maryportfuncity 10,016 Posted April 18, 2006 Is it just me or is the current state of action in our DL top fifty seriously lacking? On the evidence of the forum we haven't run out of wit, intelligence and invention leaving me to conclude that our current crop of DL'ers are the dullest since I joined in 2004. Lacking in public accidents, falls in their own homes, medical emergenies and - frankly - much else by way of entertainment value. Or, am I wrong? Are we under-performing when it comes to posting on the DL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted April 18, 2006 I don't think it's just this crop that's been a disappointment of late, I think we've hit a celebrity death lull in general. Look at DDP's 'Who's Dead So Far...' page. Only 6 people of 200+ have scored (off 3 hits) in the last month. It's April, flowers are blooming, but I don't see many daisies because there aren't enough people pushing them up!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,469 Posted April 18, 2006 Even the dead pool I'm in where there's $180 up for grabs we've only had 4 hits in as many months and they all died in January & February. and another one where the prize is $35, we've had just 2 celebs die I have a feeling that the celebs are growing wise to the number of DPs out there and are doing their best to cling on for as long as possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,016 Posted April 18, 2006 Aye, points I hadn't considered. It's a crying shame all the loony nurses who administer near-fatal doses just to get a horn on as they wrestle the punters back to life work in the NHS whilst yer average celeb goes private. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,469 Posted April 19, 2006 Easter was pretty non-eventful, you usually get at least a couple big names to die over the bank hols. Muriel Spark was about the only big name to die over that weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 83 Posted April 19, 2006 Death cannot be rushed.........................sorry you'll have to wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,856 Posted April 19, 2006 I'm not really surprised at how this year is turning out, to be honest. 2005 was one of those years when famous person after famous person died. And not just mildly famous, we were talking either mega-famous or top DP picks:- eg (just small selection) Pryor, Burns, Best, Parks, Barker, Wiesenthal, Rehnquist, King Fahd, Doohan, Heath, Franklin, Vandross, Whiteley, E Albert, Mills x2, Rainier, Thompson, Pope JP2, Callaghan, D Allen, Dee, A Miller, Schmeling, Noble, Carson etc. and at regular intervals. 2006 was never going to be more of the same. This year, we're actually seeing more deaths, but more niche ones - ie. you've heard of them or are kinda aware of them, but them being dead makes no actual difference than them being alive. If you're into football, it's a been a year with many big names gone already. If not, then it's had less impact. I would say only Milosevic, Shelley Winters & arguably, John Profumo & Gene Pitney have been well-known enough worldwide by a majority of people. Tony Banks, Merlyn Rees, Peter Osgood & Linda Smith, in the UK, yep, elsewhere.. pushing it. Ibrahim Rugova & Weinberger.... to a certain group, yes, but not to the public as a whole... Less entertainment deaths than last year as a whole, so far, and bar football, less sporting deaths, too. I think these tend to have the biggest impact on the public as a collective whole. So, in summary, I see the odd really big name death or big DL/DDP death being the odd example, rather than the norm, and has been proved already, probably longer gaps for them to happen. That's my findings submitted to the DL boffins, anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 19, 2006 It's a lull, but as sure as God made little apples, there will be a glut of deaths. I could do with a few on my DDP and the list below... Watch this space... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 107 Posted April 19, 2006 Is it just me or is the current state of action in our DL top fifty seriously lacking? On the evidence of the forum we haven't run out of wit, intelligence and invention leaving me to conclude that our current crop of DL'ers are the dullest since I joined in 2004. Lacking in public accidents, falls in their own homes, medical emergenies and - frankly - much else by way of entertainment value. Or, am I wrong? Are we under-performing when it comes to posting on the DL? Is it just me or is the current state of action in our DL top fifty seriously lacking?- We are on pace On the evidence of the forum we haven't run out of wit, intelligence and invention leaving me to conclude that our current crop of DL'ers are the dullest since I joined in 2004- I don't know about dull, but sadly it seems a few of our Deathlist regulars have lost a bit of interest in the forums. I haven't been posting like usual since i've been away and the only access to a computer is the library. I had no library card nor any patience for the librarian. There rules (in the library) are a bit tight and I feel they could seriously use an adjustment. much else by way of entertainment value. Or, am I wrong? Are we under-performing when it comes to posting on the DL?- I don't really think so. People go on absence and return. Another individual who posts "50 times" a day is bound to come along. A big death brings many.. I wouldn't doubt a key contender will arrive sooner or later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 41 Posted April 19, 2006 It is just a temporary lull. We are still averaging 1 death a month, so I would not be too concerned. We had a similar situation last year, when there were no DL successes in May and June before things picked up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 119 Posted April 20, 2006 Aye lad, 'appen we missed a couple o' good'uns at t' start o' t' year like, but at t' moment no bugger noteworthy is dying, so 'tis them, not us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,016 Posted April 20, 2006 Aye, nice one Notapotato; nice to see summat in the way of northern slang in't posts of another 'un hereabouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 93 Posted April 20, 2006 Personally, I feel that the drought is due to someone jinxing it at the end of March by saying that we'd have a record year since "so many people die around Easter" or something along those lines. Plus on April 2 last year, we had the biggest death of them all - Pope John Paul II... I think we can give April the year off this time around... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,469 Posted April 21, 2006 Personally, I feel that the drought is due to someone jinxing it at the end of March by saying that we'd have a record year since "so many people die around Easter" or something along those lines. Plus on April 2 last year, we had the biggest death of them all - Pope John Paul II... I think we can give April the year off this time around... We should blame T.S. Elliot, he was the one who said "April is the cruelist of months" but I guess he was just referring to us and our current drought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 21, 2006 Don't get too down-hearted, folks: Next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,016 Posted April 22, 2006 But, hey, we can all share in the joy of Carlisle United's promotion, confirmed today when Karl - the goal machine - Hawley, hit home in the final moments to grab a draw away at Mansfield. Got my ticket for the final home massacre, I mean game, against lowly Torquay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 107 Posted April 22, 2006 Personally, I feel that the drought is due to someone jinxing it at the end of March by saying that we'd have a record year since "so many people die around Easter" or something along those lines. Plus on April 2 last year, we had the biggest death of them all - Pope John Paul II... I think we can give April the year off this time around... Well i'm happy to declare that i'm back home. Though i've had many struggles with my computer all day long. I must have been on the phone with my aunts boyfriend who is a specialist when it comes to computers for 2 hours. Somehow everything is back in place... for a few moments I feared it was time to buy a new computer! Anyway perhaps the death of Pope John Paul drained the deathwave which usually is very active around this time. But could that be true? Sir John Mills croaked a few days after the great Pope so since both had 10+ appearences this years April is on a drought? I think everyone is being very impatient. A new death will surely come rolling along. If not one of these days then May will be the name. I don't believe in this Jynx sh*t.. As i've said before we have 4 centerians. There presence on the list should pay off. PS - Dear Canadian Paul I hate your avatar, you have had plenty of better taste in the past.. yours truely Banshees Scream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 93 Posted April 23, 2006 Personally, I feel that the drought is due to someone jinxing it at the end of March by saying that we'd have a record year since "so many people die around Easter" or something along those lines. Plus on April 2 last year, we had the biggest death of them all - Pope John Paul II... I think we can give April the year off this time around... Well i'm happy to declare that i'm back home. Though i've had many struggles with my computer all day long. I must have been on the phone with my aunts boyfriend who is a specialist when it comes to computers for 2 hours. Somehow everything is back in place... for a few moments I feared it was time to buy a new computer! Anyway perhaps the death of Pope John Paul drained the deathwave which usually is very active around this time. But could that be true? Sir John Mills croaked a few days after the great Pope so since both had 10+ appearences this years April is on a drought? I think everyone is being very impatient. A new death will surely come rolling along. If not one of these days then May will be the name. I don't believe in this Jynx sh*t.. As i've said before we have 4 centerians. There presence on the list should pay off. PS - Dear Canadian Paul I hate your avatar, you have had plenty of better taste in the past.. yours truely Banshees Scream While agree with your "whatever will be will be" attitude towards the DL, just what exactly is wrong with the great Hugh Laurie? This happens to be one of my more favourite avatars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,016 Posted April 23, 2006 Aye, each to his own avatar, Hugh Laurie, Andy Fordham and that fetching picture of myself I use. My own personal favourite avatar of all time on here has to be eejit's little inflammatory animation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 107 Posted April 23, 2006 Personally, I feel that the drought is due to someone jinxing it at the end of March by saying that we'd have a record year since "so many people die around Easter" or something along those lines. Plus on April 2 last year, we had the biggest death of them all - Pope John Paul II... I think we can give April the year off this time around... Well i'm happy to declare that i'm back home. Though i've had many struggles with my computer all day long. I must have been on the phone with my aunts boyfriend who is a specialist when it comes to computers for 2 hours. Somehow everything is back in place... for a few moments I feared it was time to buy a new computer! Anyway perhaps the death of Pope John Paul drained the deathwave which usually is very active around this time. But could that be true? Sir John Mills croaked a few days after the great Pope so since both had 10+ appearences this years April is on a drought? I think everyone is being very impatient. A new death will surely come rolling along. If not one of these days then May will be the name. I don't believe in this Jynx sh*t.. As i've said before we have 4 centerians. There presence on the list should pay off. PS - Dear Canadian Paul I hate your avatar, you have had plenty of better taste in the past.. yours truely Banshees Scream While agree with your "whatever will be will be" attitude towards the DL, just what exactly is wrong with the great Hugh Laurie? This happens to be one of my more favourite avatars? Although the many faces of Canadian Paul are a show to see... This one stands out in my mind. Box 5 - WW1 army man seems to be you. If i'm correct he was your very first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeThief 0 Posted April 25, 2006 I'm amazed noone seems to have mentioned Keef Richards. I think his death has to be spectacular. Since he's left us wonderin why he's alive, it would be pure sin just to fade away. Rock and roll life, rock and roll death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) looks like aprils going to be a no show for death list hits.First dud month since last november.I'll be really depresed if we dont have a hit by months end [Topics merged - ff] Edited April 27, 2006 by football_fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 148 Posted April 27, 2006 looks like aprils going to be a no show for death list hits.First dud month since last november.I'll be really depresed if we dont have a hit by months end [Topics merged - ff] Do you mean: It looks as though April is going to be a "no show" for Deathlist hits. This would then be the first dud month since last November. I'll be really depressed if we don't have a hit by the month's end ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,856 Posted April 29, 2006 Got my ticket for the final home massacre, I mean game, against lowly Torquay. Ahem.... Carlisle United 1 Torquay United 2. Most mediocre massacre attempt ever. Glad to see Torquay safe - looks like Oxford down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLC 9 Posted May 2, 2006 Got my ticket for the final home massacre, I mean game, against lowly Torquay. Ahem.... Carlisle United 1 Torquay United 2. Most mediocre massacre attempt ever. Glad to see Torquay safe - looks like Oxford down! Sorry mpfc, I'm also happy that Torquay seem to have dodged relegation (although I've nothing against Carlisle), partly so both Soccer AM presenters actually support a league team, especially as Lovejoy supports Chelsea. I can't decide if Curbishley leaving us will be good or not... Before him, I remember Lenny Lawrence in charge, and the joint thing with Steve Gritt, but that's it. Weird how it's called Soccer AM when we always criticise the Americans for calling it soccer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
