Well, howdy there! Let me tell ya somethin’ ’bout these here… whatchamacallits… funny crosswords. Yep, them things that make yer brain sweat like a hog in July.
Now, I ain’t no fancy scholar, no sirree. But even this old gal can get a kick outta them funny crosswords. Keeps the ol’ noggin from turnin’ to mush, ya know? It’s like exercisin’ yer brain, but without all that huffin’ and puffin’.
First time I saw one of them crosswords, I thought, “What in tarnation is this mess?” Looked like a buncha squares all jumbled up together. But then my grandkid, bless his heart, he showed me the ropes. Said, “Grandma, you gotta figure out the words, see? They give ya clues, and you fill in the blanks.”
- It ain’t always easy, mind you.
- Sometimes them clues are trickier than a greased piglet.
- But that’s part of the fun, I reckon.
Makes ya think, ya know? Like, they might say “a furry critter that barks.” Well, even a blind mule could see that’s a dog. But then they get all fancy on ya. “A four-legged mammal of the Canidae family.” See what I mean? Just say doggone dog!
But it ain’t just about knowin’ stuff. It’s about figurin’ things out. Sometimes ya gotta try different words, see which one fits. It’s like piecin’ together a quilt, only with words instead of fabric scraps. And when ya finally get that last word, oh boy, it feels like ya just won the lottery! Well, maybe not the lottery, but it feels mighty good all the same.
I hear tell there’s places you can do these crosswords online now. Heck, you don’t even need a pencil no more! Just type in the letters with your fingers. My grandkid showed me on that there magic box he’s always got his nose stuck in. A “computer” he calls it. You can play these crosswords puzzles everyday if you want to. Keeps your brain sharp they say, just like sharpenin’ a knife.
Now, some folks like them crosswords that are all serious and stuff. You know, the ones with all them fancy words that nobody ever uses in real life. But me? I like the funny ones. The ones that make ya chuckle a bit. Like, they might ask for a word that means “a silly goose” and the answer is “nincompoop.” Now, ain’t that a hoot?
And let me tell ya, it ain’t just for old folks like me. My grandkid, he loves them too. Says it helps him with his schoolwork. Improves his vocabulary, he says. I don’t know about all that, but I reckon it can’t hurt. Better than spendin’ all his time starin’ at that there computer, that’s for sure.
So, if you’re lookin’ for a way to pass the time and keep yer brain from turnin’ to mush, give them funny crosswords a try. You might just surprise yerself. And who knows, you might even learn a new word or two. Just don’t expect me to know what a “four-legged mammal of the Canidae family” is. Just call it a dog, for cryin’ out loud!
I even heard that some of them crosswords got famous, can you believe it? Like that one about the election, they even made a movie about it! Who’d a thunk it? Just goes to show ya, even something as simple as a crossword can be a big deal. So go on, give it a whirl. You might just get hooked, just like this old lady.
And the best part is, you can do these funny crosswords any old time. Sittin’ on the porch, waitin’ for the bus, even when you’re… well, you know… It’s a good way to keep yer mind busy and off yer troubles. And ain’t that somethin’ we all need a little bit of these days?
So, there ya have it. My two cents on them funny crosswords. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go find my specs and get back to work on this puzzle. That “four-legged mammal” is givin’ me fits!
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