tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post4609629011272460873..comments2024-03-29T07:11:36.386-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Obama's stepfather Soetoro / WED 2-21-18 / Mixed martial arts cage shape / Tandoor-baked bread / pre-1917 autocrats / Dr Seuss book that introduces phonicsRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-7242295800476922992018-03-28T18:02:43.309-04:002018-03-28T18:02:43.309-04:00Well at least it inspired me to look up the differ...Well at least it inspired me to look up the difference between MONET and MANET.straylinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536180563789923012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-38642776692101003252018-03-28T16:22:26.949-04:002018-03-28T16:22:26.949-04:00Oops! It's LOLO instead of LALO. Thus MONET in...Oops! It's LOLO instead of LALO. Thus MONET instead of MaNET. Anyhow, while back at it, would like to add another pairing: POMPOUS and PORPOISE. There.leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-91799477850552619432018-03-28T16:00:45.651-04:002018-03-28T16:00:45.651-04:00I like rebuses (rebi?) any day of the week. So hur...I like rebuses (rebi?) any day of the week. So hurrah, shake those POMPOMS!<br /><br />Helped to solve, as well as a bit tedious, counting all those PO's.<br /><br />Liked the pairings of LALO and LALA, as well as ISIS and IBIS. NAS and NIA weren't bad either. <br /><br />Ultraliberals and ultraconservatives are POLAROPPOSITES literally but not necessarily POlitically. There are some overlaps and similarities of POlicy positions and POLITICAL temperaments. <br /><br />The second A in AMAL (yes, a classy yeah baby if I may TACTLESSly say) was the last letter in.<br /><br /><br /><br />leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-38213806601779061892018-03-28T15:17:30.631-04:002018-03-28T15:17:30.631-04:00I’m no fan of a rebus, especially when not on Rebu...I’m no fan of a rebus, especially when not on Rebusday; kind of a NAAN-starter, but this was so easy it’s hard to complain. The GSPOT alone made it worth the time to solve.<br /><br />Speaking of GSPOT, yeah baby AMAL could be one of my night visitors. XACTOmundo.<br /><br />And I always like to see my dad’s nickname HARPO in a puz, so, OK.<br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-31498282630095278772018-03-28T13:45:33.885-04:002018-03-28T13:45:33.885-04:00Well Rebi trip me up, usually, so I was happy to g...Well Rebi trip me up, usually, so I was happy to get this one. Especially on a not-really-expected Wednesday. Knew early it was a rebus, but wasn't sure at first how many letters there were - and where. Then it slid easily enough along. <br /><br />Too bad Rex doesn't seem to enjoy puzzles any longer. I don't mind his Lewis Black persona, but he honestly seems depressed at times. Like today. Perspective, Rex, perspective. You've got yourself a fantastic life and puzzles thrown in to boot. <br /><br />Still smiling from ACPT, but don't miss the East Coast weather one little bit. Brrrrr.<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for Crosswords, WarmlyDiana, LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-90527632700690130652018-03-28T13:00:22.386-04:002018-03-28T13:00:22.386-04:00Manet/Monet vs Lalo/LOLO is a Natick in my book
Manet/Monet vs Lalo/LOLO is a Natick in my book<br />Longbeachleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-36739998276956800892018-03-28T11:51:13.096-04:002018-03-28T11:51:13.096-04:00One question: how did OFL get out of the NW withou...One question: how did OFL get out of the NW without TEMPO/POLLUTE? I found the rebus next door, with (had to be!) HARPO which led to HOPONPOP--and out. Once that was unearthed it was Monday-easy.<br /><br />There's a mini-theme: "Is there an echo in here?" LOLO, LALA, ISIS. Somebody call the POPO! <br /><br />Nothing too objectionable in the fill; the puzzle's chief point of interest seems to be the appearance of a rebus on a Wednesday. DOD is the remarkable AMAL Clooney. Par.spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-81293934238057894702018-03-28T10:27:16.718-04:002018-03-28T10:27:16.718-04:00EWES ERS USER
The SPORTSWRITER was a TOTAL MAN,
b...EWES ERS USER<br /><br />The SPORTSWRITER was a TOTAL MAN,<br />but POMOPOUS, RANDI, imPOLITE and banal.<br />As TACTLESS as SATAN he’d SIT and plan<br />‘TILL on his LASTLEG said, “BAH, I’ll screw AMAL.”<br /><br />--- ERICA “LALA LOLO” MONET<br />Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-7697751536538334002018-03-27T20:33:46.453-04:002018-03-27T20:33:46.453-04:00Yaaaaaayyy!!!! Recent Thursdays have been tepid an...Yaaaaaayyy!!!! Recent Thursdays have been tepid and uninventive, so I got a real thrill out of a surprise rebus puzzle.kitshefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014225555838850414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-45774801091262486612018-02-24T12:28:09.569-05:002018-02-24T12:28:09.569-05:00Boring. Ho-hum. I got the rebus and then bailed. Boring. Ho-hum. I got the rebus and then bailed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877449941939832089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-80999098118813799192018-02-22T11:35:30.732-05:002018-02-22T11:35:30.732-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269065328203543183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-10448563413624592842018-02-22T09:12:42.663-05:002018-02-22T09:12:42.663-05:00I'm late to the party, but want to add my vote...I'm late to the party, but want to add my vote for this puzzle as perfect for some of us. I can't manage Thursdays (yet?), so a rebus on a Wednesday is a nice gift. Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761075296383117600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-35009190276603379032018-02-22T08:53:33.632-05:002018-02-22T08:53:33.632-05:00Just got to this on Thursday, and repeat the gener...Just got to this on Thursday, and repeat the general appreciation of Rebi any day. Yes, mother, HOPONPOP was fun. Always appreciate computer creferences (USER friendly), but why not kick it up a notch and clue six across as "___ shell" or "Typical Linux command line tool". pcardouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607780240384801553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-69198189258634725872018-02-22T01:42:43.779-05:002018-02-22T01:42:43.779-05:00As did others, loved the rebus regardless of the d...As did others, loved the rebus regardless of the day. HOPONPOP brought a smile of recognition.Hungry Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465905817770134952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54387380043788796052018-02-21T23:16:12.136-05:002018-02-21T23:16:12.136-05:00@Jack The... watching commercials is a third world...@Jack The... watching commercials is a third world problem.KFCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-52361291064756609732018-02-21T21:51:16.822-05:002018-02-21T21:51:16.822-05:00Jack the Lad's "first world problem"...Jack the Lad's "first world problem" appears pretty tongue in cheek. And lacking a sense of humor would be a negative in the 1st world, the 3rd world and all the worlds in between.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-69993786121092729762018-02-21T21:44:43.802-05:002018-02-21T21:44:43.802-05:00I knew someday my inability to distinguish between...I knew someday my inability to distinguish between Manet and Monet would hurt me. Today was the day.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-61241051954303419492018-02-21T21:14:11.591-05:002018-02-21T21:14:11.591-05:00@Kimberly, spare me puhleez. It speaks volumes tha...@Kimberly, spare me puhleez. It speaks volumes that you don't recognize the irony of lecturing me about a "logical fallacy" (sic) even as you enjoy the leisure and the means to muck around on a two-bit crossword blog.<br /><br />Go watch some reality TV, hon, and catch up on Instagram and Pinterest during the commercials.<br /><br />By the by, it's "Jack the Lad," not "jackthelad."Jack the Ladnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-46021416240082272082018-02-21T20:33:35.909-05:002018-02-21T20:33:35.909-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746341186529746787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-84736443615471968622018-02-21T19:31:27.162-05:002018-02-21T19:31:27.162-05:00Well said @ Kimberly.Well said @ Kimberly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-34158883873367579642018-02-21T19:23:05.972-05:002018-02-21T19:23:05.972-05:00POMPOM v. POMPOn. Short version - Second N origina...<a href="http://grammarist.com/spelling/pompom-pompon-pom-pom/" rel="nofollow">POMPOM v. POMPOn</a>. Short version - Second N originally but second M is now more common in English. <br /><br />@Banana Daiquiri - Did you read your <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-spot" rel="nofollow">link?</a> That’s about as definitive a “dunno” as you can find. <br /><br />@Mrs. Bigger - In my experience there is no “generally” with the apps for any variation that occurs. What is true today may not be true after the next app update. PuzzAzz handled variations better than the propriety app in the past, but I haven’t opened the NYTX app in ages. You might try asking your question early tomorrow to see if regular iPhone solvers can provide more insight. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181544219511150272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70781781108719851002018-02-21T18:44:50.949-05:002018-02-21T18:44:50.949-05:00@jackthelad
The very concept of a “first world pr...@jackthelad<br /><br />The very concept of a “first world problem” is a logical fallacy designed to twist one’s brain; boring a hole into the rational thinking process and driving a truckful of propaganda in there.<br /><br />Never invalidate your own existence by virtue of not living in a pre-industrialized world. Having running water does not guarantee one a trouble-free existence, nor does it make those troubles irrelevant. Granted, the user-friendliness of a puzzle app doesn’t usually rate high, but calling it a first world problem drowns the baby in some pretty toxic bath water. <br /><br />Shaming the masses into accepting their lot in life simply because they have indoor plumbing makes fearful zombies of us all, succeptible to more and more abuses because we dare not complain about anything.<br /><br />The luxury of ignoring critical thinking skills and an education in logic and philosophy? That’s a first world problem, and one which should be eradicated posthaste.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269065328203543183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-10258037434075431832018-02-21T18:24:04.030-05:002018-02-21T18:24:04.030-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56226747332029341592018-02-21T17:54:24.702-05:002018-02-21T17:54:24.702-05:00I love a rebus any day of the week. Thanks, boys, ...I <b>love</b> a rebus any day of the week. Thanks, boys, for jazzing up my Wednesday. <br /><br />Jerry, fingers crossed!Hartley70https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557118655188472450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-31154141928669170412018-02-21T17:10:16.724-05:002018-02-21T17:10:16.724-05:00With two older sisters and my mother a newspaper e...With two older sisters and my mother a newspaper editor, I had flashbacks from 50 years ago when I dared to say POMPOM instead of POMPON. Instantly corrected and thoroughly chastised (by my sisters), it was a lesson that little brother never forgot. To my surprise only one comment today?Dr. Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138283391430745241noreply@blogger.com