Anagrammy Leaders' Board - August, 2020 - 28 votes cast

28 votes

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

GENERAL:

1

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

26  

A step in the right direction = Inspired, I inch to the target.

2

  Meyran Kraus

24  

A grim life spent in denial = I am pretending all is fine.

3

  Murray Cameron

18  

Hotdog eating competitions = Champ to get indigestion too?

4

  Maurice Goddard

14  

Downing several pints of the local pub's draught beer = Pissed full, I belched abrupt gas! Rotten hangover now!

5

  Christopher Sturdy

13  

My first haircut since February = Rather scruffy as I buy nice trim.

5

  Tony Crafter

13  

Chasing a woman truly led to ~ doing what comes naturally!

7

  George Missailidis

12  

Fifty - Nineteen + Seventeen - Thirty = Ninety - Fifteen + Thirteen - Seventy.

8

  Rick Rothstein

11  

This describes Donald Trump in a nutshell: ~ A simple bullshit artist conned hundreds.

9

  View

7  

Pseudo-medicine = Used on epidemic?

9

  Colleen Parkin

7  

Life is strange = Erasing itself.

11

  Tom Myers

6  

Life behind bars = Fiendish rabble.

12

  Rosie Perera

5  

A more perfect Union = Peace for me, not ruin.

12

  Paul Pan

5  

Enlarged prostate = pee-retardant slog.

14

  FatPhil

4  

Reconfigure your chart: a ~ category four hurricane!

15

  Dharam Khalsa

2  

The sound of the train = I often used that horn.

16

  Brian Taylor

1  

Free burger = Reefer grub.

 

  Total points:

168 

from 28 votes     (DFE factor: 0.571)

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  Dharam Khalsa

37  

Gary Larson's "The Far Side" cartoon = Hooray for its strange calendars!

2

  Meyran Kraus

30  

Salvador Dali's 'The Persistence of Memory' = So, fearless art achievement... or simply odd?

3

  Tony Crafter

22  

Dancing Queen is voted as the top song to dance to ever = Even deposing 'Agadoo'? Never! I'd contest that conquest!

4

  Tom Myers

18  

Salvator Mundi (Leonardo da Vinci) = Our divine Lord laid on canvas mat.

5

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

14  

The Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare = I speak for a name Brits have hallowed.

6

  View

12  

"I never promised you a rose garden" = Very dangerous idea or premise, no?

6

  Rick Rothstein

12  

The giant hit song "Chandelier" by the singer Sia = She has neat lyrics on getting inebriated (high).

8

  George Missailidis

8  

Frédéric Chopin's Fantaisie Impromptu = Optimum effect I preordain is in C Sharp.

9

  Murray Cameron

5  

The Rocky Horror Picture Show = Kitschy Hero/Whore/Corruptor.

10

  David Bourke

4  

The model Nicole Mary Poturalski = Ooh! Real lucky old man, I see, Mr. Pitt!

 

  Total points:

162 

from 27 votes     (DFE factor: 0.370)

TOPICAL:

1

  Rick Rothstein

25  

Practice social distancing = Spacing noticed as critical.

2

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

21  

Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson = Outwit a Tory minister for an A-Level and GCSE fiasco

3

  Rosie Perera

20  

Mandatory mask zones = Zoos and many markets.

4

  Tony Crafter

16  

The British Broadcasting Corporation = Bird-brain cohorts hate patriotic song.

5

  Dharam Khalsa

15  

News: COVID has picked Influenza as its running mate = The flu virus can campaign on kids' sneezes and win it!

6

  George Missailidis

14  

The Capital of Lebanon, Beirut = A flat to be rebuilt in an epoch.

7

  Meyran Kraus

13  

If the President doesn't win the election again ~ he'd tweet "CHEAP LIE! IT IS NOT FINE!!" and not resign.

8

  View

11  

The asymptomatic coronavirus = Variations may occur. Stop them!

9

  David Bourke

10  

Silly snooker news:~ Kyren Wilson loses!

9

  Maurice Goddard

10  

Donald John Trump is "A Very Stable Genius" ~ and repulsive loony mad brat just neighs!

11

  Murray Cameron

9  

'A very stable genius' = Gee... sly abrasive nut.

12

  Tom Myers

3  

Simon Cowell broke his back = Brook will mock his absence.

 

  Total points:

167 

from 28 votes     (DFE factor: 0.429)

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

33  

The Bard, William Shakespeare = What likeable phrases I dream!

