Anagrammy Leaders' Board - March, 2013 - 28 votes cast

28 votes

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

GENERAL:

1

  nedesto

38  

Flowers unfold = Full of wonders.

2

  Adie Pena

16  

A narcotics dealer = Arrest cocaine lad!

2

  Meyran Kraus

16  

The wonderful season of spring = Open flowers found in the grass.

4

  Scott Gardner

15  

Relationship = Pal is into her.

5

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

14  

Fiscal responsibility = Repay costs if bill is in.

5

  Rosie Perera

14  

The priestly vow of celibacy = Very Catholic life; boys wept.

7

  Ellie Dent

9  

Resist the Devil = This deters evil.

8

  Christopher Sturdy

8  

Where there's a will there's a way. = See lawyer we hire trash the law.

8

  Tony Crafter

8  

Sugar in the tea = I get a neat rush!

10

  Dharam Khalsa

7  

A true sign of spring = Frog pair sings tune.

10

  Ed Pegg Jr

7  

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag. = Ill? Ask your doctor about buying PerkUp.

10

  Larry Brash

7  

The no-spam forum = For me... human post.

13

  View

5  

Smartphone = Pothers man.

14

  Rick Rothstein

4  

Internet websites = New interests, I bet.

 

  Total points:

168 

from 28 votes     (DFE factor: 0.500)

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  Meyran Kraus

30  

The fictional hero James Bond = I often charm ladies on the job.

2

  Ellie Dent

22  

Claude Oscar Monet: Water Lilies series of paintings = Created sensational images: flower pictures in oils.

3

  Larry Brash

21  

The singer Adele = A serene delight.

4

  Adie Pena

20  

Harlem Globetrotters = Get more tall brothers!

5

  nedesto

15  

The Daffodils, a poem written by William Wordsworth = Winter withdrew amid paths of yellow blooms adrift.

6

  Scott Gardner

13  

English thespian Patrick Stewart = Capt. sailing the new Star Trek ship.

7

  View

10  

Harlem Shake videos = Ah, shared moves! Like!

7

  Christopher Sturdy

10  

I broadcast bits on ~ BBC radio stations.

9

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

9  

The Late Show With David Letterman = Mirth that we howl at, and televised.

10

  Rick Rothstein

7  

Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment" = A proud story of the sick mind's envy, demons.

11

  Dharam Khalsa

6  

"A Treasury of the World's Best Loved Poems" = Overdose of purest wealth by old masters.

12

  Tony Crafter

5  

'Ode To A Nightingale' by the romantic poet Joh... = That ...

 

  Total points:

168 

from 28 votes     (DFE factor: 0.429)

TOPICAL:

1

  Adie Pena

26  

South American Pope ~ has impact on Europe.

2

  Ed Pegg Jr

20  

Venezuela high office ‡ Hugo "I feel fine" Chavez.

3

  Ellie Dent

16  

A snowy Britain ~ saw a tiny robin.

4

  Rosie Perera

15  

Helicopter prison escape = Hope police car is present!

4

  Rob Bretveld

15  

Smart gun control legislation = Minor cost, still an urgent goal.

6

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

13  

Pope Francis the First = RC priest? He's a pontiff!

7

  Christopher Sturdy

11  

The new pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio = Job helped poor region grow - e.g. Latin America.

7

  David Bourke

11  

From a cardinal to The Pope = To "Head of Claptrap in Rome".

9

  Tony Crafter

7  

William and Kate's d... = Lawd! Kid isn't a male?

9

  nedesto

7  

That fine old saying: April showers bring May flowers = While frost-weary blooms indignantly gasp fresh air.

11

  Larry Brash

5  

The Papal elections = Episcopal talent, eh?

12

  Dharam Khalsa

4  

First Barbie Doll introduced by Mattel = Drab, diet-trim, blonde social butterfly.

12

  Meyran Kraus

4  

What antiheroic staff is due an Oscar soon? = The Association of South African Wardens.

14

  Rick Rothstein

3  

The first Pope named Francis = Pontiff: A preacher's mind set.

15

  View

2  

The large sugary drinks = Risky. Danger. Slaughter.

 

  Total points:

159 

from 27 votes     (DFE factor: 0.556)

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  Meyran Kraus

40  

Pope Francis the First = Perfect for saintship.

2

  View

20  

Alexis Wright = Sex with a girl.

3

  Adie Pena

19  

Francesco = Soccer fan.

4

  Rosie Perera

15  

Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome = Pontiff so hip, he embraces poor.

5

  Rick Rothstein

13  

Pope Francis, The Vicar of Jesus Christ = Vast church rejoices, praises pontiff.

