Cryptoquote Spoiler – 08/28/15

English: Flag of The Republic of San Lorenzo as described in Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter could be said to remedy anything.”   —   Kurt Vonnegut

Vonnegut Wooden Nickel (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

(Which it usually can!  We don’t have to necessarily mature to the point where we’re just no fun anymore.  And, laughter is the best fallback going.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 08/28/15

English: Shawn Anthony Smith performing at Broadway Comedy Club NYC (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Dying . . . for a laugh.

MURYM  =  RUMMY,  RAHDO  =  HOARD,  SINGUE  =  GENIUS,  LAIHEN  =  INHALE   —   Giving us:  RMMHOGIUINH

Clue/Question:  The comedian wasn’t all that funny.  When a few people laughed, they were – – –

Comedian Jim Breuer (right). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  HUMORING HIM

(Hey!  What’s the punchline?  Just because he’s going with the hokey arrow-through-the-head gag doesn’t mean he can’t be funny!  Does this Jumble seem familiar to anyone else besides me?  Hmm.  No new clue words today, but three of the jumbles appear to be new.  I can confirm we’ve seen “murym” before.  I liked the answer letter groupings!  Makes it just a little bit easier for me.  The answer letter layout was was another fine jumble.  Nothing obvious about it.  Fun cartoon.  It has that comedy club feel.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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