Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted May 10, 2021 Just to clarify on the UK Cabinet Ministers eligibility. Junior ministers do not count but remember not everyone in the cabinet is an MP for example in the run up to the Falklands War Lord Carrington was Foreign secretary even though he was a member of the House of Lords Four entries in so far. Some minor verification issues hence the clarification. I even had to disqualify a couple of my entries during verification 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Bibliogryphon said: Just to clarify on the UK Cabinet Ministers eligibility. Junior ministers do not count but remember not everyone in the cabinet is an MP for example in the run up to the Falklands War Lord Carrington was Foreign secretary even though he was a member of the House of Lords Four entries in so far. Some minor verification issues hence the clarification. I even had to disqualify a couple of my entries during verification Out of interest, on Wikipedia there is a distinction between Members of the Cabinet and 'Also attending Cabinet' - do I assume we're only picking members who were part of the Cabinet at some point? (Most eventually got an upgrade to the full Cabinet if at one point they attended, but not all). Only one I've researched so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted May 10, 2021 3 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Out of interest, on Wikipedia there is a distinction between Members of the Cabinet and 'Also attending Cabinet' - do I assume we're only picking members who were part of the Cabinet at some point? (Most eventually got an upgrade to the full Cabinet if at one point they attended, but not all). Only one I've researched so far! They should have held a Cabinet Position 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted May 11, 2021 The four entries I have received so far are all now verified. There are three weeks left to get those entries in but am dreading a rush in the last few days. Last day for entries is actually Bank Holiday Monday in the UK. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted May 11, 2021 It was a lot easier finding time to do research during a national lockdown! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted May 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: It was a lot easier finding time to do research during a national lockdown! Getting five names is not too hard but getting five names that are going to die that is much harder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted May 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Getting five names is not too hard but getting five names that are going to die that is much harder My performance in Round 3 suggests my thorough efforts came to nought anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,620 Posted May 11, 2021 44 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Getting five names is not too hard but getting five names that are going to die that is much harder Evidence suggests that they'll all die eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted May 11, 2021 *crosses Norman Lloyd off the list of Star Trek alumni* 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,425 Posted May 12, 2021 Researching MLB Champions now, why the fuck is every baseball person either called Bobby or Billy? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,620 Posted May 13, 2021 My entry is in (subject to ratification by the adjudicator). It includes one baseball player named Bobby. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,425 Posted May 13, 2021 23 minutes ago, time said: My entry is in (subject to ratification by the adjudicator). It includes one baseball player named Bobby. Do you happen to have a baseball Dick in there? Dick pops up a lot too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,620 Posted May 13, 2021 Just now, Perhaps said: Do you happen to have a baseball Dick in there? Dick pops up a lot too. Strangely enough, yes. and a Willie! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted May 13, 2021 I think I'll just go for people with funny names. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted May 17, 2021 Ten Entries Received Two weeks left Still waiting on Eleven former players but happy to welcome anyone new to the party 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted May 18, 2021 All the ten entries are verified apart from one player who needs to sent me a top up for an ineligible pick. The sooner you get then in the sooner I can release them at the beginning of June. Any more new players? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted May 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Any more new players? I'm working on it, but the categories are all some way outside my topics of interest so am struggling a bit. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MariNisia 4,202 Posted May 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, Toast said: I'm working on it, but the categories are all some way outside my topics of interest so am struggling a bit. @Toast... I have the same problem... I tried thinking about baseball... and fall asleep on the couch. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted May 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, MariNisia said: @Toast... I have the same problem... I tried thinking about baseball... and fall asleep on the couch. Nowadays I do that even when there's something good on the telly ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted May 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Toast said: I'm working on it, but the categories are all some way outside my topics of interest so am struggling a bit. I actually think the ones I had to research I came up with a better selection of names than the ones I completed from existing knowledge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted May 19, 2021 Lee Evans no longer an eligible pick in Summer Olympic Gold medallists category. Had not yet been selected 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted May 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Lee Evans no longer an eligible pick in Summer Olympic Gold medallists category. Had not yet been selected RIP The Lee Evans Gambit namer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,992 Posted May 19, 2021 I was half tempted to pick him here as a joke due to his infamous spot in deadpooing history. But thought about it for half a minute before deciding against. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MariNisia 4,202 Posted May 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Lee Evans no longer an eligible pick in Summer Olympic Gold medallists category. Had not yet been selected 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Bibliogryphon said: Lee Evans no longer an eligible pick in Summer Olympic Gold medallists category. Had not yet been selected I literally put him on my research list today! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites