Anagrammy Leaders' Board - March, 2012 - 39 votes cast

39 votes

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

GENERAL:

1

  Christopher Sturdy

35  

Sticking to the speed limit = This implied 'get no tickets'.

2

  Meyran Kraus

33  

Nesting goose = Sits on one egg.

3

  View

25  

Egomania = O, me, again!

4

  Tony Crafter

15  

He's tearing off on a wild goose chase = A solid case of going nowhere fast, eh?

4

  David Bourke

15  

An acute myocardial infarction = A fact in a coronary medical unit.

6

  Don Fortier

14  

He cast out snakes and vipers from ireland = Herald Saint Patrick ends venomous fears.

7

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

13  

Deathbed confession = Shed a debt of sin, once.

8

  nedesto

11  

The meaning of life is ~ faith in some feeling.

8

  HA Downs

11  

Spoiler alerts = Loser rips tale.

8

  Dharam Khalsa

11  

Paraprosdokian sentences = Reason peaks in second part.

11

  Dr Charles G Waugh

8  

He's a "yes man." ~ "Amen!" says he.

11

  Adie Pena

8  

Separated husband ~ departs unabashed.

13

  Rick Rothstein

7  

Nursing mothers ~ trim sons' hunger.

14

  Ellie Dent

6  

Wealthy class = A yacht's swell!

14

  Rosie Perera

6  

History repeats itself = Strife yet spoils earth.

16

  Larry Brash

5  

Rapid Eye Movement Sleep = "Eleven?" "Yes, Pop... dream time."

16

  Andrew Brehaut

5  

A materialist ~ aims at retail.

18

  Paul Klenk

4  

Threats ~ shatter.

19

  Neil Ramsay

1  

Condemn-a-Tory = D. Cameron, Tony ...

20

  Ed Pegg Jr

0  

Peace tradition churches = Deaconship architecture.

20

  Tom Notarangelo

0  

Will you marry me? = I'm your warm yell.

 

  Total points:

233 

from 39 votes     (DFE factor: 0.538)

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  Meyran Kraus

44  

Dali's 'The Persistence of Memory' = His masterpiece of modern style.

2

  Ellie Dent

33  

The fictional Secret Service Agent, James Bond = Ian Fleming creates screen job that is coveted.

3

  Christopher Sturdy

26  

Play "The Dark Side Of The Moon"? = Some hated to hear Pink Floyd!

4

  Tony Crafter

22  

BEST EVER SINGLES? 1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. Imagi... = 1. Opera singer 2. A Beatle's hymn 3. Missies h...

5

  Adie Pena

20  

"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," the animated movie in Three-D = I'm reminded I should save the Earth, NOT ax trees.

6

  nedesto

19  

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll = A weird new universe cannot corral lass Liddell.

7

  Rick Rothstein

12  

Popeye the Sailor Man and Olive Oyl = Aye, model 'toons are happily in love.

7

  Dharam Khalsa

12  

The movie "Titanic" redone in three-D = Intended to enrich the emotive air.

9

  Harshal M

11  

Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games = Hunt zone's challenging measures.

10

  Larry Brash

9  

"Popeye the Sailor Man" = I am a-hole type person.

10

  View

9  

The 'Yellow Submarine' = Sea-billow rhyme tune.

12

  HA Downs

6  

'The Cost of Freedom' = Other Doom Effects.

13

  Dr Charles G Waugh

2  

I'm Popeye the Sailorman = Yippee, man! Heroism--a lot.

14

  Rosie Perera

1  

An actor slits his own throat as a knife switch ~ takes its non-fictional twist. How harsh a scar!

 

  Total points:

226 

from 39 votes     (DFE factor: 0.359)

TOPICAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

52  

Nuclear Iranis ~ can ruin Israel.

2

  Ellie Dent

33  

A Syrian rebel = Israel nearby.

3

  Adie Pena

29  

The Anti-Putin protesters = Support ain't in the street!

