Death Impends 7,924 Posted April 30, 2022 Described by her family as dying of "mental illness". Unnatural bonus on the cards if we can get some less ambiguous language on the sad circumstances? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,050 Posted April 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Described by her family as dying of "mental illness". Unnatural bonus on the cards if we can get some less ambiguous language? Wouldn't that be a reference to dementia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,924 Posted April 30, 2022 15 minutes ago, Toast said: Wouldn't that be a reference to dementia? Judd previously discussed struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, so I think suicide is most likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,589 Posted May 1, 2022 17 hours ago, Death Impends said: Judd previously discussed struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, so I think suicide is most likely. Co-incidentally I recently took delivery of a promo copy of this awesome trawl of old school sounds - no tragedy knowingly understated, highly recommended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim News 16 Posted May 1, 2022 http://1240 KLYQ Missoula Celebrity and Spinal Tap Drummer, Ric Parnell Dies at 70 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim News 16 Posted May 1, 2022 A lot of DDP teams would have picked Kane Tanaka 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,379 Posted May 2, 2022 Pointed out to me that Pan Breed now have 92 hits in DDP history, all time. The century is getting close. Exciting news (to me and me alone)! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Hemlock 728 Posted May 2, 2022 Looks like Naomi Judd was a suicide https://nypost.com/2022/05/02/naomi-judd-died-by-suicide-after-longtime-illness-report/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,589 Posted May 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Captain Hemlock said: Looks like Naomi Judd was a suicide https://nypost.com/2022/05/02/naomi-judd-died-by-suicide-after-longtime-illness-report/ FFS, I kept telling her not to listen to her own records! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted May 3, 2022 Tony Brooks: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/61313801 David Birney: https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1604742/david-birney-dead-death-alzheimers-tributes-news-latest-updates 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted May 3, 2022 Norman Mineta last picked 2020? http://www.derbydeadpool.co.uk/deadpool2020/celebs_M.html#minetn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,924 Posted May 4, 2022 I am using my current free time to finally chip away some more at the stats - today I calculated the lifetime points totals of those already on the page, up to the end of 2021. I feel it's worth mentioning that nine teams crossed the 1000 point threshold last year: The Misers, Poochie, Heading Nowhere, Ethnic Cleansing, Dead Ends, This Mortal Coil, Going Underground, Carkers Convention, and some mysterious chapess from New Jersey... Well done to all! 2022 points aren't going in the stats until the year is done, but Spade has since crossed the threshold as well, and Drunkasaskunk will do the same whenever George Perez dies. The Beatles Are Dying in the Wrong Order also has a decent chance achieving the same, but that's probably it for potentials this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,499 Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Death Impends said: I am using my current free time to finally chip away some more at the stats - today I calculated the lifetime points totals of those already on the page, up to the end of 2021. I feel it's worth mentioning that nine teams crossed the 1000 point threshold last year: The Misers, Poochie, Heading Nowhere, Ethnic Cleansing, Dead Ends, This Mortal Coil, Going Underground, Carkers Convention, and some mysterious chapess from New Jersey... Well done to all! 2022 points aren't going in the stats until the year is done, but Spade has since crossed the threshold as well, and Drunkasaskunk will do the same whenever George Perez dies. The Beatles Are Dying in the Wrong Order also has a decent chance achieving the same, but that's probably it for potentials this year. Do you know when the theme team league might get updated? No pressure but I was hoping it happens before I fall out of the top 10. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,924 Posted May 4, 2022 Just now, Bibliogryphon said: Do you know when the theme team league might get updated? No pressure but I was hoping it happens before I fall out of the top 10. On it right now. Reptile's "(THEME)" prefixes are a real godsend for making the updates quick and easy! I make a mental note to update the beginning of each month but sometimes it slips from my mind! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,499 Posted May 5, 2022 Thank you @Death Impends for updating the theme team league. This is clearly my only chance of a decent showing and I am currently joint fourth on the theme team league 10 points off the top. Last year my TT had zero hits and therefore I think I am clearing up some stragglers from last year but I have loads of uniques and quite a few low hanging fruit Joan D. Vinge has had numerous health issues including a massive stroke several years ago, Peter Ackroyd was told to stop drinking or die, Lady Antonia Fraser has been a widow for forever and Ray Lawler and Arnold Yarrow and now Centarians 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Hemlock 728 Posted May 5, 2022 You need to update for David Birney’s death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,411 Posted May 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, Captain Hemlock said: You need to update for David Birney’s death. You need to show patience. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,926 Posted May 5, 2022 Ah, to be fair, I did update yesterday, and yes, something was ringing in the back of my mind about another name. But I kind of thought it was Tony Brooker and didn't have the time to check again. I'll add him (soon). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted May 6, 2022 James Anderton QO: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2022-05-06/controversial-former-police-chief-dies 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Grimace 357 Posted May 6, 2022 On 30/04/2022 at 22:11, Death Impends said: Described by her family as dying of "mental illness". Unnatural bonus on the cards if we can get some less ambiguous language on the sad circumstances? I had wondered this and it was made clear with the update on Wednesday that Judd would get the unnatural bonus. So far in 2022: ISIS leader - drone strike Anna Karen - house fire Naomi Judd - suicide And in 2021 GUN's avalanche of mountaineers. What does count as the "unnatural bonus"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted May 7, 2022 George Perez - Yahoo will do: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/george-p-rez-dies-acclaimed-174545653.html 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,180 Posted May 7, 2022 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: George Perez - Yahoo will do: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/george-p-rez-dies-acclaimed-174545653.html Daily Mail weighs in too: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10793069/amp/George-Perez-Marvel-DC-comics-artist-writer-dead-67.html Third hit for me in a thus far rather dismal return to the DDP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Expiration Luminosity 1 Posted May 8, 2022 Kervorkian Clinic on for a personal best at 18th - with 5 hits and 72 points - previous best finish of 55th 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted May 9, 2022 James Anderton's obituary on the DDP almost made me spit out my coffee at how good a summary it was. Cheers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,924 Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: James Anderton's obituary on the DDP almost made me spit out my coffee at how good a summary it was. Cheers! It's how you hang the people who really deserve it, IMO. Just factually state their life without much editorial commentary to give the "he was a cunt" bit all the more sting. Will shamelessly admit to nicking that motif from some of msc's past obits (I remember Phil Spector and Larry Flynt having that same general "he was very important in his field. he was also a cunt" line) but some gags are too effective not to recycle! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites