tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post7765464804604715893..comments2024-03-28T10:41:40.302-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Mystery-solving Great Dane of cartoons / MON 6-15-20 / City where Gangnam Style video was filmed / Ancient Greek gathering spot / Hit with beam of lightRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-8952729430595126712020-07-28T13:43:57.650-04:002020-07-28T13:43:57.650-04:00Just because we have Americanized the French pronu...Just because we have Americanized the French pronunciation doesn't make the "o" correct to my way of thinking. I wasn't the least impressed with the theme. ramroothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316802282814191149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-73869586762006246602020-07-20T18:21:35.912-04:002020-07-20T18:21:35.912-04:00@Di: Check out Bits & Pieces online, they have...@Di: Check out Bits & Pieces online, they have some gorgeous ones.spacecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125304293611865503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-79134190538513960012020-07-20T16:10:31.520-04:002020-07-20T16:10:31.520-04:00There goes @Rondo, lapsing into a comma. (another...There goes @Rondo, lapsing into a comma. (another grammar book)<br /><br />Well - TGIM. Monday doesn't tick me off the way yesterday did. Maybe it's just too hot to enjoy a good Sunday slog. <br /><br />I've actually begun a foray into the world of jigsaws - addictive!<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for CrosswordsDiana, LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-27608594784117980832020-07-20T14:39:09.737-04:002020-07-20T14:39:09.737-04:00Neat and clean:
Eight double OO [AU] PAIRS + seve...Neat and clean:<br /><br />Eight double OO [AU] PAIRS + seven single 0s = 23 OOs + Os.<br /><br />23 SKIDOO !leftcoasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-84147070207367344142020-07-20T14:24:52.848-04:002020-07-20T14:24:52.848-04:00@Joe D: Are you Debbie Downer's twin brother D...@Joe D: Are you Debbie Downer's twin brother Dennie??? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-36151299978594045922020-07-20T13:58:11.230-04:002020-07-20T13:58:11.230-04:00@GFRCfP&J: Yes.
The ACA.
The American Congrega...@GFRCfP&J: Yes.<br />The ACA.<br />The American Congregation of Abbreviationists. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-41267757003164250522020-07-20T12:15:26.255-04:002020-07-20T12:15:26.255-04:00ENHANCE SOLE
OUR plan was FOOLPROOF, we THOUGHT,
...ENHANCE SOLE<br /><br />OUR plan was FOOLPROOF, we THOUGHT,<br />LOTSA CASH was HALF the goal,<br />FACT is, that RICH we are not,<br />because BOSSes HAVE no SEOUL.<br /><br />--- LOLA, ELLA, & PEG PENN, CFOSBurma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-7004025486589909962020-07-20T11:09:08.294-04:002020-07-20T11:09:08.294-04:00Interesting variation on a theme with the "O&...Interesting variation on a theme with the "O"-pair. It's so Frenchily correct, it reminds me of Alex Trebek when he has to give an answer in that language. He quite literally talks through his nose.<br /><br />I agree again with OFC: oh DEAR! snappy theme, so-so fill. ELLA takes a DOD bow. This one earns a PASS--or a birdie. Go, lady constructors!spacecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125304293611865503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-82593762126000333332020-07-20T10:36:44.048-04:002020-07-20T10:36:44.048-04:00OFL is not as smart as he would like to think. The...OFL is not as smart as he would like to think. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". LASERED is absolutely correct. There is no such thing as 'lase'.<br />Did not check crosses so the IpAd became an IMAC.<br /><br />Appropriately, SLUR follows CASHBAR.<br /><br />It's not comma sense, and @D,LIW knows it: A panda eats, SHOOTS, and leaves.<br /><br />A local weather gal, WREN Clair, takes the day.<br /><br />Fine for a Mon-puz.rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-78202071066346619902020-07-20T10:26:23.365-04:002020-07-20T10:26:23.365-04:00One writeover at 35A. ARAke before ARAIL. Very nic...One writeover at 35A. ARAke before ARAIL. Very nice Monday puzzle.thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-19650075886027878342020-06-15T23:08:54.896-04:002020-06-15T23:08:54.896-04:00@Frantic
Gee, I thought the photo was sorta titil...@Frantic<br /><br />Gee, I thought the photo was sorta titillating (and if only I was back in junior high school). 😂<br /><br />JC66https://www.blogger.com/profile/05324615675333287919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-79675344362219497242020-06-15T22:09:29.296-04:002020-06-15T22:09:29.296-04:00@Another Anon 5:40pm Do you and 3:32 attend the s...@Another Anon 5:40pm Do you and 3:32 attend the same junior high school?Frantic Slothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614296873700797321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56902775561792157292020-06-15T21:07:24.055-04:002020-06-15T21:07:24.055-04:00Finding Nemau pairadox
Sorry for previous autocor...Finding Nemau pairadox<br /><br />Sorry for previous autocorrect disasteregsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439054465313994020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-16169715869297964852020-06-15T20:41:02.383-04:002020-06-15T20:41:02.383-04:00Two Aussie wild dogs = dingau pair
Japanese fruit...Two Aussie wild dogs = dingau pair<br /><br />Japanese fruit lunch = bentau pair box<br /><br />Reggae song by Chronixx = ghettau pairadise<br /><br />We can and cannot locate a missing fish = Finding Neman pairadoxegsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439054465313994020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-57586689363953685892020-06-15T18:15:07.753-04:002020-06-15T18:15:07.753-04:00@GaryMac
Conrats.
