An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 14, 2023 On 12/07/2023 at 10:57, gcreptile said: Kundera recieving a french Prix litteraire Château La Tour Carnet: https://serielimitee.lesechos.fr/art-de-vivre/vins-spiritueux/milan-kundera-honore-1773406 Surprisingly hard to find anything. That will do nicely. Two bonus points winging their way to you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 14, 2023 On 12/07/2023 at 11:06, Bibliogryphon said: Here his French Translator accepts an award on his behalf (probably won't get points for this) Can't accept that I'm afraid. Has to be the pick in the pic. But to show I'm not completely heartless, I'll throw you a bone. If his French Translator also dies before the year is out, I'll give you the point. Can't say fairer than that 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 14, 2023 On 12/07/2023 at 11:28, ThereWillBeDeaths7 said: Same problem as the others seem to have is that Kundera rarely showed up for such events, mainly because of health reasons and a complicated relationship with the Czech Republic. Here's his Czech translator (didn't think he'd need one?) Anna Kareninová accepting the Franz Kafka Prize 2020; which was awarded to Kundera. (Likewise, I could see why this doesn't count but here's for trying) Good effort, but no dice. Same applies to his Czech translator - in the unlikely event of her demise, the point is all yours! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 14, 2023 It would appear that I made a boo-boo when posting up the scores at the last update. As is obvious below, 5 players saw a reduction in the points between the June 19th update for Gordon McQueen, and the July 5th update for Esteban Volkov. The reason is simple - I fucked up! I added the points for Volkov to an older scoreboard, and thus the 5 players lost the points they had gained for McQueen. I have resisted the temptation to punish the lack of observational skills of the 5 players by leaving things as they are, and will instead rectify the scoreboard. Posted June 19 GCREPTILE +65 5 Hits BOOK +53 4 Hits GREAT UNCLE BULGARIA +49 6 Hits WANNAMAKER +43 4 Hits THE OLD LADY +43 3 Hits THEREWILLBEDEATHS7 +38 5 Hits AN FEAR BEAG +36 3 Hits BIBLIOGRYPHON +34 4 Hits PERHAPS +33 5 Hits BUFFALO PHIL +31 4 Hits CAPTAIN CHORIZO +26 4 Hits MARINISIA +24 2 Hits TOAST +23 3Hits TORVA MESSOR +22 3 Hits LIZ LEMON +22 2 Hits FUNERALOPOLIS +21 3 Hits THE UNKNOWN MAN +21 3 Hits THE OLD CREM +17 3 Hits PEDRO67 +16 2 Hits MSC +15 3 Hits CAPTAIN HEMLOCK +15 3 Hits TQR +11 2 Hits TRACY +6 2 Hits MRS PEDRO +6 1 Hit GOOSEBERRY CRUMBLE +4 1 Hit Posted July 5 GCREPTILE +60 4 Hits BOOK +53 4 Hits AN FEAR BEAG +50 4 Hits CAPTAIN HEMLOCK +45 4 Hits GREAT UNCLE BULGARIA +44 5 Hits THE OLD LADY +43 3 Hits THEREWILLBEDEATHS7 +38 5 Hits TORVA MESSOR +34 4 Hits BIBLIOGRYPHON +34 4 Hits WANNAMAKER +34 3 Hits BUFFALO PHIL +31 4 Hits CAPTAIN CHORIZO +26 4 Hits MARINISIA +24 2 Hits TOAST +23 3Hits LIZ LEMON +22 2 Hits FUNERALOPOLIS +21 3 Hits THE UNKNOWN MAN +21 3 Hits PERHAPS +18 4 Hits PEDRO67 +16 2 Hits MSC +15 3 Hits THE OLD CREM +13 2 Hits TQR +11 2 Hits TRACY +6 2 Hits MRS PEDRO +6 1 Hit GOOSEBERRY CRUMBLE +4 1 Hit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 14, 2023 And here is the corrected scoreboard that we are now playing off. GCREPTILE +65 5 Hits BOOK +53 4 Hits AN FEAR BEAG +50 4 Hits GREAT UNCLE BULGARIA +49 6 Hits CAPTAIN HEMLOCK +45 4 Hits WANNAMAKER +43 4 Hits THE OLD LADY +43 3 Hits THEREWILLBEDEATHS7 +38 5 Hits TORVA MESSOR +34 4 Hits BIBLIOGRYPHON +34 4 Hits PERHAPS +33 5 Hits BUFFALO PHIL +31 4 Hits CAPTAIN CHORIZO +26 4 Hits MARINISIA +24 2 Hits TOAST +23 3Hits LIZ LEMON +22 2 Hits FUNERALOPOLIS +21 3 Hits THE UNKNOWN MAN +21 3 Hits THE OLD CREM +17 3 Hits PEDRO67 +16 2 Hits MSC +15 3 Hits TQR +11 2 Hits TRACY +6 2 Hits MRS PEDRO +6 1 Hit GOOSEBERRY CRUMBLE +4 1 Hit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 14, 2023 And now let's head over to the weather, where it appears that "the other Frank Field" has a very cold front (and back, and middle). While everyone was busy believing what the politician had to say about his condition, three players picked the lesser fancied alternative, and earn some healthy points. Unfortunately Frank never won "Weatherman of the Year", so any player hunting for a photo have been left disappointed. FRANK FIELD +2 Base Point +3 Unique DDP pick +1 Picked by 3 teams +2 Die on the first or last day of the month +2 (Hidden Bonus No. 6: "+2 if the picks Wikipedia page has a “Personal Life” section (it has to be those exact two words" ) +10 TOTAL POINTS As they themselves pointed out, @Captain Hemlock is a victim of Bonus 13: "-2 if player has two consecutive hits born in the same decade. -3 if a third hit, -4 if a 4th etc" Volkov followed by Field leads to a 2 point deduction, which is doubly costly as Field was a wildcard selection. Hits for: Captain Hemlock (Wildcard) TQR ThereWillBeDeaths7 The big winner is the aforementioned Captain, who moves into second place, valiantly chasing the long-time leader @gcreptile. Those lost points are looking especially costly now! GCREPTILE +65 5 Hits CAPTAIN HEMLOCK +61 5 Hits BOOK +53 4 Hits AN FEAR BEAG +50 4 Hits GREAT UNCLE BULGARIA +49 6 Hits THEREWILLBEDEATHS7 +48 6 Hits WANNAMAKER +43 4 Hits THE OLD LADY +43 3 Hits TORVA MESSOR +34 4 Hits BIBLIOGRYPHON +34 4 Hits PERHAPS +33 5 Hits BUFFALO PHIL +31 4 Hits CAPTAIN CHORIZO +26 4 Hits MARINISIA +24 2 Hits TOAST +23 3Hits LIZ LEMON +22 2 Hits FUNERALOPOLIS +21 3 Hits THE UNKNOWN MAN +21 3 Hits TQR +21 3 Hits THE OLD CREM +17 3 Hits PEDRO67 +16 2 Hits MSC +15 3 Hits TRACY +6 2 Hits MRS PEDRO +6 1 Hit GOOSEBERRY CRUMBLE +4 1 Hit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 14, 2023 Now what do we have here? Potential major controversy!! On the afternoon of 12th July, I took the following screenshot of the Wikipedia page of one Milan Kundera This afternoon, I took the following screenshot of the Wikipedia page of the same Milan Kundera. Anyone spot the difference? That's right. It would appear that at some point in the past two days, someone has edited Milan Kundera's Wikipedia page to include a section entitled "Personal Life". Now why would anyone go to the trouble of that I wonder. Could it be anything to do with this? "6. +2 if the picks Wikipedia page has a “Personal Life” section (it has to be those exact two words)" Anyone want to 'fess up before the witchhunt investigation begins? Come on - you might as well make it easier on yourself 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,236 Posted July 14, 2023 I assume the Mutulu Shakur update is coming, but I think my number of hits is wrong by one? I think I have 6 hits now, Lobinger, Harris, Sakamoto, Kundera, Ben Ferencz, and Gordon McQueen. But the score seems correct. I was already wondering how I could get so many points with so few hits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, gcreptile said: I assume the Mutulu Shakur update is coming, but I think my number of hits is wrong by one? I think I have 6 hits now, Lobinger, Harris, Sakamoto, Kundera, Ben Ferencz, and Gordon McQueen. But the score seems correct. I was already wondering how I could get so many points with so few hits. Kundera has not been scored yet. You currently have 65 points from 5 hits: Tim Lobinger (Wildcard) : 12 points x2 =24 Ryiuchi Sakamoto (Wildcard) : 6 points x2 = 12 Rolf Harris (Wildcard) : 8 points x2 = 16 Ben Ferencz : 8 points Gordon McQueen : 5 points 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,236 Posted July 14, 2023 Oh I see, good to know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 12,194 Posted July 21, 2023 Tony Bennett’s dead. This is him with a Grammy, 2012. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,352 Posted July 21, 2023 Emmy-Winner 1996 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,847 Posted July 21, 2023 Another Grammy with Lady Gaga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 23, 2023 On 21/07/2023 at 13:36, TQR said: Tony Bennett’s dead. This is him with a Grammy, 2012. To be exact, that's him with TWO Grammies. Which according to google, he won for "Best Pop Duo Performance" with Amy Winehouse, and "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album" (whatever that means). Two bonus points for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 23, 2023 On 21/07/2023 at 13:48, LizLemon said: What the fuck is that? An award for "Best Balloon Animal"? (On this one, I will insist that you name the award, as it is not clear in that picture whether he is receiving or presenting) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 23, 2023 On 21/07/2023 at 14:06, Toast said: Another Grammy with Lady Gaga Can't accept that one, I'm afraid. It looks like he is