#586 - "Periods of Reconciliation" - August 23, 2019
- Al Sisti
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Haven't seen the updated leaderboard yet, but I'm positive I got it... and if I must say, I'm pretty proud. Not "Jangler" proud, but proud.
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I should wait for the leaderboard, but I'm pretty sure I can beam up too! Boy, was I ever in the wrong rabbit holes. I've never yet managed to dream an answer, but this is the closest I've come: I kept going over this puzzle in my head while cleaning the house today, and I came up a method that I thought would make everything make sense. Although I was sure that when I sat down to look at the actual puzzle, it would all fall apart (but it didn't!). Feeling pretty Kas 3 here...
- ChrisKochmanski
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Beam me up!
Finally!
I too followed many rabbit holes, but I was basically on the right path. A known solver confirmed for me that I was, indeed, basically on the right path, while giving me one further nudge. Then, after falling asleep and waking up to the puzzle, I played some more until I finally got to the answer.
Would I have gotten to it without the nudge? Hmm. Not sure. I'm slowly getting better at these, but not yet to the level of the quickest and most frequent solvers here.
To those still struggling with this one, I view it as do-able. I felt some "well, yes" when the aha eventually came. You may make it to the teleporter yet!
Finally!
I too followed many rabbit holes, but I was basically on the right path. A known solver confirmed for me that I was, indeed, basically on the right path, while giving me one further nudge. Then, after falling asleep and waking up to the puzzle, I played some more until I finally got to the answer.
Would I have gotten to it without the nudge? Hmm. Not sure. I'm slowly getting better at these, but not yet to the level of the quickest and most frequent solvers here.
To those still struggling with this one, I view it as do-able. I felt some "well, yes" when the aha eventually came. You may make it to the teleporter yet!
- ChrisKochmanski
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Ah, pride ... one of the seven deadly sins. Perhaps the FIRST deadly sin for a puzzler. Be careful, my friend. Week 5 is coming!
- BrianMac
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I'm still planet-side and, unfortunately, feel like I'm wearing a red shirt.
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BrianMac, don’t be blue.
Cause I’m right here with you.
- BrianMac
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Got it after joining forces with another member. My first non-solo solve, but pleased as punch because I don't think I would have gotten there alone.
Team up to beam up!!
Team up to beam up!!
- Meg
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Hey Red-Shirt-Guy! Glad you solved it. I think non-solo solves are often more fun, though I guess this year it looks like there will be special prizes for solo-solvers. I won’t be getting any of those.
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- FrankieHeck
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I finished binge-reading Infinite Jest and buddy-solved Matt's meta in the same 20-minute block today. I feel almost weightless, such a double burden has been taken off my shoulders! And let me just say that IJ is not a book for those of you who like those nice resolved endings!
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Congrats on both! And ohhhhhh yeah. I know that many consider IJ a work of genius, and that's awesome, but personally it's one of my least favorite books I've ever read. Just really so much not my thing. I'm very impressed that you powered through it in a weekend though--it's pretty heavy stuff if I remember!FrankieHeck wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:48 pm I finished binge-reading Infinite Jest and buddy-solved Matt's meta in the same 20-minute block today. I feel almost weightless, such a double burden has been taken off my shoulders! And let me just say that IJ is not a book for those of you who like those nice resolved endings! :lol:
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Oh wow I literally just started Infinite Jest! Have been meaning to read it for a long time.FrankieHeck wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:48 pm I finished binge-reading Infinite Jest and buddy-solved Matt's meta in the same 20-minute block today. I feel almost weightless, such a double burden has been taken off my shoulders! And let me just say that IJ is not a book for those of you who like those nice resolved endings!
Way to go on finishing both the book and this puzzle! Double daunting.
- FrankieHeck
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It actually took me exactly two weeks to read it. And I don't have a job and I am a terrible housewife, so it was pretty much nonstop reading. I actually really enjoyed (most of) it. Definitely made me feel better about my own life, if nothing else. I'm hoping an Infinite Jest-themed crossword puzzle comes out soon to make it really worth the effort!Laura M wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 6:21 pmCongrats on both! And ohhhhhh yeah. I know that many consider IJ a work of genius, and that's awesome, but personally it's one of my least favorite books I've ever read. Just really so much not my thing. I'm very impressed that you powered through it in a weekend though--it's pretty heavy stuff if I remember!FrankieHeck wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:48 pm I finished binge-reading Infinite Jest and buddy-solved Matt's meta in the same 20-minute block today. I feel almost weightless, such a double burden has been taken off my shoulders! And let me just say that IJ is not a book for those of you who like those nice resolved endings!
- FrankieHeck
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Weird! You'll have to message me when you finish. There will be some chapters you will wish you could unsee....
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Was on the right track all along, just needed to set it aside and go back to it fresh, then the last piece fell into place. Rare for me to get a week 4, I guess persistence pays off!
- BarbaraK
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With metas like this, I think submitters should have to show their work - at least in weeks when I actually solve it:) 1 in 7 chance of getting it just by guessing.
- Jacksull
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Ten minutes before the deadline, I realized the four non-political pairs were from different decades. Too late! But I’m not sure I would have seen the connection with clue numbers anyway.
Batting .125 on week fours this year. The only one I solved was a gift puzzle from Matt.
Batting .125 on week fours this year. The only one I solved was a gift puzzle from Matt.
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- Al Sisti
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I agree. I did put an abbreviated explanation in the comments that said "35+55 = 90 (90's), so you wouldn't think I just guessed it."
- sharkicicles
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- TMart
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Ha! That makes three of us. I said 55+35=90 (which is about the number of votes Perot got in 1996!) I wonder how many solvers actually guessed and got the right answer.sharkicicles wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 4:31 pmHeh, my comment last week was literally just “55 + 35 = 90”.
- Hector
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Quite a few solvers in the final couple of hours. I'll wager more than a few of them were Hail Marys.