Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted April 30, 2020 Here is my team list 1)Vera Lynn 2) Kenneth Kaunda 3)Sumner Redstone 4)Pope Benedict 5)Alanna Knight (Scottish crime novelist) 6)Larry King 7)Katherine Whitehorn (journalist) 8)Jeanne Little 9)Joyce Fairbairn 10)Peter Higgs 11)Wayne Mixson 12)Duggie Brown 13)Geoffrey Boycott 14)Connie Francis 15)Phyllis Coates 16) Arthur Scargill 17)Donald Rumsfeld 18)Mohammed Al Fayed 19) Diego Maradona 20)Connie Stevens 21)Little Richard Subs Jimmy Greaves Raquel Welch Thank you again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,581 Posted April 30, 2020 Here is my team. 1. Tom Smith 2. John Lewis 3. Susan Bayh 4. Frankie Banali 5. Sam Lloyd 6. Yoo Sang-Chul 7. Kim – Jong - Un 8. Alex Trebek 9. Shannen Doherty 10. Leon Spinks 11. Ruthie Tompson 12. Vera Lynn 13. Prince Phillip 14. Olivia De Haviland 15. Captain Tom Moore. 16. Glynis Johns 17. Jimmy Greaves 18. Nobby Stiles 19. George Alagiah 20. Bob Dole 21. Una Stubbs Subs 1. Joanne Woodward 2. Jimmy Carter 3. Rosalynn Carter 4. Dick Van Dyke 5. Pierre Cardin Thank you for hosting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,551 Posted April 30, 2020 Good luck everyone and thanks for running this game again, Captain! 01 Tom Smith 02 Frankie Banali 20.08.2020 03 Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh 09.04.2021 04 Anne Buydens Douglas 29.04.2021 05 Leon Spinks 05.02.2021 06 Killer Tim Brooks 30.06.2020 07 Alex Trebek 08.11.2020 08 Yoo Sang-Chul 09 Ronald J. Shurer 14.05.2020 10 Benedict XVI 11 Rush Limbaugh 17.02.2021 12 Jimmy Greaves 13 Michael Cullen (NZ politician) 14 John Lewis 17.07.2020 15 Peter Tobin 16 David Hagen 24.07.2020 17 Tim Bilton 18 David Gulpilil 19 Shannon Doherty 20 6ix9ine 21 Captain Tom Moore 02.02.2021 Subs: Kim Jong-Un, Bernie Madoff, Renee Simonot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted April 30, 2020 Team submitted, not too many zany picks this time, maybe one. Good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,436 Posted April 30, 2020 A frankly terrible team is now in. Good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, msc said: A frankly terrible team is now in. Good luck everyone! I'm sure it will be stellar! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted April 30, 2020 Here is my attempt, the usual suspects: 1. Tim Brooks 2. Tom Smith 3. David Gulpilil 4. Karen Lewis 5. Neddy Smith 6. Lee Teng Hui 7. Peter Tobin 8. Bob Varsha 9. Susan Bayh 10. Jana Bennett 11. Mary Fairhurst 12. Pat Smullen 13. Bob Armstrong 14. Willie K 15. Michael Mckevitt 16. Bernard Tapie 17. Sam Lloyd 18. Sheldon Adelson 19. Nawal el Saadawi 20. Samuel Little 21. Nick Berry Subs: Peter Sutcliffe, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Carel du Plessis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,955 Posted April 30, 2020 Here's my fairly conventional effort. John Lewis Ronald J. Shurer Sam Lloyd Alex Trebek Bullet Bob Armstrong Yoo Sang-chul Susan Bayh Frankie Banali Tom Smith David Gulpilil Bob Gibson Michael Cullen (New Zealand Deputy PM) Lee Teng-hui David Hagen Lars Hogh Jana Bennett Rush Limbaugh Bob Varsha Kane Tanaka Anne Buydens Peter Tobin SUBS Michael McKevitt Gavin Robertson Ruthie Tompson Harry Reid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted April 30, 2020 My “very original” team: Tom Smith “Bullet” Bob Armstrong David Hagen Yoo Sang-Chul Ronald J Shurer Alex Trebek Steve Blackmore Jana Bennett Gavin Robertson Lee Teng Hui John Lewis Susan Bayh Rush Limbaugh David Gulpilil Bob Gibson Leon Spinks Peter Schjeldahl Frankie Banali Sylvain Sylvain Willie K Peter Tobin Subs: Lars Høgh Brian Henderson Pat Smullen Michael McKevitt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,436 Posted April 30, 2020 1. Sam Lloyd 2. Greg Zanis 3. Steve Blackmore 4. Alex Trebek 5. John Lewis 6. Ronald Shurer 7. Bullet Bob Armstrong 8. David Gulpilil 9. Yoo Sang-chul 10. Tom Smith 11. Bob Gibson 12. Sir Michael Cullen 13. Frankie Banali 14. David Hagan 15. Karen Lewis 16. Rembert Weakland 17. Nick Cordero 18. Lone Dybkjaer 19. Joe Conzo 20. Rod Nordland 21. Derek Aucoin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted April 30, 2020 I'm having a break from this pool this year; until now I've been too busy trying not to die myself without needing to think about other people dying I'll watch from the sidelines and join again for '21-'22! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) My list: 1. Greg Zanis 2. David Gulpilil 3. Sir Michael Cullen 4. Yoo Sang-chul 5. Willie K 6. Tom Smith 7. John Lewis 8. Belinda Sykes 9. Ronald Shurer 10. Jana Bennett 11. Killer Tim Brooks 12. Bob Gibson 13. Alex Trebek 14. Lars Hogh 15. Frankie Banali 16. Rush Limbaugh 17. Gavin Robertson 18. Tim Bilton 19. Susan Bayh 20. Scott Dureau 21. Derek Aucoin Good luck everyone! Edited May 3, 2020 by JiroemonKimura Sub for Sam Lloyd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted May 1, 2020 Tom Smith Kane Tanaka David Gulpilil Yoo Sang-chul Frankie Banali Bob Weighton Susan Bayh Alex Trebek John Lewis Willie K David Hagen Ruth Morrissey Lee Teng-hui Michael Cullen Bobby Cox Alcee Hastings Pat Smullen Leon Spinks Rush Limbaugh Brian Henderson Killer Tim Brooks Probably should've kept up with Sam Lloyd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted May 1, 2020 Tom Smith Alex Trebek Walter Bernstein Yoo Sang-chul Johnny Gilbert Roberta McCain Christine King Farris Lata Mangeshkar Michael Schumacher John Lewis Dilip Kumar Mikhail Gorbachev Chuck Yeager Stephen Sondheim Marilyn Hagerty Susan Bayh Greg Zanis Frankie Banali Nick Cordero Rush Limbaugh Scott Dureau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted May 1, 2020 My team: 1.David Hagen 2.David Gulpilil 3.Greg Zanis 4.Yoo Sang-Chul 5.Tom Smith 6.Frankie Banali 7.Stanley Crouch 8.Michael McKevitt 9.Peter Tobin 10.Carel Du Plessis 11.Bradley Murdoch 12.Sir Michael Cullen 13."Killer" Tim Brooks (no obit) 14."Bullet" Bob Armstrong 15.Tim Bilton 16.Anne Buydens 17.Bob Varsha 18.Mark Naley (no obit) 19.Sean Dorney 20.Fine Kula 21. George Hallett (no obit) Subs: Jon Hassell Scott Dureau The one zany pick at no. 3 - Fine Kula a shameless attempt at year's youngest hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted May 1, 2020 My list 1 Tim Bilton 2 Tom Smith 3 Peter Tobin 4 Susan Bayh 5 Bernard Tapie 6 Alex Trebek 7 Bullet Bob Armstrong 8 Rush Limbaugh 9 Shannen Doherty 10 John Lewis 11 Sam Lloyd 12 Peter Schjeldahl 13 Prince Philip 14 Pat Smullen 15 Frankie Banali 16 David Gulpilil 17 Ruth Bader Ginsburg 18 Nobby Stiles 19 Bob Weighton 20 Yoo Sang-chul 21 Peter Kay I left out Michael Cullen - I was nervous about a QO because he's a New Zealander. Probably a mistake by the looks of things. I left out Killer Tim Brooks because I was nervous about a QO for him too - my knowledge of the wresting world is piss poor but it seemed he was at least one notch down from Bullet Bob. Probably another mistake by the look of things. I included Peter Kay because it feels like the 21 slot should be someone a bit non standard and even if he's not ill there are still a number of exit routes open for him - Covid, heart attack, dying on his arse if he goes back to stand up etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted May 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Grim Up North said: I left out Killer Tim Brooks because I was nervous about a QO for him too - my knowledge of the wresting world is piss poor but it seemed he was at least one notch down from Bullet Bob. Probably another mistake by the look of things. “Killer” Tim reminds me a lot of Rip Oliver, who got nearly nothing in terms of QO, so I think you likely made the right choice there. Do agree that I’m probably going to regret leaving out Michael Cullen though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,436 Posted May 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Grim Up North said: My list 1 Tim Bilton 2 Tom Smith 3 Peter Tobin 4 Susan Bayh 5 Bernard Tapie 6 Alex Trebek 7 Bullet Bob Armstrong 8 Rush Limbaugh 9 Shannen Doherty 10 John Lewis 11 Sam Lloyd 12 Peter Schjeldahl 13 Prince Philip 14 Pat Smullen 15 Frankie Banali 16 David Gulpilil 17 Ruth Bader Ginsburg 18 Nobby Stiles 19 Bob Weighton 20 Yoo Sang-chul 21 Peter Kay I left out Michael Cullen - I was nervous about a QO because he's a New Zealander. Probably a mistake by the looks of things. I left out Killer Tim Brooks because I was nervous about a QO for him too - my knowledge of the wresting world is piss poor but it seemed he was at least one notch down from Bullet Bob. Probably another