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Meg
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OTC. Clark, who are you?? I have a feeling we’ve seen you before……Reel Patrick?
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OTC. Thanks for the puzzle; hope to see more from you!
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MikeyG wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:44 am Mike's students when Mike keeps talking about polynomials:

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Test solvers, where'd you find this guy? He might have a future in this!
IDK... Lots of resemblance to Instructor Deconstructo...
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I have to say, I'm loving these comments! I responded to several, but they didn't "take." (I'm pretty new at this. This is a good forum, but it's no Usenet). Keep 'em coming, and if you're having any trouble, maybe I can post some hints near the middle of the week.
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Re-solved off the couch, and have just called the first meeting of the Clark E. Tripe Fan Club --
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whimsy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:12 pm Re-solved off the couch, and have just called the first meeting of the Clark E. Tripe Fan Club --

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Don’t start without me @whimsy I’ll be right there.
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Off the couch and can't wait for Clark E. Tripe's next puzzle. This was so much fun!
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Oh! Forgot to post that I'm OTC.
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Off the couch! Nice work. A clue in a recent puzzle helped me see the final step. The constructors background is too cool to be real. I suspect a pseudonym.
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lbray53 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:20 pm Off the couch! Nice work. A clue in a recent puzzle helped me see the final step. The constructors background is too cool to be real. I suspect a pseudonym.
It's definitely a pseudonym and I'm here to unmask him! Clark E. Tripe's real name is... Purdy Lee Spackle. And here's the irrefutable evidence:
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(Source: yearbook from 1964: https://gonzotoday.com/wp-content/uploa ... y_1979.pdf)
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We enjoyed your first puzzle "Clark!." What a lovely way to to commemorate the occasion!
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :couch_and_lamp: :clinking_glasses: :champagne:
Loved it! Thanks, Clark!
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benchen71 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:46 pm
lbray53 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:20 pm Off the couch! Nice work. A clue in a recent puzzle helped me see the final step. The constructors background is too cool to be real. I suspect a pseudonym.
It's definitely a pseudonym and I'm here to unmask him! Clark E. Tripe's real name is... Purdy Lee Spackle. And here's the irrefutable evidence:

Screenshot 2018-12-27 18.44.23.png


(Source: yearbook from 1964: https://gonzotoday.com/wp-content/uploa ... y_1979.pdf)
What a great parody. They really nailed the style of the times. Could slot in next to my dad’s 1960 senior yearbook.
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Off the couch and putting in my application for the fan club. Fun one.
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OTC - very neat and tidy!
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benchen71 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:46 pm
lbray53 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:20 pm Off the couch! Nice work. A clue in a recent puzzle helped me see the final step. The constructors background is too cool to be real. I suspect a pseudonym.
It's definitely a pseudonym and I'm here to unmask him! Clark E. Tripe's real name is... Purdy Lee Spackle. And here's the irrefutable evidence:

Screenshot 2018-12-27 18.44.23.png


(Source: yearbook from 1964: https://gonzotoday.com/wp-content/uploa ... y_1979.pdf)
I think you might be on to something... is it a coincidence that "Purdy Lee Spackle" and "Clark E. Tripe" have ALMOST THE EXACT SAME NUMBER OF LETTERS!? What say you, "Clark"?
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"Clark E. Tripe" had me at his self-deprecating intro, and didn't even have to say "hello". (Sorry for the obvious movie line reference...)
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You guys are too funny. Menudo anyone?
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#39

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Think I have the right answer. Enjoyed this puzzle.
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Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:47 pm
benchen71 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:46 pm
lbray53 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:20 pm Off the couch! Nice work. A clue in a recent puzzle helped me see the final step. The constructors background is too cool to be real. I suspect a pseudonym.
It's definitely a pseudonym and I'm here to unmask him! Clark E. Tripe's real name is... Purdy Lee Spackle. And here's the irrefutable evidence:

Screenshot 2018-12-27 18.44.23.png


(Source: yearbook from 1964: https://gonzotoday.com/wp-content/uploa ... y_1979.pdf)
I think you might be on to something... is it a coincidence that "Purdy Lee Spackle" and "Clark E. Tripe" have ALMOST THE EXACT SAME NUMBER OF LETTERS!? What say you, "Clark"?
Yes, I suspect anagramming is involved somehow, too. ;)
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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