tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post7825793407800596919..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: 02.21Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-6556192220887663422011-02-24T19:16:06.832-08:002011-02-24T19:16:06.832-08:00one in German is "eins" not "eine&q...one in German is "eins" not "eine"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-58956447645411599162011-02-21T22:44:11.151-08:002011-02-21T22:44:11.151-08:00Grumpus majoris.Grumpus majoris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-83947757987108103672011-02-21T22:33:32.628-08:002011-02-21T22:33:32.628-08:00@Sfingi, totally different song, but Frankie alway...@Sfingi, totally different song, but Frankie always brings a smile to my face--even tho he's just a tad before my time. Can you say "Beach Blanket Bingo and Annette Funicello?" :)ddbmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-22973866156134850202011-02-21T22:01:48.416-08:002011-02-21T22:01:48.416-08:00Very smooth puzzle. And more interesting than a Mo...Very smooth puzzle. And more interesting than a Monday needs to be. Had me barking up the wrong tree with with YOUTH and NEW...<br /><br />Prefer Shocking Blue to Bananarama (tho both versions are fine) and appreciate @mac citing the lead singer's name.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681342234536407419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-65109525406072368842011-02-21T19:50:12.815-08:002011-02-21T19:50:12.815-08:0027 % are 3-letter words.
28 % are 4 letter words.
...27 % are 3-letter words.<br />28 % are 4 letter words.<br />Clearly a majority of this puzzle is composed of crappy little words.<br />Even for a Monday that's excessive.FAULT FINDERnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-21638542274123917072011-02-21T18:29:49.760-08:002011-02-21T18:29:49.760-08:00@John USA Today has "booty" = REAR. I th...@John USA Today has "booty" = REAR. I think today is some sort of universal change in what's allowable - the puzzlers have got together and decided.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-58243749977567400922011-02-21T18:29:01.892-08:002011-02-21T18:29:01.892-08:00Well, since we're on the topic of Somewhere Ov...Well, since we're on the topic of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, I have to throw in Harry's version. I'm a big Harry fan!<br /><br />It can be argued all day who did it best. I'm of the opinion that exposure to as many interpretations as possible is a good thing.<br /><br />Nilsson, singing <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm5sUlOuJ0U" rel="nofollow">Over the Rainbow</a>Avg Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-20860934668512778512011-02-21T17:46:36.767-08:002011-02-21T17:46:36.767-08:00Last time I heard that version of Over the Rainbow...Last time I heard that version of Over the Rainbow was at a memorial service, performed by 14-year old grandson.... It was very moving.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-37199882287204795202011-02-21T16:54:43.533-08:002011-02-21T16:54:43.533-08:00How about Jack Johnson?How about Jack Johnson?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-9185852477477965292011-02-21T16:16:32.431-08:002011-02-21T16:16:32.431-08:00http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwoʻole...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwoʻole<br />.<br />Even if you aren't into Hawaiian music ... any true fan of ER cried when Iz's version of Over the Rainbow played as Mark died ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-59810591993789324932011-02-21T15:54:01.969-08:002011-02-21T15:54:01.969-08:00Nice job!
Puzzlegirl and Doug... what a cool duo t...Nice job!<br />Puzzlegirl and Doug... what a cool duo that is.<br /><br />I vaguely recall doing a puzzle a while back that had somewhat the same theme, but I remember that I liked it too.<br /><br />MAJOR, MINOR, MBA, EDU, and MED school makes me think this was constructed by a college professor.<br /><br />The only thing that made me groan a little was NO DUH.<br /><br />Oh yeah, and I didn't want to be reminded of this... AGED.<br /><br />Some of the entries were a little weak, but the cluing was absolutely superb!<br /><br />When I worked in England, I was warned that the word FANNY over there refers to an entirely different part of the female anatomy... I blushed. Then and there I decided to never refer to my rear end with that word again. Maybe I'll just stick with "butt".<br /><br />Thanks, Pete M, for a terrific writeup. I especially liked the "Shocking Blue, Venus" and Pete Fountain clips. Who needs a blue Monday anyway?<br /><br />Gotta get going. I have a huge TO DO list for today.<br /><br />Have a pleasant President's Day y'all !JOHNSNEVERHOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447455788629988277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-52196902799964645632011-02-21T15:41:06.410-08:002011-02-21T15:41:06.410-08:00@StudioSteve - agree, but get used to it.
