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“But Wait, There's More!”

· By Capn Rick · Published 2024-04-29T04:01:11.515Z

Meta Prompt
The meta answer is a familiar phrase.
Ahoy!
It's great to be back on MMM where I got my start creating meta puzzles over 2 years ago. So far I've constructed nearly 50 puzzles, and I'm hoping to make many more in the future. Speaking of "more", today's title - "But Wait, There's More!" - kinda fits all meta puzzles, but here it has a special meaning that I'm sure will be familiar to most solvers.
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  • boharr 2s · 2024-04-29T12:32:25.287Z
    This puzzle reminded me of the Popiel Pocket Fisherman. Nice.
    • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T16:02:20.433Z
      Thanks, Bob. I always wanted one of those rods but they're not big enough for tuna! 😄
      • boharr 2s · 2024-04-30T17:45:45.679Z
        You'd need the new, improved, extra strength model. Two for the price of one!
    • Darth 🤓9:15 · 2024-04-29T12:49:05.439Z
      Fun one! I enjoy your smooth style, Cap'n.
      • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T16:02:40.175Z
        Thank you, Darth. I appreciate that.
      • Meg 2s · 2024-04-29T13:21:57.404Z
        Very nice.
        • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T16:02:51.629Z
          Thanks, Meg.
        • Alex Sisti 3s · 2024-04-29T14:10:47.254Z
          Happy Golden Cruciversary to the cleanest/tightest constructor I know!
          • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T16:04:15.889Z
            Aw shucks, thanks, Al. I appreciate your mentoring.
            • DrTom 15:34 · 2024-04-29T17:48:16.617Z
              Amen - I think we all covet the Captain's ability
            • MatthewL 🤓5:38 · 2024-04-29T14:10:30.135Z
              Very nicely done, Cap'n. Great aha moment. Thanks for the puzzle, Rick!
              • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T16:03:13.924Z
                You're welcome, Matthew. Thanks for solving!
              • Philip Chow 🤓6:55 · 2024-04-29T15:13:22.950Z
                but wait there's more! nice aha moment with this one... some old commercials i can remember from my couch potato days: "set it and forget it"... "the shamwow/ slap chop guy"... "billy mays with oxi clean"... "jack lalanne power juicer"
                • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T16:06:36.424Z
                  Thanks, Phil. I remember all those products. (May even own a couple. 😄)
                  • DrTom 15:34 · 2024-04-29T17:47:11.862Z
                    I have sham wows still in a package somewhere and the wife swears by Oxi-Clean...I got red wine out of a tan rug with it some years ago.
                • Carolyn 3s · 2024-04-29T15:53:51.819Z
                  Fun start to the week!
                  • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T18:25:37.651Z
                    Glad you enjoyed it, Carolyn.
                  • Sharkicicles 7s · 2024-04-29T16:24:13.356Z
                    Very nice. Some fill I don’t think I’ve seen, which given the sheer number of puzzles i do is pretty crazy. I’m reminded of the Mitch Hedberg “2 easy payments and 1 complicated payment” routine. (If you look that up, there’s an f-bomb or 2 in there, so maybe not crank it up at work…)
                    • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T18:28:53.683Z
                      Yeah, those symmetrically-placed TV entries resulted in some "creative" fill choices. Thanks for solving, Sharkicicles!
                      • Alex Sisti 3s · 2024-04-30T14:01:12.290Z
                        Ah, Mitch Hedberg... enORmously talented guy. Thanks for the reminder. RIP Mitch...
                      • Ergcat 15:41 · 2024-04-29T17:16:02.827Z
                        Fun one, Cap’n! I got so excited remembering the old Ron Propiiel pitches that I just submitted a couple of phrases that usually followed! Ha, slowed down a bit and saw the letters “on TV”!! Thanks for a great puzzle !
                        • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T18:32:08.189Z
                          Thanks, Elaine. If you take another look at the bottom middle section of the grid you'll see a lot of "ONs" there. They kinda step up to the ON that's on TV.
