Anagrammy Leaders' Board - December, 2014 - 31 votes cast

31 votes

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

GENERAL:

1

  Rosie Perera

31  

Buy homeowner's insurance ~ in case your new home burns.

2

  David Bourke

26  

In the depths of despair ~ he spotted a friendship.

3

  Meyran Kraus

18  

The economy has improved a little now, so... ~ how come I still don't have money to spare?

4

  Tony Crafter

17  

The upsetting result of domestic violence = Gentler spouse is often the clouted victim.

5

  Ellie Dent

14  

The snow is drifting ~ if the wind is strong.

6

  Adie Pena

11  

Celebratory = Cola?! Try beer!

6

  nedesto

11  

Senility is creeping up on me = I genuinely miss perception.

8

  Ivan Andonov

10  

A person is morbidly obese = Possible years in bedroom.

9

  Dharam Khalsa

9  

Lies and gossip = Gospel said, "Sin."

9

  View

9  

The deforestations ~ foist death on trees.

11

  Tyler Severance

6  

Islam charter ‡ A Christ realm.

11

  Dean Mayer

6  

The first year of marriage = I may regret other affairs.

13

  Christopher Sturdy

5  

Repeat offender = Free, raped often.

14

  Julian Lofts

4  

Digital hoarding means ~ hiding data on large SIM.

15

  Larry Brash

2  

Doctor-patient relationship = Do treat itch or pain (not piles)...

 

  Total points:

179 

from 30 votes     (DFE factor: 0.500)

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  View

30  

The Broadway performances = Award for best company here.

2

  David Bourke

27  

Singer Ed Sheeran ~ needs rehearsing!

2

  Adie Pena

27  

The traditional English carol 'The First Noel' = Shine a real star tonight for one little child.

4

  Meyran Kraus

23  

Seth Rogen's action comedy The Interview = A recent movie with the Sony credits gone.

5

  Dharam Khalsa

17  

Leonardo's famous masterpiece = Some respect due for a "Mona Lisa".

6

  Tony Crafter

16  

The Adoration of the Shepherds by El Greco = Fond herders go apace to see the Holy birth.

7

  Wei-Hwa Huang

12  

Forrest Gump's friendship = Groups different shrimps.

8

  Julian Lofts

11  

The film 'The Interview' is released = We hear it's vile. I resented the film.

9

  Ellie Dent

8  

The Santa Clause movie = He must act as a live one!

10

  Rosie Perera

3  

National Endowment for the Arts = Monies for that one drawn talent.

10

  nedesto

3  

Walt Disney Animation Studio's feature Frozen = Fay wizardess' unfettered mountain isolation.

 

  Total points:

177 

from 30 votes     (DFE factor: 0.367)

TOPICAL:

1

  David Bourke

21  

Daily Mail readership mainly consists of ~ hysterically-impaired fools and simians.

1

  nedesto

21  

"Away in a manger, no crib for his bed" = We sing in a choir for Mary and babe.

3

  Meyran Kraus

20  

Members of the New York Police Force = We prefer to choke some men forcibly.

4

  Adie Pena

19  

The Christmas holiday shopping season = Ho-ho-ho! Santa gets rich as I simply spend.

5

  Jesse Frankovich

18  

President Obama's executive orders = Various border amnesties expected.

6

  Dharam Khalsa

14  

Sonar locates wreckage of AirAsia Flight = "I got a real weak echo of aircraft's signals."

7

  Ellie Dent

12  

The USA winter = Nature's white.

8

  Julian Lofts

11  

Enhanced Interrogation Techniques = Concentrate Iraqis in the dungeon, eh?

9

  Jason Lofts

10  

Choke hold case = Headlock's echo.

10

  View

9  

The Sony Pictures Hack = Secret NK chaps hit you!

11

  Christopher Sturdy

7  

The trouble in West Africa = In truth, Ebola etc. was rife

11

  Tony Crafter

7  

Posting all those annual Christmas cards again = Groans, "It's such a pain; this'll cost an arm and a leg!"

13

  Maurice Goddard

6  

Nervous breakdowns at Christmastime = Common virus that's berserk, and I sweat!

14

  Rosie Perera

1  

The widespread police brutality = Irritable deputy cops wield heat.

 

  Total points:

176 

from 31 votes     (DFE factor: 0.452)

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  View

27  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi = Smart premier in modern India.

2

  Meyran Kraus

25  

Professor Stephen William Hawking = I'm wise, perhaps Knower of All Things.

3

  Tony Crafter

21  

The academician, Professor Stephen William Hawking = God-like chap's fate was imprisonment in a wheelchair.

4

  Larry Brash

19  

Mandy Rice-Davies = "I'd many vices, Dear."

5

  Jason Lofts

11  

Patrick Schwarzenegger and Miley Cyrus = Craggy chump and sirenic sleazy twerker.

