Anagrammy Leaders' Board - January, 2020 - 24 votes cast

24 votes

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

GENERAL:

1

  Dharam Khalsa

39  

Can one be civil? = Inconceivable!

2

  David Bourke

14  

Tours over China = The coronavirus

2

  Tom Myers

14  

Beans, beans, they're good for the heart, ~ by the nose here goes another bad fart!

4

  Rosie Perera

12  

Modern slavery = Very mean lords.

4

  Meyran Kraus

12  

The winning method at a game of Russian roulette = Turn with that gun, aim at someone else, fire and go.

6

  Christopher Sturdy

11  

Had hot water on, yet no plug in sink. Er... dim! = That's like pouring money down the drain!

7

  Ellie Dent

10  

A modern politician = Draconian, impolite.

8

  Adrian Hickford

8  

Travelling by air = Really vibrating.

9

  George Missailidis

5  

Masters of the grand piano = Hands or fingers at a tempo.

9

  Adie Pena

5  

Fun details ~ left unsaid.

9

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

5  

American troops = Top aces in armor?

12

  View

4  

The newspaper obituary = We bury_____.Tears on epitaph.

13

  Tony Crafter

3  

Emotional as ~ a moonlit sea.

14

  Tyler Severance

0  

Another conspiracy = Actors in phony race.

 

  Total points:

142 

from 24 votes     (DFE factor: 0.583)

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  Meyran Kraus

39  

The Statue of David by Michelangelo Buonarroti = Our brave boy can indeed smite that foul Goliath.

2

  Ellie Dent

30  

'Angelica and the Hermit' by Sir Peter Paul Rubens = Plump, bare yet unabashed, reclining here... it's art!

3

  Christopher Sturdy

22  

Christopher Nicholas Parsons died age ninety-six = No repeats in sixty sec's in chair he'd had... so long. RIP

4

  Tony Crafter

15  

The ex-married couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston = Permanent 'friends'. (Jolie and drip Theroux can beat it!)

5

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

14  

Dame Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot = Ace to sleuth a homicide's rather a prig!

6

  Adie Pena

12  

"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" = Hit UTwo song; live hit for all of mankind.

 

  Total points:

132 

from 23 votes     (DFE factor: 0.261)

TOPICAL:

1

  Tony Crafter

33  

Harry and Meghan step down from senior royal duties = "Holy tripe!" frowned Harry's Grandma. "One is not amused."

2

  Jesse Frankovich

21  

Articles of impeachment = The top criminal faces ’em. (Awardsmaster's Choice Award)

3

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

20  

The Royal House of Windsor = Old one Harry wishes out of.

4

  Ellie Dent

16  

The devastating bush fires in Australia = As vast area is hit, burning, it fuels death.

5

  Rosie Perera

12  

Trump's "Deal of the Century" for peace in Middle East = Outcome: Israel pretty dern chuffed, Palestine mad.

6

  Dharam Khalsa

11  

The Ancient Indigenous art called "Rainmaking" = More dancing in tackling the need in Australia!

7

  Meyran Kraus

8  

Can Trump seriously be impeached later in the Se... = ...

8

  George Missailidis

7  

Donald Trump now faces Iranian uproar = American fraud and liar won no support.

9

  View

4  

An attack on US Embassy = Combat's an uneasy task.

9

  Christopher Sturdy

4  

Heavy rain brings relief to Australia = Rain! So greatly vital in bush fire area.

9

  David Bourke

4  

A price on the head of President Trump = The Reaper, come and find the POTUS...RIP.

12

  FatPhil

0  

Telnet Credentials ‡ Steel-clad internet

12

  Adie Pena

0  

Quietly investigate Bidens or no equipment = "Quid pro quo" intent inevitably gets enemies!

 

  Total points:

140 

from 24 votes     (DFE factor: 0.542)

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

30  

Henry Charles Albert David Mountbatten-Windsor = I want monarchy's burdens halved to rebrand title

2

  George Missailidis

25  

Swedish schoolgirl Greta Tintin Eleonora Thunberg = The world built along her actions is greener on sight

2

  Meyran Kraus

25  

The Iranian general Qasem Soleimani = A mean male is gone, slain there in Iraq

4

  Dharam Khalsa

17  

American politician and attorney Rudolph Giuliani = A paid liar loyal in action to an icier unhinged Trump.

