me ICCHU, and I hit the revealer.<br />Thus, MACHU PICCHU with the help of the ramp, and KUNGFU PANDA. <br /><br />I had to spend some time working out DANJOU, remembering ANJOU PEARS, but then it all fell into place. So, ultimately, a very clever theme/revealer, with a pretty damn good puzzle to boot.<br /><br />Incidentally, the NW was filled in pretty smartly (nice to remember POLLACK), and then I hit the hard parts. So, an easy start, a challenging middle, but a pretty straightforward finish. YES!rainforestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-14073340913064428562019-06-20T15:46:03.977-04:002019-06-20T15:46:03.977-04:00@rondo -- Yes, that's exactly how Wikipedia de...@rondo -- Yes, that's exactly how Wikipedia describes Weezer. leftcoastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-85963080182155251562019-06-20T15:17:49.519-04:002019-06-20T15:17:49.519-04:00'K, I looked up the explanation from Rex.
I g...'K, I looked up the explanation from Rex.<br /><br />I guess this a real feat for a constructor. But for this solver, it kinda reminded me of my feet after a romp at the gym - a little stinky.<br /><br />Diana, LIW and not that other Lady Di!Diana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-1410475107153995742019-06-20T15:10:34.733-04:002019-06-20T15:10:34.733-04:00@#$%^!! Thanks, Jeff.@#$%^!! Thanks, Jeff.leftcoastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-59423979011715217772019-06-20T15:06:06.739-04:002019-06-20T15:06:06.739-04:00I don't get it. All the squares are filled in...I don't get it. All the squares are filled in, and I don't get it. I feel dumb.<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for answers, think I'll go lookDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-71370739007270217552019-06-20T12:27:35.845-04:002019-06-20T12:27:35.845-04:00Totally impossible. Who is ever going to get this?...Totally impossible. Who is ever going to get this? The two people on the planet who know what a DANJOU PEAR is?? Ungettable. DNF by a LONG way.spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-90566479202595505932019-06-20T11:59:52.354-04:002019-06-20T11:59:52.354-04:00I got it all on crosses (with Us in black squares)...I got it all on crosses (with Us in black squares) and the RAMPUP thing after the solve. Quite the construction, kinda sucks for the solve. Really wanted cOrriDAS where ROTUNDAS went, glad I held off.<br /><br />Weezer has been described as alternative rock, power pop, pop rock, pop punk, EMO, indie rock, EMO pop, geek rock, melodic metal, and pop. So let's just call them EMO? As far as EMO goes, almost none of it went anywhere. EMO kids hate themselves too much to be popular.<br /><br />KRONOR a Swedish gimme. Probably few other folks knowing the location of Malmö?<br /><br />Angela BASSETT as Tina Turner, yeah baby. OOLALA.<br /><br />Gotta say Mr. Chen knows his KRAFT.<br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-20434287477571208882019-06-20T09:35:58.099-04:002019-06-20T09:35:58.099-04:00A.K.A. SAC
YES, the SUPERSLOMO shows the REF the ...A.K.A. SAC<br /><br />YES, the SUPERSLOMO shows the REF the ANGLE FOR what’s,<br />to the KUNGFUPANDA, SEW UGLI a LEG kick to the NUTS.<br /><br />--- KEN STILLS<br />Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56097745879837292442019-05-21T15:40:39.151-04:002019-05-21T15:40:39.151-04:00Loved the theme, but just blundered big time in th...Loved the theme, but just blundered big time in the SW. Having three different Jewish-themed clues is very rough for a lapsed catholic solver, so I could piece LCHAIM and TREF together from crosses, my error of LOAFS for LOLLS made 34 down impossible, especially with DANJO in the mix (i knew it was wrong, but tried to force ANNJO). My HOLYDAYS ended up being HOAYAAYA which I prayed was the name of some specific high time, but alas it was not.Jon Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-6200134024531077592019-05-18T12:53:01.971-04:002019-05-18T12:53:01.971-04:00All four themers are missing “P”... just check Rex...All four themers are missing “P”... just check Rex’s post in the “Theme Answers” section? <br /><br />Also, almost all movie lovers care about who directs the movies. It’s okay to not love movies; I’m just answering your question.Bill Millionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487021190587693312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-13672530080590991482019-05-17T10:11:47.907-04:002019-05-17T10:11:47.907-04:00@anon8:36pm - My iMac and iPad are both computers....@anon8:36pm - My iMac and iPad are both computers. The iMac has an analog keyboard and my iPad has a digital keyboard. As for the rest, you’ve tied yourself into so many knots that you stopped making sense. Compare “a small switch for opening or closing an electric circuit” to “a small button or knob that when pushed operates something especially by closing an electric circuit.” Yep, dictionary definition of “key” and “button.”Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181544219511150272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-36051255192096429362019-05-16T23:50:19.066-04:002019-05-16T23:50:19.066-04:00Anybody want some sautéed button mushrooms? They&#...Anybody want some sautéed button mushrooms? They're really good. I also have key lime pie if you'd prefer something sweet. Joe Dipintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922691457886440325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-45304507673443410472019-05-16T22:07:49.092-04:002019-05-16T22:07:49.092-04:00I was surprised today when I bought my first smart...I was surprised today when I bought my first smartphone,a galaxy 10+. From landline only to that. I had a cheap cell phone for about a 18 months a few years ago. I expect it to ruin my life. But to the point, the camera has a SUPERSLOMO option. Might have hit on that answer earlier, if I purchased it last week.albatross shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076278220407657633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-27643155296844789062019-05-16T21:29:22.756-04:002019-05-16T21:29:22.756-04:00Look at a push-button phone or remember if you nee...Look at a push-button phone or remember if you need to. Look at the buttons on keyboard of a computer. Notice the similarity. Look at Merriam-webster definition of a button: 3. A push-button. I do find the origins of the naming of keys, buttons, switches and boards interesting, but it has little to do with the accuracy of the cluing. A little common sense would help.