Guest WEP Posted February 9, 2010 Go on then MIB who is number 2? I think we all know who number 1 is. Yes? Who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 9, 2010 I don't suppose that this counts for William Tenn does it? After all, it was a featured obituary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Going Underground 74 Posted February 10, 2010 Go on then MIB who is number 2? I think we all know who number 1 is. Chris Eubank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dead! Posted February 10, 2010 Why did no one on DDP mention the daeth of the renowned Tongan philosopher Futa Helu? http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=51710 http://www.derbydeadpool.co.uk/deadpool201...bs_H.html#heluf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 10, 2010 Why did no one on DDP mention the daeth of the renowned Tongan philosopher Futa Helu? http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=51710 http://www.derbydeadpool.co.uk/deadpool201...bs_H.html#heluf Probably because he is one of the most obscure picks in the history of the competition. Thanks for letting me know. He goes into the list of the lost and awaits a mainstream British obit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted February 11, 2010 Go on then MIB who is number 2? I think we all know who number 1 is. Chris Eubank? All my money was on al-Megrahi (2nd) or Biggs (3rd). I really don't know who turned out no. 1. Were there thát many DDP'ers who picked Rubinstein? The top 10 (according to MIB) thus far: 1. ???????????????????????? 2. Abdelbaset al-Megrahi 3. Ronnie Biggs 4. Fidel Castro 5. Sir Norman Wisdom 6. Kirk Douglas 7. Ariel Sharon 8. Billy Graham 9. Elizabeth Taylor 10. Zsa Zsa Gabor Edit: I cheated and checked on the DDP... but it's up to MIB to open the winners envelope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted February 11, 2010 Go on then MIB who is number 2? I think we all know who number 1 is. Chris Eubank? All my money was on al-Megrahi (2nd) or Biggs (3rd). I really don't know who turned out no. 1. Were there thát many DDP'ers who picked Rubinstein? The top 10 (according to MIB) thus far: 1. ???????????????????????? 2. Abdelbaset al-Megrahi 3. Ronnie Biggs 4. Fidel Castro 5. Sir Norman Wisdom 6. Kirk Douglas 7. Ariel Sharon 8. Billy Graham 9. Elizabeth Taylor 10. Zsa Zsa Gabor Edit: I cheated and checked on the DDP... but it's up to MIB to open the winners envelope. At a guess I'd say Thatcher is probably the number one pick. I can't think of any other of the usual suspects who has not yet been mentioned, except maybe Michael Foot. My money is still on the milk snatcher though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted March 5, 2010 Go on then MIB who is number 2? I think we all know who number 1 is. Chris Eubank? All my money was on al-Megrahi (2nd) or Biggs (3rd). I really don't know who turned out no. 1. Were there thát many DDP'ers who picked Rubinstein? The top 10 (according to MIB) thus far: 1. ???????????????????????? 2. Abdelbaset al-Megrahi 3. Ronnie Biggs 4. Fidel Castro 5. Sir Norman Wisdom 6. Kirk Douglas 7. Ariel Sharon 8. Billy Graham 9. Elizabeth Taylor 10. Zsa Zsa Gabor Edit: I cheated and checked on the DDP... but it's up to TMIB to open the winners envelope. At a guess I'd say Thatcher is probably the number one pick. I can't think of any other of the usual suspects who has not yet been mentioned, except maybe Michael Foot. My money is still on the milk snatcher though. Well, TMIB, who was the number 1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
888-333 12 Posted March 5, 2010 Margret Thatcher Offcourse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 5, 2010 The Dying of 2010 - Number 1: Margaret Thatcher 50% chose her for the DDP, a popularity rating better than in any General Election! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted March 5, 2010 The Dying of 2010 - Number 1: Margaret Thatcher 50% chose her for the DDP, a popularity rating better than in any General Election! Its the only time she got my vote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted March 6, 2010 The Dying of 2010 - Number 1: Margaret Thatcher 50% chose her for the DDP, a popularity rating better than in any General Election! Tadaaa! I was really hoping for a unique pick here, but I guess it was never to be... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted March 18, 2010 Fess Parker has died on his wife's birthday. Now thats a party-pooper, but do the Parker-pickers get any bonus points? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 18, 2010 Fess Parker has died on his wife's birthday. Now thats a party-pooper, but do the Parker-pickers get any bonus points? Nah, course not. Hopefully he'll get an obit in time for my update on Friday. Also keep your eyes peeled for obits for Dorothy Janis and Evelyn Dall... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twelvetrees 10 Posted April 7, 2010 At last - an obit for Blanche Thebom, and I finally break my duck. It was becoming embarrassing, quite frankly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WEP Posted April 14, 2010 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/...s-aged-114.html Obit for Neva Morris! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
