tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post5877628763883807155..comments2024-03-28T07:04:40.875-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Reader's Digest co-founder Wallace / MON 7-5-10 / Big name in copiers / Moniker for Lone Star cowboy / Dance in Rocky Horror Picture ShowRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-28159594305237826302010-07-05T22:56:33.743-04:002010-07-05T22:56:33.743-04:00@MegDan,
Do it!!!!!!
And if @rex is too busy, I&#...@MegDan,<br />Do it!!!!!! <br />And if @rex is too busy, I'm always happy to help!andrea alias acmenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54168544177231364512010-07-05T22:21:47.229-04:002010-07-05T22:21:47.229-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-71455969044982386682010-07-05T22:10:59.088-04:002010-07-05T22:10:59.088-04:00I'm sooooo happy. I thought I drowned another ...I'm sooooo happy. I thought I drowned another laptop, but apparently I only intoxicated it and it needed two days to dry out! It is just fine now!<br /><br />Loved this puzzle, and the only write-over I had was "full speed/steam ahead. <br /><br />Loved hearing from the constructors; this was an exceptional Monday, please bring us more.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-20517792576284142562010-07-05T19:46:37.640-04:002010-07-05T19:46:37.640-04:00@ Rex, Recently we kind of discussed John Water...@ Rex, Recently we kind of discussed John Water's new book "Role Models".<br />I got it immediately and really enjoyed it.<br />I imagine I am not the only blog follower who has read it. I don't think it would be a spoiler to mention the chapter on Leslie Van Houten. She is up for parole again and I wonder if anyone who has read the book and was touched by Water's portrait of her would consider some e-mails of support. Evidently Governor Ahnold has the last say.<br />Any thoughts from this crowd?<br />Apologies if I have over-stepped a boundary.Two Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896743444873087885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72482739715229006452010-07-05T18:50:31.036-04:002010-07-05T18:50:31.036-04:00@chefwen: Cool! Two excellent names.@chefwen: Cool! Two excellent names.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681342234536407419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-51084477785549161072010-07-05T18:44:56.039-04:002010-07-05T18:44:56.039-04:00@Stan - Ours is polydactyl also, Paddy aka Big Fo...@Stan - Ours is polydactyl also, Paddy aka Big Foot.chefwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999206352243329280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-6044876479556402372010-07-05T18:35:20.756-04:002010-07-05T18:35:20.756-04:00Not much to add to the above, except totally agree...Not much to add to the above, except totally agree that this was more challenging than a usual Monday. But, I really liked it, and didn't see the anatomy arrangement until I came here!<br /><br />As far as the TIMEWARP, I spent many Saturday nights at the 8th Street Playhouse in the Village, at the Rocky Horror midnight showing. What a fun time. Can't believe that was some 30 years ago...JenCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290169184354765840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-12703156431229994612010-07-05T17:57:30.013-04:002010-07-05T17:57:30.013-04:00Re: "Deleted by Author"
If you're r...Re: "Deleted by Author"<br /><br />If you're really curious, you can call up the blog via the archive list (right column, main page).<br /><br />It shows the original author and time for the "deleted" comments.<br /><br />.../GlitchGlitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940000404613329056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-71609938875610964512010-07-05T17:18:13.475-04:002010-07-05T17:18:13.475-04:00Fun Monday. Nice of Jeff and Jill to drop in and ...Fun Monday. Nice of Jeff and Jill to drop in and give the background to the construction, and kudos to @RP for not only the write-up, but the help along the way.<br /><br />As for @SteveJ, @Smitty, and others who are still head scratching (lice?) about the WOTD photo of Lila Leeds, my take is that this cheesy 1950's in-studio pic with the crashing waves background scrim and the model holding a fishing net and that odd thing in her hand that does indeed look like a pneumatic bulb, possibly on hand from the photographer's studio gear, but was meant to look like a fishing float, is that while this SWIMSUITEDITION of Ms. Leeds didn't exactly make one EATONESHEARTOUT, it was INALLPROBABILITY intended to PLANTINONESMIND a sort of mental caption of the "one that got away."<br />As @RP writes, the LILA of the clue was unknown to him, so it got away and became the WOTD. At least I think that was what was going on in the goydome of @RP. <br /><br />As for poor Lila Leeds, after her arrest with Robert Mitchum, not being able to get her PENALTYDECLINED, she was jailed and her last movie, not by UNIVERSALSTUDIOS, but an indie, was called "She Shoulda Said No." Indeed!<br /><br />Funny that @archeoprof would catch the seemingly out of place ULNA, but thanks to @ruth for tieing that in to the WOTD pic. I agree with @dk about the EARS location, but perhaps, in the SW, they were supposed to be kept "to the ground" for comments.