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />albatross shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076278220407657633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-43164230574129143712019-05-16T21:04:55.648-04:002019-05-16T21:04:55.648-04:00For the record, SUPERSLOMO is accomplished by reco...For the record, SUPERSLOMO is accomplished by recording at a very high frame rate, so that when slowed to the standard frame rate, it can still be rendered at full quality.DigitalDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620300502981292088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-23958041021335317052019-05-16T20:51:17.668-04:002019-05-16T20:51:17.668-04:00@BarbieBarbie 8:19 - I think typewriter and telegr...@BarbieBarbie 8:19 - I think typewriter and telegraph keys got their name because they resembled keys on musical instruments like organs and pianos. Now as to why those are called keys, I have no idea. Speedweedernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-1812339900907619562019-05-16T20:36:43.818-04:002019-05-16T20:36:43.818-04:00@Z:
analog computer keyboards
That's just to...@Z:<br />analog computer keyboards <br /><br />That's just too much. There are no more 'analog computers', and haven't been for at least 50 years. May be 60. All KEYboards are analog (or digital, depending on where you draw the line), in the sense that each SWITCH generates a particular signal, which is interpreted by a microprocessor, which is then sent to the cpu. Again, a KEY just that. Not a BUTTON. One might argue that smartphone, and other 'virtual', KEYboards are software BUTTONs, but the function remains that of a KEY. Just like the 'Publish Your Comment' BUTTON below. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-86390019900567462072019-05-16T20:34:51.022-04:002019-05-16T20:34:51.022-04:00@BarbieBarbie
Maybe because they were shaped like...@BarbieBarbie<br /><br />Maybe because they were shaped like <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=typewriter+keys&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiGld2mp6HiAhUQVt8KHRytCzEQ_AUIDigB&biw=1399&bih=731#imgrc=QiOZXGc029hmkM:" rel="nofollow">keys</a>. <br />JC66https://www.blogger.com/profile/05324615675333287919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-57377505373380691432019-05-16T20:19:22.494-04:002019-05-16T20:19:22.494-04:00@anon 745: but even that begs the question. Why is...@anon 745: but even that begs the question. Why is a telegraph button called a key? Did it originally fit into a slot when pressed? Weird.BarbieBarbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-12405906265872846942019-05-16T19:58:19.091-04:002019-05-16T19:58:19.091-04:00Gritty,
Um yeah, I know. Moving the Swan fountain?...Gritty,<br />Um yeah, I know. Moving the Swan fountain? Really?!!! <br />It was a poor joke for a long absent friend.(Though i cant bring myself to go to the new Four Seasons)<br />I agree that Billy would approve of today's puzzle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-45196909114835555242019-05-16T19:49:57.431-04:002019-05-16T19:49:57.431-04:00Nancy, I don't know whether you'll see thi...Nancy, I don't know whether you'll see this (don't know whether you clicked on "get alerts that new posts have been posted") -- but I want to let you know that I LOVED your puzzle, and I hope you have more in the pipeline. I would be ecstatic if I could come up with something that clever. (I'm new to this blog, plus I'm a syndie solver, so it took me a while to put 1 and 3 and 2 together and realize that that puzzle was your creation.) <br /><br />And, I sympathize more than you can know about the noise (won't give you the gory details, but I've been through something similar). Best wishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-12046290256549398792019-05-16T19:45:11.537-04:002019-05-16T19:45:11.537-04:00The "key" in a keyboard comes from a typ...The "key" in a keyboard comes from a typewriter key. <br /><br />Why the buttons on a typewriter were called keys gets a little hazy - maybe related to the telegraph?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-85933943022337559092019-05-16T19:43:41.376-04:002019-05-16T19:43:41.376-04:00@Anon 6:48"
Think typewriter buttons.@Anon 6:48"<br /><br />Think typewriter <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ibm+selectric&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwji4bqInaHiAhWhmOAKHVouALUQ_AUIDygC&biw=1399&bih=731&dpr=2#imgrc=6e_b05ND69ZLqM:" rel="nofollow">buttons</a>.<br />JC66https://www.blogger.com/profile/05324615675333287919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72872353817559209382019-05-16T18:55:22.243-04:002019-05-16T18:55:22.243-04:00@Anon 3:26, the middle sculpture in the Alexander ...@Anon 3:26, the middle sculpture in the Alexander Calder sequence is very much still in place. It’s nothing less than the enormous Swann Memorial Fountain in the center of Logan Circle, which sits smack in the middle of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.<br /><br />And as all good Philadelphians know, the sculpture of Billy Penn atop Philly’s City Hall tower by Alexander Milne Calder, when viewed from said Parkway, looks very much like he would approve of today’s puzzle, hidden words and all. (http://www.phillyvoice.com/how-uh-big-was-william-penn/)Gritty Bang Bangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-36502536693939102892019-05-16T18:48:34.837-04:002019-05-16T18:48:34.837-04:00It would help the argument if those who synonymize...It would help the argument if those who synonymize KEY with BUTTON will produce a link to a keyboard manufacturer who also does so. A KEY is not a BUTTON. Under the KEYcap is a SWITCH, not a BUTTON.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com