tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post6590245015742026610..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: 08.19 FriOrangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-39634409144009990642011-08-19T15:05:56.111-07:002011-08-19T15:05:56.111-07:00@Doug P - Yeesh. Now that you mention it that doe...@Doug P - Yeesh. Now that you mention it that does sound vaguely familiar. I'll have a Sweet Victory, you can try the rest.<br /><br />Here in Portland they sponsor the Trail Blazers as well. I believe they have done some custom labels with fan photos, but no flavors I can remember. If they did, they would probably be Pain, Cartilage, and Out In The First Round ;(<br /><br />Or from a few years ago, Mary Jane...KJGoosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035128999739297677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-68639967957217747112011-08-19T14:00:34.271-07:002011-08-19T14:00:34.271-07:00I want to taste Sweet Victory!I want to taste Sweet Victory!machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-73017474259825211532011-08-19T13:51:46.013-07:002011-08-19T13:51:46.013-07:00@KJGooster - Did you know Jones Soda put out a spe...@KJGooster - Did you know Jones Soda put out a special set of sodas to honor the Seahawks? The flavors were (no joke) Perspiration, Sports Cream, Dirt, Natural Turf, and Sweet Victory.Doug Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235359276440866774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-51102794225926049812011-08-19T13:48:46.258-07:002011-08-19T13:48:46.258-07:00@Keith Fowler, thanks for the reference. Safire&#...@Keith Fowler, thanks for the reference. Safire's wordsmithing was sublime, even though I was never a Nixon/Agnew fan. Just thought he wrote for Nixon (and of course the NYT, until his passing). The alliteration does fall trippingly off the tongue!<br /><br />A cousin brought a Jones Maple Syrup soda or something like that to Thanksgiving dinner one year. Although it sounded enticing, it was wretched. Vodka didn't help it! Down the drain it went, along with the rest of the bottles. Who knew it would eventually be worth something on Ebay!ddbmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-54874740159047252602011-08-19T13:34:59.807-07:002011-08-19T13:34:59.807-07:00@Gareth - the "One of Nixon's vices"...@Gareth - the "One of Nixon's vices" clue appeared a few days ago in another puzzle. It was a tad funnier then. <br />This was the USA Today 20A August 16.<br />I like that puzzle quite a bit, and this is another reason why it shouldn't be bad-mouthed. It has some very funny cluing.<br /><br />Dog sitting is easy for old dogs, but I just visited an 8-mo old Golden Retriever, who is work intensive.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-63831732626315639982011-08-19T13:09:38.953-07:002011-08-19T13:09:38.953-07:00Like others, I had to work my way out of PARTLY fo...Like others, I had to work my way out of PARTLY for PATCHY and PICTURE for PORTRAY. Really slowed me down in these areas.<br /><br />@KJGooster: I was trying for CREAKY (something), too.<br /><br />Hand up for DIED (checked out) before EYED. Both are good answers!<br /><br />Jeff, terrific debut. Hope to see more soon.shrub5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09466867716773759568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-69240935071052673402011-08-19T12:49:31.257-07:002011-08-19T12:49:31.257-07:00Did you all know that Graham Crackers (I pronounce...Did you all know that Graham Crackers (I pronounce Graham with two sylables, making the clue/answer pair not so hot) were developed to help young boys supress their carnal desires? That they were part of the great palm-wart free movement of the late 1800's?Rev Grahamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-53643569522889358162011-08-19T12:42:23.294-07:002011-08-19T12:42:23.294-07:00The most ridiculous crossword I've encountered...The most ridiculous crossword I've encountered, in years. Louie is trying to be too "cute".<br />An annoying waste of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-30764625221157540582011-08-19T10:29:01.560-07:002011-08-19T10:29:01.560-07:00Very easy Friday, more like a Tue/Wed for me, time...Very easy Friday, more like a Tue/Wed for me, time-wise (sorry Anon). Good puzzle, though. Took me a while to parse 16A, as I was trying to find a CREAKY- something.<br /><br />Some Jones Soda trivia: In 2007 Jones Soda won the contract to supply the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest field, becoming the first <br />non-Coke and non-Pepsi soda firm to win the rights to supply soda drinks to an NFL stadium.KJGoosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035128999739297677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-7356338958082350192011-08-19T10:12:54.579-07:002011-08-19T10:12:54.579-07:00Thanks, guys. Here I was so proud of myself for ge...Thanks, guys. Here I was so proud of myself for getting a clever Friday puzzle without any problems or snags, just to have everybody tell me how easy it was. Nuts. But a pleasure to do it, anyway--and the Jones Soda comebacks are hilarious! Also, haven't thought about the "nattering nabobs of negativism" in years! Don't we have a bunch of these around right now--except that maybe they don't know what a nabob is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-59797492068213667542011-08-19T10:01:47.638-07:002011-08-19T10:01:47.638-07:00Kouka - you should really try Greek Yogurt. It...Kouka - you should really try Greek Yogurt. It's the best - way more appetizing than turkey soda.<br /><br />Pretty smooth solve for a Friday with a fun theme. I also had the most trouble with the KEANU/HOYA/JUICE section. Also misread the 5D clue as Burglar with horns. We have seen DOGS IT or DOG IT quite a few times lately. Still looks like DOG SIT to me. <br /><br />CRAM CRACKERS was my favorite.<br /><br />@Mac Sounds wonderful!CrazyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245025301434920905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-77941624429521059052011-08-19T10:00:31.669-07:002011-08-19T10:00:31.669-07:00@ddbmc - It was William Safire, that great wordsmi...@ddbmc - It was William Safire, that great wordsmith, who wrote many of Agnew's speeches, including the phrase "nattering nabobs of negativism."<br /><br />Puzzle was just OK today, as others have noted. I did like CROWNED BEEF, though.Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-58110842409607170062011-08-19T09:44:45.421-07:002011-08-19T09:44:45.421-07:00Hand up for not finding this one particularly easy...Hand up for not finding this one particularly easy, I was doing a minor Saturday jump-around before things started to fall into place.<br /><br />@Doug - nice write-up. Greek Yogurt is actually delicious - if you're fortunate enough to live near a Trader Joe's they stock it. Don't fall for the "low fat" variety trap and get the "loaded with all the fat you will ever need" version.<br /><br />Didn't know that about the Rays, now I do!<br /><br />PUMICE is spelled pummice in the Old Country, I didn't know there was a US version until today. I think the missing "m" changes the pronouncifierization - shouldn't it be "PEW-MICE" spelled like that? I'm thinking like "luminous", "cumin" or "human".<br /><br />I'm expecting the "San Diego Chargers of Los Angeles" to turn up here shortly.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-58369888041106593062011-08-19T09:41:42.485-07:002011-08-19T09:41:42.485-07:00Got interrupted. Congrats to Jeff Louie on a fine...Got interrupted. Congrats to Jeff Louie on a fine fun debut. <br /><br />@Doug, very creative titling with Crazy Cuisine!<br /><br />I did find it easy, for a Friday. The only thing that left me scratching my head last night was KEYS clued as "ring jingler." This morning it is obvious. Doh!CoffeeLvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473192190412844538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-42313435878108434202011-08-19T09:28:55.730-07:002011-08-19T09:28:55.730-07:00Been out of the loop for a while, with work, but n...Been out of the loop for a while, with work, but nice to jump back in on a debut puzzle. Grape Scott! Took me a tad longer, but again, out of practice.<br /><br />Everytime I see "Agnew's" name, all I can think of is: ...Nattering nabobs of nepotism." Nice job on the speech writer's part!<br /><br />Happy weekend, all!ddbmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-81466433582661701752011-08-19T09:26:59.985-07:002011-08-19T09:26:59.985-07:00Clearly, I am the expert to enlighten you, @Doug. ...Clearly, I am the expert to enlighten you, @Doug. A LATTE is made with one or more shots of espresso and milk. Flavoring may be added, but I prefer the natural sweetness of the milk.<br /><br />@Mac, your post puts the World in www.CoffeeLvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473192190412844538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-392235633065229062011-08-19T09:17:51.173-07:002011-08-19T09:17:51.173-07:00First, a big thanks to our guest Blogger, Kouka Om...First, a big thanks to our guest Blogger, Kouka Omicron. Very entertaining read.<br /><br />I second @Gareth, "One of Nixon's vices" is a brilliant clue. Otherwise, the puzzle was pretty easy today but enjoyable.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14900988170432327664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-39707794952165829642011-08-19T09:01:16.832-07:002011-08-19T09:01:16.832-07:00One tricky area: HOYA/KEANU/JUICE/JEER for me. Mad...One tricky area: HOYA/KEANU/JUICE/JEER for me. Made me have to stop and figure out the theme! "One of Nixon's vices" is sheer brilliance, as is "Coming-out phrase?" those two clues justified the puzzle alone for me!One tricky area: HOYA/KEANU/JUICE/JEER for me. Made me have to stop and figure out the theme! "One of Nixon's vices" is sheer brilliance, as is "Coming-out phrase?" those two clues justified the puzzle alone for me!<br /><br />It's odd that DOGSIT can also mean, if one word, "to look after someone's dogs" or "to sit in a manner similar to a dog, as a cow "Gareth Bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770425154034935768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-86573928639751899512011-08-19T08:52:40.550-07:002011-08-19T08:52:40.550-07:00@Mac - Gold Bricking is taking it easy, not doing ...@Mac - Gold Bricking is taking it easy, not doing your share of work. As is Dogs it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-21938053312365929972011-08-19T08:49:53.634-07:002011-08-19T08:49:53.634-07:00I have no idea what "goldbricks - dogsit"...I have no idea what "goldbricks - dogsit" is about.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-3487137330374867842011-08-19T08:48:25.890-07:002011-08-19T08:48:25.890-07:00Nice, smooth debut, congratulations Jeff Louie.
I...Nice, smooth debut, congratulations Jeff Louie.<br /><br />I read Nixon's voices, but still figured it had to Agnew. <br /><br />I'm about 40 minutes by train from The Hague at the moment. Hofvijver means "court pond", there is a royal palace. Lovely breezy summer day in Holland. Almost cocktail hour in the sunset.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-68286334626116848452011-08-19T08:19:29.059-07:002011-08-19T08:19:29.059-07:00Nice solid puzzle with a cute theme. Had a couple ...Nice solid puzzle with a cute theme. Had a couple of write-overs and corners that gave me pause but nothing too difficult. I kept on reading DOGS IT as DOG SIT and was wondering what was going on there.*David*noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-45539179943382084702011-08-19T08:07:06.107-07:002011-08-19T08:07:06.107-07:00Great comments Doug. This was easier for me than y...Great comments Doug. This was easier for me than yesterday's. Maybe folks from Quebec drink CREPE JUICE? Given their attendance figures, I'm surprised the Rays still play in St.Pete. Maybe a move to TAMPA would help? They are welcome to come to LA anytime and play at Dodger Stadium.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-13018990163703291462011-08-19T08:05:58.278-07:002011-08-19T08:05:58.278-07:00@VirginiaC - Ground beef. The theme is phonetic, s...@VirginiaC - Ground beef. The theme is phonetic, so the spellings can change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-81888499420898306842011-08-19T08:03:08.047-07:002011-08-19T08:03:08.047-07:00I enjoyed the puzzle but it took me a while to get...I enjoyed the puzzle but it took me a while to get going. Had partly for patchy and I still don't get 62A. If the theme holds true, that would normally be "growned beef" What is that??<br /><br /> I liked crepe juice too. And would love to join SFPRA if there's an opening.<br /><br />Oh, Backbiter.......morning cigar? you're kidding, right?VirginiaCnoreply@blogger.com