Jack

@Shrike I have - but not in quite some time. It basically refers to a candidate having to shake a lot of hands on the campaign trail.

@Cyndie Here's my theory. There's something about being able to successfully complete a puzzle that can make you appreciate both your memory and your awareness of the world around you. Even when played alone, crossword puzzles can be a social experience in that the player is in touch with both past and current zeitgeists. When a puzzle has too many obscure or oddly phrased hints it can make you feel like an outsider. People generally don't like that feeling. Hence the anger.