tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post7063701693692994980..comments2024-03-18T21:28:16.946-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Old Turkish commander / SUN 10-9-16 / Country music's Colter / Monthly check-issuing org / Writer who specializes in sentimental stories / Spanish nobleman / Mountain nymph / Katniss's love in Hunger Games / Redbox offeringsRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-14039576392481707272018-12-12T12:01:01.229-05:002018-12-12T12:01:01.229-05:00This was a thoroughly enjoyable puzzle, and i was ...This was a thoroughly enjoyable puzzle, and i was sure that Rex would hate it. Yes there are a few quibbles (Starr for Starkey) but the use of extra double letters, deft insertion of Zs and two Serengeti roamers were enough for my seal of approval. I am signing anonymous because those who make a big deal out of denigrating an enjoyable puzzle obviously need cien anos to think it over Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72812588176774950932018-08-04T03:59:58.502-04:002018-08-04T03:59:58.502-04:00Leaving aside the fact that “Starr” isn’t his real...Leaving aside the fact that “Starr” isn’t his real name—it was a *nom de drums* he chose as a yoing man. His birth name was Starkey. So when he was born, the “declarstion” woukd have been “A Starkey is born,” this spoiling the trick.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978382065752866239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-68988935216556630202016-11-02T00:33:04.348-04:002016-11-02T00:33:04.348-04:00JoeJoeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798405094757992213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-24595756647368888992016-10-22T11:43:36.931-04:002016-10-22T11:43:36.931-04:00Zed is also used in Canada. Zed is also used in Canada. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-66998883308806260112016-10-22T11:39:11.329-04:002016-10-22T11:39:11.329-04:00Peter Sellers and Elke Sommer in "A Shot in t...Peter Sellers and Elke Sommer in "A Shot in the Dark". Still funny and worth watching. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-26450573887249906622016-10-21T21:02:44.468-04:002016-10-21T21:02:44.468-04:00And, Ringo was not born a Starr, rather a Starkey....And, Ringo was not born a Starr, rather a Starkey. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963555623164876680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-53172681878445570532016-10-16T20:07:59.766-04:002016-10-16T20:07:59.766-04:00My paper published the wrong grid with these clues...My paper published the wrong grid with these clues!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-59421526078618563622016-10-16T19:27:45.894-04:002016-10-16T19:27:45.894-04:00As always, I'm bemused by those who seem to ac...As always, I'm bemused by those who seem to actually become riled at a puzzle, as though the constructor's obligation is to not only put together a 21x21 affair, but to also satisfy the various desires of solvers. If you don't like it, just don't bother finishing. Or, "if you can't say something nice...".<br /><br />Anyway, I persevered on this one, liked the themers and many other entries, and wasn't distracted by so-called dreck. But, I dnf at OReX. When you say it, it sounds the same as ORYX, anyway.<br /><br />Please, @Rex, don't tell me about other puzzles. I just do this one, and I enjoy it, especially if I omit reading your daily rant.rain forestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40802831345602695892016-10-16T18:58:40.896-04:002016-10-16T18:58:40.896-04:00ISAY I’m in AGREEMENT with the less than joyful fa...ISAY I’m in AGREEMENT with the less than joyful factor in this puz. Or most any Sunday puz. @lefty summed it up pretty well.<br /><br />My dad came home from WWII as one of those SSGTS. Still have the uniform jacket. As it worked out, I had eight uncles return as SGTS and another as the Navy equivalent (still have his peacoat).<br /><br />A plethora of potential today with IRENE and PATTI and Ms.s BYNES and STAHL, but I gotta go with yeah baby JESSI Colter. Almost went with Leslie (I’d enjoy a SHOOTINTHEDARK with her), but JESSI put some heat into the 1970s country music scene along with hubby Waylon, and Willie and the boys, at a time when I was forced to listen.<br /><br />FRAN Tarkenton a gimme for any Vikings fan. Got us to Super Bowls and still has a weekly radio spot and newspaper column here.<br /><br /><br />Frank ZAPPA, Joe’s Garage, IMDONE.<br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-78813987776787816852016-10-16T17:54:03.804-04:002016-10-16T17:54:03.804-04:00Happy points - theme answers. Love puns. Love mo...Happy points - theme answers. Love puns. Love movies. <br /><br />Frowny faces - trivia, trivia, trivia. One hundred times worse, IMHO, than "ese" fill. Too many shows, songs, singers - too little time.<br /><br />OTOH - I still am distracted by trying to do too many things at once. Must copy kitties. Nap.<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for a Quiet MomentDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54894694119914286952016-10-16T17:50:02.816-04:002016-10-16T17:50:02.816-04:00Anybody notice this puzzle is a pangram?Anybody notice this puzzle is a pangram?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-5489709909449620162016-10-16T17:42:13.063-04:002016-10-16T17:42:13.063-04:00Was making a list of do's and don'ts when ...Was making a list of do's and don'ts when working on Sunday slogs (my bias is that all Sundays' puzzles inherently are slogs because of their size), but I lost it in cyberspace.<br /><br />The gist it was: Don't expect a lot of fun, and don't sit too long without a break or two or three. Otherwise your sciatica may flare up.<br /><br />This one to me was just okay but not much fun, and once again am thinking of skipping them. Would make an exception, however, for constructors like Patrick Berry or David Steinberg.<br /><br />IMDONE, at least with this one.<br /><br />leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40183147818875289382016-10-16T13:23:39.663-04:002016-10-16T13:23:39.663-04:00To anokha - But what if he wins ?
To hungry mother...To anokha - But what if he wins ?<br />To hungry mother - BRAVA! I agree; too many crosswords have become pop culture quiz zes.<br />I liked this puzzle, but I'm old :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-7896413023403219962016-10-16T13:06:00.989-04:002016-10-16T13:06:00.989-04:00ANDS PARAS
Our SOPHISM is in AGREEMENT, I’m no GA...ANDS PARAS<br /><br />Our SOPHISM is in AGREEMENT, I’m no GALAHAD on GIN,<br />I’ll ADMIT I’ve been ABHORRENT, let’s dance or ELSE STOPSIN.<br /><br />--- RYAN ZAPPA<br />BS2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-11293588308959812922016-10-16T12:39:31.489-04:002016-10-16T12:39:31.489-04:00I agree with @Alan_S: how could OFL not know the C...I agree with @Alan_S: how could OFL not know the Clousseau pictures? For shame. But just what exactly is "Morning ZOO?" Does that mean we're all more animalistic before our first cuppa? Could be. One time I forgot to make coffee. I thought I'd married a grizzly.<br /><br />But I digress. That square was correctly filled, as Z was the only choice. My lone blemish was the misspelled ending of Ms. Colter's first name.<br /><br />What's that you say, Mrs. Robinson? JOLTINJOE has left and gone away, hey hey hey.<br /><br />Anything S&G related boosts my rating level. In fact, I shall appoint the too-soon-late Anne Bancroft, the unforgettable Mrs. R., as Damsel of the Day. Even with the boost, however, this one barely makes three yards. Theme faintly amusing; fill...well, you know how tough it is to fill a 21x21, but today: it was REALLY tough.spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-63119245432217844412016-10-16T12:23:49.428-04:002016-10-16T12:23:49.428-04:00Why not a 5th option for the multiple choice? Sho...Why not a 5th option for the multiple choice? Shoot, I was looking . . .Slashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12475090887523133257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-8196235931100287762016-10-16T12:00:33.250-04:002016-10-16T12:00:33.250-04:00SHE’D DATED ZORRO
Our SOBSISTER JOSIE takes RIDES...SHE’D DATED ZORRO<br /><br />Our SOBSISTER JOSIE takes RIDES when in CRISISMODE – <br />“I’ll put a JOLTINJOE, ISAY.”<br />With her THONG ASKEW she SADDLED that DUDE and rode – <br />“ITSSO nice if he COMESTO, IMAY.”<br /><br />--- OPHELIA OPTIMUS<br />Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-41188972675760612242016-10-13T23:26:40.107-04:002016-10-13T23:26:40.107-04:00✋🏻✋🏻Meg Greerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17936445520620485538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40169879593964648672016-10-13T20:36:17.639-04:002016-10-13T20:36:17.639-04:00Amen, but as I get older, easier is ok.
Amen, but as I get older, easier is ok.<br />Roy & Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665508179247372638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-63022367922661609892016-10-13T20:35:52.944-04:002016-10-13T20:35:52.944-04:00Amen, but as I get older, easier is ok.
Amen, but as I get older, easier is ok.<br />Roy & Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665508179247372638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21659831078640126742016-10-11T20:39:46.555-04:002016-10-11T20:39:46.555-04:00As often as you have posted Peter Sellers clips on...As often as you have posted Peter Sellers clips on this very blog, HOW CAN YOU NOT KNOW A SHOT IN THE DARK?<br /><br />I will go against the grain. I found the themers funny and found the puzzle overall much better than a typical drab Sunday.<br /><br />Hand up for ReuPS before RSVPS.<br />kitshefnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-37726814249157250142016-10-10T13:43:40.842-04:002016-10-10T13:43:40.842-04:00I'm old school (newspaper and pencil) and when...I'm old school (newspaper and pencil) and when I sat down to tackle the puzzle this morning, nothing would fit. The clues didn't even line up. Way to go, Syracuse Post Standard. They published the correct clues with a grid from another week. Makes me want to take the paper back to the store and get my money back. ��suebear37https://www.blogger.com/profile/13820190191465837378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-58513629931253218142016-10-10T10:57:44.308-04:002016-10-10T10:57:44.308-04:00Dear, dear Annabel
You are the best. You are also...Dear, dear Annabel<br /><br />You are the best. You are also a MILLENNIAL not a millenial..... (sad face)<br /><br />MadeleineMadeleine Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06756556614154970302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70217319016326379472016-10-10T08:01:28.469-04:002016-10-10T08:01:28.469-04:00@GFR etc. --
"Morning Zoo" is a categor...@GFR etc. --<br /><br />"Morning Zoo" is a category of morning radio talk shows with "boisterous" content.<br /><br />And BTW, why is there no Rex (or Anabel) post this morning?<br /><br />Wm. C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-41000692575160309362016-10-10T04:14:39.572-04:002016-10-10T04:14:39.572-04:00No regrets, guv. It works pretty well with marsh b...No regrets, guv. It works pretty well with marsh birds.Ma Starkeynoreply@blogger.com