Chance

"My favorites are the ones where, until I find and interpret the revealer, I am actively confused." I agree with Ella, and her puzzle is brilliant! I don't know if people still use the phrase "self-own" but so many of these overwhelmingly negative comments say more about the commenter than the constructor.

This puzzle was so delightful it has inspired me to comment for the first time! The directional clues were charming, LEFT BEHIND especially. The final across clue being TATA ended this one with a smile. Much appreciated as another week is about to begin.

Below "if you are considering a passion project with a dear friend … do it" I was amused to see an ad for Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie on tour :)

Two Shakira references in one puzzle!

The reveal is so cute!

I was replacing NONO with the sound AYES in my head. Two NOs equalling some AYES. The AYES have it, etc. Didn't make a lick of sense in retrospect, but somehow worked!!