5

  Adie Pena

13  

Kobe Bean Bryant = Bye, taken NBA bro.

6

  Tony Crafter

6  

Christine Margaret Keeler (and pal Mandy Rice-Davies).= Seen naked astride a chair.(Party-girl amid clever men).

6

  Christopher Sturdy

6  

Presenter Sandra Birgitte Toksvig, OBE = TV Baking's dearest "big" person to retire.

8

  David Bourke

4  

The ITV News Asia correspondent Debi Edward = Entwined with a "drop bear", and voice stressed!

9

  John Murray

3  

Layla Moran = Amor? Any! All!

9

  View

3  

General Soleimani = In real, male is gone

 

  Total points:

132 

from 23 votes     (DFE factor: 0.435)

OTHER NAMES:

1

  Rosie Perera

22  

The British Royal Family = If Harry: "Abolish my title."

1

  Tony Crafter

22  

The Statue of David in Florence's Accademia Gallery = Michelangelo-created nude is a lady's favorite (Fact!)

3

  David Bourke

19  

Koalas adorning ~ Kangaroo Island.

4

  Ellie Dent

16  

Wiltshire's Stonehenge Monument = Silent, remote...showing men the sun.

5

  Christopher Sturdy

15  

The Prime Minister of Israel = Iran? I prefer to missile them!

6

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

12  

The Leaning Tower of Pisa = Straight line of awe? Nope!

7

  Don P Fortier

9  

Victorville = Civil Revolt

8

  Adie Pena

8  

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine = Ms. Be-Organized-and-Manage-the-Rest.

9

  Meyran Kraus

6  

Statue of Liberty ('Liberty Enlightening the World') = Deity built to greet all the new brothers flying in.

10

  View

2  

Disneyland Resort, Anaheim California = Fiesta! More adrenalin! Any child's "on air"!

 

  Total points:

131 

from 23 votes     (DFE factor: 0.435)

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  Meyran Kraus

33  

The Original cast of ... = 1. A major cynic 2. Jolly animator 3. The ni...

2

  Dharam Khalsa

31  

Levels of Classified Information: 3. Confident... = 3. Middle-tier offenses 2. Control of electio...

3

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

22  

The senior royals at Sandringham: 1. The Queen... = 1. I'll hardly relinquish my throne! 2. W...

4

  David Bourke

17  

The late Kobe Bryant, shooting guard of the Los... = Oh, taken far too young, this here basketball ...

5

  Ellie Dent

8  

A man was walking in the desert with his horse ... ~ The man said: "Oh, WHAT? WHERE? Stop now, whe...

5

  Tony Crafter

8  

The comedian and actor Ricky Gervais has presen... = As ever, the English host took to deriding ang...

7

  View

5  

More Evidence Trump Was Using Ukraine for Personal Gain = American going President earns unusual power from Kiev.

8

  Rosie Perera

3  

Those who don't remember the past are condemned ... = Hopeless torment with them, doomed to be ever ...

9

  George Missailidis

1  

Jeremy Clarkson says that God didn't want peopl... = Many'd tend to gather it is ...

10

  Adie Pena

0  

Interviewer: But how do you explain this long f... ~ Interviewer: You're a good find -- the usual m...

 

  Total points:

128 

from 22 votes     (DFE factor: 0.455)

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Tony Crafter

30  

When you rant on, much stomach acid rises. This can invade the oesophagus, which irritates the delicate lining. DO NOT...

2

  Meyran Kraus

20  

Total ignorance: A sad condition which activists here hint could hurt the human species more than any disease right no...

3

  Ellie Dent

13  

Oh, that convinced stoic, Marcus Aurelius had this opinion, might cry: 'Answer the hothead's anger with an antidote, si...

3

  Adrian Hickford

13  

'Climate change? Hah! A traitor head-scientist announced this worthless theory. I'm unconvinced! It's pure hogwash!' - ...

5

  Rosie Perera

10  

With everyone pissed at DT or his haters, America is coming unglued. How can the nation stanch this chronic hate, unloa...

6

  Dharam Khalsa

9  

M. Twain actually penned such a vision, according to sources; either that, or he had echoed this Roman with innate insi...

7

  Christopher Sturdy

8  

Contains mighty tonic which can melt the hardest heart I wish I'd used caution - Love can tear us apart! [in high d...

8

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

6  

'The cigar is a disease, the worst stench that you can imagine, and a divine rapture to this demon honcho.' Winston Ch...

9

  David Bourke

5  

Christ, how underhand! I am incandescent, in a pure rage with this...it is at MY turn to choose a Challenge...TC *has* ...

10

  Adie Pena

2  

Why Trump must never disclose his anger to one incited China, the nation as a whole, and his agitated Christian church,...

 

  Total points:

116 

from 20 votes     (DFE factor: 0.500)

LONG:

1

  David Bourke

26  

A group of guys, an average age of about forty o... ~ Another ten years later, at average age seventy...

2

  Tony Crafter

22  

The kids stood lined up for lunch in the Cathol... = The teacher was giving a lesson on the circula...

3

  Meyran Kraus

14  

... = 1. Sorry excuse for a catchy pop jam 2. Pudgy...

4

  Dharam Khalsa

13  

Inspirational women who served (or are serving)... = 1. Studied chimpanzees, in khaki 2. Diarized ...

5

  Adie Pena

3  

A cow, an ant and an old fart are irritably bic... ~ "I can quietly work all day and all night, in ...

6

  Ellie Dent

2  

A weary truck driver stopped at a restaurant to... ~ After he'd done, he paid his bill and left. A...

 

  Total points:

80 

from 14 votes     (DFE factor: 0.429)

SPECIAL:

1

  Tony Crafter

35  

A young man named David decided to buy his new ... = Scott, who lived in the north of England, deci...

2

  Meyran Kraus

29  

... = ...

 

  Total points:

64 

from 14 votes     (DFE factor: 0.143)

RUDE:

1

  David Bourke

22  

Gwyneth Paltrow's 'This Smells Like My Vagina' candle = Well, it's mighty pongy...caviar, menses, and whelk stall!

2

  Meyran Kraus

21  

When he'd loudly boast: "I got a ten-inch monster!" ~ that could only mean he isn't so big down there.

3

  Christopher Sturdy

15  

"Stop undressing me with your eyes" = Why, seeing more nude tits or pussy!

4

  Tony Crafter

12  

Gosh, my Y-Fronts are stuck right up my arse! = Fuck, my tight pants're so smeary. Ugh! Sorry.

5

  Adie Pena

6  

1. Prince Harry 2. Meghan Markle 3. Archie = 1. Real prick 2. Her hymen area 3. Charming

 

  Total points:

76 

from 14 votes     (DFE factor: 0.357)


Daniel F. Etter Memorial Award Points*

Name

Points

 

Name

Points

Meyran Kraus

77.63

 

Adie Pena

19.61

Tony Crafter

73.06

 

George Missailidis

18.03

Dharam Khalsa

60.26

 

Jesse Frankovich

11.38

David Bourke

49.56

 

Adrian Hickford

11.17

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

48.66

 

View

8.95

Ellie Dent

40.28

 

Tom Myers

8.17

Christopher Sturdy

32.81

 

Don P Fortier

3.91

Rosie Perera

29.43

 

John Murray

1.30

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

 

High Standings

Name

1st

2nd

3rd

Tony Crafter

4

1

0

Meyran Kraus

2

4

1

David Bourke

2

1

1

Dharam Khalsa

1

1

0

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

1

0

2

Rosie Perera

1

0

0

Ellie Dent

0

1

1

George Missailidis

0

1

0

Jesse Frankovich

0

1

0

Tom Myers

0

1

0

Christopher Sturdy

0

0

2

Adrian Hickford

0

0

1


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