2

  Meyran Kraus

27  

Ronald Antonio "The Rocket" O'Sullivan = One snooker titan no rival could halt.

3

  Christopher Sturdy

20  

Michael Studdert = A child trusted me!

4

  Tony Crafter

17  

"King Arthur's trusty knight is me, Sir Lancelot du Lac ~ I run sticks clear through tyrants' guts and I kill 'em!"

5

  George Missailidis

16  

The President of the USA, Donald Trump = Impudent fraud. Lots hated the person.

6

  Paul Pan

14  

President Jair Bolsonaro = A pretend lion's job is "roar!"

7

  Dharam Khalsa

12  

Vice President Michael Pence = Deep malice, even sphincteric.

8

  Murray Cameron

7  

Opposition leader, Simon Bridges = A dope is in top role. Dimbo resigns.

9

  David Bourke

4  

Kyle Howard Rittenhouse = Youth ranked "white loser".

9

  View

4  

The late Chadwick Boseman ~ who had talent became sick.

11

  Tom Myers

2  

Liberal PM Scott Morrison ~ to sort criminal problems.

 

  Total points:

156 

from 26 votes     (DFE factor: 0.423)

OTHER NAMES:

1

  FatPhil

26  

Doing KFC religion = Finger Lickin' Good.

2

  George Missailidis

22  

Australian Desert = Its land a treasure.

3

  Tony Crafter

21  

Stella McCartney's 'Eau de Parfum Spray For Women' = Trade from successful new aroma may reap plenty!

4

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

18  

Washington, District of Columbia = Circus town that big mad fool is in.

5

  Tom Myers

17  

Florence, Tuscany, Italy = Once fancy, lately I rust.

5

  Meyran Kraus

17  

Washington, District of Columbia = It's a good bunch of criminal twits.

7

  Rick Rothstein

16  

The Land of Shangri-La = A dash of "enthralling".

8

  Maurice Goddard

9  

The British Broadcasting Corporation = Bright to act to Brainier, and Oh! So Crisp!

9

  Dharam Khalsa

8  

International Renewable Energy Agency = On nearly clean engineering, a better way.

9

  Rosie Perera

8  

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota = Hey, corona tourism! Trust all got deathly sick.

11

  Murray Cameron

5  

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms = Clear-out of a combat rifle and hooch abuser.

 

  Total points:

167 

from 28 votes     (DFE factor: 0.393)

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  Meyran Kraus

38  

... = 1. "...

2

  David Bourke

25  

The five senses of humans: 1 Touch 2 Sight 3... = 1 Have a hug! 2 See the light! 3 Listen! 4 ... (Awardsmaster's Choice Award)

3

  Dharam Khalsa

24  

Famous Picasso paintings: 1. The Old Guitarist... = 1. Struggling musician 2. Agile brothel wome...

4

  Tony Crafter

15  

1. Agnetha Fältskog 2. Benny Andersson 3. Björn ... = ABBA: 1. She's fragrant and stunning! 2. Fat on...

5

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

10  

The results of the Best Ever James Bond poll: 1.... = 1. The Scot's in Thunderball 2. More reserved, ...

6

  Christopher Sturdy

9  

Father dies rescuing his children from sea on We... = Tragic case cost hero life. Rushes in and he hi...

7

  Paul Pan

5  

KFC suspends its 'finger lickin' good' slogan b... = Buffoon can suck digits, gulp fried legs - soo...

7

  Murray Cameron

5  

Celebrity plastic surgeons, Doctors Paul Nassif ... = We reconstruct arty girl's bad nose and ridicu...

7

  Rick Rothstein

5  

Honestly, is the United States President Donald... ~ It's true, but add he's pretty dull, inept and...

10

  Maurice Goddard

4  

1: Donald John Trump 2: Michael Richard Pence ... = 1: Head pain in the neck! 2: Drab jobholder ...

11

  Rosie Perera

3  

"Nobody's been tougher on Russia than I have" (D. Trump) = So, as to my run, have urged Putin to be harsh on Biden.

11

  Tom Myers

3  

Michelle Obama versus U.S.A. President Donald Trump. = Old Republican's a dupe. Removal's a must. End his term

11

  George Missailidis

3  

The First Lady of the United States of America, ... = "I am married to the rudest type of man...it ...

14

  View

1  

'Wicked and inhuman' Brenton Tarrant sentenced ... = To us: another antipathetic fellow, an indecen...

 

  Total points:

150 

from 25 votes     (DFE factor: 0.560)

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

34  

...

