tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post82055566721494934..comments2024-03-28T07:35:42.427-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Scavenging Southern food fish / SUN 9-25-11 / Often-parched gully / Leonine movie star of old / Black Watch soldier's garbRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-3894538369395290742013-01-05T10:41:35.708-05:002013-01-05T10:41:35.708-05:00THANK YOU!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-12102238787150052312011-10-03T02:34:58.785-04:002011-10-03T02:34:58.785-04:00Any puzzle with Willie Mays in it is a great one.
...Any puzzle with Willie Mays in it is a great one.<br /><br />CoolPapaD 6:05 PM<br />I remember Mudcat from the A's. Unlike teammates Catfish Hunter and Blue Moon Odom (who were given their nicknames and the fake stories behind them by Charles O. Finley), Mudcat got his nickname the old fashioned way: his roomie Larry Doby called him "ugly as a Mississippi mudcat."<br /><br />Favorite clue/answer is the one that put <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ihIJNXqlzw" rel="nofollow">this song</a> in my head.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />captcha=nodom a.k.a. "Blue Moo" NodomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-52126328590740353912011-10-03T00:34:24.776-04:002011-10-03T00:34:24.776-04:00Spacecraft here. Done, but not particularly enjoye...Spacecraft here. Done, but not particularly enjoyed. There wasn't even much of an "aha" moment after the gimme at 7d--a partial, as were 1a and 114d. Partials are blights on the puzzle landscape--and "IAS in ink" is a downright junkyard. AGAZE? ARENO? ASOUR? ENLAI? C'mon, man.<br /> Agreed that it's free range. FREERUN is what you give with runners on first and third, no outs, by deploying at double-play depth. I guess I can let TROU drop, er, go--but I really don't care to see ATTA in print. The near twins of HEARS and HEARST aren't pretty, either.<br /> There's more, but let's just say that the whole thing is rather unlovely. Surprised Will couldn't find a better entry.<br /> There's more, but I'll quit. It was just a junky, unlovely puzzle today. I think Will could've picked a better one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-47062604115059036722011-10-02T20:31:27.051-04:002011-10-02T20:31:27.051-04:00I liked this one.
thought 60A should have been cl...I liked this one. <br />thought 60A should have been clued "WITNESS the effects of a big lunch in court?" rather than "View" (in keeping with the courtroom feel of the questionn & to give a slight misdirection, since to witness "in court" usually implies talking about something, not SEEing something *in court* + I kind of like the image of a "JUSTICE" nodding of behind the bench.) <br /> Hand up for sharing a birthday with @Rex's blog. I didn't turn 5 though. suffice it to say there's a 5 in there somewhere. (I, never the less, reserve the right to *act* 5 from time to time)<br /> Happy belated Blogday! <br /> -Kevin in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-1248480105002787482011-10-02T14:53:51.598-04:002011-10-02T14:53:51.598-04:00From Syndicated Land: Happy Blogday, Rex. Can'...From Syndicated Land: Happy Blogday, Rex. Can't believe it's been 5 years already. <br /><br />@erik g: A and W Root Beer.Jas in TXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-83227746032941367532011-10-02T14:44:22.243-04:002011-10-02T14:44:22.243-04:00P.S. - I hope everybody will leave a little someth...P.S. - I hope everybody will leave a little something in that tip JAR right in the middle of the grid to show their appreciation to Rex for hosting this party and providing the entertainment every day.Dirigonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903353503511480168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-88589809962940510562011-10-02T13:56:34.915-04:002011-10-02T13:56:34.915-04:00From syndiland, where I would have had a much easi...From syndiland, where I would have had a much easier time spotting the puzzle's gimmick if I knew how to spell Haagen-DAZS (which tripped me up the last time it appeared, too - you'd think I would learn) and didn't think the Woody Allen film was sELIG. Finally spotted the KIDZAPPER down in the corner and clawed my way back up the grid.<br /><br />106d left me wondering, though, might an obese man have a fat unit?<br /><br />imism - LOL, WTF and the like?Dirigonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903353503511480168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-6145050449313571812011-10-02T11:15:52.657-04:002011-10-02T11:15:52.657-04:00A and W Root BeerA and W Root BeerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-73542022443439162912011-10-02T01:42:31.955-04:002011-10-02T01:42:31.955-04:00what the fuck (who uses hey here ) is aandw?what the fuck (who uses hey here ) is aandw?erik ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01086783974490002828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-65417058715781034382011-09-29T19:26:34.344-04:002011-09-29T19:26:34.344-04:00Forgot to say - I had a terrible time with "h...Forgot to say - I had a terrible time with "highlighterpez" I started it as "dayglow..." and was a mess by the time I got through...dherreidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-31159132515977008692011-09-29T19:21:09.462-04:002011-09-29T19:21:09.462-04:00Sorry I'm late! Only got to it today. Sorry to...Sorry I'm late! Only got to it today. Sorry to say I didn't like this puzzle a great deal, too many weak clues/answers, e.g., storks delivering babies is not a myth, it's a superstition. I put it in but I didn't like it.dherreidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-74569117679418881322011-09-26T15:08:38.573-04:002011-09-26T15:08:38.573-04:00@anonymous1:18: The numbers are the signals a qua...