4

  Christopher Sturdy

22  

Nationwide outbreak of Schmallenberg Virus = Vet I hire went "Bad luck for our lambing season".

5

  nedesto

18  

JetBlue's pilot suspended for behaving erratically = Bad player's violent turbulence jeopardises flight.

6

  Dharam Khalsa

16  

'Pink Slime' will be a choice for public schools = If possible, I will home-pack broccoli lunches!

7

  Andrew Brehaut

12  

President Barack Obama's re-election chance = Needs black American cash to be in top career.

8

  Tony Crafter

11  

Robbie Williams and Ayda Field = Dim idol and wife'll raise a baby!

9

  Rosie Perera

10  

Blueprint for an economy built to last = Obama's input for noble little country.

10

  HA Downs

8  

Cows to Fart a Lot Less = fast toots clear slow.

11

  Ed Pegg Jr

3  

The Willard Mitt Romney Superpacs = A trumpet heralds Winter Olympics.

12

  Josiah Winslow

1  

Huang He, The River Called China's Sorrow = All their sorrows "enhanced archive." UGH!

 

  Total points:

215 

from 38 votes     (DFE factor: 0.316)

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  Dharam Khalsa

32  

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad = Sinister and has Arabs paralysed.

2

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

25  

Cameron = Mr. Ocean.

3

  Ellie Dent

24  

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge = Such a deft charm: it echoes breeding. (Awardsmaster's Choice Award)

4

  nedesto

23  

U.S. presidential hopeful Mitt Romney = The futile Mormon desires any pulpit.

5

  Christopher Sturdy

22  

Sir Clive Sinclair = Sillier car is in cv.

5

  Meyran Kraus

22  

World champion Sebastian Vettel = This lad was never in bottom place!

7

  Rick Rothstein

18  

The cartoon figure Popeye the Sailor Man = Large forearms, a thin cute "honey", pipe too.

8

  Rosie Perera

14  

Re-Elect President Obama = Dems repeat celebration!

9

  View

10  

Willard Mitt Romney = I'm wild manly rotter.

10

  Ed Pegg Jr

8  

Angel Moroni, blowing his golden trumpet ~ belongs tangled up with Mormon religion.

11

  Dr Charles G Waugh

7  

Arlene Dahl = real handle.

12

  Larry Brash

6  

The American film director Jason Russell = Man's certified ill or he's just more carnal?

12

  David Bourke

6  

The fashion designer Stella McCartney = "Listen - my father, he's a narcotics legend!"

14

  Adie Pena

4  

Willard Mitt Romney = Mr. All-Time Dirty won?!

15

  Tony Crafter

3  

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales = Harry's pining for Chelsy alone. He wishes!

 

  Total points:

224 

from 39 votes     (DFE factor: 0.385)

OTHER NAMES:

1

  Larry Brash

69  

Old Spice Aftershave = Splashed it over face.

2

  Andrew Brehaut

23  

How on earth to land ~ at London Heathrow???

3

  Ellie Dent

18  

EBay purchase = A buy's cheaper.

4

  Christopher Sturdy

17  

Peter Cruddas Foundation = Idea - donate corrupt funds.

5

  Meyran Kraus

16  

Marlboro cigarettes = Got terrible sarcoma!

6

  Dharam Khalsa

15  

The PlayStation Vita ~ invites total apathy.

6

  Rick Rothstein

15  

I label broad ~ a "Barbie Doll".

6

  nedesto

15  

Garden of Eden = Need frondage?

9

  View

10  

The Heathrow Airport, London = Another path to world on hire.

9

  Adie Pena

10  

McMenu: Do-It-Yourself McDonald's Restaurant Recipes = More crap used for countless nutty Middle Americans.

11

  Rosie Perera

6  

The Super Mario Brothers video game = Bet a hero triumphs or dies. Game over.

11

  Maurice Goddard

6  

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints = Steadfast choir's cheer is truth's joyful chant!

13

  HA Downs

4  

Enemy Expatriation Act = Potent anxiety, America!

13

  Tony Crafter

4  

International Women's Day = To nominate 'lady as winner'.

 

  Total points:

228 

from 39 votes     (DFE factor: 0.359)

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  nedesto

31  

Bessy the old Guernsey told Molly the heifer, "... = "Hogwash!" Molly said acutely, "I don't believ...

2

  Adie Pena

25  

The Three Richest Women in the World 1. Christ... = 1. That truly content widow 2. L'Oreal heir,...

3

  David Bourke

23  

Wonderbra, the sponsors of National Cleavage Day. = A darn lovely pair of breasts cease to hang on down!

3

  View

23  

The Encyclopedia Britannica will no longer be printed = Cannot print & charge. Will be replaced by online edition.

5

  Rosie Perera

22  

A friend who commutes with some mates every day... = When he was done mumbling, I threw a witticism...

6

  Christopher Sturdy

20  

Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of Manchester Un... = Excellent to be him, or Reds fans grateful to ...

7

  Tony Crafter

18  

The World's Top Five Hottest Chillies 1. Naga... = 1. Buttock-clenching poll topper 2. Death-wis...

8

  Larry Brash

15  

Fellatio is a sexual act in which the male plac... = Oh, all I can expect to happen is that I'll fe...

9

  Dharam Khalsa

14  

The Seuss hero, a free thinker, spoke to save a... = "I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees. I spea...

10

  Andrew Brehaut

5  

I am getting my head shaved for the leukaemia c... = United! Defeat me! Take my hair :-( Laugh mo...

11

  Dr Charles G Waugh

1  

Film NOIR. It's the ordering mnemonic for the fo... = Morons depend on it (informal citation or aid) ...

 

  Total points:

197 

from 34 votes     (DFE factor: 0.324)

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

38  

A tweeter: Typing a million and a half dumb posts in a week to say he has no free time.

2

  Tony Crafter

22  

Footnote: Behind many a dry man there's a pitiless female with a tongue like a wasp!

3

  Larry Brash

21  

Drunk: It is a feeble sweaty man who has got an immense appetite for daily ethanol.

3

  Rosie Perera

21  

Entertainer. An amiable one who makes people laugh to satisfy demand. Why, it fits!

5

  Dharam Khalsa

17  

A tightrope walker. I see a lad who may slip off any time, but the man needs a tension.

6

  Adie Pena

14  

Anagrammatist. As we identify a fine one who should happen to maybe like letters.

7

  Ellie Dent

12  

Thinker, The. A fine shaped statue, a manly pose, or maybe now a fellow is meditating?

8

  David Bourke

9  

Too true! (I sympathise, as a gentleman who likes a wee pint...and a fit, horny female!) - db

9

  View

8  

No fun, No merrymaking, No fiesta. We hate holiday, ball, Hate pastime. It's deep waste!

10

  nedesto

6  

Idiot. A man, taken with games, whose failures appear met only by his need of talent.

11

  Maurice Goddard

4  

Adulterer. A nana who may keep on telling spited mean fibs to his stay-at-home wife!

12

  Paul Pan

2  

Stainer. A mean beady-eyed elf who tints the population with leaking foam smears.

13

  Christopher Sturdy

1  

Entertainer. If I'm posh see me on stage at a hit play, and if weak, a dumb show on telly.

 

  Total points:

175 

from 31 votes     (DFE factor: 0.419)

LONG:

1

  Meyran Kraus

42  

World's Greatest Drawings 18. The Parnassus ... = 18. Raphael's homage to the poet 17. Renoir'...

2

  Tony Crafter

26  

A senior walked into a supermarket and asked to... = The train was so full that the U.S. Marine ha...

3

  Christopher Sturdy

21  

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe She... = We now view this rhyme as abuse. That odd, ...

4

  nedesto

19  

David was at a local beerhall when a beautiful ... = Late one Friday night a policewoman spotted a...

4

  Dharam Khalsa

19  

Hive of bees Brood of hens Cast of hawks Ny... = Swarm of bees Hedge of herons Siege of bit...

