tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post8522886425358757146..comments2024-03-29T04:50:38.638-07:00Comments on Blaine's Puzzle Blog: NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jan 8, 2017): The Cat's Away...Blainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06379274325110866036noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-24858239405053001992017-01-15T06:12:32.994-08:002017-01-15T06:12:32.994-08:00Way too easy. Got it while still in bed. Now, back...Way too easy. Got it while still in bed. Now, back to bed.skydiveboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174073226290431753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-41645694383766224402017-01-15T05:58:57.254-08:002017-01-15T05:58:57.254-08:00There were "nearly 500" correct entries ...There were "nearly 500" correct entries last week. There will be more this week. My wife thought about this puzzle for about 5 seconds and came up with the comedian without even figuring out the name of the second god.janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927176621372532733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-34352184429214404372017-01-15T05:12:09.206-08:002017-01-15T05:12:09.206-08:00Solved it already and I haven't even put my sh...Solved it already and I haven't even put my shoes on yet.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114786604125384958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-79218178465791357292017-01-15T05:11:00.654-08:002017-01-15T05:11:00.654-08:00There are two different mythologies in there.There are two different mythologies in there.janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927176621372532733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-66233072500113695432017-01-15T05:04:12.994-08:002017-01-15T05:04:12.994-08:00Next week's challenge: This challenge comes fr...Next week's challenge: This challenge comes from listener Peter Collins of Ann Arbor, Mich. Take the first and last names of a famous comedian. The first three letters of the first name and the first letter of the last name, in order, spell the name of a god in mythology. The fourth letter of the first name and the second through fourth letters of the last name, in order, spell the name of another god. Who's the comedian, and what gods are these?janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927176621372532733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-53717374926226325472017-01-13T14:33:21.939-08:002017-01-13T14:33:21.939-08:00Well, this explains why I never got this one. I ow...Well, this explains why I never got this one. I own few, if any, wool garments. And, I honestly can't say when I last read Virginia Woolf.Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05685055278145414455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-4983932346874415442017-01-13T05:02:51.005-08:002017-01-13T05:02:51.005-08:00My hint:
"Reminds me of my first car, a 1954 ...My hint:<br />"Reminds me of my first car, a 1954 model with mechanical blinkers..."<br />A 1954 Volkswagen (VW = Virginia Woolf) has mechanical <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfggbbgTrog" rel="nofollow">semaphore blinkers</a>.<br /><br />Over on Puzzleria!, we offer eight puzzles this week, including four that Rip Off Shortz. Just uploaded them. Click on "Joseph Young's Puzzleria!" in Blaine's PUZZLE LINKS.<br /><br />LegoLinkin'Blinkin' <br />legolambdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081014756741740081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-57591624978798120552017-01-13T03:55:49.287-08:002017-01-13T03:55:49.287-08:00Ah, in my haste I left an O out of Woolf I'm a...Ah, in my haste I left an O out of Woolf I'm afraid, sorry Virginia.Garry Rusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07136227148971615669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-44351964236612600862017-01-12T22:25:52.959-08:002017-01-12T22:25:52.959-08:00I guess I should've just said "Benny Hill...I guess I should've just said "Benny Hill" and let everyone else figure it out from there. I was just glad I had such a great reference regarding "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf", and as far as I knew it was only a "CinemaScope" joke, because the camera was so close to the credits it cut off a few letters and sounded like something else entirely. My only other reference to that title was an SCTV sketch in which the entire cast was made up of(sorta)well-known celebrities who just happened to talk very fast, which would not have worked as a clue, I don't think. But by just saying "Benny Hill" or "SCTV", I probably could have helped someone else who has a similar knowledge of pop culture. Just remember I'm still relatively new to providing clever enough hints. If I hadn't solved it, I might have gotten angry and posted something terrible again, and I know nobody wants that. Just be thankful I got the answer too, so I could contribute to the conversation. I'm only trying to fit in here.cranberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404075259072141202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-88127206289494267452017-01-12T20:06:59.943-08:002017-01-12T20:06:59.943-08:00I thought not.I thought not.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114786604125384958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-33614679741226227112017-01-12T20:05:41.515-08:002017-01-12T20:05:41.515-08:00Just curious how the weather is affecting everyone...Just curious how the weather is affecting everyone? In eastern Kansas we are preparing for a big ice storm, that is supposed to start tomorrow through Sunday. 68Chargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752278586155221236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-86486793929808106662017-01-12T19:57:53.654-08:002017-01-12T19:57:53.654-08:00SDB - You're right about the billing that year...SDB - You're right about the billing that year, there were some famous titles there!68Chargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752278586155221236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-17884914202566891002017-01-12T18:58:42.553-08:002017-01-12T18:58:42.553-08:00Just too much antagonism for me! I was surprised t...Just too much antagonism for me! I was surprised to read that the original play had Melinda Dillon as 'Honey'. She's the actress from 'Close Encounters' and 'A Christmas Story'. To her credit, she must have been pretty young for such a big role!68Chargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752278586155221236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-71665330937098465672017-01-12T18:49:49.287-08:002017-01-12T18:49:49.287-08:00The best plays are frequently not about attempting...The best plays are frequently not about attempting to make up feel good when we exit the theater, but in many cases to feel uncomfortable at what we have just witnessed, in order to hopefully make us thnk.