888-333 12 Posted April 16, 2010 Is it time you updated the History section? Also I know it must take Months to compleet but when is the innane analysis gonna be put p or can you atleast reveal the full top 25? I'm aware that i'm getting sligh;ly impatient here but c'mon its nearly may! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted April 16, 2010 Is it time you updated the History section? Also I know it must take Months to compleet but when is the innane analysis gonna be put p or can you atleast reveal the full top 25? I'm aware that i'm getting sligh;ly impatient here but c'mon its nearly may! Running the DDP is a colossal task and TMIB has to balance a life into the equation too. I didn't get the Inane Analysis done until April last year, and that included a holiday to allow some time to devote to it. There's a never ending list of jobs to do and with so many picks and teams now, it takes so much time. Besides, hardly anyone reads it judging by the feedback. I told TMIB to do it last as he still has photos, the history and everything to update, as well as a busy year death-wise. You need to thank him that he was willing to take it over, otherwise there might not even be a DDP. It will all be done in time, and there's 8 months left of the year, so be patient. Considering you can't even take the time to spell correctly or write proper sentences, I'm not surprised you're impatient.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 16, 2010 Is it time you updated the History section? Also I know it must take Months to compleet but when is the innane analysis gonna be put p or can you atleast reveal the full top 25? I'm aware that i'm getting sligh;ly impatient here but c'mon its nearly may! Running the DDP is a colossal task and TMIB has to balance a life into the equation too. I didn't get the Inane Analysis done until April last year, and that included a holiday to allow some time to devote to it. There's a never ending list of jobs to do and with so many picks and teams now, it takes so much time. Besides, hardly anyone reads it judging by the feedback. I told TMIB to do it last as he still has photos, the history and everything to update, as well as a busy year death-wise. You need to thank him that he was willing to take it over, otherwise there might not even be a DDP. It will all be done in time, and there's 8 months left of the year, so be patient. Considering you can't even take the time to spell correctly or write proper sentences, I'm not surprised you're impatient.... I've also had to contend with the unofficial curse of the DDP, namely a new girlfriend! (she's interested in the DDP BTW) So we should all know the drill as far as that's concerned.... But he's right y'know. Certainly I should try and finish the photos at least (after the initial sweep, I still have N-Z to go for the thorough searches). Inane analysis can actually be done if I get a few hours to do it. As for the History - blame me for being ambitious. I was planning a root and branch review of the individual teams hits/points as I noticed a few (understandable) inaccuracies. Only a quarter of the way through, but I am keeping track of the all the deaths so far in 2010 on a speadsheet. But you are going to have to wait for a bit longer. I'm off to Canada from 28th April to 9th May. Busy man, me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted April 16, 2010 I for one am outraged. Whose idea was it to put someone with a life in charge of the DDP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted April 17, 2010 Is it time you updated the History section? Also I know it must take Months to compleet but when is the innane analysis gonna be put p or can you atleast reveal the full top 25? I'm aware that i'm getting sligh;ly impatient here but c'mon its nearly may! Running the DDP is a colossal task and TMIB has to balance a life into the equation too. I didn't get the Inane Analysis done until April last year, and that included a holiday to allow some time to devote to it. There's a never ending list of jobs to do and with so many picks and teams now, it takes so much time. Besides, hardly anyone reads it judging by the feedback. I told TMIB to do it last as he still has photos, the history and everything to update, as well as a busy year death-wise. You need to thank him that he was willing to take it over, otherwise there might not even be a DDP. It will all be done in time, and there's 8 months left of the year, so be patient. Considering you can't even take the time to spell correctly or write proper sentences, I'm not surprised you're impatient.... I've also had to contend with the unofficial curse of the DDP, namely a new girlfriend! (she's interested in the DDP BTW) So we should all know the drill as far as that's concerned.... But he's right y'know. Certainly I should try and finish the photos at least (after the initial sweep, I still have N-Z to go for the thorough searches). Inane analysis can actually be done if I get a few hours to do it. As for the History - blame me for being ambitious. I was planning a root and branch review of the individual teams hits/points as I noticed a few (understandable) inaccuracies. Only a quarter of the way through, but I am keeping track of the all the deaths so far in 2010 on a speadsheet. But you are going to have to wait for a bit longer. I'm off to Canada from 28th April to 9th May. Busy man, me.... But surely, now you have a new girlfriend your wrist doesn't ache as much, thus enabling you to do much more typing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WEP Posted April 17, 2010 Is it time you updated the History section? ... i'm getting slightly impatient here but c'mon its nearly may! No. it is not! My calendar shows mid-April... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted May 3, 2010 As mentioned in the cardinals-thread, Paul Cardinal Mayer (98) has passed away! A unique pick for me at the DDP - provided that he will get a UK-obit... Haven't found one thus far... Edit: the 8 points would make me shared no. 14 in the DDP! I'm so excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WEP Posted May 3, 2010 Is it time you updated the History section? ... i'm getting slightly impatient here but c'mon its nearly may! Now its really may Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted May 4, 2010 As mentioned in the cardinals-thread, Paul Cardinal Mayer (98) has passed away! A unique pick for me at the DDP - provided that he will get a UK-obit... Haven't found one thus far... Edit: the 8 points would make me shared no. 14 in the DDP! I'm so excited! Hmm, no obit yet. His funeral was yesterday, the pope himself attended the service, so I'm sure that at least one serious British news agency should have noticed... I found obits in American, French, Italian, Dutch, German, Australian and Arab Emirates (?!) media, where is the British one? Surely they could spare a line or two in that massive load of bullsh*t they publish day after day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites