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OTC. Clark, who are you?? I have a feeling we’ve seen you before……Reel Patrick?
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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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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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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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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:
(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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Loved it! Thanks, Clark!
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What a great parody. They really nailed the style of the times. Could slot in next to my dad’s 1960 senior yearbook.benchen71 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:46 pmIt'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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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"?benchen71 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:46 pmIt'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)
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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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Think I have the right answer. Enjoyed this puzzle.
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Yes, I suspect anagramming is involved somehow, too.Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:47 pmI 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"?benchen71 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:46 pmIt'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)
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