6

  Tony Crafter

11  

Manchester United FC's manager, Sir Alex Ferguson = He's mean in manner, sour-faced, gets gastric reflux.

7

  Adrian Hickford

10  

His Holiness, Pope Francis the First = Is he Christ's personal pontiff? He is!

8

  Ellie Dent

8  

Francis ~ is RC fan.

9

  Dharam Khalsa

5  

The newly-elected Pope Francis the First = Why replace the eldest pontiff in secret?

10

  nedesto

4  

Francis the First = Staffer in Christ.

10

  Larry Brash

4  

His Holiness, Pope Francis the First = Profession: he helps fit Christians.

10

  Ed Pegg Jr

4  

"A superdiagonal, ~ again." -- Paul Erdos.

13

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

2  

His Holiness, Pope Francis the First = Fine shrine of Christ's apostleship.

13

  Scott Gardner

2  

American actress Lindsay Dee Lohan = A "clean" star had Disney cinema roles.

15

  David Bourke

0  

Pope Francis the First = The crap pontiff rises.

 

  Total points:

157 

from 27 votes     (DFE factor: 0.556)

OTHER NAMES:

1

  nedesto

37  

The Vatican's College of Cardinals = God's half-secret Italian conclave.

2

  Tony Crafter

23  

The Syrian Arab Republic = Purely barbarian ethics.

3

  Rosie Perera

21  

International Women's Day = Men (traditional ones) yawn.

3

  Meyran Kraus

21  

Gillette's twin-blade head = I shall get it wet and bleed.

5

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

15  

The National People's Congress = Personnel China's got to please.

6

  View

13  

Military base Area Fifty One = Fortify it - maybe aliens area.

7

  Christopher Sturdy

8  

Peugeot = To gee up.

8

  Adie Pena

7  

The Successor of the Prince of the Apostles = So church has seen efforts to elect its Pope.

8

  David A Green

7  

The American Tinnitus Association ~ action this insane traumatic noise.

10

  Scott Gardner

6  

The Osprey = Those prey.

10

  Dharam Khalsa

6  

The National Rifle Association = Rationale: hostile fascination.

 

  Total points:

164 

from 28 votes     (DFE factor: 0.393)

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  Tony Crafter

45  

The Five Most Recent Presidents of the USA 1.... = 1. A former B-movie actor. 2. GWB's father 3...

2

  Scott Gardner

28  

1. Great Pyramid 2. Hanging Gardens 3. Sta... = 1. Angled stone 2. Rooftop forest 3. Olym...

3

  Adie Pena

23  

Heroines of Fairy Tales 1. Snow White 2. Cind... = 1. Ate. Poisoned. Ill. 2. "A sweet prince!" ...

4

  nedesto

21  

I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on hig... = All winter had the lily lain Encased so in old ...

5

  Dharam Khalsa

12  

Signs point in four directions: North South East West = Certain tourist options: Snow Hot sun Fishing Desert

6

  Christopher Sturdy

7  

Could the last person to leave please switch off... = A little plan helps to save the office (& the ...

7

  Ellie Dent

5  

Drunken chump, Bruce, falls into one of the fo... ~ the Australian sees ...

8

  Richard Brodie

3  

California nuke plant troubled and has agreed to... = That's the bomb dude, a goal is be up and runni...

9

  View

2  

Paedophilia is an illness, says top Catholic Cardinal = Papist: Ooh, I call phallic scandal disease or... insanity!

10

  David Bourke

1  

The Real Housewives of Miami's reality-TV star ... = Overhaul her tits (it's with masses of heavy s...

 

  Total points:

147 

from 25 votes     (DFE factor: 0.400)

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Larry Brash

34  

I'm so great, I'm a success, I'm an ace academic, I'm no communist, I'm unmarried, I'm beloved, unique, superb fun...

2

  Dharam Khalsa

33  

I'm a man coming from Argentina; I became successor via subpoena; Guided in minimum requirement, I said Mass in cumb... (Awardsmaster's Choice Award)

3

  Rosie Perera

22  

I am summoned. I panic, am quivering, "Um, um, umm..." because... It seems I am chosen. It means I must reside in Ro...

4

  Ellie Dent

16  

God's ecumenical mission moves me, an Argentinian, to Rome. I react: I am bemused; A curious mob queues up. I'm clad ...

5

  Richard Brodie

9  

Heraldumbin Possessemus Popam Emminenestimum reverendestinum Omnisium Godium Italiae Sacriciae Imamium Bergoglio Qu...

6

  Adie Pena

8  

Minimum requirements for Benedict's replacement: - I'm in command ground up - I have superb causes - I'm magnanimous...

7

  View

5  

Damn crisis: Vatican chose man, so man became Pope. Unsurprising resume: I'm unique, firm, lucid. I'm ambitious, comm...

