msc 17,740 Posted December 27, 2015 Because I am nice, I'll bullet point it in detail: 1. Go to Google. 2. Type "Name of Celebrity" first. 3. Then type site:ddpqualifyingobitnewssource.com 4. For example, "Adam Yauch" site:dailymail.co.uk 5. Then, if you limit your search to say, a year, and see any google results on the first two pages of "Adam Yauch gravely ill from all the cancers" or even "Adam Yauch, he's quite cool, you know: An article by a navel gazing idiot" or the like, then you can be assured your man will get a qualifying obit. I know Yauch is fucking dead already, it's just an example. 6. I'm sure if you run your picks through this method, you'll see at least 90% are covered. 7. Here are the sites to check over, taken from The Man in Black's already taking the effort to type them all out: bbc.co.uk/newsbbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-artsbbc.co.uk/news/businessbbc.co.uk/news/educationbbc.co.uk/news/uk (that's UK in general, not it's component parts - Scotland, Wales, NI etc)bbc.co.uk/news/worldbbc.co.uk/sportbbc.co.uk/newsbeatbbc.co.uk/news/uk-politicsbbc.co.uk/news/magazine*This excludes local news pages on the website.Or from the UK versions of the following:telegraph.co.ukthetimes.co.ukft.comtheguardian.comindependent.co.ukdailymail.co.ukexpress.co.ukdailystar.co.ukthesun.co.ukmirror.co.ukmorningstaronline.co.uk(this includes those on the death announcements section of broadsheet websites)...or from these news sites:uk.reuters.comnews.sky.com/ukskysports.comitv.com/news (this also excludes local news pages)channel4.com/news 8. If you can't find any mention of a pick on one of those, at this close to the new year, its a judgment call. If all goes well, they might nab an obit, but then, as I said before, the folk who struggle to gain obits, nine times out of ten, struggle to get obits in America too. 9. Being American doesn't stop you - many of the past winners have been American, and in fact, I believe Death Impends is too, and he only looks to have lost this year due to some well considered picks having miraculous death bed recoveries. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,840 Posted December 27, 2015 Just noticed an error in mine re the middle initial of one of my picks. TMIB can you PM you the correct name or is e-mail better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 27, 2015 Just noticed an error in mine re the middle initial of one of my picks. TMIB can you PM you the correct name or is e-mail better? Either will do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted December 28, 2015 Grrrr I've got a surefire unique pick with inside info but not convinced of obit chances.....although they might scrape one on the broadsheet death notices.....DAMN WHY DO I TAKE THIS SO SERIOUSLY EVEN THOUGH I KNOW I HAVE ZERO CHANCE OF WINNING! Fuck it, they're in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,992 Posted December 28, 2015 My fairly old and reliable team are in the inbox - doubt I'll find a unique pick amongst them this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,740 Posted December 28, 2015 I've got 17 locked in, about 7 on a standby list, and am waiting till the 30th to see if anyone announces ill health as I missed Mr Dickens (Little) and Mr Goggins (MP) in recent years. There's also Mary Wilson and Clare Hollingworth on a standby to the standby list, in case, you know, half the team decide to take method acting in a Titanic revival too far tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted December 28, 2015 MIB, can I ask a question? In the event that someone is picked, and then one of their family complained to you and demanded the details of the person that had picked them (I don't know why they would do that, but just humour me), would you divulge that information? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted December 28, 2015 MIB, can I ask a question? In the event that someone is picked, and then one of their family complained to you and demanded the details of the person that had picked them (I don't know why they would do that, but just humour me), would you divulge that information? I think tmib hinted that this happens much more regularly than you'd think earlier in this, or last years, thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,840 Posted December 29, 2015 Just noticed an error in mine re the middle initial of one of my picks. TMIB can you PM you the correct name or is e-mail better? Either will do... I couldn't PM you, don't know if your box is full or if you've blocked me I've sent an e-mail anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotSirPeterMaxwellDavies 4 Posted December 29, 2015 Good luck to everyone who sent a team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted December 29, 2015 I sent 1 chang each to each theme team as I whined about earlier lol. Hey I see NOTHING in the rules about a Craig Strickland situation. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3377022/Country-singer-Craig-Strickland-goes-missing-feared-dead-friend-missing-storm-friend-s-body-found.html If he had not found till after the 31st is he 'dead' in the date found? If examiners determine a time of death prior to the 1st does that change things?? Sorry, but this is flipping important. I didn't tell the dude to go missing 72 hours before DDP deadline SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,214 Posted December 29, 2015 I sent 1 chang each to each theme team as I whined about earlier lol. Hey I see NOTHING in the rules about a Craig Strickland situation. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3377022/Country-singer-Craig-Strickland-goes-missing-feared-dead-friend-missing-storm-friend-s-body-found.html If he had not found till after the 31st is he 'dead' in the date found? If examiners determine a time of death prior to the 1st does that change things?? Sorry, but this is flipping important. I didn't tell the dude to go missing 72 hours before DDP deadline SC Hm, could be a wasted pick as the 20 members of your team have to be "alive as at 1st January 2016". I guess he's either dead now or on the run or something like that. I think the Deathrace has the rule that the celebrity needs to be "generally believed to be alive", though I guess that Strickland wouldn't fall under that definition either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted December 29, 2015 I'm guessing MIB has not been around to ease my troubled mind about divulging contact details......having slept on it, I've come to the conclusion that actually I don't think the person would get a qualifying obit anyway, so out he goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 599 Posted December 29, 2015 Two Teams submitted... Main team... Joker (Pick 1):Joey Feek Pick 2:Muhammad Ali Pick 3:Rene Angelil Pick 4:Glen Campbell Pick 5:Jimmy Carter Pick 6:Martin Crowe Pick 7:Rob Ford Pick 8:Zsa Zsa Gabor Pick 9:Rev Billy Graham Pick 10:Dr Kate Granger Pick 11:Goran Hadzic Pick 12:Dan Haggerty Pick 13:Clive James Pick 14:Val Kilmer Pick 15:Helmut Kohl Pick 16:Lee Kun-he Pick 17:Frank Miller Pick 18:Nick Robinson Pick 19:Joost van der Westhuizen Pick 20:Malcolm Young Theme team... Dead Funny Joker (Pick 1):Caroline Aherne Pick 2:Tony Booth Pick 3:Jim Bowen Pick 4:Carol Channing Pick 5:Ken Dodd Pick 6:Valerie Harper Pick 7:Melvyn Hayes Pick 8:Eddie Large Pick 9:Penny Marshall Pick 10:Bill Maynard Pick 11:Mary Tyler Moore Pick 12:Bill Murray Pick 13:Denis Norden Pick 14:Peter Sallis Pick 15:Prunella Scales Pick 16:Liz Smith Pick 17:Freddie Starr Pick 18:Jimmy Tarbuck Pick 19:Frank Williams (Dads Army) Pick 20:Mike Yarwood however I have worked on a third, but won't send it in due to not wanting to overload TMIB. Was to have been called, Gone in 90 Minutes Jimmy Armfield, Sep Blatter, Chuck Blazer, Stan Bowles, Jackie Charlton, Johan Cryuff, Doug Ellis, Paul Gascoigne, Jimmy Greaves, Joao Havelange, Bill Kenwright, Ray Kennedy, Diego Maradona, Gerd Muller, Fernando Ricksen - new joker, (Pavel Srnicek - dead ex joker), Ian St John, Nobby Stiles, Peter Swan, Ray Wilson (sub on) & Dino Zoff. subs Nigel Callaghan & now Joe Kinnear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,740 Posted December 29, 2015 I sent 1 chang each to each theme team as I whined about earlier lol. Hey I see NOTHING in the rules about a Craig Strickland situation. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3377022/Country-singer-Craig-Strickland-goes-missing-feared-dead-friend-missing-storm-friend-s-body-found.html If he had not found till after the 31st is he 'dead' in the date found? If examiners determine a time of death prior to the 1st does that change things?? Sorry, but this is flipping important. I didn't tell the dude to go missing 72 hours before DDP deadline SC The only precedent I can think of is Steve Fossett, who went missing in 2007, and was found in 2008. It was clear he'd died as soon as his plane crashed, so those who picked him in 2008 were shit out of luck. So close to the new year, its hard to say, but precedent would suggest not to pick them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 29, 2015 Just noticed an error in mine re the middle initial of one of my picks. TMIB can you PM you the correct name or is e-mail better? Either will do... I couldn't PM you, don't know if your box is full or if you've blocked me I've sent an e-mail anyway. Probably the former. I never clear it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,940 Posted December 29, 2015 Just noticed an error in mine re the middle initial of one of my picks. TMIB can you PM you the correct name or is e-mail better? Either will do... I couldn't PM you, don't know if your box is full or if you've blocked me I've sent an e-mail anyway. Probably the former. I never clear it out! Nothing wrong with a full box 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted December 29, 2015 Just noticed an error in mine re the middle initial of one of my picks. TMIB can you PM you the correct name or is e-mail better? Either will do... I couldn't PM you, don't know if your box is full or if you've blocked me I've sent an e-mail anyway. Probably the former. I never clear it out! Nothing wrong with a full box Ahem, I'll do the filth round here, thank you very much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted December 29, 2015 FUCK! WHY do you always realise you've missed a MASSIVE OPEN GOAL the minute after you've sent your team in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted December 29, 2015 I sent 1 chang each to each theme team as I whined about earlier lol. Hey I see NOTHING in the rules about a Craig Strickland situation. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3377022/Country-singer-Craig-Strickland-goes-missing-feared-dead-friend-missing-storm-friend-s-body-found.html If he had not found till after the 31st is he 'dead' in the date found? If examiners determine a time of death prior to the 1st does that change things?? Sorry, but this is flipping important. I didn't tell the dude to go missing 72 hours before DDP deadline SC The only precedent I can think of is Steve Fossett, who went missing in 2007, and was found in 2008. It was clear he'd died as soon as his plane crashed, so those who picked him in 2008 were shit out of luck. So close to the new year, its hard to say, but precedent would suggest not to pick them. I would think a medical examiner would quickly determine a time of death around today, if applicable. OTOH maybe he's gone Rambo! SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,940 Posted December 29, 2015 Just noticed an error in mine re the middle initial of one of my picks. TMIB can you PM you the correct name or is e-mail better? Either will do... I couldn't PM you, don't know if your box is full or if you've blocked me I've sent an e-mail anyway. Probably the former. I never clear it out! Nothing wrong with a full box Ahem, I'll do the filth round here, thank you very much There's always room for a little more filth... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,467 Posted December 30, 2015 Just submitted my lists, also doing a theme team this year, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,214 Posted December 30, 2015 Teams submitted (will be posted here soon), good luck everyone! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drunkasaskunk 164 Posted December 30, 2015 Regarding qualifying obits, I welcome the streamlining of the sources. May I ask for clarification please? bbc.co.uk/news/uk (that's UK in general, not it's component parts - Scotland, Wales, NI etc) I was wondering why "etc" was used instead of the word "England" ? Would I be correct in assuming that, as of next year, obits such as THIS one would not qualify? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-35190414 And accordingly, I assume that obits such as THIS one would equally not qualify? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34106225 I look forward to the clarification. Thanks for all of the hard work . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted December 30, 2015 Regarding qualifying obits, I welcome the streamlining of the sources. May I ask for clarification please? bbc.co.uk/news/uk (that's UK in general, not it's component parts - Scotland, Wales, NI etc) I was wondering why "etc" was used instead of the word "England" ? Would I be correct in assuming that, as of next year, obits such as THIS one would not qualify? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-35190414 And accordingly, I assume that obits such as THIS one would equally not qualify? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34106225 I look forward to the clarification. Thanks for all of the hard work . The first one wouldn't qualify because we are limited to humans and no human has ever been named Ogwyn. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
