Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 1, 2020 Bayh was rejected last year, so I’m not sure why you tried to get her through... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 1, 2020 Rejected: Derek Aucoin, Ady Barkan, Tom Belsø, Steve Blackmore, Memo del Bosque, David Hagen, Bibian Mentel, Mike Miller, David Stypka, Deane Sutherland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drunkasaskunk 194 Posted January 1, 2020 The rules state "Picks that don't get an obituary from a reputable news source may not be scored. No legit obit, no hit." This makes sense. What makes no sense is that picks that MAY get an obituary from a reputable news source may be bounced from the game before it starts because someone isn't as clever as you for picking them. Why not let the obituary writers and news outlets decide who is famous enough? It should be up to the players to gamble on whether or not their picks get a QO or not. No legit obit, no hit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted January 1, 2020 Rejected picks: Derek Aucoin Ed Genson Christopher Guy Harrison Lee Noble Rod Nordland Belinda Sykes Gary Talbot Rejected replacement: Michael Falzon Cancerous Hatred's 2020 Deadpool List 1. André, François (French politician, member of the National Assembly) 2. Andretti, John (American auto racer) 3. Atkins, Ronnie (Pretty Maids singer) 4. Avramovic, Radojko (Serbian football manager) 5. Banali, Frankie (American rock drummer) 6. Carr, Jim (Canadian MP and former trade minister) 7. Covas, Bruno (Mayor of Sao Paulo) 8. Doleman, Chris(NFL Vikings player) 9. Dureau, Scott (Australian rugby league player) 10. Dybkjaer, Lone (Danish politician, former environment minister and MEP) 11. Dyble, Judy (British singer-songwriter) 12. Fosko, Bob (Dutch musician) 13. Frez, Patricio (Chilean radio announcer and presenter) 14. Gauthier, Michel (Former Canadian opposition leader) 15. Genecand, Benoit (Swiss politician, member of the national council) 16. Gibson, Bob (MLB Cardinals player) 17. Gulpilil, David (Aboriginal Australian traditional dancer and actor) 18. Hannesschlager, Joseph (German musician) 19. Hastings, Alcee (Representative from Florida) 20. Hawerchuk, Dale (Canadian ice hockey HOF-er) 21. Hogh, Lars (Danish footballer, competed in 1986 World Cup) 22. Klyuyev, Boris (Soviet-Russian film actor, People's Artist of Russia) 23. Kulkov, Vasili (Russian footballer) 24. Lloyd, Sam (American actor) 25. Matteo, Dominic (Scottish footballer) 26. Mihajlovic, Sinisa (Serbian footballer and manager) 27. Miron, Leonard (Romanian TV presenter) 28. P-Orridge, Genesis (English singer-songwriter and artist) 29. Raudonikis, Tommy (Australian rugby league player) 30. Robertson, Gavin (Australian cricketer) 31. Scruton, Sir Roger (English philosopher and writer) 32. Smith, Tom (Scotland and Lions rugby player, born 1971) 33. Spinks, Leon (American boxer) 34. Supernaw, Doug (American country musician) 35. Tapie, Bernard (French businessman and politician) 36. Trebek, Alex (Jeopardy host) 37. Vazquez, Tabare (President of Uruguay) 38. Vialli, Gianluca (Italian footballer and manager) 39. Yakovleva, Aleksandra (Russian actress and businesswoman) 40. Yoo Sang-chul (South Korean FIFA World Cup 2002 midfielder) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted January 1, 2020 5 hours ago, drunkasaskunk said: The rules state "Picks that don't get an obituary from a reputable news source may not be scored. No legit obit, no hit." This makes sense. What makes no sense is that picks that MAY get an obituary from a reputable news source may be bounced from the game before it starts because someone isn't as clever as you for picking them. Why not let the obituary writers and news outlets decide who is famous enough? It should be up to the players to gamble on whether or not their picks get a QO or not. No legit obit, no hit. I think it's less about whether or not they get a Qualifying Obit and more about whether the guy who runs the pool thinks there actually famous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 1, 2020 Grin Reaper, Loki, Monarc, and Worm Farmer are all on the board first with the death of Stern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,977 Posted January 1, 2020 2020 entry *rejected names Jay Allen Susan Bae Tom Belso Steve Blackmore TJ Ducklo David Hagen Rachel Zoll **replacement picks 1Andretti,John(Racecar Driver) 2Banali,Frankie(Quiet Riot Drummer 3Carr,Jim(Canadian Trade Minister) 4Doleman,Chris(NFL Hall Of Famer) 5Donner,Jorn(Only Finn to win Oscar) 6Dyble,Judy(Folk Legend) 7Ebbers,Bernard(worldcom chief executive) 8Finkel,Howard(WWE HOF Announcer) 9Freehan,Bill(Detroit Tigers Legend) 10Gilbert,Greg(UK Musician) 11Gulpilil,David(Cannes Winner) 12Hastings,Alcee(Us Congressman) ** 13Jones,Terry(Monty Python ) 14Kerslake,Lee(drummer) 15Kirubi,Chris(director at Centum Investment Company) ** 16Lewis,Karen(Usa Labor Leader) 17Lindblom,Oskar(NHL Player ) 18McKevitt,Michael(IRA Terrorist) 19Miller,Butch(WWE HOF Wrestler aka Buschwhacker Butch) 20Qaboos bin Said al Said(Sultan of Oman) 21Quintana,Rosita(Golden Age Mexican film star)** 22Obayashi,Nobuhiko(Japanese Film Director) 23P-Orridge,Genesis(Music Legend) 24Reid,Bruce(Aus Rules sporty guy) 25Sang-chul,Yoo(South Korean National) 26Sayers,Gale(NFL Hall Of Fame) ** 27Scruton,Roger(English Political Commentator) 28Sloan,Jerry(NBA Hall Of Famer) 29Smith,Neddy(Aussie Killer) 30Smith,Tom(Scottish Rugby Captn) 31Smullen,Pat(Irish Champion Jockey) 32Spinks,Leon(Boxing Legend) 33Supernaw,Doug(Country Music Dude) 34Tapie,Bernard(French Businessman/Politician) 35Tobin,Peter(Scottish Serial Killer) 36Trebek,Alex(Colonial Penn Spokesman) 37Vazquez,Tabare(President Of Uruguay) 38Vialli,Gianluca(Italian Foosball ) 39Weir,Doddie(Scottish Rugby Player)** 40Zavorotnyuk,Anastasia(Russian Actress) ** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 2, 2020 Alt Obits currently on pace for 732 hits this year 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torva Messor 278 Posted January 2, 2020 I learned last-minute changes are accepted "as long as one's not an asshole about it". Re: Margaret Keane, I have an artwork original by her daughter Susan. All I'm hoping for this year is that my friend's $10/surplus hit bounty doesn't take me more than $50 out of pocket in our annual bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted January 3, 2020 Monarc hits the ground running with two sports hits.... I have no idea about obit cut-offs, but yeah, congratulations Mr. Kirshner for a successful title defence! Interesting however, how low the winning score was - and the other scores, across the board! The hit record for a single person, as far as I can see, is at 24. We were way off there, in spite of the new wave of people playing. On the DDP side, we had the third-most hits in history, with the potential to get one more hit to equal the second-most hits, with fewer teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 3, 2020 9 hours ago, gcreptile said: Monarc hits the ground running with two sports hits.... I have no idea about obit cut-offs, but yeah, congratulations Mr. Kirshner for a successful title defence! Interesting however, how low the winning score was - and the other scores, across the board! The hit record for a single person, as far as I can see, is at 24. We were way off there, in spite of the new wave of people playing. On the DDP side, we had the third-most hits in history, with the potential to get one more hit to equal the second-most hits, with fewer teams. Thank you very kindly, though I want to be careful because it's still unofficial. January 15th is the cutoff date for obituaries, to include anyone whose death gets reported in these early days of 2020, but who expired last year. Also be mindful the 25 point bonus for youngest hit of the year is awarded on the 15th, too. Seemingly won't affect me but will change the final overall standings. The 2019 game got off rather quickly and was on a pretty good pace throughout the year. Seemed to take most of November off, until the last week of that month. With more people playing, more hits and fewer solos may have been inevitable. A few daily doubles and year end hits shook things up. And, yes, the 2020 edition already has three hits in three days, with Monarc taking an early lead. Should be another good year, with a comparable number of people playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 3, 2020 On 01/01/2020 at 09:53, Joey Russ said: Bayh was rejected last year, so I’m not sure why you tried to get her through... You talking to me? Are you OCD and write down names rejected for other teams lmao??? I didn’t try so I had no idea. Not my job to keep track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: You talking to me? Are you OCD and write down names rejected for other teams lmao??? I didn’t try so I had no idea. Not my job to keep track. You say this as you forget I (who also picked her on the DDP two years in a row) also got her rejected last year. So... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 5, 2020 After nearly everyone removed Tom Long from consideration he’s still a hit for someone. IE Drol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etushispushingupdaisies 136 Posted January 6, 2020 My team. 1) Alagiah, George 2) Allen, Jay (cancer-stricken 59-year-old Detroit Tigers announcer) (Rejected. Replaced with Dominic Matteo) 3) Andretti, John 4) Banali, Frankie 5) Brokaw, Tom 6) Brown, Cullan (rejected. Replaced with Stevie Wonder) 7) Carter, Jimmy 8) Clooney, George (worst pick ever) 9) Depp, Johnny 10) Douglas, Kirk 11) Dzhigarkhanian, Armen (84-year-old Russian actor with heart disease) 12)Gaft, Valentin 13)Gastineau, Mark 14)Gibson, Bob 15) Ginsberg, Ruth Bader 16)Greaves, Jimmy 17) Gulpilil, David 18) Hastings, Alcee 19) Jones, Terry 20) Kerslake, Lee 21) Kulkov, Vasili 22) Kumar, Dilip 23) Lynn, Vera 24) Moi, Daniel Arap 25) P-Orridge, Genesis 26) Scruton, Roger 27) Smith, Tom (the Scottish rugby player) 28) Sorensen, Brandon (rejected. Replaced with Joanne Woodward) 29) Stiles, Nobby 30) Tapie, Bernard 31) Terekhova, Margarita (77-year-old Russian actress with end-stage Alzheimer's disease) 32) Trebek, Alex 33) Trintignant, Jean Louis 34) Turnbull, Bill 35) Vazquez, Tabare 36) Vialli, Gianluca 37) Weir, Doddie 38) York, Michael 39) Yudashkin, Valentin (56-year-old Russian fashion designer with kidney cancer) 40) Zavorotniuk, Anastasia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 11, 2020 Alt Obits starting to look interesting. I had the Sultan of Oman on my list, although he’s only 8 points and was a replacement name for me. Gonna be a close race I feel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 16, 2020 Alt Obits 2019 is now closed, and Allen Kirshner has officially won again. Congratulations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,956 Posted January 16, 2020 I like how for years Allen was second banana to Gerard Tierney in Alt Obits, but since joining the DL he's won twice in a row. Sort of has the feel of the plucky karate hero who needed to train at the DeathList Dojo to unleash his full potential Well done, Allen! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted January 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Death Impends said: I like how for years Allen was second banana to Gerard Tierney in Alt Obits, but since joining the DL he's won twice in a row. Sort of has the feel of the plucky karate hero who needed to train at the DeathList Dojo to unleash his full potential Well done, Allen! So he's... Billy Zabka! (How I Met Your Mother reference) Well done Allen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 16, 2020 23 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Alt Obits 2019 is now closed, and Allen Kirshner has officially won again. Congratulations. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Death Impends said: I like how for years Allen was second banana to Gerard Tierney in Alt Obits, but since joining the DL he's won twice in a row. Sort of has the feel of the plucky karate hero who needed to train at the DeathList Dojo to unleash his full potential Well done, Allen! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Death Impends said: I like how for years Allen was second banana to Gerard Tierney in Alt Obits, but since joining the DL he's won twice in a row. Sort of has the feel of the plucky karate hero who needed to train at the DeathList Dojo to unleash his full potential Well done, Allen! Much appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 18, 2020 Another part of the secret handshake club around here I'm not part of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 21, 2020 I’m not entirely sure of the hold up on the Hannesschlager pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Banana said: I’m not entirely sure of the hold up on the Hannesschlager pick. Wouldn't worry about it, I see welt.de carried the obit. I supposed Hulka could be sick. No updates since the January 12th hit and we never did get a general e-mail announcing the official 2019 results, including the youngest hit of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