8

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

4  

Must I rue big-ecumenism momentum meaning I approve Mormon baptism, queendom I aid is misused, and a lesbian-marriage c...

9

  Meyran Kraus

3  

Some claim our Pope became quite deaf. In a dumb memo, our Immaculate Man is declaring a moratorium on dance music in m...

9

  Andrew Brehaut

3  

Imagine a dim, mummified Caucasian-Argentinian religious museum item becomes emperor, commands communions and proclaims ...

9

  nedesto

3  

Mamma Mia! I come giving immense embraces and merits to our unsung icon; Big Baron; Mr. miraculous mendicant himself: ...

9

  Tony Crafter

3  

"Bugger me!" I murmur (or, in Italian, ...

13

  Christopher Sturdy

1  

Conclave choice in Rome is a measured, mumbling, Buenos Aires dude. "I supersede a German OAP. I'm First Among Equals ...

14

  aschwebel

0  

A Big claim: Remember our current age; Human beings deserve equal respect. Man is a people of common mind. Disc...

 

  Total points:

144 

from 25 votes     (DFE factor: 0.560)

LONG:

1

  Tony Crafter

39  

THE 12 LABOURS OF HERCULES 1. Slay the Nemean... = THE 12 MEANS HE EMPLOYED 1. Clubbing, then ...

2

  nedesto

32  

Years ago in Ireland, there was a priest who wa... = An Irishman moves into a tiny hamlet, walks i...

3

  Ellie Dent

25  

One Sunday morning, a married couple attended a... = 'Sorry, Reverend. I can't help myself. It was...

4

  Dharam Khalsa

21  

Top Twelve Anagrammy Rankings: Meyran Kraus T... = Summary: Unbroken records Dynamic star Ast...

5

  Adie Pena

5  

EIGHT CREEPY MYSTERY INGREDIENTS IN FAST FOOD* ... = 1. Simple doughnut; excellent pizza 2. Meat ...

 

  Total points:

122 

from 21 votes     (DFE factor: 0.238)

SPECIAL:

1

  nedesto

31  

Crossword

2

  Adie Pena

29  

Norman MacCaig's ASSISI and the Saint Francis of Assisi prayer BY YOUR GRACE ALONE is anagrammed into two actual prayer...

3

  Tony Crafter

23  

50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER By Paul Simon

4

  Tony Crafter

19  

BUMPER STICKERS / A POTPOURRI OF GLEE

5

  Dharam Khalsa

16  

Easter riddles

 

  Total points:

118 

from 20 votes     (DFE factor: 0.250)

RUDE:

1

  View

35  

Weird fantasies = Wife and a sister.

2

  Christopher Sturdy

22  

Notion: Shit happens! = Hope not in his pants.

3

  David Bourke

16  

Linda Lovelace / Harry Reems in Deep Throat = Semen heaped all over her in dirty oral act.

3

  Meyran Kraus

16  

Truly giant erection = It can't enter you, girl!

5

  nedesto

13  

Pre-op transsexual = Anal-sex supporter!

6

  Tony Crafter

11  

If done, I reckon it would rank as outright cen... = Crossing out a word in print, like this one: ...

7

  Adie Pena

9  

Menage a trois = Gina, Rosa et me!

8

  Scott Gardner

0  

The platonic relationships = Little rash coition happens.

 

  Total points:

122 

from 21 votes     (DFE factor: 0.381)


Daniel F. Etter Memorial Award Points*

Name

Points

 

Name

Points

nedesto

76.48

 

Scott Gardner

27.74

Adie Pena

69.87

 

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

27.32

Tony Crafter

68.83

 

Ed Pegg Jr

16.83

Meyran Kraus

61.33

 

Rick Rothstein

13.89

Dharam Khalsa

45.71

 

David Bourke

12.61

Rosie Perera

44.24

 

Rob Bretveld

8.33

Ellie Dent

44.17

 

Richard Brodie

6.24

View

41.05

 

Adrian Hickford

5.56

Larry Brash

36.54

 

David A Green

2.75

Christopher Sturdy

29.28

 

Andrew Brehaut

1.68

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

 

High Standings

Name

1st

2nd

3rd

nedesto

3

1

0

Meyran Kraus

2

1

2

Tony Crafter

2

1

1

Adie Pena

1

2

2

View

1

1

0

Larry Brash

1

0

1

Ellie Dent

0

1

2

Christopher Sturdy

0

1

0

Dharam Khalsa

0

1

0

Ed Pegg Jr

0

1

0

Scott Gardner

0

1

0

Rosie Perera

0

0

2

David Bourke

0

0

1


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