holding one of the awards that TQR posted first up. While I do appreciate the argument that TQR's photo is of him with one of the Grammys, and your photo is of him holding the other one, I'm still not accepting it, as it is impossible to tell the two awards apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 23, 2023 Since I'm here, why not catch up a bit on the hits. Mutulu Shakur's ill health had been well flagged - however it looks like many players were wary of the old "I'm dying - please release me" line, so beloved of the incarcerated. Only 8 players cashed in, but they have not been well rewarded. MUTULU SHAKUR +2 Base Point +2 (Hidden Bonus No. 6: "+2 if the picks Wikipedia page has a “Personal Life” section (it has to be those exact two words" ) -1 (Hidden Bonus no. 11 "-1 for every time a pick has remarried.") +3 TOTAL POINTS Two players, @gcreptileand @wannamaker, fell foul of Bonus 13: "-2 if player has two consecutive hits born in the same decade", with Shakur (born 1950) their next hit after Gordon McQueen (born 1952). Unsurprisingly, no pictures seem to exist of Shakur receiving any prizes. Hits for: An Fear Beag (Bonus +1 Position 16 on list) Book BuffaloPhil (Wildcard) Captain Chorizo Funeralopolis (Bonus +1 Position 16 on list) Gcreptile (Bonus +1 Position 12 on list) Msc Wannamaker (Breaks Run of Hits in Order) The small points total means that there are no big winners this time around. GCreptile increases the lead at the top, but only by two points, While @Book and your truly edge a little closer to the lead. GCREPTILE +67 6 Hits CAPTAIL HEMLOCK +61 5 Hits BOOK +56 5 Hits AN FEAR BEAG +54 5 Hits GREAT UNCLE BULGARIA +49 6 Hits THEREWILLBEDEATHS7 +48 6 Hits WANNAMAKER +44 5 Hits THE OLD LADY +43 3 Hits BUFFALO PHIL +37 5 Hits TORVA MESSOR +34 4 Hits BIBLIOGRYPHON +34 4 Hits PERHAPS +33 5 Hits CAPTAIN CHORIZO +29 5 Hits FUNERALOPOLIS +25 4 Hits MARINISIA +24 2 Hits TOAST +23 3Hits LIZ LEMON +22 2 Hits THE UNKNOWN MAN +21 3 Hits TQR +21 3 Hits MSC +18 4 Hits THE OLD CREM +17 3 Hits PEDRO67 +16 2 Hits TRACY +6 2 Hits MRS PEDRO +6 1 Hit GOOSEBERRY CRUMBLE +4 1 Hit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,847 Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, An Fear Beag said: Can't accept that one, I'm afraid. It looks like he is holding one of the awards that TQR posted first up. While I do appreciate the argument that TQR's photo is of him with one of the Grammys, and your photo is of him holding the other one, I'm still not accepting it, as it is impossible to tell the two awards apart. Sorry, didn't realise it was the same event. There's two Grammys because one of them is Gaga's. Try this one then - the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song 2017. https://gershwin.com/library-star-studded-cast-honor-tony-bennett-with-gershwin-prize/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,354 Posted July 23, 2023 @Toast - it looks like I was incorrect. This is Tony Bennett at the 2012 Grammys This is Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga at the 2015 Grammys I suspect they may have wrapped him up in bubble-wrap after the 2012 Awards, stuck him in a cupboard, and unwrapped him again for 2015. You would have thought that a man of his fame could afford a second suit! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizLemon 58 Posted July 23, 2023 6 hours ago, An Fear Beag said: What the fuck is that? An award for "Best Balloon Animal"? (On this one, I will insist that you name the award, as it is not clear in that picture whether he is receiving or presenting) This is the National Art Award, being presented to him by Nancy Pelosi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,352 Posted July 24, 2023 George Alagiah receiving OBE Award 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,236 Posted July 24, 2023 God damnit, well, we'll see how long it lasts. George Alagiah receiving the Asian Awards in 2010: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/asianawards/46300/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 12,194 Posted July 24, 2023 Well he won loads of awards but I can’t find pics of anyfuckingthing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,847 Posted July 24, 2023 4 hours ago, TQR said: Well he won loads of awards but I can’t find pics of anyfuckingthing else. Me neither. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
