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Hudnut eventually got a daily mail obit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4046796/Former-Indianapolis-Mayor-William-Hudnut-dies-84.html And Robert Osborne died last week http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4287182/Turner-Classic-Movies-host-Robert-Osborne-dies-age-84.html

1. Ronald Atkins (b. 1916) (Lord Carrington, Lord Chalfont) 2. Sir Patrick Duffy (b. 1920) 3. Michael Shaw, Baron Shaw (b. 1920) The three oldest living MPs now. Atkins has a considerable lead in gold position now.

I just looked at the front page, completely forgetting that Magill wouldn't be there but in the vault

In something of a novelty for this thread, here is an actual joke courtesy of Adele. During a power out in a recent Australian concert she came out with this little charmer: What do you call a blonde standing on her head? A brunette with bad breath. It never ceases to amaze me that a woman with such a beautiful singing voice can speak like a wharfie with Tourette's Syndrome whilst sounding like Blakey from On the Buses. Here's a link for the full story. http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/adele-drops-xrated-joke-after-temporary-blackout-during-adelaide-show/news-story/5b9c1ed938997609fbd095dca6c6d5d2

I'd agree this is a gamble. However, as yet I gather she's not saying she will hold another referendum. She is saying she is putting in place the mechanics for one if it looks like Westminster, for let's say the millionth time, gets a deal which disproportionately affects the Scottish interest (whatever that may be in x months' time). I'd say May's first response of "know your place, we'll handle this for you, get on with your little regional issues" isn't her best opening gambit. Catfight!

Somewhere very much like the current First Minister has said, in private, that the whole leaving the currency issue outstanding last time was an error. So I'd like to think someone like her would have a public answer for that one this time around. Anyhow, who cares about the EU fast track or what not? There's not an option on the table, apparently, which leaves Scotland in the EU and not needing re-entry, either as Indy or as part of the UK doing a U-turn. So, you know, this isn't a bargaining issue, it's a thing which will happen regardless. Also, sod the oil. I'd give it to the English. Give them the nukes too. (Visual representation of me at the negotiation table...)

Pessimistic, aren't ya?

Dear Sirs and Mesdames, With the rejection of a statutory vote on the deal May brings back from the EU, we are witnessing the death of Parliamentary democracy and the rise of a Cromwellian PM. Yours faithfully, etc etc

Aye, already been on BBC 4, then and yer man Norman is in the mix. Was yards from the airborne Merc on the day.

That's all really sad. So sorry for you and your Dad.

Mourn loved ones.

Not sure that they have paid anything in that regard for years, especially as any other investigations might interferewith or hinder the generously taxpayer funded police investigation. Interestingly, allegedly half a million has disappeared recently from the company set up to deal with donations received. The McC's are tight lipped about where the money has gone, reportedly saying it has been invested. Again, reportedly and allegedly the company is now down to it's last 200 thou. Story was in the Sunday Mail today.

National Enquirer has sad last days for Yoko Ono.

Is she? Is she REALLY? It wasnt that long ago she was supposedly homeless and fucking potless. No more than, what seems like months later, she is living in Marbella and walking around with a Prada fucking handbag with £600 (near enough in euros) inside it before she got mugged. She needs no help, she is a fucking CUNT!!!!!!

It's quietened down here of late with only one hit amongst all the teams since the last update, so no revised leaderboard for another fortnight when one will be posted, whether or not there are any further hits.

My, she went downhill fast....

She looks ghastly anywhere.

Al Lewis and Ted Cruz

Is it bad that when I saw this thread updated I was thing please let it be Winnie!

Winnie Mandela hospitalised again.

Looks like we already have a contender for worst thread of the year.

Indeed, once you've covered Merle's songs there's a fairly obvious way to add to the tribute!

The recent demise of Kim Jong-nam has reminded me of his resemblance to Dom DeLuise...

No, but the game does start afresh on January 1st, so thoughts do move towards the 2019 team. DDP - 20 names (plus 3 subs in case any die before 1st January), no changes throughout the year, picks need to have a mention as having died on one of about 20 obit sources. From loose memory, the American stars who don't get obits here tend to struggle to get them in the US too, but that's not a fast rule. Deathrace - 20 names, if a pick dies on January 1st its 365 points, January 2nd 364 etc etc. First team to 2019 next year wins. MPFC runs it, and likes a swift fast winner, so will accept nearly any obit known to man, even a mention in passing in the horoscope section of an US newspaper. As reigning champion (somehow), I picked up points from the translation of a French parish newsletter. No changes as the game is expected to end ASAP. Hares Pool - Deathray's YWillz Deathray's game (in which you pick 25 celebs), much like the Deathrace but reverse. So you want to pick lingerers who might snuff it in December 2019. Joker points double for one pick, but sods law can come in here - I got 8 points for Rayya Elias this year! Death by Years - Shauns RadGuy Reptile's game. You pick 50 names, and gain points on death corresponding to the persons year of birth. For example, if you go for Jimmy Carter and he dies, you get 24 points. Or double that,if he's your joker. Hartlepool Deadlypool - Right, so you pick 10 names and 2 subs. You win points based on the position of the person on your list ie if 1st place dies first you get 50 points, and then so on, but if they die out of order, the points won goes down by 5 points each time. There is a staggering number of bonus points which multiply, so people can gain huge points on one pick. The grand master of this is The Dead Cow who got 200+ bonus points on one pick (Vanessa Marquez) in 2018. Sounds complicated but is quite enjoyable and the host does all the maths for you... Inverse Deadpool - Formerly run by Spade, now by Death Impends, it starts in mid-January when the Deathlist 50 and the Drop 40 (most popular picks on 2016's Derby Dead Pool) are known. You pick the 25 people on each you think will definitely not die, and were stupid picks. Then if they die, you lose points. The person with 0, or the closes to a positive score, wins. Deathlist Cup - Runs Feb-June. You get drawn against another competitor and put a team of 11 names. 3 points for a successful hit during a match, 4 if they are unique. Each match takes a single month, only winners advance to the next round. Famous Only for Dying types (ie "tragic last christmas cancer mums") are banned from this deadpool. Poker - Runs July-December. Pick 25 names, YWillz assigns a random poker card to each name, and if they die, you get points and bonuses. Windy City - Runs May to May. 21 names, points attributed per spot on the team. So 1st gets 500 points, 2nd 450 and so on... Alt Obits - Run on the Alt Obits website. Pick 40 names, hope they pass the fame requirement (which is a bit in flux by the hour) and then lose to Alt Obits Guy. Deathlist Correction - Runs Jan to December. You pick the people you think will die on the DL. When they do you gain points. When they dont you lose points. 54321 - Runs Jan to December. Pick 5 people. You gain points (5-4-3-2-1) based on how few others picked them first. Inverse I - Pick 10 names off Wormfarmers list. If any of them die you are out. ABC Deadpool - Runs August to August. Picks based on alphabetical order with bonuses. Updated for January 2020 That's the main ones (the DDP and the forum games) I play anyhow.