YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 1 Deaths: Ysanne Churchman - 4 July Vic Seixas - 5 July Jane McAlevey - 7 July Jim Inhofe - 9 July Shelley Duvall - 11 July Shannen Doherty - 13 July Bob Newhart - 18 July Abdul Duke Fakir - 22 July Ray Lawler - 24 July Edna O'Brien - 27 July Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee - 8 August - No Obit Rachael Lillis - 10 August Gena Rowlands - 14 August Peter Marshall - 15 August Afa Anoa'i - 16 August Wayne Eddy - 16 August - No Obit Maria Branyas Morera - 19 August Sven-Goran Eriksson - 26 August ladyFiona: 523 Points (Seixas; Duvall; Doherty; Churchman; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - K) Cards Played: Grimgrass: 419 Points (McAlevey; Newhart; Rowlands; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - A) Cards Played: MariNisia: 363 Points (Seixas; Churchman; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - K) Cards Played: Perhaps: 361 Points (Newhart; Rowlands; Eriksson) [Sub: Inhofe (2 Diamonds)] (CRT: Jul - 9) Cards Played: Captain Hemlock: 325 Points (Doherty; Newhart; Eriksson) [Sub: Duvall (K Clubs)] (CRT: Jul - Q) Cards Played: Wormfarmer: 323 Points (Seixas; Doherty; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - K) Cards Played: wannamaker: 318 Points (Seixas; McAlevey; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 8) Cards Played: gcreptile: 315 Points (McAlevey; Lillis; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 10) Cards Played: diego: 312 Points (Seixas; Duvall; Eriksson) [Sub: Doherty (5 Spades)] (CRT: Jul - 7) Cards Played: Torva Messor: 307 Points (Duvall; McAlevey; O'Brien) (CRT: Jul - 7) Cards Played: Buffalo Phil: 214 Points (McAlevey; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - A) Cards Played: Bibliogryphon: 210 Points (Newhart; Lawler) (CRT: Jul - 10) Cards Played: YoungWillz: 209 Points (Newhart; Fakir) (CRT - Jul 9) Cards Played: RetroGamer47: 209 Points (Marshall; Anoa'i) (CRT: Jul - 9) Cards Played: Great Uncle Bulgaria: 209 Points (Branyas Morera; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 4) Cards Played: The Old Crem: 208 Points (Doherty; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 3) Cards Played: Yorkshire Banker: 206 Points (McAlevey; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 6) Cards Played: JoeMoneypenny: 206 Points (McAlevey; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 6) Cards Played: Toast: 204 Points (Seixas; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 4) Cards Played: Captain Chorizo: 202 Points (McAlevey; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 2) Cards Played: The Killing Time: 116 Points (Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - J) Cards Played: TQR: 114 Points (Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - A) Cards Played: msc: 107 Points (Newhart) (CRT: Jul - 7) Cards Played: theoldlady: 106 Points (Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 6) Cards Played: Death Impends: 104 Points (Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 4) Cards Played: livingbygrace: 11 Points (CRT: Jul - J) Gooseberry Crumble: 9 Points (CRT: Jul - 9) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 1 Everybody is on the leaderboard. Treat yourself to a tequila shot at the bar! What will August bring? Apart from grouse shooting. 31 days of frolics on their way! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 12 Rachael Lillis has gone! We can all get a bit Misty when our picks pass away, but who knows how gcreptile is feeling as the only person to pick her, as they Jigglypuff their way up the board. Ash to Ash as they might have never said in Pokemon. Leaderboard updated, no bonuses. Still waiting on anything qualifying for Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, but a risky pick when you haven't got Yahoo! to rely on. Anything spotted will be appreciated. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted August 13 Rachael Lillis even got a BBC obit, which is a testament to how widely accepted manga/anime stardom is now: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ge9zdve9no I was a little surprised that she was unique here. Maybe people feared she wouldn't QO? Btw, in terms of "franchises", Pokémon, is the biggest of them all: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_media_franchises Bigger than Mickey Mouse, Star Wars, Marvel, etc... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,964 Posted August 13 Plus, Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff were three of the most marketed Pokemon characters when the series was at its apex of popularity. There's a chance someone could've heard of at least one of them even with zero knowledge of Pokemon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted August 13 1 minute ago, Death Impends said: Plus, Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff were three of the most marketed Pokemon characters when the series was at its apex of popularity. There's a chance someone could've heard of at least one of them even with zero knowledge of Pokemon. I think my life would be amazing with a Jigglypuff. I'm an insomniac! Apparently people wake up peaceful and rested which is worth wiping the art work off your face IMO. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 13 1 minute ago, Death Impends said: even with zero knowledge of Pokemon This is what I have. Apart from "gotta catch them all", I have no idea about this series at all. I will set up a Poke Booth though, for a special session of mourning in the bar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuffaloPhil 926 Posted August 13 6 hours ago, YoungWillz said: This is what I have. Apart from "gotta catch them all", I have no idea about this series at all. I will set up a Poke Booth though, for a special session of mourning in the bar. My entire knowledge of Pokemon is down to my goddaughter who is a huge fan. I bought her an Igglybuff when I visited her earlier this year, but I've no idea what an Igglybuff is or why she loves it so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 15 Gena Rowlands has headed for her 77 Sunset Strip. A Woman Under The Influence of Alzheimers, but also aged a mere 94, she was dropped into The Notebook for Perhaps and Grimgrass and rewards them with a Bonanza of points. The Leaderboard has been updated, no bonuses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 15 Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall has headed for the Beverly Hills! (This death essentially rules the 98 year old out of the LA Olympics in 2028). A solo hit for RetroGamer47 pulls them out of the bottom pack with their first hit. No bonuses, leaderboard updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroGamer47 429 Posted August 16 On 15/08/2024 at 14:23, YoungWillz said: Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall has headed for the Beverly Hills! (This death essentially rules the 98 year old out of the LA Olympics in 2028). A solo hit for RetroGamer47 pulls them out of the bottom pack with their first hit. No bonuses, leaderboard updated. And another one with Afa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 16 As RetroGamer47 has pointed out, in between me updating the leaderboard and this, Afa Anoa'i has begone. A totally Wild double unique in 2 days, making them the ladyfiona of this month so far. Wrestles their way to sidle alongside yours truly on the board. No bonuses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 20 There's nothing like an old one! Great Uncle Bulgaria is the only player to score with the world's oldest woman! (Meant in a purely gameplay sort of way, nothing to see here). Maria Branyas Morera disappears from view, but hurtling up the leaderboard comes our most important Womble. With their first proper hit, they play an Ace, meaning a bonus of 5 points. Well done! Leaderboard updated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,300 Posted August 20 Does this count as an obit for Wayne Eddy? It is from his workplace.I need all the points I can get. https://kymnradio.net/2024/08/19/wayne-t-eddy-legendary-voice-of-kymn-radio-passes-away-at-83/ @YoungWillz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 20 3 minutes ago, theoldlady said: Does this count as an obit for Wayne Eddy? It is from his workplace.I need all the points I can get. https://kymnradio.net/2024/08/19/wayne-t-eddy-legendary-voice-of-kymn-radio-passes-away-at-83/ @YoungWillz Nope-ily dok-ily. DDP eligible obits without the Yahoo! I'm afraid. I mean, I'd love to help of course, but rules are rules. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,578 Posted August 26 I had Sven listed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 26 Do you want Swede with your dinner? Our servers are content to please! Sven-Goran Eriksson has departed the field of play. Yes the man who led England to defeats against Australia, Northern Ireland and a 10 man Brazil was a popular pick, despite shagging three ladies while he was on a free transfer. Ah, but pancreatic cancer will kill you, and subtle rumours spread across the Forum that he was on the way out. Yes, if you picked him, you know who you are! Perhaps picks up a Joker hit, so adding 50 points to their score. Maybe too early to cash it in, as with MariNisia. The Killing Time, TQR, Death Impends and theoldlady lift themselves from the despair of of the bottom of the pack to - er- slightly above the bottom of the pack. Leaving livingbygrace and Gooseberry Crumble languishing, but fear not - a card hit or two and you are back in this game. Bonuses granted to the following: The Old Crem and The Killing Time both play A Hearts, each gaining 5 additional bonus points. wannamaker has played a pair of Kings - 10 additional points. Wormfarmer has played a pair of 3s - 10 additional points. ladyfiona has played a pair of 10s - 10 additional points. ladyfiona maintains their lead, with Grimgrass nipping at their heels. Leaderboard updated. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 31 Come gather around the Card Roulette table - see how our luck falls! Timestamp: 2024-08-31 05:59:25 UTC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 31 Deaths: Ysanne Churchman - 4 July Vic Seixas - 5 July Jane McAlevey - 7 July Jim Inhofe - 9 July Shelley Duvall - 11 July Shannen Doherty - 13 July Bob Newhart - 18 July Abdul Duke Fakir - 22 July Ray Lawler - 24 July Edna O'Brien - 27 July Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee - 8 August - No Obit Rachael Lillis - 10 August Gena Rowlands - 14 August Peter Marshall - 15 August Afa Anoa'i - 16 August Wayne Eddy - 16 August - No Obit Maria Branyas Morera - 19 August Sven-Goran Eriksson - 26 August Marjorie Flora Fraser - 3 September Paul Harrell - 3 September ladyFiona: 533 Points (Seixas; Duvall; Doherty; Churchman; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - K; Aug - 10) Cards Played: gcreptile: 423 Points (McAlevey; Lillis; Eriksson; Harrell) (CRT: Jul - 10; Aug - 8) Cards Played: Grimgrass: 422 Points (McAlevey; Newhart; Rowlands; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - A; Aug - 3) Cards Played: MariNisia: 375 Points (Seixas; Churchman; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - K; Aug - Q) Cards Played: Perhaps: 369 Points (Newhart; Rowlands; Eriksson) [Sub: Inhofe (2 Diamonds)] (CRT: Jul - 9; Aug - 8) Cards Played: Captain Hemlock: 330 Points (Doherty; Newhart; Eriksson) [Sub: Duvall (K Clubs)] (CRT: Jul - Q; Aug - 5) Cards Played: Wormfarmer: 326 Points (Seixas; Doherty; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - K; Aug - 3) Cards Played: diego: 324 Points (Seixas; Duvall; Eriksson) [Sub: Doherty (5 Spades)] (CRT: Jul - 7; Aug - Q) Cards Played: wannamaker: 322 Points (Seixas; McAlevey; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 8; Aug - 4) Cards Played: Torva Messor: 320 Points (Duvall; McAlevey; O'Brien) (CRT: Jul - 7; Aug - K) Cards Played: Captain Chorizo: 316 Points (McAlevey; Eriksson; Harrell) (CRT: Jul - 2; Aug - A) Cards Played: Yorkshire Banker: 308 Points (McAlevey; Eriksson; Fraser) (CRT: Jul - 6; Aug - 2) Cards Played: Buffalo Phil: 228 Points (McAlevey; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - A; Aug - A) Cards Played: YoungWillz: 219 Points (Newhart; Fakir) (CRT - Jul - 9; Aug - 10) Cards Played: Bibliogryphon: 219 Points (Newhart; Lawler) (CRT: Jul - 10; Aug - 9) Cards Played: JoeMoneypenny: 218 Points (McAlevey; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 6; Aug - Q) Cards Played: The Old Crem: 215 Points (Doherty; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 3; Aug - 7) Cards Played: RetroGamer47: 213 Points (Marshall; Anoa'i) (CRT: Jul - 9; Aug - 4) Cards Played: Great Uncle Bulgaria: 212 Points (Branyas Morera; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 4; Aug - 3) Cards Played: Toast: 211 Points (Seixas; Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 4; Aug - 7) Cards Played: The Killing Time: 127 Points (Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - J; Aug - J) Cards Played: TQR: 124 Points (Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - A; Aug - 10) Cards Played: theoldlady: 119 Points (Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 6; Aug - K) Cards Played: msc: 117 Points (Newhart) (CRT: Jul - 7; Aug - 10) Cards Played: Death Impends: 108 Points (Eriksson) (CRT: Jul - 4; Aug - 4) Cards Played: livingbygrace: 16 Points (CRT: Jul - J; Aug - 5) Gooseberry Crumble: 15 Points (CRT: Jul - 9; Aug - 6) 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuffaloPhil 926 Posted August 31 A second ace! I've got the random draw part of this game sussed - just need to work on people dying! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted September 4 Paul Harrell and Marjorie Flora Fraser await obits. Former unlikely and latter in some time perhaps. A tense wait for players - form an orderly queue for the loos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted September 4 3 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Paul Harrell and Marjorie Flora Fraser await obits. Former unlikely and latter in some time perhaps. A tense wait for players - form an orderly queue for the loos! There's no way on God's green earth that Lady Saltoun won't get a QO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted September 4 6 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Paul Harrell and Marjorie Flora Fraser await obits. Former unlikely and latter in some time perhaps. A tense wait for players - form an orderly queue for the loos! Paul Harrell QO 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted September 4 I was about to! Seriously, every influencer with an untimely death and 1+ Million followers will get a QO in this world. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted September 4 gcreptile and Captain Chorizo, no strangers to the Halls of the Casino, thought - "there's a gun guy with pancan, why not give him a shot?". Their combined accuracy in picking Paul Harrell has earned them another card played, with gcreptile taking second place by a single point. Sometimes it pays to get your head into the darkest recesses of the internet and support the gun lobby. It surprises me by the support of the UK press in publicising this death. But then this is coming from a guy who runs an imaginary Casino! Leaderboard updated, no bonuses. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