@ddbmc ...@StudioSteve - agree, but get used to it.<br /><br />@ddbmc - I prefer Frankie Avalon's version.<br /><br />@Chefbea - Pete Best was the Beatles' 1st drummer. He was fired. He eventually made some money from the connection.<br /><br />Below zero (F.) here, again. But they promised!Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-25322619514020938622011-02-21T13:45:19.602-08:002011-02-21T13:45:19.602-08:00I always preferred Shocking Blue's version of ...I always preferred Shocking Blue's version of "Venus" the BEST. Thank's, Pete, for sending me on a magical mystery tour of my past, on YouTube! As Angela says, it's so easy to get lost on there for an hour....<br /><br />Knew all the PETE's--helped that dad had many of PETE Fountain's records. HUGE Beatles fan, so PETE BEST was a gimme. And PETE Rose? Unfortunately, I know him. He'll probably never be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, even tho' he was a good player. The "Roid players*" shouldn't be either....<br /><br />Easy Monday. Sure a lot nicer than shoveling that frozen white crap for the umpteenth time! I'm a tad grumpy, too, at this point! :)<br />Nice to see a puzzle by our own PG and Doug!ddbmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-89386790341969947292011-02-21T13:18:50.684-08:002011-02-21T13:18:50.684-08:00i'm also surprised at the choice of guest blog...i'm also surprised at the choice of guest blogger. did you guys pick him just for his name?<br /><br />i'm kidding, of course. for those of you who don't know (and didn't track down his rather oblique reference), pete mitchell used to host a crossword blog called <a href="http://sunblocks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">sun blocks</a>, for the daily new york sun crossword (RIP).<br /><br />which reminds me—the FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH clue reminds me of probably my favorite theme clue/answer pair from the new york sun days: {Sign at the Three Seasons hotel?} = NO SPRING CHECK-IN.<br /><br />never heard of pete fountain, but the rest of the puzzle was pleasant enough. rex is right about the long fill. most monday puzzles don't even <i>have</i> long fill, let alone this much sizzle in it.Joonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825085755390339668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-64405943889855849002011-02-21T13:00:20.487-08:002011-02-21T13:00:20.487-08:00Nice job, PG/DP.
Thanks for the ROSEGARDENARENA ...Nice job, PG/DP. <br /><br />Thanks for the ROSEGARDENARENA entry from this Blazers season ticket holder. If you know a good orthopedic surgeon, send him/her our way.Sandmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809837806064538753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-57423481874101131912011-02-21T12:56:57.336-08:002011-02-21T12:56:57.336-08:00A fun Monday puzzle. Thanks PG and Doug P. Didn&...A fun Monday puzzle. Thanks PG and Doug P. Didn't know the PETEs Fountain or Best, but enjoyed it anyway. Thanks for the clip@Pete M. Didn't PG talk about the missing FANNY in last week's BUTT themed puzzle? My only NIT today was MED school (speaking of shortened answers).<br /><br />Iz music gets played in my yoga class.CrazyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245025301434920905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-87495803929722184672011-02-21T12:55:35.434-08:002011-02-21T12:55:35.434-08:00Is puzzlehusband called Pete?
@SethG: Shocking Bl...Is puzzlehusband called Pete?<br /><br />@SethG: Shocking Blue made the original, and don't you think Mariska Veres' voice is a lot stronger?machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-29849767442968094362011-02-21T12:54:13.773-08:002011-02-21T12:54:13.773-08:00Great puzzle PG Although I never heard of Pete Be...Great puzzle PG Although I never heard of Pete Best.chefbeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195945085405126511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-67132160646711244662011-02-21T12:32:35.867-08:002011-02-21T12:32:35.867-08:00Pete M's a nice choice; my guess had been Puzz...Pete M's a nice choice; my guess had been PuzzleHusband.<br /><br />Pete, not sure why Shocking Blue's version is more famous. Both were Gold sellers, both number 1 hits. And either would make a fantastic grid entry. Unlike CRESS, but YES BUT makes it worth it.<br /><br />I used to play the clarinet, and Sonia Sotomayor is a Yankees fan.SethGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753036404140901368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-31081739145032068832011-02-21T12:23:43.766-08:002011-02-21T12:23:43.766-08:00I get grumpy when I see answers which are shortene...I get grumpy when I see answers which are shortened forms of the actual word and not clued as such, although I shouldn't really get worked up about this on a Monday.<br /><br />ARI (ARISTOTLE) TBIRD (THUNDERBIRD) STREP (STREPTOCOCCUS).<br /><br />I'm learning, I guessStudioCityStevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-84006645623365008032011-02-21T12:07:18.444-08:002011-02-21T12:07:18.444-08:00Ya mean Arthur Godfrey isn't Hawaian?