mistake by the look of things. I included Peter Kay because it feels like the 21 slot should be someone a bit non standard and even if he's not ill there are still a number of exit routes open for him - Covid, heart attack, dying on his arse if he goes back to stand up etc. High risk/high reward first place spot there! If he goes, it'll be very quickly too so you never know. I left out Killer Tim. Armstrong is a Hall of Famer, Brooks is an 80s journeyman who never had a big memorable role in a major company. He only obits if he dies notably, either through some horrid accident, or by dying on the same day as a far more famous wrestler so the press can do the "it was a tragic day for wrestling fans..." story like how Brickhouse Brown managed to get a BBC obit in 2018. As for Cullen, I know NZ obits rarely happen, but he was a Deputy PM and he got knighted by our Queen Libby the Second. So if he can't get anything, I give up all hope for the country! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted May 1, 2020 7 hours ago, msc said: I left out Killer Tim. Armstrong is a Hall of Famer, Brooks is an 80s journeyman who never had a big memorable role in a major company. He only obits if he dies notably, either through some horrid accident, or by dying on the same day as a far more famous wrestler so the press can do the "it was a tragic day for wrestling fans..." story like how Brickhouse Brown managed to get a BBC obit in 2018. Killer Tim is like a 100% deather, but his obitability is shaky at best. He's a Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer and not a WWE Hall of Famer which brings his chances down a ton. Gave him a pity spot in case he somehow manages an obit. 7 hours ago, msc said: As for Cullen, I know NZ obits rarely happen, but he was a Deputy PM and he got knighted by our Queen Libby the Second. So if he can't get anything, I give up all hope for the country! Yea a knighted high-ranking member of a former commonwealth nation should obit. I really like @gcreptile's Greg Zanis pick, I never even considered him for an obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted May 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Banana said: Killer Tim is like a 100% deather, but his obitability is shaky at best. He's a Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer and not a WWE Hall of Famer which brings his chances down a ton. Gave him a pity spot in case he somehow manages an obit. Yea a knighted high-ranking member of a former commonwealth nation should obit. I really like @gcreptile's Greg Zanis pick, I never even considered him for an obit. Zanis had a CNN mention, so there’s a high likelihood he gets something imo (I didn’t pick him because I was already queried about him in the cup so out of respect for the poster I didn’t pick him). Also reptile wasn’t the only person who did pick him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted May 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Zanis had a CNN mention, so there’s a high likelihood he gets something imo (I didn’t pick him because I was already queried about him in the cup so out of respect for the poster I didn’t pick him). Also reptile wasn’t the only person who did pick him. Yea I never saw that CNN article, I was kinda out of Cup play at that point lol And I now see half the teams have Zanis, my apologies folks you are all legends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted May 1, 2020 I'm mostly happy I didn't miss any obvious name. There's always a bit of luck involved, like this year, with the Ed Genson non-obit and Denis Goldberg as a last minute hit. But as long as the research still works, there are at least the basics there to do well (I guess I should have researched Tony Mills more, and putting Lee Noble so high, well, his recovery after 3-4 (?) internet fundraisers was a bit unforeseeable and slightly unlucky). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted May 1, 2020 Edit: I hate it when I press "quote" instead of "edit"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted May 1, 2020 https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/01/scrubs-star-sam-lloyd-dies-aged-56-tributes-pour-12643065/ Obviously should have gone with Sam Lloyd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
