pauer ([info]pauer) wrote,
@ 2008-03-20 22:17:00
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A Little Blogging Goes a Long Way
Just got done slogging through the comments on Rex's blog, which I rarely read unless I hear there's something juicy (which I did). This reminds me of something I've thought about for quite a while now: with whom do my blogging loyalties lie? The answer for me is a resounding O-R-A-N-G-E, since she's a top-notch solver who doesn't rant. Also, Orange focuses on markets besides the NYT. Still, one has to wonder why Rex has caught on so quickly, or at least I do. I think much of it has to do with putting "New York Times Crossword" in his title, and if I had thought of it earlier I might have titled this page "Patrick Solves the New York Times Crossword Puzzle New York Times Crossword Puzzle New York Times Crossword Puzzle." Well, hindsight and all that...

In other news, I'd like to take this opportunity to announce my addiction to iTunes. Somebody, please schedule an intervention ASAP.


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[info]crossword_fiend
2008-03-21 03:41 am UTC (link)
Aww! *smooch*

Part of Rex's appeal is the humor, for sure, and part is the education. If you're newish to crosswords, you stand to pick up a helluva lot of pointers there—focus on both the clue wording and the common crossword fill. My book is a teaching tool, but my blog is aimed more at the folks who can always finish the Saturday NYT, know why "Celebes ox" is an in-joke, and dig rebus puzzles.

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[info]pauer
2008-03-21 11:21 am UTC (link)
See, I don't find ranting very humorous, especially at the expense of an artist and his or her creation. Being cruel about a puzzle is uncalled for, IMO, and Rex had better hope he doesn't piss off the wrong constructor. Some of us watch movies like "Saw" and take notes, I hear.

Best,
P

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[info]crossword_fiend
2008-03-21 02:25 pm UTC (link)
It wasn't my line, but I did repeat it; sorry. My ex made me watch a lot of zombie flicks so I'm a little desensitized to movie violence.

Best,
P

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