By a complete coincidence, I actually know two of those people (the two key characters) because we performed at the same comedy theater in Chicago 10 years ago. Only discovered they were in that video when you suggested I watch it.
Ben, I was planning to chastise you for hooking me on 'Guess My Word.' I think I'd actually be a contender if (a) I didn't have to write down my 'parameter words' because I can't keep red/blue straight; and (b) I didn't make so many typo's. Also, I do wish people would stop phoning in the middle of my solve. Ah, well; life is just a vale of tears, eh? Anyhow, I am refining my technique. Joon always goes for obscure words, which makes it easier to get his selections; I suspect he does not realize how predictable he's gotten. Mike is sly--he waits for the 3rd or 4th letter before going rogue.
I like to guess the words toward the end of the day so I can see the range of how many guesses people took. It helps me get a sense of what to expect.
But looking at the leaderboard can be perilous because of the occasional idiot who gives away the answer with the name they choose. My solution is to cover the names and just look at the guess count and time columns.
Speaking of being interrupted, I quickly learned not to play at work because even when you're in a lull you have little control over people talking to you, incoming phone calls, etc.
As for word selection, both Joon and Mike steer predictably clear of short words. When you get close, you know it's going to be something like "egomaniac," not "egg."
What familiar saying with seven words has seven consonants in a row? The answer is a common saying, in ordinary English. Sometimes it's expressed in nine words rather than seven, but it's the same saying. And either way, in one spot it has seven consecutive consonants. What saying is it?
Last week: Name something in seven letters that most people keep in their homes. Take the first, third, fourth and seventh letters and rearrange them. The result will be a four-letter word naming something that the seven-letter thing is commonly used for. What is it?
Highlight for answer: Aspirin, pain
Two weeks ago: The name of what character, familiar to everyone, contains each of the five vowels (A, E, I, O and U) exactly once? The answer consists of two words — eight letters in the first word, four letters in the second.
Highlight for answer: Question mark
Three weeks ago: Name a well-known person from the 20th century who held an important position. Take the first and last letters of this person's last name, change each of them to the next letter of the alphabet, and you'll get the last name of another famous person who held the same position sometime after the first one. Who is it?
Greatest leadoff man of all time and Rickey Henderson
Why not to blog
A friend of mine produced this hilarious look at a sad era in American history. After lighting up Broadway and playing live on HBO, it's now out on DVD. Click the image to get yourself a copy. You'll love it.
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The neat Macy's chorus I had seen....but scroll down a couple and watch 'Jazz Hand!' OMG!! Hilarious!
By a complete coincidence, I actually know two of those people (the two key characters) because we performed at the same comedy theater in Chicago 10 years ago. Only discovered they were in that video when you suggested I watch it.
Ben, I was planning to chastise you for hooking me on 'Guess My Word.' I think I'd actually be a contender if (a) I didn't have to write down my 'parameter words' because I can't keep red/blue straight; and (b) I didn't make so many typo's. Also, I do wish people would stop phoning in the middle of my solve. Ah, well; life is just a vale of tears, eh? Anyhow, I am refining my technique. Joon always goes for obscure words, which makes it easier to get his selections; I suspect he does not realize how predictable he's gotten. Mike is sly--he waits for the 3rd or 4th letter before going rogue.
Well, have a lovely holiday season!
I like to guess the words toward the end of the day so I can see the range of how many guesses people took. It helps me get a sense of what to expect.
But looking at the leaderboard can be perilous because of the occasional idiot who gives away the answer with the name they choose. My solution is to cover the names and just look at the guess count and time columns.
Speaking of being interrupted, I quickly learned not to play at work because even when you're in a lull you have little control over people talking to you, incoming phone calls, etc.
As for word selection, both Joon and Mike steer predictably clear of short words. When you get close, you know it's going to be something like "egomaniac," not "egg."
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