<br /><br />Speaking of body parts, the cleverness of the construction is all the greater with a consideration of those parts embedded in the TIMEWARP lyrics (which, both is placed somewhat centrally, as it should be, to follow the correct anatomy, and is humorously crossed with FULLSPEEDAHEAD): "jump to the left, now jump to the right, put your HANDS on your HIPS, and bring your KNEES in tight ..." And thanks for the great clip @RP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-25905294585451371482010-07-05T16:48:54.074-04:002010-07-05T16:48:54.074-04:00This went from okay to awesome when I came here an...This went from okay to awesome when I came here and finally understood the theme. Also liked the SORDID/SNEAKY pair. Kudos, Jill and Jeff!<br /><br />@chefwen: Our latest arrival is part Maine Coon, with seriously tufty polydactyl paws. I think @Leslie defined this last week as a 'toehawk'.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681342234536407419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-83111921793583409042010-07-05T16:25:46.163-04:002010-07-05T16:25:46.163-04:00"Kiss Me Kate"...my all-time favorite mu..."Kiss Me Kate"...my all-time favorite musical! All-time favorite line, from the song "Where is the life that late I led?":<br /><br />"Where is Fedora, the wild virago?<br />Thank goodness I missed<br />Her gangster sister<br />From Chicago!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-49904709203736678912010-07-05T15:54:24.117-04:002010-07-05T15:54:24.117-04:00With this theme, it's too bad there wasn't...With this theme, it's too bad there wasn't a clue about proximity resulting in an "abut" entry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-11455192841733907212010-07-05T15:39:41.732-04:002010-07-05T15:39:41.732-04:00@Rube - The ELM is still classic, though the Dutch...@Rube - The ELM is still classic, though the Dutch ELM bug has killed off so many. I lost one, with the telltale lines under the bark. We have old photos of Utica with ELMs up and down the streets. Now we have maples, oaks and others. No EBONY or teak.<br /><br />After I changed "wood" to TREES, and spelled SNEAKY right, the puzzle was totally smooth. <br /><br />Wait - is there a woodsy mini-theme?<br /><br />Did not know LILA. Every other answer I've seen before.<br /><br />I like it when answers run both vertically and horizontally.<br /><br />@Mary Candace - please keep rambling. That was very interesting.<br /><br />@PatrickNYC - I didn't even notice the clue for FULLSPEEDAHEAD!<br /><br />I've heard of on the LAM, but without the "take it" part.<br /><br />@Greene - I don't know if you'll like Salinger at your age (whatever it is, I'm older, so don't take offense). Same goes for Hesse. The effect is different. They are sort of adolescent O Wow.<br /><br />@Steve or Rex - does Rex delete a comment without telling the deletee? Just my paranoia acting up.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-77529936756346668672010-07-05T14:54:42.488-04:002010-07-05T14:54:42.488-04:00Hey Jill and Jeff!!
Wonderful puzzle and totally ...Hey Jill and Jeff!!<br /><br />Wonderful puzzle and totally enjoyed the theme and symmetry!! Congrats on the upcoming puzzles and publication!<br /><br />You have inspired Dan and I to give it a go and try writing, we have been tossing it around for years but have never had the guts to try. <br /><br />Hurrah!<br />Megan and DanDan Shanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13017715818128313312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-74058393622544732092010-07-05T14:50:47.048-04:002010-07-05T14:50:47.048-04:00Two thumbs up (one for each constructor) for this ...Two thumbs up (one for each constructor) for this smooth puzzle!<br /><br />Had SLAM for hit hard, as a baseball, so that made it THE MAME IS AFOOT. Did Sherlock say that??? <br /><br />Like @fikink, I knew CYAN from the pricey ink cartridges for my printer. <br /><br />Seeing "Taming of the Shrew" and PADUA reminds me of the song from "Kiss Me, Kate" where Petruchio indicates he's not too picky about a wife as long as she is rich:<br /><br />"I've come to wive it wealthily in Padua<br />If wealthily then happily in Padua<br />If my wife has a bag of gold,<br />Do I care if the bag is old?<br />I've come to wive it wealthily in Padua.<br /><br />...'Twouldn't give me the slightest shock<br />If her knees now and then should knock,<br />If her eye were a wee bit crossed,<br />Were she wearing the hair she'd lost<br />Still the damsel I'll make my dame,<br />In the dark they are all the same,<br />I've come to wive it wealthily in Padua."<br />...shrub5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09466867716773759568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-4196059001794276872010-07-05T14:42:21.392-04:002010-07-05T14:42:21.392-04:00Loved this puzzle! It brought back memories of my...Loved this puzzle! It brought back memories of my first job in the 1960's -- at Reader's Digest in Chappaqua, NY.