                        • ajk 🤓5:56 · 2024-04-29T16:01:01.363Z
                          LOLOLOLOL probably my fastest-ever meta solve. Saw the title and thought 'oh, it would be fun to put AS SEEN over the letters TV to make AS SEEN ON TV. Need to add that to my meta idea list.' 😆😆 I didn't think to check to see if that's what was happening here, but as soon as I had ATVTRAIL in there it clicked. 😆 Nicely done sir. :)
                          • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T18:26:00.725Z
                            Great minds, Alan. Great minds. 😄
                          • Hector 🤓6:12 · 2024-04-29T18:12:00.823Z
                            The poor, lonely operators are just twiddling their thumbs standing by while supplies last
                            • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T22:28:43.729Z
                              Another title I considered was "Act Now!", Hector.
                            • DrTom 15:34 · 2024-04-29T17:47:14.905Z
                              Fun puzzle that I knew the answer to before I even started (I'm a gentleman of a certain age and have or had LOTS of those gadgets!!! Some even worked!! Veg-o-Matic, In the Egg Scrambler, Bedazzler, the Buttoneer,). Still I NEVER not fill out a Cap'n RIck because I know the cluing and answers are going to be too much fun to do that. As usual, I was not disappointed.
                              "and if you act right now we will include all of the snowflakes from the Billy Sunday storm. Just call 1-800-782-5377, remember 1-800-782-5377, that number, so you don't forget, 1-800-782-5377 but hurry the supply is limited and they are melting fast!!!"
                              • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T22:27:28.056Z
                                Thank you for being a gentleman, Tom. Looks like you might be the resident expert on the subject! 😄
                              • Laura M 🤓10:35 · 2024-04-29T18:09:15.462Z
                                Excellent!
                                • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T22:27:57.385Z
                                  Thanks, Laura!
                                • Dave C 3s · 2024-04-29T18:47:48.742Z
                                  The first thing I thought of was Ron Popiel and the Ronco commercials. Fun puzzle.
                                  • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T22:30:20.756Z
                                    Yeah, it did bring back memories while I was putting this one together, Dave. Thanks!
                                  • Mwoychick 🤓8:25 · 2024-04-29T18:45:54.433Z
                                    Very clever, as always, Cap'n Rick - thanks for the puzzle!
                                    • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T22:29:18.526Z
                                      Thank you, Mark. Glad you liked it!
                                    • Tyrpmom 2s · 2024-04-29T20:24:37.535Z
                                      Great way to start the week. Thanks.
                                      • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T22:31:10.524Z
                                        Glad you enjoyed it, Tyrpmom!
                                      • kurtalert 🤓4:54 · 2024-04-29T20:03:22.682Z
                                        Hah, quick & fun one. Thank you!
                                        • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T22:30:49.814Z
                                          Thanks for solving, kurtalert!
                                        • imontoo 3s · 2024-04-29T20:45:35.071Z
                                          Thanks, Cap’n. Nice one!
                                          • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T22:31:46.617Z
                                            Thanks, imontoo!
                                          • HeadinHome 🤓4:17 · 2024-04-29T21:40:52.658Z
                                            Classic!
                                            • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T23:28:52.638Z
                                              Thanks for solving, HeadinHome!
                                            • Wendy Walker 7s · 2024-04-29T22:59:39.921Z
                                              "Wait a minute ... there are FOUR "ONs" at the bottom, that can't be a coincidence ... OHHH, right!" Impressive, as always, Rick!
                                              • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-29T23:30:52.832Z
                                                Hi Wendy! I'm glad someone notice my "ON" staircase at the bottom of the grid. 😄
                                              • Qmark 8s · 2024-04-30T01:21:19.577Z
                                                Loved it...thanks Cap'n Rick!
                                                • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-30T03:13:44.996Z
                                                  Thanks, Qmark!
