Well, I underthought it for a little bit. But when it became clear there wouldn't be a second step of finding alternative entries that are verses, odes, sonnets or stanzas I realized it had to something else.
Thanks for the puzzle, Whimsy - it's your time to rhyme!
whimsy constructor · 2024-04-10T21:19:12.588Z
Thanks for adding a bit of parsley and sage, Mark!
Carolyn 2s · 2024-04-10T15:26:15.715Z
Nice way to start the day! Thanks
whimsy constructor · 2024-04-10T21:06:59.387Z
Glad you enjoyed!
Ergcat 12:48 · 2024-04-10T16:08:27.132Z
Good puzzle! I guessed Poetry Reading first but then realized “poetrySlam” was indicated by the last part of the themers!
whimsy constructor · 2024-04-10T21:18:01.281Z
Yeah, really tried to get the fisticuff notion out there!
And the noisy band in the center implied slamming doors too.
Thanks for joining the chorus, Elaine!
Bird Lives 3s · 2024-04-10T15:42:50.015Z
Never attended one --- I can't deal with violence. But it makes a great meta.
whimsy constructor · 2024-04-10T21:08:56.467Z
I've never been either; now that you've pointed out a thing or two, I think I'll steer clear!
lbray53 2s · 2024-04-10T17:10:16.316Z
I never heard of this event. I guess I need to get out and about.
whimsy constructor · 2024-04-10T21:14:56.824Z
Heard of but never been -- too raucous for me! (see above
My first answer was “writers strike”, as in the ‘event’ that had us watching repeats of late night talk shows for months last year!
Good thing Crosshare allows for multiple tries!
thank you for the fun puzzle!... i liked the hera/zeus clue pairing... this puzzle was filled with so many whimsical clues (buzz aldrin, uriah heap, GOT stark naked)