6

  David Bourke

5  

THE TOP 10 NAMES GIRLS 1 Olivia 2 Lily ... = TOP 10 FINAL CHAV CHOICES GIRLS 1. Kylie...

7

  Adie Pena

4  

MITT ... = MITT ...

7

  Rosie Perera

4  

"If you haven't cursed out a New York Times rep... = "F*ck you, reporter! I'm sick of your damn cr...

9

  James H Young

2  

Preamble to the Declaration of Independence. ... = How to prepare and eat the classic hamburger....

 

  Total points:

142 

from 25 votes     (DFE factor: 0.360)

SPECIAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

36  

March marks the spring migration of some birds from Africa to Europe. Here, the poem Wild Pigeon is anagrammed into 4 po...

2

  Tony Crafter

32  

EL PASO By Marty Robbins

3

  Mike Keith

22  

A poem where all three stanzas are mutual anagrams. In addition: The first stanza is a word-length mnemonic for the fir...

4

  Christopher Sturdy

20  

Prayer of the Procrastinator

5

  Tony Crafter

17  

A good fairy was flying over the African plains one afternoon when she heard a soft crying below....

6

  nedesto

12  

The Anagrammy.com Guide for the Complete Noob.

7

  Adie Pena

10  

THE IDES OF MARCH by Marcella Remund

8

  Dharam Khalsa

9  

Sounds Of Silence Lyrics by the duo Simon and Garfunkel

9

  Dharam Khalsa

3  

"The Hokey-Pokey" as Shakespeare would have written it by Jeff Brechlin

 

  Total points:

161 

from 27 votes     (DFE factor: 0.333)

RUDE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

39  

A dildo serviced ~ divorced ladies.

2

  Tony Crafter

26  

Premature-ejaculator is seeking blonde hotty wi... ~ juicy lips, huge brea... Ok... it doesn't ...

3

  Christopher Sturdy

24  

To piss yourself laughing = Hilarious puns... left soggy!

4

  Rick Rothstein

19  

Masturbating often = Burns fat (go at it men).

4

  Maurice Goddard

19  

A man's throbbing erection = Grab a ten-inch moist boner!

6

  Dr Charles G Waugh

16  

Blonde Bimbos = boobs blind me

7

  Andrew Brehaut

11  

Paris' Moulin Rouge = Use girl up in a room.

8

  nedesto

8  

Money shots = Hot? No, messy!

9

  View

3  

Perform like a cute pornstar = Fuck a partner's premier tool.

 

  Total points:

165 

from 28 votes     (DFE factor: 0.321)


Daniel F. Etter Memorial Award Points*

Name

Points

 

Name

Points

Meyran Kraus

119.78

 

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

16.62

Christopher Sturdy

78.52

 

Dr Charles G Waugh

13.18

Tony Crafter

71.14

 

HA Downs

12.04

nedesto

58.62

 

Maurice Goddard

9.94

Dharam Khalsa

55.47

 

Don Fortier

7.54

Larry Brash

46.66

 

Mike Keith

7.33

Ellie Dent

46.22

 

Ed Pegg Jr

4.02

Adie Pena

44.51

 

Harshal M

3.95

View

35.89

 

Paul Klenk

2.15

Rosie Perera

31.65

 

Paul Pan

0.84

Rick Rothstein

26.49

 

James H Young

0.72

David Bourke

23.40

 

Neil Ramsay

0.54

Andrew Brehaut

19.89

 

Josiah Winslow

0.32

*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

6

1

0

Christopher Sturdy

1

0

3

Larry Brash

1

0

1

Dharam Khalsa

1

0

0

nedesto

1

0

0

Tony Crafter

0

4

0

Ellie Dent

0

2

2

Adie Pena

0

1

1

Andrew Brehaut

0

1

0

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

0

1

0

View

0

0

2

David Bourke

0

0

1

Mike Keith

0

0

1

Rosie Perera

0

0

1


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