tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post8665099721189176973..comments2024-03-28T02:28:44.292-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday, May 16th 2019 Jeffrey WechslerZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36151324452099587332019-05-18T18:09:01.139-05:002019-05-18T18:09:01.139-05:00True, the monster was played by Peter Boyle. But ...True, the monster was played by Peter Boyle. But no mistake. <br /><br />THE MONSTER was the answer to 20A "Unnamed character in 17A". The answer to 17A was FRANKENSTEIN. Frankenstein is the name of the book and the scientist, not the name of the monster. The monster had no name. <br /><br />47A. 1974 portrayer of 17-Across: GENE WILDER, is correct.TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29210257666271846382019-05-18T11:34:41.095-05:002019-05-18T11:34:41.095-05:00Big mistake in this puzzle. In the 1974 movie, You...Big mistake in this puzzle. In the 1974 movie, Young Frankenstein, the monster was played by Peter Boyle, not Gene Wilder.DBNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06298222795972956794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44581555762513153622019-05-17T10:25:42.231-05:002019-05-17T10:25:42.231-05:00Thanks, Steve and Anonymous T, for your feedback!Thanks, Steve and Anonymous T, for your feedback!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26744053363067787172019-05-17T01:08:32.537-05:002019-05-17T01:08:32.537-05:00Did anyone else notice that one of tonight's c...Did anyone else notice that one of tonight's contestants on Wheel of Fortune was from NATICK, Mass.? Pat even said crossword puzzle solvers would recognize it.<br /><br />CED:<br />I also laughed until I ached at that sketch. I may have seen it before as I tried to watch The Carol Burnett Show every week.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31052344753709230052019-05-16T23:56:43.867-05:002019-05-16T23:56:43.867-05:0032 D -- Kosovo neighbor: Abbr.: ALB. Albania, on t...32 D -- Kosovo neighbor: Abbr.: ALB. Albania, on the Balkan Peninsula.<br /><br />I knew this because we have a young woman working here who is from Kosovo, who speaks Albanian, and is slowly learning English.<br /><br />My last letter was the "T" at the Natick of 37 A, the infamous SPIT TAKE and 26 D YURT. I did not know YURT.<br /><br />ÐaveD4E4Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722279710961820843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74221797150361419722019-05-16T23:54:56.092-05:002019-05-16T23:54:56.092-05:00Pop's asleep and I finally (with copious "...Pop's asleep and I finally (with copious "I remember Steve said.." cheats) finished the puzzle. Nice tribute - esp. the nod to Mel Brooks' version - puzzle JW. <br /><br />@4:52anon / fellow aspiring constructor. What makes GAS HEAT sparkle, at least to me, was the clue. House-warming makes one think a bottle of wine or a crystal vase [I never understood that one] and then, to be so literal with the answer - that's a left turn at Albuquerque* in the brain/BEAN that makes it fun.<br /><br />CED - The clip w/ Tim got LOL/absurdist when he 'bit' Carol.<br /><br />A Toast to all our Crossword Friends at The Corner (even some of the Anons [yes, we know your IP ;-)]).<br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />*See:<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8TUwHTfOOU" rel="nofollow"> Bugs Bunny</a></b>. Note the IN SETAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67313090306286077962019-05-16T19:26:27.198-05:002019-05-16T19:26:27.198-05:00CED @5:19 ~ Your link made me laugh so hard my sto...CED @5:19 ~ Your link made me laugh so hard my stomach hurts! I had never seen that skit before and found it hilarious. Thank you.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73802695559374196662019-05-16T18:35:12.109-05:002019-05-16T18:35:12.109-05:00Oh my! I finally get my iPhone to work... tempo...Oh my! I finally get my iPhone to work... temporarily... and I run into this troll fest. Bad timing.<br /><br />JW, thanks, my friend, for the challenging fun.<br /><br />My only advice is Chill out! We’ll all survive!SwampCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893584705424353444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80171559654980067622019-05-16T18:33:58.068-05:002019-05-16T18:33:58.068-05:00The Louvre pyramid is one of the most creative str...The Louvre pyramid is one of the most creative structures I have seen.Sandyanonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156440590675492735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1661514059339639802019-05-16T18:33:45.339-05:002019-05-16T18:33:45.339-05:00@Anon 4:52
My sparkle factor comes from new, unus...@Anon 4:52<br /><br />My sparkle factor comes from new, unusual fill. Crossword Info will give you a "freshness factor" percentile rating, and also show you how many times a particular word has been used. Obviously, there are staples you can never get away from. <br /><br />Also, the editor has a say in when relatively new words (selfie) are "in the language" enough to qualify, so there's a balancing act there.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85898533674047163542019-05-16T18:14:30.703-05:002019-05-16T18:14:30.703-05:00RIP I. M. PEIRIP I. M. PEISpitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18194090095871997832019-05-16T17:27:54.817-05:002019-05-16T17:27:54.817-05:00Last post of the day. Number 5
Just to let CED an...Last post of the day. Number 5<br /><br />Just to let CED and others know. Although i may occasionally put a toe or possibly one foot over the line, I dont have evilness in my nature.<br /><br />Also, I didnt intend to hijack the late posts today. Btw,shout out to Mr Nicklaus of this first day of the PGA at Bethpage. Get it? Hijack.<br /><br />I just enjoy being anonymous and try to differentiate myself from other anon's without joining in the blue reindeer games.B.T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71324437356137439942019-05-16T17:19:43.098-05:002019-05-16T17:19:43.098-05:00Hmm,
I was going to post,
and admonish the (possi...Hmm,<br /><br />I was going to post,<br />and admonish the (possibly well known) anon(s),,,<br /><br />but decided to wait & let clearer minds prevail.<br /><br />Since (most everyone) has chimed in,<br />I thought it would be of help to point out<br />what happens <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibsleUFe7qw" rel="nofollow">when a Blog goes to the Dogs...</a> (12 minutes...)CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49643184785200843832019-05-16T17:14:35.564-05:002019-05-16T17:14:35.564-05:00I never noticed the Jeff Wesch moniker. I'd ha... I never noticed the Jeff Wesch moniker. I'd have thought it was harder. <br />OMK, Sandy and Misty I'm sure quickly recognized the theme. <br /><br />I was trying to think of an Arctic country beginning with the G in GALES. <br /><br />I've learned not to sip coffee and read jinx and CED else EEW. <br /><br />Thanks for the nifty write-up Steve. <br /><br />WC<br />Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7287162230566554472019-05-16T17:02:45.051-05:002019-05-16T17:02:45.051-05:00*Or banishment.
Damn, I hate it when a typo ruins...*Or banishment.<br /><br />Damn, I hate it when a typo ruins a pun/clever joke.Branch T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73013091312366053442019-05-16T16:59:08.710-05:002019-05-16T16:59:08.710-05:00Why are people getting so uptight over the troll t...Why are people getting so uptight over the troll team? I've learned to ignore ignorant people who have nothing to say, if they don't put a name. I'm not about to start criticizing anybody for what they write (this is not a creative writing class) and everybody is entitled to their own opinions, good or bad.<br /><br /><br />But they don't need to be ugly. So my word for the 'anonymous' ones out there:<br /><br /><br />"Turn out the lights, the party's over" and just GO AWAY.<br />Bid Easynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8128403107225419072019-05-16T16:53:17.828-05:002019-05-16T16:53:17.828-05:00D-O, thanks. It seems so obvious after your hint. ...D-O, thanks. It seems so obvious after your hint. Bill Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495413609545426668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10281783941158674792019-05-16T16:52:13.891-05:002019-05-16T16:52:13.891-05:00Hello,
I'm an aspiring crossword constructor ...Hello,<br /><br />I'm an aspiring crossword constructor who has recently discovered and enjoyed this blog. I'm curious what y'all think gives a crossword fill some "sparkle." I know that the "crosswordese" words (OLEO, ERA, and the like) lack sparkle, but is there more to sparkle than just uniqueness? For instance, "GASHEAT" was looked at very favorably yesterday, I believe. What was it about that answer that gave it its sparkle?<br /><br />(To be clear: I'm not criticizing any commenters. I'm genuinely just curious because I want my own crosswords to have some sparkle as well.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28480048950435150332019-05-16T16:45:27.973-05:002019-05-16T16:45:27.973-05:00You know you've made it as a troll when other ...You know you've made it as a troll when other trolls pretend to be you and try to bask in your troll-ness. But when they sully your name with ill behavior, the troll is on the other foot. <br /><br />Imitation is the sincerest form of blandishment. Or bandishment, whatever the case may be. Branchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25794732263510410552019-05-16T16:22:29.629-05:002019-05-16T16:22:29.629-05:00Branch Timberlakle @ 3:56 --
