Anagrammy Leaders' Board - December, 2011 - 27 votes cast

27 votes

GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT TOPICAL PEOPLES NAMES OTHER NAMES
MEDIUM LENGTH ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE LONG SPECIAL RUDE

GENERAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

31  

A shared illusion ~ is all in our heads.

2

  Adie Pena

25  

Thermal underwear = He turned real warm.

3

  David Bourke

21  

A few items you might find in your husband's pocket = Money, humbugs, a picture of his wife and snotty kid.

4

  Rick Rothstein

16  

For some, it's winter = Time for snow tires!

5

  Maurice Goddard

12  

A convent's temple is ~ contemplativeness.

6

  Rosie Perera

10  

Cell phone videos ~ help co-eds in love.

7

  nedesto

9  

Christmastime = Theistic smarm.

8

  Zoran Radisavlevic

8  

Every man has a price = I'm an arse, very cheap!

9

  View

7  

The Facebook fans = Batch of fake ones.

9

  Ivan Andonov

7  

Three thousand meters steeplechase = Athletes seem torn here at such speed.

9

  Tony Crafter

7  

The spoils of war = Profits as whole.

12

  Christopher Sturdy

5  

Computer software = Artform we spec out.

13

  Dharam Khalsa

4  

An erratic pulse ~ lets a pain recur.

14

  Dr Charles G Waugh

0  

Telegraphic operator's book = It's a cheap reporter logbook.

 

  Total points:

162 

from 27 votes     (DFE factor: 0.519)

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  Adie Pena

40  

"I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus" = I am assuming St. Nick was also my ...

2

  Harshal M

24  

The movie "It's A Wonderful Life" = Feature film is done with love.

3

  Tony Crafter

22  

Edouard Manet's 'Luncheon on the Grass' = Sole nude and her man-escorts hang out!

4

  nedesto

21  

The Adoration of the Magi by Peter Paul Rubens = Famed noble trio gathers about true Epiphany.

5

  Meyran Kraus

15  

The animated Walt Disney film 'The Lion King' = Find it's like Hamlet, only with a tame ending.

6

  Ivan Andonov

12  

Dan Castellaneta from "The Simpsons" = Noted film talent can pass as Homer S.

7

  Christopher Sturdy

11  

Variations on a Theme - Haydn = I have heard many notations.

8

  Rosie Perera

6  

The Christmas album = That's sublime charm.

8

  David Bourke

6  

The Canadian singer Michael Steven Bublé = Undeniable chart achievement a blessing.

10

  Dharam Khalsa

3  

"Hugo", a Martin Scorsese stereoscopic Three-D film = So, sirs, heroic child's perfect automaton emerges.

11

  View

2  

'Sultans of Swing' ~ was fun list song.

 

  Total points:

162 

from 27 votes     (DFE factor: 0.407)

TOPICAL:

1

  Dharam Khalsa

27  

Man is accidentally shot by his own dog = And I'd say, somewhat consolingly, "Bitch!"

2

  Rosie Perera

19  

Downed American drone = Do we dare condemn Iran?

3

  Adie Pena

18  

Serviceman shot ~ on Christmas Eve.

4

  Ivan Andonov

15  

Like father, like son = Korea, feel this link!

5

  Meyran Kraus

14  

Main US army forces leaving the Iraqi soil = So this American quagmire is finally over.

5

  David Bourke

14  

There is no Santa Claus = Reasons? He isn't actual.

5

  nedesto

14  

On New Year's Eve ~ we serve anyone.

8

  View

13  

Tens of thousands of protesters pressure Putin = These students offer no support to Russian Pres.

9

  Harshal M

8  

The United States soldiers to leave Iraq = Quit there on a tireless, devastated soil.

9

  Rick Rothstein

8  

The Republican debates = The base? Unpredictable!

11

  Christopher Sturdy

7  

Mitt Romney's slogan "Keep America American" = Campaign I recreate is a memory to Klansmen.

12

  Tony Crafter

3  

Christmas in Two-thousand-and-eleven = I now use this month's Advent Calendar!

13

  Maurice Goddard

1  

As an old custom in the toe of each Christmas stocking, ~ the "ho-hum" fact is, Santa comes to stick cold oranges in!

14

  Rob Bretveld

0  

"I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus" = So um... my ma was assailing St. Nick?

 

  Total points:

161 

from 27 votes     (DFE factor: 0.519)

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  Meyran Kraus

48  

Bad people rotting in hell = e.g. Hitler, Pol Pot, Bin Laden.

2

  Adie Pena

19  

Wise men of the East Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar = As a star afar helps those Magi meet a newborn Child.

3

  Rosie Perera

17  

The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams = Top man of British church was a wry liberal one.

3

  David Bourke

17  

The Prime Minister, François Charles Armand Fillon = French politician from Sarthe, Le Mans. Nil admirers.

5

  Rick Rothstein

16  

The young opera singer Jackie Evancho = Hear huge, projecting voice... ask anyone.

6

  Ivan Andonov

11  

William “Count" Basie = Will to be a musician.

6

  Tony Crafter

11  

Nicolas Paul Stephane Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa = Ha! Carla B's guy's pocket-sized as any Napoleon!

8

  View

5  

Mary Violet Leontyne Price = Lovely opera, it in my centre!

9

  nedesto

4  

Wise Men of the Orient; Gaspar, Balthasar, and Melchyor = Star of Bethlehem draws caliphs to yon manger in area.

10

  Maurice Goddard

2  

Catherine Elizabeth, Duchess of Cambridge = See chic-clothed magazine beaut! Fresh bird!

10

  Dharam Khalsa

2  

Duchess of Cambridge Catherine (Kate) Middleton = Diamond-bedecked centre of a huge lit Christmas.

 

  Total points:

152 

from 26 votes     (DFE factor: 0.423)

OTHER NAMES:

1

  Tony Crafter

36  

The British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association. = "Can it stop nasal in-breathing noises?" "I hope so, dear." :-(

2

  Adie Pena

27  

The Grecian statue Venus de Milo = Cute, even ideal. Huge tits, no arms!

3

  Meyran Kraus

25  

Secret Vatican Archives of Holy See Acts = Only chaste vicars have free access to it!

4

  David Bourke

17  

The Tay Bridge railway disaster = What I'd say a terrible tragedy is.

5

  View

11  

Bottles of Dom Perignon = Gold! Best potion for men!

6

  Dharam Khalsa

9  

Barbershop Harmony Society = Boys share art by microphone.

6

  Rosie Perera

9  

Venue in France boasting ~ fine Cabernet Sauvignon.

8

  nedesto

8  

The Grecian statue Venus de Milo = Evening Star, thou delicate muse!

9

  Christopher Sturdy

4  

Cabernet sauvignon = Not craving Beaunes.

10

  Ed Pegg Jr

3  

Prosperous Peace Party = Root cause: pepperspray.

11

  Larry Brash

0  

Budgerigar Society of New South Wales ~ selects birds who you gauge are now fit.

 

  Total points:

149 

from 25 votes     (DFE factor: 0.440)

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  Meyran Kraus

32  

What is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of L... = Author Adams feels he's quite intuitive when he...

2

  nedesto

21  

Little Nathaniel and Ted just met in their dayca... ~ "My dad is a mob-snitch lawyer" said Ted. "Hone...

2

  Dharam Khalsa

21  

The tangled, broken seasonal lights that hang a... ~ They all hang together, half of them simply do...

4

  Harshal M

18  

Man to waiter: "Do you serve crabs in this wond... ~ Unfair waiter: "Lord, that notion's absurd. We...

5

  Tony Crafter

14  

Those 'Strictly Come Dancing' judges. 1. Crai... = 1. Just a big ego, darling! 2. Um... "Seven!"...

6

  David Bourke

10  

The autobiography "Tell It Sister Tell It: Memor... = Upset 'cos her little mammaries aren't yet comp...

6

  Adie Pena

10  

Santa's reindeer Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen,... ~ circle and return each X'mas Eve, ride on and d...

8

  Christopher Sturdy

8  

"Life does not cease to be funny when people die... = I see we celebrate high times, yet see we need ...

9

  Rosie Perera

7  

Longtime North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is dead... = Ding dong, the witch is dead. Let all rejoice! ...

10

  Hans-Peter Reich

5  

The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang a... = Contains specific annoying words invented to e...

11

  Maurice Goddard

3  

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is pregnant... = Fact? Parents dance as Goddess's tummy bulge i...

 

  Total points:

149 

from 25 votes     (DFE factor: 0.440)

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Tony Crafter

25  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: - ...

2

  Rob Bretveld

24  

Resolutions I know I'll eventually break next year: - Work harder - Budget my funds - Watch less "Glee" - Meet a fi... (Awardsmaster's Choice Award)

3

  Christopher Sturdy

19  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: - Renounce pedantry - Be more tidy - Shave - Work hard - Win ...

4

  Larry Brash

11  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: - Can start getting thinner - Be nicer to my wife - Have two ho...

5

  Meyran Kraus

10  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: ...

5

  Dharam Khalsa

10  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: ...

7

  Rosie Perera

9  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: - Lose weight - Stop biting cuticles - Respond to all the emails...

7

  Adie Pena

9  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: I slow down and finally reform, I can persevere; As most husband...

9

  David Bourke

8  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: A mean, slender Dave (I wish!)...cut down on the full-fat cheese. ...

10

  Harshal M

4  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: - Perform stretches - Less television - Thank the Lord - Mow th...

10

  Maurice Goddard

4  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: - Set in, I feel eager - Do not swear - Hate mess - Do housewor...

10

  nedesto

4  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: - Pass gas without the smell emanating free - Reduce red-hosiery-...

13

  View

1  

Resolutions I Know I'll Eventually Break Next Year: - Eat no fat foods - Wish for ale - Promenade (ten kilometers a day)...

 

  Total points:

138 

from 23 votes     (DFE factor: 0.565)

LONG:

1

  Tony Crafter

24  

A doctor in Dublin wanted to get some time off ... = Dermot, from Dublin, appeared on "Who Wants t...

2

  Dharam Khalsa

18  

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent... = Third day after - a mum's mayhem: 12 Relatives...

3

  Adie Pena

17  

... = 10. Odd couple's "Christmas Special" duet 9....

4

  Meyran Kraus

12  

I propose that legislation be passed to ban UK s... = Oh, you don't know the half of it, my friend!...

5

  Rosie Perera

10  

Rick Perry's "Strong" Advertisement I'm not a... = National Change I'm not ashamed to admit tha...

6

  nedesto

9  

This budding young engineer who had graduated w... ~ "Yes sir!" said the crack engineer ever so fa...

7

  Maurice Goddard

8  

Top Twelve Anagrammy Rankings 1. Meyran Kraus... = 1. Rarer Art King spurs a "Yeah!" 2. Better th...

7

  Harshal M

8  

I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a Christian. ... = A short paragraph of what he ...

 

  Total points:

106 

from 18 votes     (DFE factor: 0.444)

SPECIAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

31  

A sonnet by Shakespeare, anagrammed into another sonnet which commemorates Jobs in 3 ways.

2

  Tony Crafter

18  

These are all supposedly based on quotes from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and describe things people...

3

  Adie Pena

15  

Charlotte Bronte's WINTER STORES

4

  Tony Crafter

9  

Winter by William Shakespeare

5

  nedesto

6  

Christmastide - Howard P Lovecraft

5

  Meyran Kraus

6  

Shakespeare's sonnet about lust is anagrammed into a poem about a love affair spanning a year, which also contains 2 acr...

7

  Dharam Khalsa

4  

The Twelve Days of Christmas

7

  nedesto

4  

New Year's Hymn - James Monroe Whitfield

9

  Dharam Khalsa

3  

New Year's Day

 

  Total points:

96 

from 16 votes     (DFE factor: 0.562)

RUDE:

1

  nedesto

24  

A fart is ~ fast air.

2

  Meyran Kraus

23  

Orgasmic pleasure = Come up a girl's arse!

3

  Rick Rothstein

15  

Nice tee-shirt as ~ I can see her tits!

4

  Tony Crafter

13  

"Mrs Robinson, you're trying to seduce me... aren't you?" = "O mercy. You're rousing one bad tent in my trousers!"

5

  Maurice Goddard

11  

The odour of my silent farts = So fetid, foul, rotten, marshy!

6

  Dharam Khalsa

6  

Aims into urinal = Rain simulation.

7

  View

4  

Hot place needs ~ the pole dances.

8

  Ivan Andonov

3  

A lesbian pair = Spare in labia.

8

  Adie Pena

3  

A similarity between holiday trees and black people? = I'd say peter may be like a pine with neat colored balls!

 

  Total points:

102 

from 17 votes     (DFE factor: 0.529)


Daniel F. Etter Memorial Award Points*

Name

Points

 

Name

Points

Meyran Kraus

118.81

 

Christopher Sturdy

26.72

Tony Crafter

87.67

 

Ivan Andonov

22.54

Adie Pena

85.58

 

View

20.82

nedesto

59.53

 

Maurice Goddard

20.55

Dharam Khalsa

52.11

 

Rob Bretveld

13.57

David Bourke

44.19

 

Larry Brash

6.22

Rosie Perera

41.25

 

Zoran Radisavlevic

4.15

Harshal M

27.66

 

Hans-Peter Reich

2.20

Rick Rothstein

27.15

 

Ed Pegg Jr

1.32

*Adjusted Points = Sum of (Points * 'DFE factor')
DFE factor is (No of Noms) / (No of votes) for category

 

High Standings

Name

1st

2nd

3rd

Meyran Kraus

4

1

1

Tony Crafter

3

1

1

Adie Pena

1

3

3

Dharam Khalsa

1

2

0

nedesto

1

1

0

Rosie Perera

0

1

1

Harshal M

0

1

0

Rob Bretveld

0

1

0

David Bourke

0

0

2

Christopher Sturdy

0

0

1

Rick Rothstein

0

0

1


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