@anonymous1:18: The numbers are the signals a quarterback in football calls, after which he says "hike" --which is when the center hikes him the ball. (Although I don't think many quarterbacks actually say "hike" any more)TimJimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-74898575756653088532011-09-26T13:18:17.554-04:002011-09-26T13:18:17.554-04:00Can anyone shed light on HIKE for 29 Across "...Can anyone shed light on HIKE for 29 Across "Cry after a series of numbers"? I got it through crosses but don't understand the reference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-49560053429149266652011-09-26T11:06:11.108-04:002011-09-26T11:06:11.108-04:00Yes< was a stay at home dad for 6 years.Yes< was a stay at home dad for 6 years.aspenrustichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15631523795558890326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-53524404506663324642011-09-26T05:11:26.298-04:002011-09-26T05:11:26.298-04:00Four and a half years, don't hold a grudge!Four and a half years, don't hold a grudge!DONALDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398968047673788006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-32460636583268013862011-09-26T04:00:12.722-04:002011-09-26T04:00:12.722-04:00My dictionary has it as "excessively talkativ...My dictionary has it as "excessively talkative" and specifies it as having a a negative connotation.Phone Sexhttp://www.explicitphonesex.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-82661098807275665582011-09-25T23:51:31.505-04:002011-09-25T23:51:31.505-04:00Haappy Fifth Blogaversary Rex. And many more to c...Haappy Fifth Blogaversary Rex. And many more to come. It has enriched my puzzling since June 2010. And Happy times to all Rexites.<br /><br />This puzzle did not grab me. Since Friday DNFs. Today got EMPTYZESTER first. Liked FRASIERCRAZE best. SOLACED seems an odd word.<br /><br />Here's to more fun for all of us.<br /><br />Google ate my first comment and now sez I don't have a blog. Sigh.Sparkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-3166405880629628422011-09-25T22:38:24.099-04:002011-09-25T22:38:24.099-04:00Annoying puzzle. Just not fun. The n/z resulted ...Annoying puzzle. Just not fun. The n/z resulted in stilted answers. <br />However, I liked STORK and MYTH. Made me think of how some marketing guy came up with a stork to sell pickles. Kind of like a gecko to sell insurance. Just not a skill set I have, but you can't argue with what works. Happy anniversary Rex.potagierenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40649911155013345882011-09-25T22:22:38.377-04:002011-09-25T22:22:38.377-04:00Today is the 5th anniversary of this blog's bi...Today is the 5th anniversary of this blog's birth? Today is the 28th anniversary of my birth! I always knew we were kindred spirits, Rex.Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440942981870183719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-19592876624769816092011-09-25T22:14:44.256-04:002011-09-25T22:14:44.256-04:00Late to the party, busy entertaining guests and wa...Late to the party, busy entertaining guests and watching the Pack rack up another win. It wasn't a real pretty game but a win is a win and we'll take it.<br /><br />I usually contribute to the blog around Rex's birthday in November but I will follow form with JaxInL.A. and chip in early.<br /><br />Caught on to the theme early and it did help. Frasier craze was my favorite along with Highlighter Pez.<br /><br />All excited about Amazing Race tonight, a sweetheart of a friend is going to be on it, Andy Finch, if anyone watches, cheer him on.chefwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999206352243329280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-37756361229765593452011-09-25T21:23:02.295-04:002011-09-25T21:23:02.295-04:00Rex, Happy anniversary from this corner too! Thank...Rex, Happy anniversary from this corner too! Thanks for doing it Nice to be able to come here all the time, I found this blog a couple years ago while at the South Pole, there is internet access less than half the time.<br /><br />Great picture of eels!skua76https://www.blogger.com/profile/15450051465313263422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-31527328183018274772011-09-25T19:56:53.657-04:002011-09-25T19:56:53.657-04:00Happy anniversary and thank you so much! I'm s...Happy anniversary and thank you so much! I'm sure a lot of people agree that our days wouldn't be the same without you. Hope you and Sandy will have a nice dinner to celebrate!<br /><br />I thought this was a decent Sunday puzzle with a lot of stuff that was up my alley. Had a hard time figuring out the theme, though, I was all over the place for a while. Finding it helped a lot.<br /><br />I also thought "poor people" startling. Sorry, but my favorite is "see justice doze", with "kid zapper" a close zecond.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-30409424530870174172011-09-25T18:46:53.782-04:002011-09-25T18:46:53.782-04:00I've been gone for a bit because of a work-rel...I've been gone for a bit because of a work-related deadline. I'm so glad I came back in time to join the Happy Blogisvary chorus! <br /><br />I know how much I missed Rexville over the last couple of weeks. It's made me realize what a part of my life this place is. Rex, you rock!foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13052189131129098616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-6337360349897225112011-09-25T18:36:10.214-04:002011-09-25T18:36:10.214-04:00Mudcat Grant was the starting pitcher in the very ...Mudcat Grant was the starting pitcher in the very first Expos game in 1969.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699404861773455504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-60211741726027427332011-09-25T18:23:07.985-04:002011-09-25T18:23:07.985-04:00@CoolPapaD: yes, I thought of MUDCAT Grant when I...@CoolPapaD: yes, I thought of MUDCAT Grant when I wrote in that answer. Pretty good pitcher, wasn't he.archaeoprofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956231727789223463noreply@blogger.com