                                                • KayW 🤓5:18 · 2024-04-30T01:12:55.054Z
                                                  Very clever and well-crafted. But wait, theres' more... it's fun to solve, too! Thanks.
                                                  • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-04-30T03:13:16.499Z
                                                    Thank you, Kay. Glad you enjoyed it!
                                                  • michaelm 🤓8:35 · 2024-05-01T14:28:19.304Z
                                                    ROCKON ON ON ON Cap'n. You have earned the CROWN, VIC, er RICK. Thanks again!
                                                    • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-05-01T17:10:49.348Z
                                                      Right ON, Mike! Thanks for solving!
                                                    • Bird Lives 3s · 2024-05-02T16:29:39.318Z
                                                      I was late getting to this one; I had to spend too much time working out the kinks in my Veg-o-matic. But when I did get it, I smiled. Thanks.
                                                      • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-05-02T16:55:41.168Z
                                                        Ha! Thanks, Jay! Does anyone remember that SNL skit from decades ago when Dan Akroyd demonstrated the Bass-O-Matic? Now that's my kind of product!
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                                                      Across
                                                      1. 1A
                                                        Sumptuous meals
                                                      2. 7A
                                                        1983 Peace Nobelist
                                                      3. 13A
                                                        Baltic nation
                                                      4. 14A
                                                        Training session
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                                                        Gave out
                                                      6. 16A
                                                        Place to go off-roading
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                                                        Petty peeve
                                                      8. 18A
                                                        Bob Marley's music
                                                      9. 20A
                                                        Up to the task
                                                      10. 21A
                                                        Black suit
                                                      11. 23A
                                                        Stimpy's pal
                                                      12. 24A
                                                        Actor Chaney
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                                                        Jekyll's alter ego
                                                      14. 26A
                                                        "On Golden Pond" birds
                                                      15. 28A
                                                        Richard of "Pretty Woman"
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                                                        Teachers' org.
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                                                        Piano players?
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                                                        Advertisements
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                                                        Court action
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                                                        Links org.
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                                                        Highlander
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                                                        Roofing material
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                                                        Former Russian ruler
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                                                        Coal miners org.
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                                                        Prefix meaning "equal"
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                                                        Raccoon relative
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                                                        Repair
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                                                        Hasn't been fooled by
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                                                        Atlas page
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                                                        Geo. Washington slept here
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                                                        Disposable
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                                                        Norse explorer Leif
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                                                        Den fixtures (and a hint to solving the meta)
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                                                        "You da man!"
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                                                        Hole in a sneaker
                                                      Down
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                                                        Recoil
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                                                        With little effort
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                                                        Like some retired racehorses
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                                                        "Law & Order: ___"
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                                                        Layers
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                                                        "Smooth Operator" singer
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                                                        "___ Only Just Begun"
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                                                        Qty.
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                                                        Old Italian money
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                                                        Bad influences
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                                                        Tars
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                                                        Dahl or Francis
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                                                        Containing tin
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                                                        Period following the Scientific Revolution
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                                                        Miracle-___ (garden brand)
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                                                        Legendary marathoner Joan ___ Samuelson
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                                                        Innocent ones
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                                                        Take potshots (at)
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                                                        Italian ice cream
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                                                        Diplomatic HQ
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                                                        Joke
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                                                        Many a police car, familiarly
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                                                        "Invisible Man" author named after Emerson
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                                                        Washington subway system, familiarly
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                                                        Fall preceder
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                                                        Whole bunch
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                                                        Mark Twain's first name
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                                                        "___ of Honey", Herb Alpert Grammy winner (that was also covered by The Beatles)
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                                                        Most mature
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                                                        Host Bert of old game shows
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                                                        Pack of cards
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                                                        Privy to
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                                                        Reusable bag
                                                      34. 53D
                                                        Bee Gees' former record label
                                                      35. 55D
                                                        Language suffix
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