Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted September 9, 2007 One thing I did notice now the scores are updated, is that Go Fish has made the top 10, without picking Josie Grove OR the two Iraqis. Good to see that, but I'm not taking a sanctiminous view as, after all, I picked the two Iraqis anyway. I need that bloody Ruesch obit to get back in the top 10, cos even though DDT & Faster Pussycat, Kill, Kill, Kill will go above when all their people get executed, I still make it I would be tenth.... if it comes soon. All I can do is wait & hope, as I'm not going to e-mail all round like some candidates have done. Oh.. I'm now behind Canadian Paul on the scoreboard. What a disaster, a black, black day. And well done to the person who picked Sir Tasker Watkins. Suprisingly, the all Welsh DDP team didn't pick him.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted September 9, 2007 OoO it's just a game lad. No-one gets hurt, apart from maybe one or two of the picks. As someone who can be sanctimonious (JG) and hypocritical (picking the two unmemorable Iraqis) I think Go Fish is to be applauded, certainly holier than me and far more skilful. There ought to be a song about him: He's a deadpool wizard There's got to be a twist A deadpool wizard He's got such a stunning list How do you think he does it? (I don't know) What makes him so good? He ain't got no distractions Ignores the crappest posts Don't see Banshees screaming Plays by sense of smell Always gets a high score Never cheats at all That clued up Go Fish Sure plays a mean deadpool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,002 Posted September 10, 2007 Jane Wyman's death means STAB_in_the_DARK takes the lead, with 93 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted September 10, 2007 Jane Wyman's death means STAB_in_the_DARK takes the lead, with 93 points. Oh for f**k sake. Will DDT take the lead when the Bali bombers are executed? I'm thinking about taking a policy U-turn... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 10, 2007 Jane Wyman's death means STAB_in_the_DARK takes the lead, with 93 points. This is turning into a gripping battle of the big guns of deadpooling - Football Fan vs Rotten Ali. I'm well out of it in 59th (maybe I should have picked those Iraqis), so I'm sitting back to see how that fascinating race is progressing. Could go all the way to the last day...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 10, 2007 Jane Wyman's death means STAB_in_the_DARK takes the lead, with 93 points. More points for rotten ali on his shadow list. If Castro & Sharon were already dead, then it would be 106. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted September 10, 2007 More points for rotten ali on his shadow list. I can deal with that. I had her on my shadow list too. Edit: No I didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted September 11, 2007 Did I get another hit? Blinking heck! I must be in the lead then! That took some doing getting past FF - but how long will it be till he gets another hit 'cus he still has 4 posible 1st raters to do it for him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted September 11, 2007 This is turning into a gripping battle of the big guns of deadpooling - Football Fan vs Rotten Ali.I'm well out of it in 59th (maybe I should have picked those Iraqis), so I'm sitting back to see how that fascinating race is progressing. Could go all the way to the last day...... If the Bali Bombers are executed, it's a three way race, and Anubis can't be ruled out either as he has some good and different picks to the top two. Certainly makes it a bit more lively up front than someone just running away with it. I'll be happy with a place in the Top 20 by year's end, but I'm aiming for the Top 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 12, 2007 More news on the Bali bombers. This is going to be a close run thing, they're all going to get shot...but the wheels of justice in Indonesia turn so slowly, I reckon it might not happen until 2008. A statement released today isn't exactly contrite. "If we are executed, then our stream and drops of blood, God willing, would allow us to become the light for the faithful ones and burning hell fire for the infidels and hypocrites." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted September 15, 2007 HOORAY!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted September 15, 2007 Should someone e-mail RK over Butcher, van Allen & Allen, or trust Rk's impeccable research skills or should we wait for a Hart obit first? I think to make things even tougher next year, The Guardian should be discarded as a source. FF would be winning otherwise, I think. You still think the Guardian should be discounted OoO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted September 15, 2007 Well, yes, I do actually, sort of. It's not the obituaries like the one above I object to, it's the AP link that gives barely known (even in their own country) an obit - what Tempus pointed out a long time ago. There is a significant distinction between the two. Anyway, please note that the comment was made in jest, hence the winkie smilie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted September 17, 2007 OoO it's just a game lad. ... He's a deadpool wizard There's got to be a twist A deadpool wizard He's got such a stunning list ... That clued up Go Fish Sure plays a mean deadpool Kudos, Godot. I hardly ever read this thread, given that my DDP team are currently all probably either:- 1) in training for their next triathlon, 2) limbering up for a round of bedroom golf with a partner 50 years their junior, 3) attending a spinning class, or 4) free-diving with Tanya Streeter off the coast of Belize. But... to follow up your laughable suggestion to OoO that it's just a game, by paraphrasing the Who in such a manner, is a display of euterpean percipience from the top drawer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 17, 2007 Brett Somers is dead, but she still needs her UK obituary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 20, 2007 UK obituary for Brett Somers. it's the last one at the bottom of the page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted September 30, 2007 Congrats to the two teams on the DDP scoring their first hit with Lois Maxwell and her BBC obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 2, 2007 I was looking at that site and its headache-inducing colour scheme, and was wondering why someone dying on the 13th or on Christmas Day (dumb luck) gains more pts than a unique pick (all that effort of finding someone that no-one else has amongst hundreds of teams, yet still gets an obit). I say this from an objective point of view; I don't have a DDP team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 2, 2007 I was looking at that site and its headache-inducing colour scheme, and was wondering why someone dying on the 13th or on Christmas Day (dumb luck) gains more pts than a unique pick (all that effort of finding someone that no-one else has amongst hundreds of teams, yet still gets an obit). I say this from an objective point of view; I don't have a DDP team. That's the way it goes kid. If you want to enter next year, put in a team before midnight on 01/01/2008.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 2, 2007 Congrats to Robbo's Dead 'Uns for scoring his first hit with Ronnie Hazlehurst and his BBC obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 4, 2007 Dan Keating now has a BBC Obituary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 9, 2007 Indonesia reconsidering capital punishment This means that the Bali bombers might not get to meet up with their 72 virgins for quite a while, if ever and I won't get my 44 DDP points. Not happy about this at all, I was rather hoping they'd be executed this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 9, 2007 Indonesia reconsidering capital punishment This means that the Bali bombers might not get to meet up with their 72 virgins for quite a while, if ever and I won't get my 44 DDP points. Not happy about this at all, I was rather hoping they'd be executed this weekend. 44 Points! Bejesus....I hope they get suspended sentence.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted October 10, 2007 Rudolf Arnheim has, finally, got a UK obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted October 12, 2007 Blast - there goes my lead - well done FF for picking Mehmed Uzun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
