tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post1422294190563683521..comments2024-03-27T18:57:50.424-07:00Comments on Blaine's Puzzle Blog: NPR Sunday Puzzle (Sep 7): You'll Figure it out in the EndBlainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06379274325110866036noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-4408745428430961302008-09-22T12:05:00.000-07:002008-09-22T12:05:00.000-07:00Of all people, minncognito should have known the g...Of all people, minncognito should have known the guy's name is Craig Finn. After all, the Hold Steady are originally from Minneapolis (before moving to Brooklyn a few years ago). And most of the times I see them in concert, Craig is wearing a Twins hat or jersey and has something to say about the team. Just thought I'd throw that in there.Hardly Garbagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432222830203217278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-23520649661505514722008-09-12T16:30:00.000-07:002008-09-12T16:30:00.000-07:00After my last comment I had this hysterical vision...After my last comment I had this hysterical vision of minncognito, who could just be real into the goth scene, wearing a Weekend Edition lapel pin through his or her nose...carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326278670265938424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-52397242497546096372008-09-12T15:09:00.000-07:002008-09-12T15:09:00.000-07:00So is it a fashion faux pas to wear a Weekend Edit...So is it a fashion faux pas to wear a Weekend Edition lapel pin if you're not wearing something with, well, lapels? I mean, if it was just a pin wouldn't they just call it a pin?<BR/><BR/>No doubt there are renegade puzzle winners who have worn the Weekend Edition lapel pin on their fishing hats or such...<BR/><BR/>I want to see a photo of minncognito wearing the pin somewhere creative and original. But keep it clean, minnie; this is a family blog, after all...carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326278670265938424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-22100644807425702092008-09-12T14:18:00.000-07:002008-09-12T14:18:00.000-07:00minnicognito, Thank you for sharing. This has bee...minnicognito, Thank you for sharing. This has been a week<BR/>to remember.gerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699362527317413011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-16339462514374952322008-09-12T11:30:00.000-07:002008-09-12T11:30:00.000-07:00MinnicognitoThank you so much for the details. Thi...Minnicognito<BR/>Thank you so much for the details. This is such a great blog site. Hope Will checks it out. Enjoy your prizes!!!!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-34990503018888031582008-09-12T11:12:00.001-07:002008-09-12T11:12:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.minncognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800835601771464544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-3505853575592994742008-09-12T11:12:00.000-07:002008-09-12T11:12:00.000-07:00oh, also, not sure if this will make it in the sho...oh, also, not sure if this will make it in the show, but Will said (on-air) that he'll "have to check out that blog." :)minncognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800835601771464544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-6251802003145145382008-09-12T11:01:00.000-07:002008-09-12T11:01:00.000-07:00WOW!!!!!Here's how it went down:]the assistant i s...WOW!!!!!<BR/>Here's how it went down:]<BR/><BR/>the assistant i spoke to yesterday called me again today, and an engineer had me describe the weather here today, so they could test the quality of the phone line. then, i spoke to LeAnne, and she was really, really nice. we spoke about her time here in MN years ago, and she mentioned how much she loved visiting the midwest, especially a friend in neighboring Wisconsin. <BR/><BR/>they patched Will in from his home, where he was waiting for some lawn services to be completed (you could hear them distlantly in the background). while we waited, LeAnne and Will discussed a crossword or puzzle that had been featured recently, and also mentioned that one of the winners was a really young player. i asked them if i could give a shout-out to the folks on this blog, and they said i sure could, but they weren't sure if it would stay in the finished broadcast. i emphasized how much everyone here loves playing the Sunday Puzzle, and when LeAnne asked if i did anything other than the puzzle, i said no, but i know lots of people from this blog love everything from Sodoku, the NY Times crossword, etc. they both thought that was really cool. i also asked if they would mention the number of correct responses each week, though they sometimes do. LeAnne mentioned they alwasy try to, but putting the finishing touches on the show and rest of NPR programming is always very hectic when it gets down to the wire and sometimes they're not included. she thought it was cool that people (esp people on this blog) wanted to know. soon after that, we were underway with the show.<BR/><BR/>when i came on, they asked how long it took me to solve the puzzle...i said 4 days or something. then, i was asked how i did it. to be honest, the clues from this site helped me out with this one. i said something about doing combinations of names, goign through each letter of the alphabet, keeping in mind people from popular culture who were recently in the news, etc. <BR/><BR/>i'm happy with my performance during the actual puzzles, but there's just two or so i missed. LeAnne was a good partner in picking up the ones i was unsure of. both LeAnne and Will are really great.<BR/><BR/>Craig Vin (sp?) of The HoldSteady was the celebrity guest. the way they alluded to who the guest was (rock n' roll band member, 80s band member, etc) i was soooo hoping it was Bono of the Irish supergroup U2. but hey, no complaints.<BR/><BR/>After the prizes were announced and LeAnne asked how i felt about winning, i launched my prepared remarks: "wow, i'm really excited. but who wouldn't be???? that's the real puzzle." i know that caught Will and LeAnne off-guard haha...hopefully it's left in.<BR/><BR/>it was either before or after that comment that LeAnne asked who i play the puzzle with, and i said that, although i love doing them at work with coworkers, "i really enjoy Blaine's Puzzle Blog, an online blog devoted to riddle, puzzle, sodoku and crossword enthusiasts" or something like that. i could tell LeAnne and Will were laughing, especially because i had mentioned the blog before we went on-the-air. i hope they keep it in!<BR/><BR/>the whole show happened in real-time, so i imagine there's very little editing going on. <BR/><BR/>Will thanked us both and then said he better go see how the lawn was shaping up, and just then, you could hear someone ringing his doorbell. we all joked how the segment had ended just in time. I talked to LeAnne for a bit after that, and mentioned how great the experience was, and that, in addition to listening on Sunday, i'll definitely download the podcast and keep it. she thought that was really neat and before we said goodbye, she wanted me to extend a warm hello to everyone on this blog :)<BR/><BR/>I'll also definitely take those pics with the schwag as soon as i receive it.<BR/><BR/>oh, btw, i think you'll like next week's puzzle, even if you solve it really quickly.minncognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800835601771464544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-31096270251788197972008-09-12T10:21:00.000-07:002008-09-12T10:21:00.000-07:00And the real question, in light of the ongoing Pre...And the real question, in light of the ongoing Presidential campaign, is this -- <BR/><BR/>- Is Barack Obama willing to wear the Weekend Edition lapel pin? And, if not, why does he hate our country?<BR/><BR/>BenBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17902699553550313182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-63284273280911782312008-09-12T09:22:00.000-07:002008-09-12T09:22:00.000-07:00It's funny, Blaine, but after you said you'd just ...It's funny, Blaine, but after you said you'd just like to <I>see</I> a Weekend Edition Lapel Pin I started searching the web for an image of one. I thought it might be relatively easy to find a photo or graphic representation of it on the internet. I looked and looked.<BR/><BR/>So, minncognito, you'd be filling a serious void if you actually posted some pictures.carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326278670265938424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-59007695219758334132008-09-12T09:18:00.000-07:002008-09-12T09:18:00.000-07:00Congrats, Minnie! Good luck!Congrats, Minnie! Good luck!Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09065589706208599056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-32045534424728050312008-09-12T09:07:00.000-07:002008-09-12T09:07:00.000-07:001- i think it was something like 400 correct answe...1- i think it was something like 400 correct answers this week<BR/><BR/>2 - sure, i'll try (i have to keep my quips, jokes, jean valjean, and so many other things top-of-mind to squeeze them into my short convo :)<BR/><BR/>3 - i'll be able to provide a link after i get the schwag and take photos of it and stuff. i'll post the link on this same thread.minncognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800835601771464544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-23954837006591219272008-09-12T09:02:00.000-07:002008-09-12T09:02:00.000-07:00Minncognito:1) Any idea on the number of correct s...Minncognito:<BR/>1) Any idea on the number of correct submissions this week?<BR/>2) Could you ask them to announce/publish that number each week? It was always interesting to know that in the past as a gauge of the difficulty, and how lucky one could feel if called.<BR/>3) What is your website link?Blainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379274325110866036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-25335136587039754582008-09-12T08:59:00.000-07:002008-09-12T08:59:00.000-07:00And in case someone actually has been trying to so...And in case someone actually has been trying to solve my recent puzzle (don't keep reading if you still want to figure it out for yourself!), the solution is: FETID SWALE becomes WASTE FIELD.