Thank you for the cl...Branch Timberlakle @ 3:56 --<br /><br />Thank you for the clarification on the 'troll road' we have to drive on, sometimes, on the Corner. I can see both sides, but on occasion some clues (""shaggy Finnish rugs" for $200, Alex") get a bit twee, which may trigger a spot of Crossword Clue Grump.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270740184766230842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5555307403211683562019-05-16T16:03:24.787-05:002019-05-16T16:03:24.787-05:00Bill G, think salads.Bill G, think salads.desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24123946387079558262019-05-16T15:56:42.151-05:002019-05-16T15:56:42.151-05:00TTP
Yes, that sounds perfectly reasonable. It...TTP <br /><br />Yes, that sounds perfectly reasonable. It's a deal. Seriously. <br /><br />But I must say that there definitely is more than one resident troll. For one, I have never and will never refer to YR as that other moniker. If I am troll number one then he/she is troll number two. They have an issue with YR that I do not share. Also, there is a troll that tries to play the "relevant name game" but cant hold a candle to my superior cryptic reference skills. Lol. So that is troll number 3. Also there is possible troll 4 who likes to chime in early, usually on a Saturday, complaining about obscure clues and "too difficult for them" puzzles. We could dub him troll baby. My point is that though you have deftly pegged me and my style, please dont lump me together with those inferior beings.<br /><br />I always thought you could ID me with knowledge of my IP address but apparently that is not the case or you would know that there is more than one troll.Branch Timberlakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73896425163190834892019-05-16T15:40:20.220-05:002019-05-16T15:40:20.220-05:00Did any of you do CC's NYT puzzle yesterday? I...Did any of you do CC's NYT puzzle yesterday? If so, could you explain the theme to me? I missed it completely. Bill Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495413609545426668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72638112985403242362019-05-16T14:48:24.564-05:002019-05-16T14:48:24.564-05:00Curious timing.
Yesterday's Jumble had a MARY ...Curious timing.<br />Yesterday's Jumble had a MARY SHELLEY/FRANKENSTEIN theme, and now Mr. <b>Wechsler</b>'s Xwd follows suit. <br />The first edition of the book was published 201 years ago, on January 1, 1818, so it's not as if there's an exact anniversary to be celebrated. <br />Guess it's just sheer coincidence.<br /><br />My first impulse was to try to cram in a later novel, <i>Les Misérables</i>, but that proved a niggle too far. <br /><br />SPIT TAKE was fun. It's a part of every comic actor's repertoire, one that seems to be enjoying a lot of attention these days. <br />I think of it as a "double take" with benefits. <br />For my money, the hardest to pull off is the infamous "triple take." Groucho could do it. He could do just about any number of "takes."<br />~ <b>OMK</b>Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52807499252737833092019-05-16T14:18:11.204-05:002019-05-16T14:18:11.204-05:00I loved this puzzle. For some reason I put MITRAL ...I loved this puzzle. For some reason I put MITRAL in immediately. I wanted ICELAND but MITRAL wouldn't allow it, and it took me too long to think of FINLAND. Once I sorted those out and solved DON HO (a gimmee) and INSET, FRANKENSTEIN emerged and the rest fell into place. I did a double take at SPITTAKE and laughed with glee at Spitzboov's idea of it sounding like an East Asian mushroom. <br /><br />Didn't know the term SEED HEADS but I've sure blown a lot of them.<br /><br />Good one, Gunderson! Al and Gertrude indeed.<br /><br />"Eats shoots and leaves", eh, CanadianEh!<br /><br />Hey Lemonade, I gotta say this: if someone gets riled about something (and don't we all?) please don't turn it into a personal attack by adding the totally unnecessary "unless you really hated your schooling." Thank you.<br /><br />AnonymousPVX, well said.<br /><br />We had a bog downpour here, too. Soggy woggy outside today.<br /><br />Good wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.com