<br /><br />I remember back in 1966, just after returning back home to Seattle after my discharge from the Army, and seeing The Hostage, by Brendan Beehan at the Seattle Rep. As I walked out at the end of the play and to my car I was surprised at how angry I was feeling. I was enraged. I then realized just how wonderful it was that a play could have such a strong affect. I have never forgotten that wonderful evening.<br /><br />It was a good season that year; see for yourself:<br /><br />Mainstage<br /><br /> The Crucible by Arthur Miller<br /> The Hostage by Brendan Behan<br /> Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward<br /> Tartuffe by Molière<br /> The Visit by Friedrich Durrenmatt<br /> The Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams<br /><br />Bonus Program (free to subscribers)<br /><br /> Moby Dick Rehearsed adapted by Orson Welles<br /> Three by Chekhov by Anton Chekhov<br /> One Times One (An Illusion of a Play) - poetry by e.e. cummings<br /><br />Summer Tour "Theatre-in-the-Park"<br /><br /> The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare<br />skydiveboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174073226290431753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-15913381213078802522017-01-12T18:38:20.418-08:002017-01-12T18:38:20.418-08:00My clue about I'll be home for Christmas regar...My clue about I'll be home for Christmas regarding the George and Martha mentioned was the play was written by Edward Albee (I'll be)Ralph Loizzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194974915716525500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-17468604540671615742017-01-12T18:23:30.301-08:002017-01-12T18:23:30.301-08:00I have watched the film version two or three times...I have watched the film version two or three times and it is nowhere near as good as the amazing play. The movie is only 2 hours 11 minutes, but the play is just under three hours. What a difference that makes. One of my favorite plays ever. Last time I saw it was in April 2014 at the Seattle Repertory Theater. It was fantastic! skydiveboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174073226290431753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-77338096307451973022017-01-12T18:18:13.858-08:002017-01-12T18:18:13.858-08:00My post referred to "first time" (virgin...My post referred to "first time" (virgin) and "made me cry" (wolf). Snipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756899374006781682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-7611863396234000462017-01-12T18:07:47.246-08:002017-01-12T18:07:47.246-08:00SDB does not attend Bumbershoot. SDB does not attend Bumbershoot. skydiveboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174073226290431753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-32593775703438555582017-01-12T18:02:54.560-08:002017-01-12T18:02:54.560-08:00Sexually repressed sheep, of course.Sexually repressed sheep, of course.skydiveboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174073226290431753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-47620324948775569202017-01-12T17:35:07.741-08:002017-01-12T17:35:07.741-08:00Fortunately I can always count on the Cranberry to...Fortunately I can always count on the Cranberry to post a give away clue. As usual, I had no idea what the answer was until reading the "afraid of" post, but not for the reason you might think. I mean, yes, I made the immediate connection to "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf", but didn't realize that Virginia Woolf was the answer, because she wasn't the author of that play. No, I had to rely on the other give away part of the post, the reference to Benny Hill. Benny Hill was British, he would have made fun of a British author. I googled "famous british authors" and lo and behold - Virginia Woolf, the author! So you're right, TomR, the clue was giving away too much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-10321566200794440612017-01-12T17:32:54.980-08:002017-01-12T17:32:54.980-08:00Years ago I sat down to watch what was billed as a...Years ago I sat down to watch what was billed as a 'great' movie, "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?", and what a disappointment that was. I could only watch about 20 minutes of that depressing and hate filled dialogue. That was 20 minutes I'll never get back, too! <br />I just can't believe that '66 film received so many accolades.68Chargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752278586155221236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-2149678295788953272017-01-12T17:25:37.880-08:002017-01-12T17:25:37.880-08:00Here is my explanation for my comment to TomR rega...Here is my explanation for my comment to TomR regarding George and Martha Washington. "The play's title, which alludes to the English novelist Virginia Woolf, is also a reference to the song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" from Walt Disney's animated version of The Three Little Pigs. Because the rights to the Disney song are expensive, most stage versions, and the film, have Martha sing to the tune of "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush", a melody that fits the meter fairly well and is in the public domain. In the first few moments of the play, it is revealed that someone sang the song earlier in the evening at a party, although who first sang it (Martha or some other anonymous party guest) remains unclear. Martha repeatedly needles George over whether he found it funny."Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-29388973718310732512017-01-12T17:24:13.033-08:002017-01-12T17:24:13.033-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-34275004900590776812017-01-12T17:22:11.791-08:002017-01-12T17:22:11.791-08:00Where does virgin wool come from?Where does virgin wool come from?Mendo Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481821676197739907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-50167193177754819152017-01-12T17:20:06.314-08:002017-01-12T17:20:06.314-08:00VIRGIN WOOL, VIRGINIA WOOLF
I too referenced "...VIRGIN WOOL, VIRGINIA WOOLF<br />I too referenced "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?". Benny Hill had it looking like "Who's Afraid Of Virgin Wool?".cranberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404075259072141202noreply@blogger.com