NO DUH ...Ya mean Arthur Godfrey isn't Hawaian?<br /><br />NO DUH was my last in. Now I've heard of it, but not before now.<br /><br />Too much initials for me. OSHA, NPR, ERA, MBA, ATF, EKG (in response to DOJ) NCAA.<br />FANNY doesn't translate well across the pond.<br /><br />However, the longer entries were fine, as were SOUTER and AMATEUR, which I've never seen used.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-81344693698193855962011-02-21T11:34:27.684-08:002011-02-21T11:34:27.684-08:00Thx @PG and DP for an enjoyable Monday morning puz...Thx @PG and DP for an enjoyable Monday morning puzzle. Loved seeing Pete Fountain in a puzzle... used to listen to him on the radio. Which makes me think that I used to hear all sorts of different instruments and types of musical groups on the radio. Now it seems to be only amped guitars.<br /><br />Rube wife is big into Iz. She must have 5 or 6 of his CDs. Me, not so much.<br /><br />Nothing really stands out here. Did have one writeover, starting to write Fanta before seeing it wouldn't work and then immediately putting in FRESCA.<br /><br />I guess my only complaint is CRESS. I think of it only as watercress.<br /><br />Thx Pete for the trivia about #42. I didn't know that.Rubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773241241484881566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-84748838662785269272011-02-21T10:58:17.866-08:002011-02-21T10:58:17.866-08:00Thank you Pete for the host Emcee gig. I enjoyed t...Thank you Pete for the host Emcee gig. I enjoyed the baseball trivia and the opportunity to actually hear Pete Best drumming. Gotta say, Ringo was a better choice.<br /><br />And thank you Angela and Doug for a pleasant puzzle, as well as congratulations. Yes it was pretty easy, but it was a fun solve and as good as a Monday can get. My suspicions were confirmed about all the hints dropped earlier.<br /><br />For those that missed it, the first Anon poster linked the Over the Rainbow cover by Iz. Nice tune. Thanks, Anon.Avg Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-12952652984105210472011-02-21T10:41:36.501-08:002011-02-21T10:41:36.501-08:00Congratulations, @PG! This is published puzzle #2,...Congratulations, @PG! This is published puzzle #2, right?Very cool. Thanks, PM, for a fun write up, a chance to hear Pete Fountain in the morning, and for all that info about baseball, Jackie Robinson and Mariano Rivera. I don't follow sports but need to know something about them for crosswords, and this is a very painless way to learn. <br /><br />As to Hawaiian singers, I know that no one would be able to name him offhand, but I love Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu who sings Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride from Disney's Lilo and Stitch (though all those vowels ought to make him useful in a crossword, right?) I could not find a clip that plays on an Apple device, so I'm sorry I can't share it with you, but the song is not that hard to find. He has recorded other stuff that is very compelling and engaging.<br /><br />Oh, and I liked the puzzle. Plus it is just a Q and an X short of a pangram. Well done. Thanks.JaxInL.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13792405579998093081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-59311909324377903592011-02-21T09:53:55.905-08:002011-02-21T09:53:55.905-08:00Nice Pete Fountain clip! I'd never heard of hi...Nice Pete Fountain clip! I'd never heard of him until I started going to JazzFest in New Orleans.<br /><br />RP, I assume you mean Israel Kamakawiwo Ole', who did that amazing ukelele cover of "Over the Rainbow."John Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759716236594908137noreply@blogger.com