Joey Russ 7,282 Posted December 23, 2016 So does that mean the Programmes section is deemed acceptable for QOs? IIRC Kitty Kallen had her death mentioned under similar circumstances to Tomita, in the strapline of a BBC Programme, though it was decided against at the time. Looked her up, and her death was not mentioned in the strapline. That's why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,278 Posted December 23, 2016 So does that mean the Programmes section is deemed acceptable for QOs? IIRC Kitty Kallen had her death mentioned under similar circumstances to Tomita, in the strapline of a BBC Programme, though it was decided against at the time. Looked her up, and her death was not mentioned in the strapline. That's why. No. It is here and if you expand the strap it does mention her death. https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/8613-derby-dead-pool-2016/?p=256424 Hmmm...so do we include Kitty or exclude Tomita? Edit: Tomita now removed from the round up pending a ruling by the esteemed TMIB. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 24, 2016 Hmm. Seems like I contradicted myself! If we're going strictly by the letter of the law, then it's video link (as in Sky News etc) and both Kallen and Tomita are not and I did say that BBC programmes was not on the list. There's enough bait on the bbc website for any fish to get hooked onto as it is... Perhaps I had too much Christmas sherry! I'm reversing the decision - Tomita remains obit-less! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,278 Posted December 26, 2016 Brought forward: Round Up # 35 (Burning Christmas Tree Edition) Leo Marjane: https://forums.death...-club/?p=285447 (Carried Over) Telegraph Obit: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/12/21/leo-marjane-french-singer-obituary/ Brockway McMillan: https://forums.death...-2016/?p=285530 (Carried Over) Awaiting Obit. Michele Morgan: https://forums.death...-life/?p=285660 (Carried Over) BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38389507 Channan Petrides: https://forums.death...dying/?p=285699 (Carried Over) Awaiting Obit. Patrick Jenkin, Baron Jenkin of Roding: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/6027-thatchers-first-ministry/?p=285786 (Guardian Obit In Link) Ilse Aichinger: From the List Of The Lost Guardian Obit: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/dec/21/ilse-aichinger-obituary Rick Parfitt: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/2297-rick-parfitt/?p=286340 (BBC Obit In Link) George Michael: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/2389-dead-pop-stars/?p=286538 (BBC Obit In Link) Edwin Reinecke: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/8677-political-frailty/?p=286645 Daily Mail Obit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4066930/California-lieutenant-governor-tied-Watergate-probe-dies.html George S Irving: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/8551-broadway-the-great-white-way/?p=286741 Daily Mail Obit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4069404/Carrie-Fisher-s-star-George-S-Irving-1973-s-Irene-dies-day-does-94.html Liz Smith: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/8448-12-liz-smith/?p=286776 The Sun Obit: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2481582/liz-smith-dead-the-royle-family-star-dies-aged-95-family-confirm/ Richard Adams: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/8207-9-richard-adams/?p=286930 (BBC Obit In Link) Carrie Fisher: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/5140-star-wars-deaths/?p=286984 BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38446753 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 2,000 Posted December 27, 2016 Have their been more hits before in a past December? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,118 Posted December 27, 2016 Something tells me there will be a record number of teams next year. Everyone is asking now "Who's next". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,282 Posted December 27, 2016 Actually, the reason why I came to this site in the first place was because of all the celebrities dying. Found the site after Prince's death, and joined after Ali's death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 27, 2016 Very strange for me as my plans for the update keeps changing with each stiff. Parfitt, then Michael now Fisher, who will get top billing? As Lando once said "this deal's getting worse all the time..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,282 Posted December 27, 2016 Make it a two parter at the end of the year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 27, 2016 Yup, that's on the agenda. Tommorrow then Thursday and at the same time tackle the entries. Or do I have one mega update tomorrow so I can leave a whole 2 evenings for the entries before I go away for the new year? Decisions, decisions... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 2,000 Posted December 27, 2016 Something tells me there will be a record number of teams next year. Everyone is asking now "Who's next". Hopefully all these noobs remember King Michael I Of Romania so he reaches drop 40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,118 Posted December 27, 2016 Something tells me there will be a record number of teams next year. Everyone is asking now "Who's next". Hopefully all these noobs remember King Michael I Of Romania so he reaches drop 40. He's currently sub nr. 1 on my main team, in case someone dies on New Year's Eve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,278 Posted December 28, 2016 Been reading the DDP entries all year and only just noticed Chris Eubank's entry. Made me chuckle anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,088 Posted December 28, 2016 Imagine being a minor celebrity, waking up on 1 January*, logging into DDP, finding out you are on the David Quantick team Bucketlist time? Shotgun in the shed? *yes I know the teams are unlikely to be up by then, but still 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 28, 2016 First of 2 updates - up to Christmas Eve... Also a massive update on the List of the Missed just in case there's a few names you think are still breathing... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,118 Posted December 28, 2016 According to my own calculations, my main team gets 116,36 pts this year, which in an ordinary year would be enough to win. But I expect this year will be furious and absolutely record-breaking because of the more liberal distribution of names (of which I was probably guilty of). My B-Team gets 100.52+whatever Fast Eddie Fryer would get if I knew his age. My wish is a top 10-place in my second year. I probably need another year to fine-tune my obitability sense and medical knowledge. Hmm, so The Love Boat will probably end up with 119 pts. I guess my math was fairly correct. Top 10 place as well. But the "B" Team performance was weak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,278 Posted December 29, 2016 Round Up #35 and a half (New Year -Part One?) George Michael: https://forums.death...stars/?p=286538 (BBC Obit In Link) George S Irving: https://forums.death...e-way/?p=286741 Daily Mail Obit: http://www.dailymail...ay-does-94.html Carrie Fisher: https://forums.death...eaths/?p=286984 BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-38446753 Debbie Reynolds: https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/9019-debbie-reynolds/?p=287512 BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38455777 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,809 Posted December 29, 2016 CALM YOUR TITS LADS, MY TEAM IS IN. YOU MAY AS WELL ALL GO HOME. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian0719 224 Posted December 29, 2016 Does this count as an obit for my unique pick of Tony Beard? Not from the UK myself and not sure if this is considered a "local" page - apologies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,278 Posted December 29, 2016 Does this count as an obit for my unique pick of Tony Beard? Not from the UK myself and not sure if this is considered a "local" page - apologies. Local Obit for DDP purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,278 Posted December 29, 2016 CALM YOUR TITS LADS, MY TEAM IS IN. YOU MAY AS WELL ALL GO HOME. I look forward to congratulating you around this time next year. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IsoltSayre 3 Posted December 29, 2016 2017 will be my 1st year in play so noob question. I only submitted one sub and he is now in play because of a death in the main 20. Should I submit other sub now or wait and see if another name is needed? I don't mind either way. I just didn't think I'd need more than one sub given when I submitted my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,641 Posted December 29, 2016 T-Mib: has the increased DL usage and the increased press attention on celebrity morbidity this year seen a jump up in entries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathers 4 Posted December 29, 2016 It'd be interesting to see those stats Spade, although I doubt tmib'll be able to yay or nay that question until after the entry period closes. My three teams Kervorkian clinic, Cobbles to a Coffin and Shot in the Dark (the first twenty celebrities that came to mind are in). Given the state of this year 5 substitute's have been provided for each team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted December 29, 2016 It'd be interesting to see those stats Spade, although I doubt tmib'll be able to yay or nay that question until after the entry period closes. My three teams Kervorkian clinic, Cobbles to a Coffin and Shot in the Dark (the first twenty celebrities that came to mind are in). Given the state of this year 5 substitute's have been provided for each team. Deathray, I knew it was you... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