<BR/><BR/>Not as fun maybe as my previous ones but hey, I was bored...carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326278670265938424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-81613842988683056412008-09-12T08:40:00.000-07:002008-09-12T08:40:00.000-07:00Hey minnie, maybe you could work in a reference to...Hey minnie, maybe you could work in a reference to my favorite wrong answer: Jean Valjean...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, have some fun and kick some (metaphorically speaking) ass.carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326278670265938424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-6807838586491702152008-09-12T08:36:00.000-07:002008-09-12T08:36:00.000-07:00i'll post them on my website and send a link or so...i'll post them on my website and send a link or something, sure! :)minncognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800835601771464544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-88355070622176240192008-09-12T06:52:00.000-07:002008-09-12T06:52:00.000-07:00if they won't let me do a shout-out to this blog, ...if they won't let me do a shout-out to this blog, i'll try to work in some puzzle humor, regardless.<BR/><BR/>when they ask me how i'm doing, i'll say something like "i'm excited and pumped to be on the show today. who wouldn't be? that's the real puzzle." <BR/><BR/>hahah...i need to think of more of those...i only have 3 hours!minncognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800835601771464544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-76500058444082536292008-09-12T01:34:00.000-07:002008-09-12T01:34:00.000-07:00Kudos minncognito!!!I hope Neil MacNeil gets somep...Kudos minncognito!!!<BR/><BR/>I hope Neil MacNeil gets some<BR/>publicity on Sunday.gerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699362527317413011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-55988859545006021332008-09-11T23:09:00.000-07:002008-09-11T23:09:00.000-07:00Congrats to Minn from here as well.Here is a final...Congrats to Minn from here as well.<BR/><BR/>Here is a final clue for my Olympic puzzler, the answer to which I'll post tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>The athlete I'm looking for was actually interviewed on a National Public Radio show earlier today (Thursday)!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>The Other BenBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17902699553550313182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-46515705379590036642008-09-11T20:14:00.000-07:002008-09-11T20:14:00.000-07:00Congratulation Minncognito!!!Congratulation Minncognito!!!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-35978319018630108302008-09-11T18:10:00.000-07:002008-09-11T18:10:00.000-07:00Someday I'd just like to *see* a Weekend Edition l...Someday I'd just like to *see* a Weekend Edition lapel pin...Blainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379274325110866036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-27685856507094344382008-09-11T17:29:00.000-07:002008-09-11T17:29:00.000-07:00Coolness, a winner right here on the blog. Your na...Coolness, a winner right here on the blog. Your name reminds me of some good friends from several years ago who lived on a very nice large school bus named "cognito." So when they went down the road they were traveling...carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326278670265938424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-9763291737460796952008-09-11T16:10:00.000-07:002008-09-11T16:10:00.000-07:00haha! yeah! i couldn't believe it. i was working...haha! yeah! i couldn't believe it. i was working really hard on something when i heard the phone ring and saw "Natl Pub Rad" on the caller ID! <BR/><BR/>i went through a short interview where i was asked when and where i listen, how long i've played, if i had any interesting things about myself re: moving or anything new in my life (i mentioned a possible move to india but withdrew that because work people might hear the broadcast), what i did for a job, etc. also, i was given tips about playing with Will and Leanne (sp?). have pen and paper ready if i need it. if i'm called at work, not to involve coworkers to get the answers, etc. they'll call tomorrow and i'll have a short convo with Will and LeAnne, and then i'll be introduced on-air. sometimes i do well when i play, sometimes i'm h_o_r_r_i_b_l_e. <BR/><BR/>oh well, i guess i'm still entitled to my remaining 13 or 14 minutes of fame after this is all over :)minncognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800835601771464544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-215749440946479312008-09-11T16:00:00.000-07:002008-09-11T16:00:00.000-07:00Whoa! I've never met an actual winner! You'll hav...Whoa! I've never met an actual winner! You'll have to give us a "behind the scenes" report on what it is like.Blainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379274325110866036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-7886919533056157102008-09-11T15:56:00.000-07:002008-09-11T15:56:00.000-07:00err i meant i'm playing tomorrow!!!! i can't belie...err i meant i'm playing tomorrow!!!! i can't believe it!minncognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800835601771464544noreply@blogger.com