BTW, If you go blue, you don&#...@GaryMac<br /><br />Conrats.<br /><br />BTW, If you go blue, you don't have to prove you're not a robot every time you post.JC66https://www.blogger.com/profile/05324615675333287919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-4650408724917285242020-06-15T17:59:08.588-04:002020-06-15T17:59:08.588-04:00SB Comment only
Seems like quite a few folks have...SB Comment only<br /><br />Seems like quite a few folks have hit three in a row. Today made three for me after a lot of 1 and 2 word misses. <br /><br />Also liked the XWord today easy but fun.<br /><br />GaryMac<br /><br />PS - a lot of work to prove you are not a robot to be able to postGaryMacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-55071195085250738792020-06-15T17:40:07.766-04:002020-06-15T17:40:07.766-04:00I couldn't help but titter at Anon 3:32's ...I couldn't help but titter at Anon 3:32's post.Another Anonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-30546535291031211562020-06-15T17:36:47.826-04:002020-06-15T17:36:47.826-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.egsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439054465313994020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-71039191829013108862020-06-15T16:48:47.728-04:002020-06-15T16:48:47.728-04:00"OK. It's all OK. It will do just fine&qu..."OK. It's all OK. It will do just fine"<br /><br />High praise, coming from Rex!Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900941940851961345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56322627046567617432020-06-15T16:47:15.065-04:002020-06-15T16:47:15.065-04:00@Nancy – well if you have to ask...yes I was being...@Nancy – well if you have to ask...yes I was being facetious but I wasn't parodying anyone particularly. I mean, there's nothing else French about the puzzle...<br /><br />I don't think <i>au pairs</i> were necessarily paid at all to begin with, maybe just given an allowance. They were sort of like cousins who came to stay with the family for awhile and help with the kids. Whereas "nanny" was always a salaried position. But the technicalities probably changed over time.Joe Dipintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922691457886440325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-76374691287522348022020-06-15T16:45:03.482-04:002020-06-15T16:45:03.482-04:00Is skin tag an adult game or a social media thing?...Is skin tag an adult game or a social media thing?Wundrin'noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-73952007636810401292020-06-15T16:15:36.795-04:002020-06-15T16:15:36.795-04:00What’s the object of this game played with two dic...What’s the object of this game played with two dice?<br />Thr au pairs.<br /><br />More later.egsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439054465313994020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-77588431419812623942020-06-15T15:56:50.545-04:002020-06-15T15:56:50.545-04:00I called my deleted post an abomination - and it&#...I called my deleted post an abomination - and it's <i>still</i> not as bad as the one by Anonymous 3:32pm.Frantic Slothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614296873700797321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-51638581731139571812020-06-15T15:50:59.615-04:002020-06-15T15:50:59.615-04:00@Joe D LOL! You are really too kind. I deleted tha...@Joe D LOL! You are really too kind. I deleted that abomination because it's just so embarrassing. Great jobs by you and everyone else who <i>stuck to the program!</i> 🥴Frantic Slothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614296873700797321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70618969516984539892020-06-15T15:50:33.890-04:002020-06-15T15:50:33.890-04:00Joe Dipinto (11:53) -- "This puzzle reeks of ...Joe Dipinto (11:53) -- "This puzzle reeks of privilege and pseudo-Frenchness." You <i>are</i> being facetious, Joe, aren't you? You <i>are</i> parodying Rex at his most ostentatiously "woke", right?<br /><br />I suppose that if you're rich enough to bring an AU PAIR to the US from Europe to work 24/7 for your family, you might be said to have more than a <i>soupcon</i> of privilege. But what if if you simply <i>know</i> the term AU PAIR and how to pronounce it? Then the puzzle doesn't "reek of privilege" at all. Rather, it merely displays the breadth of your education and a reasonable facility with languages.<br /><br />And btw, there's really no difference between a nanny and an AU PAIR other than where they hail from. I strongly suspect that the nanny -- older, more experienced and less wide-eyed -- is paid considerably better than the AU PAIR.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737377749030219974noreply@blogger.com