Cox/Rathvon Limericks

This year, Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon concocted a new team game that was greatly enjoyed on Friday night. Each person had to match his special symbol with all others in the hall sharing the same symbol. Then each on the team had one word from a limerick, which, as a team, they had to reconstruct. We present here the nine limericks which were so formed, for your enjoyment. This requires a java-enabled browser. Those unfamiliar with the world of crosswords will encounter references to puzzle solvers, constructors, and one crossword-loving diva. Enjoy reconstructing.

LIMERICK #1 Write on, Mr. Fink [TEXT VERSION]
LIMERICK #2 The puzzlemaster in a compromising position [TEXT VERSION]
LIMERICK #3 Traviata triviata [TEXT VERSION]
LIMERICK #4 Tournament Winner #1 jumps [TEXT VERSION]
LIMERICK #5 Last year's champ explains himself [TEXT VERSION]
LIMERICK #6 NPR personality disorder [TEXT VERSION]
LIMERICK #7 Mr. Rosen, I presume [TEXT VERSION]
LIMERICK #8 Editor Jan Weiner takes the champ on tour [TEXT VERSION]
LIMERICK #9 Constructor's closet [TEXT VERSION]