5

  Dharam Khalsa

11  

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin = This dominant ruler paid furtive spies.

7

  nedesto

10  

Balthasar, Melchior, Gaspar; Wise Men of the East. = As we pilgrims chase a star afar on to Bethlehem.

7

  Rosie Perera

10  

The actor Dennis William Quaid = I am quite shallow and indirect.

9

  Adie Pena

9  

The embattled Ferguson policeman Darren Wilson = Michael Brown ruling eased; soon left department.

9

  Ivan Andonov

9  

Karen O = Korean.

11

  David Bourke

7  

Marilyn 'Mandy' Rice-Davies = I drily serviced many a man!

12

  Julian Lofts

6  

Producer Scott Rudin's ~ conduct spurred riots.

13

  Mark Huffman

5  

Santa = At NSA?

13

  Christopher Sturdy

5  

Imelda May = I'm a lady, me.

15

  Ellie Dent

3  

The late Mandy Rice Davies = She admitted an early vice.

 

  Total points:

178 

from 30 votes     (DFE factor: 0.500)

OTHER NAMES:

1

  Ed Pegg Jr

40  

Sony Pictures = PS: No security.

1

  Meyran Kraus

40  

The pedestrian crossing in Abbey Road = A certain boy-band poses here, striding.

3

  nedesto

27  

Ugly Sweater Day = Wear gaudy style!

4

  Julian Lofts

14  

The Italian ferry Norman Atlantic = A tinny fatal thermal incinerator.

5

  Tony Crafter

12  

Brazil's 'Christ The Redeemer' statue in Rio de... = "Their art deco resident's rather, um... ...

5

  Rosie Perera

12  

The Los Angeles Fire Department = Responding, settle a flame there.

7

  David Bourke

11  

Sony Pictures Entertainment Incorporated = Studio, open transparency to internet crime.

8

  Adie Pena

6  

Walt Disney Animation Studios = I'd do a witty Mouse in its annals.

9

  Ellie Dent

5  

The Glacier National Park = All gather atop an ice rink?

10

  View

4  

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons = O, we prefer any nation clear of U- plants or the notion!

 

  Total points:

171 

from 30 votes     (DFE factor: 0.333)

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  Jason Lofts

43  

Last six Presidents of the USA: 1. Carter 2. ... = 1. Peanut grower 2. A "B" actor 3. Made cash...

2

  Meyran Kraus

31  

The four Beatles band members: 1. John Lennon ... = 1. He pens all the fancy songs 2. One cerebra...

3

  Dharam Khalsa

17  

Things people are embarrassed to ask the doctor about = Crabs Leakage Open haemorrhoids Prostate test (but do!)

4

  Rosie Perera

16  

"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperatio... = Most of us have the equivalent of hidden depre...

4

  Tony Crafter

16  

CREEP in First Class to air hostess: And what's... ~ of name. Any relation to Mercedes Benz? HOST...

6

  Julian Lofts

11  

A List of Five Things Cuba is So Famous For 1.... = 1. First huge, fat Cohibas, Montecristo - thu...

7

  Maurice Goddard

10  

One brightest Star of Bethlehem was a miraculous sign. = Great glow, so beautiful. Christ the Messiah's born! Amen.

8

  View

8  

World War III Coming? Russian State Media Claim... = Moscow airs a real ultimatum to Washington - s...

9

  Adie Pena

6  

"The main reason Santa is so jolly is because h... = Each 'Jingle Bells' season, an eager St. Nicho...

9

  Ellie Dent

6  

A college divulged a female hormone's in beer. ... = 100 per cent gained weight, talked too much, g...

 

  Total points:

164 

from 28 votes     (DFE factor: 0.357)

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Adie Pena

24  

...

2

  Meyran Kraus

23  

Nope, it won't be the EU, the end of the deficit or an upcoming total war... Sadly, it's that goddamn Star Wars film!

3

  Tony Crafter

21  

Now, after a mammoth twenty thousand facelifts, Cher is spotted going around with a little pointed beard...

4

  Julian Lofts

19  

Democrat and sad widow Hillary Clinton attempting to be the first woman President of the U.S. A tough feat!

5

  Rosie Perera

13  

I'd add: actors with ample tits will remain on front page, fetch most hits on YouTube, and often get the award.

6

  Dharam Khalsa

12  

Unemployment Ghetto problem Drug addiction Racial deaths Wait, that date's now...NOW...not Father's 'fifties!

7

  nedesto

7  

I caution that twitter herds will retweet so many offhand comments about life, death and goat droppings.

8

  Maurice Goddard

6  

Ditto is: The red-hot new Anagram Genius from that worthy and acclaimed pottiest boffin, W. Tunstall-Pedoe!

