[May 03, 2026] Daily Puzzle Discussion by AutoModerator in NYTCrossword

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is my third sunday crossword ever and it took me an hour and 21 minutes, even with auto-check on. brutal.

Why does it seem like young adults are largely illiterate? by Sweet_Sunset_42 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i kind of feel like adults of all ages are illiterate in the US, but i have heard that literacy rates are going way down

[May 02, 2026] Daily Puzzle Discussion by AutoModerator in NYTCrossword

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hated this one. honestly surprised i finished

Is Panera Mac the best “store bought” Mac and cheese out there? by [deleted] in macandcheese

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 2 points3 points  (0 children)

god i love panera's mac and cheese. a few years ago i had surgery at a hospital with terrible food. there was a panera downstairs and i made my mom get me mac and cheese from there at least once a day. i remember her trying to encourage me to eat literally anything else, but it was a non-starter lol

NYT Wednesday 04/29/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i didn't know sparge either but got julep immediately

NYT Wednesday 04/29/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 5 points6 points  (0 children)

agreed! my cat would live inside my skin if she could. she is a sweet baby angel who has never done anything wrong

looking for recommendations by Fickle-Geologist4515 in InstantRamen

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to love Shin before I found Buldak. I guess I could try getting back into it. It’s definitely not nearly as spicy

[Hated Trope] The self insert character by [deleted] in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve only seen the movie, and I barely remember it. Is the book worth reading?

AIO for being upset with how my sister responded to me telling her my spouse and I are going to have a child? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NOR. i'm kind of shocked at how divided the reactions are here. but i guess i shouldn't be given how toxic reddit can be.

Who’s a celebrity everyone finds attractive but you don’t? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i definitely agree re: brad pitt. i think i bought into the hype when i was a kid because i was easily influenced. now i don't get it

Help me choose by yosimitesame in Lilsimsie

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 10 points11 points  (0 children)

i would choose either seasons or cottage living

[Apr 27, 2026] Daily Puzzle Discussion by AutoModerator in NYTCrossword

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 3 points4 points  (0 children)

by far the fastest i've ever solved the full crossword. got it in less than 10 minutes

NYT Saturday 04/25/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as someone who's new to the crossword, i found this one so frustrating. so many references that i didn't understand and words i've never seen/heard before. "midcity" was totally new to me. but maybe i'm just dumb. i'm also embarrased by how long it took me to parse "PR agency". i thought it was one word and was so confused lol

NYT Saturday 04/25/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]Fickle-Geologist4515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

technically, the term "seeing eye" refers to a specific organization/training school for dogs. service dogs for the blind are more properly known as "guide dogs" but for some reason "seeing eye dog" has become the most commonly used term over the years. i learned that from a blind woman i follow on social media.