2

  Dharam Khalsa

29  

Opinion The hopeful fools seem to campaign, Do little, enjoy some elegant champagne; But, then the loosest puffed-up...

3

  Maurice Goddard

16  

...

4

  David Bourke

13  

"Gee, so I got to puff pot, some marijuana? So? I like pot. Let me also put in my defence, NOT inhale, though!" the est...

5

  Tony Crafter

11  

"Gee, I feel (I hope) we all like the esteemed Boris Johnson. Fundamentally, though, he's pompous, incompetent, egotist...

6

  Rosie Perera

10  

"Effete Joe Biden chose petite Phony Kamala to go with him, as she's all he could get. A felon, he's flopping in the po...

6

  Christopher Sturdy

10  

"To uphold the law, no one supplied missiles to enemies, in effect letting hostages come home." A put up job; if he'l...

8

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

9  

"To feel gleeful in the fight to help to elect such a noisome poop, Me, I tell the filthiest of lies to sheep: Obama go...

9

  George Missailidis

5  

"The Dems often jog up the people's logic to benefit these undocumented immigrants -- see, they fail to fool the ...

 

  Total points:

137 

from 23 votes     (DFE factor: 0.391)

LONG:

1

  Meyran Kraus

36  

... = "...

2

  Tony Crafter

28  

NO PRESENT LIKE THE TIME On seeing a lovely go... = FELINE FINE The music professor entered the ...

3

  Dharam Khalsa

25  

A couple of jumper cables walk into a bar. One... ~ A bushel of corn goes to the city pub. An af...

4

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

15  

A summary of the last five American presidents:... = 1. No Jack Kennedy either! 2. Would get blow ...

5

  George Missailidis

7  

I AM tanya (23) live in your street. looking f... = Next time, I gotta arrange a friend to come ch...

6

  Maurice Goddard

5  

***** A Cornish Litany ***** From ghoulies and... = ***** Beg to God ***** From the Donald's bull...

7

  Rosie Perera

4  

Retired Army Brigadier General Anthony Tata has... = The longest title of a military officer anyone...

 

  Total points:

120 

from 20 votes     (DFE factor: 0.350)

SPECIAL:

1

  George Missailidis

23  

Shakespeare Sonnet CXLIV

2

  Dharam Khalsa

21  

Matchmaker, matchmaker

3

  Tony Crafter

18  

I’m Just Wild About Harry

4

  Meyran Kraus

16  

The Lads

5

  Meyran Kraus

14  

DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

6

  Maurice Goddard

9  

Our Father, who art in Heaven,

7

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

6  

There once was a man from Peru,

 

  Total points:

107 

from 18 votes     (DFE factor: 0.389)

RUDE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

34  

Man: "We mated for two intense hours!" = Woman: "He snored after two minutes."

2

  Tony Crafter

27  

Liam Neeson - one of the 'most hung' actors in Hollywood = Oh my, the action fellow has one monstrous dong! No lie.

3

  Rick Rothstein

17  

"I fart in your general direction" = I cite an unreal, terrifying odor.

4

  Murray Cameron

15  

Cunt's grime = Minge crust.

5

  Christopher Sturdy

12  

The bad first impression = Fart, piss or shit in me bed!

5

  Maurice Goddard

12  

Dirty old women ~ wilted on my rod!

7

  Tom Myers

9  

Anal probing ‡ A boring plan.

8

  George Missailidis

6  

A scorching fart = Crashing factor.

 

  Total points:

132 

from 22 votes     (DFE factor: 0.364)


Daniel F. Etter Memorial Award Points*

Name

Points

 

Name

Points

Meyran Kraus

119.71

 

David Bourke

26.55

Tony Crafter

77.20

 

Tom Myers

23.86

Dharam Khalsa

71.20

 

Rosie Perera

21.56

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

66.78

 

View

15.41

George Missailidis

48.44

 

FatPhil

12.50

Rick Rothstein

36.71

 

Paul Pan

11.58

Maurice Goddard

33.94

 

Colleen Parkin

4.00

Christopher Sturdy

29.21

 

Brian Taylor

0.57

Murray Cameron

29.18

 

*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

3

0

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

2

1

0

Dharam Khalsa

1

2

2

George Missailidis

1

1

0

Rick Rothstein

1

0

1

FatPhil

1

0

0

Tony Crafter

0

2

3

David Bourke

0

1

0

Christopher Sturdy

0

0

1

Maurice Goddard

0

0

1

Murray Cameron

0

0

1

Rosie Perera

0

0

1


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