<br /><br />I was working in the indexing and information department (think "Desk Set") where editors and subscribers called all day for facts and references. One day, DeWitt Wallace called and asked me a question, which I answered, and then he had a short conversation with me. I didn't think much about it, but when I hung up the phone, the other people in the office (including one who had started working there at its founding in 1922) were dumbfounded that I had been so matter-of-fact about speaking to THE DeWitt Wallace. He and Lila Wallace were held in great esteem throughout the company, partly because it was such an employee-friendly company (certainly not the norm in the '60's). Hours were 8:30 to 4:30 in the winter and 8:30 to 3:30 in the summer because they believed employees should have time to enjoy the beautiful area. Everyone had a full hot lunch for under $1.00 in a lovely cafeteria. But the whole atmosphere was, indeed, very, very conservative.<br /><br />I'll quit rambling -- this post is quite long enough!<br /><br />MCMary Candacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-20145445351411291272010-07-05T14:34:42.686-04:002010-07-05T14:34:42.686-04:00Surely, a nice novel BODY of work debut by the duo...Surely, a nice novel BODY of work debut by the duo of Denny & Chen, that is PARTS and parcel of a partnership destined to flourish!CaseAceFosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-37949270481606386432010-07-05T14:00:45.215-04:002010-07-05T14:00:45.215-04:00Thanks, Steve J. for splainin the deleting process...Thanks, Steve J. for splainin the deleting process here on RP's blog...as I'm a relatively new here. Got it straight now.<br />Ciao, The CaseAceCaseAceFosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-71640030768079758052010-07-05T14:00:33.471-04:002010-07-05T14:00:33.471-04:00All of the above. Good puzzle. Welcome back Esme...All of the above. Good puzzle. Welcome back Esme, feels like a Time Warp with old puzzle friends Tess, Aloe, Rune, Ulna and Otter.Sparkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-1742815268235437922010-07-05T13:58:24.997-04:002010-07-05T13:58:24.997-04:00Was lookin' for somethin' to grouse about ...Was lookin' for somethin' to grouse about in 44's comments, since he thrives on it. Nothin'. Spot on and smooth sailin', Mr. T-Rex. Glad you've sobered up.<br /><br />Beautiful puz. If I was makin' puzzes, woulda wished I'd thought of it. Glad more are on tap from these folks. Athumbs up!Masked and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-82159601518616513462010-07-05T13:24:53.430-04:002010-07-05T13:24:53.430-04:00Hi everyone! This has been such an exciting morni...Hi everyone! This has been such an exciting morning -- thank you for all the lovely comments! Jeff is being humble, as you may have surmised from the dialogue above. He has two more puzzles coming out this summer, publication dates TBA. <br /><br />Happy to join the ranks with all of you!<br />JillJillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21992782517611455862010-07-05T13:08:34.065-04:002010-07-05T13:08:34.065-04:00Good grief. When am I ever going to remember ESME...Good grief. When am I ever going to remember ESME? Guess I'm just gonna have to break down and read the book. Maybe then it'll stick. <br /><br />Terrific puzzle. I too didn't see how clever the theme was until I came here for enlightenment. Thanks to the constructors for a dandy puzzle and for sharing some of the process.Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412634072650228847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-79044053024903146252010-07-05T12:53:53.677-04:002010-07-05T12:53:53.677-04:00I'm late, nothing to add except my praise for ...I'm late, nothing to add except my praise for this beautifully conceived and executed Monday. Wonderful debut, Jeff & Jill! And, Jeff, I, like others, really appreciate hearing how the puzzle came to be. Your story is particularly interesting. Plus, it's nice to know Rex mentored and encouraged you. I love this blog!johohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708487230515532492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-55350510665452020852010-07-05T12:53:44.406-04:002010-07-05T12:53:44.406-04:00I retract a portion of my comments last night: eve...I retract a portion of my comments last night: even though my comment comes after Jeff's, his posted while I was composing mine, so I didn't notice until this morning that the a-parts are all in correct anatomical position. That's the sort of clever or "aha" payoff I look for and thought wasn't there. It's there. It's brilliant. <br /><br />@CaseAceFos: when you see the "commented deleted by the author" line, it means the author of the post, not the author of the blog (posts Rex deletes just disappear). Since you'll usually see a post from the same person immediately adjacent, it usually means they're removing a duplicate or noticed an edit they needed to make in the original (which was my reason).Steve Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185067739452052656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-68904251015039285732010-07-05T12:51:20.451-04:002010-07-05T12:51:20.451-04:00If poor old Rex HAD a TUFT of hair, he might have ...If poor old Rex HAD a TUFT of hair, he might have gotten that answer more quickly, no?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com