Cryptoquote Spoiler – 05/29/15

The guru of lateral thinking speaking at AMEE 2004. I’ve been a fan of de Bono’s since a kid so it was a bit of a treat to see him in action first hand. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Unhappiness is best defined as the difference between our talents and our expectations.”   —   Edward de Bono

(I’m not sure truer words were ever spoken!  Fascinating man, this Edward de Bono.  Many, many thought provoking quotations.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 05/29/15

Promotional photo of Ray Bolger from the television program The Bell Telephone Hour. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Bombast from Bolger?

SUHEO  =  HOUSE,  NEPDU  =  UPEND,  PIHIMS  =  IMPISH,  CIRBEK  =  BICKER   —   Giving us:  HOSPNDMISIKE

Clue/Question:  Even though the Scarecrow didn’t have a brain, he – – –

Cover of the Scarecrow of Oz (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  SPOKE HIS MIND

Cropped screenshot of Judy Garland from the trailer for the film The Wizard of Oz. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

(There we go!  It’s kind of funny how the Wizard and all three of Dorothy’s Yellow Brick Road companions were all originally Broadway/Vaudeville actors.  They all played multiple roles in the movie, with Frank Morgan – Wiz – playing five separate parts!  Pretty neat, huh?  We have a new clue word today, in “impish”, and all but the jumble for “upend” are new.  ralis95 will have to update his world famous clue word database!  The answer letter layout was a nice jumble as well.  The cartoon does a great job of capturing the scene.  Lots of great detail; Dorothy’s basket, and Toto at her feet, the high windows, and the curtain that the fraudulent “Wizard” hid behind.  The Scarecrow is spot on too.  But, I don’t remember the Wizard being bald.  Hmm.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

PS.   To “Anonymous” from St. Louis, unless I specifically ask for help, please do not submit any answers via the Comments.  Thank you.   —   YUR

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