8

  Larry Brash

6  

Tonight, old Anagrammy stalwarts, without conflict, shout: "Oppose Debra Dee Freeman, that defined nitwit.

10

  Ellie Dent

4  

Worldwide botheration; Computing watchfulness Hate, damnation Yet largesse Add to that, fit Men PROFIT!

11

  View

3  

Fools addicted to the prophecy! We smart, than we don't imagine that future. We smart - ain't giant blind fools!

11

  Christopher Sturdy

3  

Let's put a few of our winners in shops, and if we donated the tome to charity it might attract global demand?!

11

  David Bourke

3  

Twitter may concentrate on that old dog Mrs West's huge fat aft, and in addition, about her pimp's whole life!

14

  Tyler Severance

0  

Afghanistan withdraw demand Age of Ultron is Not the top film Bothersome police duty and race test twit.

 

  Total points:

144 

from 25 votes     (DFE factor: 0.560)

LONG:

1

  Ellie Dent

24  

There was this man who had three girlfriends, b... = She said, 'I bought cool gifts 'cos I love yo...

2

  Adie Pena

22  

INGREDIENTS FOR A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FRUITCAKE* ... = CHECKLIST FOR A NEW YEAR SPECIAL PARTY Devote...

3

  Meyran Kraus

21  

... = In the year 2014, my Earth daily gave to me: ...

4

  David Bourke

12  

The All-Time Biggest UK Christmas Hits 1 Ban... = 1 Mammoth (s)hit #1, patronises dying African...

4

  Tony Crafter

12  

The All-Time Biggest UK Christmas Hits 1 Ban... = 1. Stars jam for Africa 2. '70s hit with thr...

6

  Dharam Khalsa

11  

Google's Top 2014 Searches (in Albuquerque): ... = 1. Bad illness, lurid rumors 2. 2014 game ...

7

  Julian Lofts

9  

Applications on my iPhone: Mail Music Busine... = Compass Instagram Hipstamatic YouTube Jam...

8

  View

5  

1. Head lice shampoo 2. Anything purchased in ... = 1. A head is unclean 2. I'm odd and cheap ...

9

  Rosie Perera

4  

Top 2015 New Year's Resolutions on Twitter 1. ... = 1. Go to the gym 2. Propped-up smile? Try pe...

 

  Total points:

120 

from 20 votes     (DFE factor: 0.450)

SPECIAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

33  

'There's A Certain Slant Of Light' by Emily Dickinson

2

  Jason Lofts

27  

La Belle Dame Sans Merci by John Keats

3

  Tony Crafter

24  

SOME AMAZING (AND SOME DECIDEDLY HORRID) FACTS // WAYS TO FINISH A RELATIONSHIP QUICKLY

4

  Adie Pena

15  

WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE

 

  Total points:

99 

from 17 votes     (DFE factor: 0.235)

RUDE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

29  

The real things we, the ladies, look for in a guy: = - Fit - Wealthy - A good listener - Hung like a horse

2

  Julian Lofts

21  

Developer of ViagraŽ, Dr Simon Campbell, is knighted = He gave limp pokers firm, bold, grand, valid eŽections

3

  David Bourke

20  

Bromance = Nob cream.

4

  nedesto

18  

The dirty book store = Stroke it by the door.

5

  View

17  

To experience the orgasm = Great 'n' top sex! Here I come!

6

  Rick Rothstein

13  

The porno cinema's actress ~ promotes nice arse, snatch.

7

  Adie Pena

11  

The porno cinema actress ~ charms an erect penis, too!

8

  Tony Crafter

6  

A wart on my penis = Any woman priest!

 

  Total points:

135 

from 24 votes     (DFE factor: 0.333)


Daniel F. Etter Memorial Award Points*

Name

Points

 

Name

Points

Meyran Kraus

103.13

 

Larry Brash

13.86

Adie Pena

63.16

 

Ed Pegg Jr

13.33

Tony Crafter

62.55

 

Christopher Sturdy

9.84

David Bourke

53.30

 

Maurice Goddard

9.64

View

46.85

 

Ivan Andonov

9.50

Julian Lofts

44.29

 

Jesse Frankovich

8.13

Rosie Perera

40.85

 

Wei-Hwa Huang

4.40

Dharam Khalsa

40.30

 

Rick Rothstein

4.33

nedesto

40.00

 

Dean Mayer

3.00

Ellie Dent

33.70

 

Tyler Severance

3.00

Jason Lofts

31.73

 

Mark Huffman

2.50

*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

3

3

3

View

2

0

0

David Bourke

1

2

1

Adie Pena

1

2

0

Jason Lofts

1

1

0

nedesto

1

0

1

Ed Pegg Jr

1

0

0

Ellie Dent

1

0

0

Rosie Perera

1

0

0

Julian Lofts

0

1

0

Tony Crafter

0

0

3

Dharam Khalsa

0

0

1


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