Anagrammy Leaders' Board - December, 2016 - 26 votes cast

26 votes

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

GENERAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

36  

First memories a man has = I am safe in Mother's arms.

2

  John Ramos

34  

Landscaping = Scan, plan, dig.

3

  Ellie Dent

21  

Lonely Christmas ~ stirs melancholy.

4

  Tony Crafter

14  

It’s after midnight ~ and it’s fright time.

5

  Rosie Perera

13  

Carnivorous animals = Lions savor a cranium.

6

  Adie Pena

12  

Animated motion pictures = Is it not made in a computer?

7

  Josiah Winslow

8  

Large font = ...

8

  Julian Lofts

6  

"Unpresidented?" ~ sneered pundit.

9

  View

5  

Room heater's ~ home roaster.

9

  Jesse Frankovich

5  

Recount = No truce!

11

  Colleen Parkin

2  

When death comes ~ who'd encase them?

12

  Dharam Khalsa

0  

Expression: "Burning the midnight oil" = I burn tinged holes in expiring moths.

12

  Larry Brash

0  

Regular unleaded petrol = End a large rude polluter!

 

  Total points:

156 

from 26 votes     (DFE factor: 0.500)

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  Meyran Kraus

33  

The children's fairy tale 'Snow White' = I'll stay on here with the nice dwarfs!

2

  Adie Pena

20  

The film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' = The last one from your saga writers.

3

  Tony Crafter

18  

Cliff Richard's 'Mistletoe and Wine' = Christmas in ideal world, in effect.

4

  View

17  

"Hotel California" = Real? Oh, fictional!

4

  David Bourke

17  

The American actress Mary Frances 'Debbie' Reynolds = A screen star, a decent lady. (nb: Carrie Fisher's mom). Bye!

6

  Rosie Perera

14  

University Gospel Choir = Pure voices glory in this.

7

  Dharam Khalsa

8  

The old American television show "I Love Lucy" = Note the lively wives duo in comical roles. Ha!

8

  Ellie Dent

7  

The carol: Christians Awake! = Hark! Arise! Clothes can wait...

9

  Josiah Winslow

6  

Nintendo Switch = No CD went in this.

 

  Total points:

140 

from 24 votes     (DFE factor: 0.375)

TOPICAL:

1

  Ellie Dent

39  

The tragedy in Aleppo = People that are dying.

2

  Rosie Perera

23  

A child asks, "Is Santa real?" = A rascal: "Alas, kids, he isn't."

2

  Julian Lofts

23  

The proposed American Muslim registry = O dear, seems Mr Trump is copying A. Hitler.

4

  Adie Pena

14  

Fiery apocalypse to hit ~ the city of Aleppo, Syria.

5

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

12  

Trumponomics ‡ pro-Communist.

5

  Meyran Kraus

12  

The new Trump Administration = Throw inept tantrums in media.

7

  Dharam Khalsa

9  

The new Trump Administration = What's important? Undermine it!

8

  David Bourke

8  

Trump's inauguration = U.S.A. migration upturn.

9

  Josiah Winslow

7  

The true meaning of Christmas = If Santa comes, he might return.

10

  View

5  

Unpresidented = Dense, unripe D.T.

11

  John Ramos

3  

Jolly old Saint Nicholas = Land collision halts joy.

 

  Total points:

155 

from 26 votes     (DFE factor: 0.423)

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  Julian Lofts

26  

Princess Leia = Special siren.

2

  Tony Crafter

16  

The Bronte Sisters: Anne, Emily and Charlotte = Meet the North nation's eternal lady scribes.

2

  Adie Pena

16  

The United States of America President = I see that need to define Trump as racist.

2

  David Bourke

16  

The Austrian politician Norbert Gerwald Hofer = Can his Adolf Hitler tribe return to power again?

5

  Larry Brash

14  

The Vicar of Dibley = Her vice: bodily fat.

5

  Ellie Dent

14  

Martin Shkreli = Hail Mr Stinker!

7

  Rosie Perera

13  

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas ~ instills joy...and alcohol.

8

  Meyran Kraus

10  

Donald Trump, current leader of the United States = A trusted, mere fraud the entire land couldn't spot.

9

  Dharam Khalsa

9  

Astronaut John Glenn, RIP = Or, planning other jaunts?

9

  Christopher Davis

9  

Hedge-fund manager Martin Shkreli = Mean drug makers infringed health

11

  View

4  

Turkey police officer Mevlut Mert Altintas = Face verity: I'm true killer of consul attempt.

11

  John Ramos

4  

"Weird Al" Yankovic = Rad, wacky, I live on.

13

  Jason Lofts

3  

Burnside's ~ sideburns.

 

  Total points:

154 

from 26 votes     (DFE factor: 0.500)

OTHER NAMES:

1

  Rosie Perera

35  

A Hyundai Sonata = Handy Asian auto.

2

  John Ramos

27  

Old Faithful Geyser = It really gushed off.

3

  Larry Brash

20  

Autism Spectrum Disorder = I'm odd... super smart... curse it!

4

  Meyran Kraus

19  

The new Trump Administration = An impotent dimwit runs Earth.

5

  Dharam Khalsa

13  

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières = No weird fences or doors obstruct them in disasters.

6

  David Bourke

12  

The new Donald J. Trump Administration = Major president not with an adult mind.

7

  Julian Lofts

9  

Star of Bethlehem shining ~ from nigh - he's in the stable.

8

  Josiah Winslow

7  

The religion of Christianity = Hostility, inferior teaching.

8

  Adie Pena

7  

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day = A wry Santa Claus dearly got me in this!

10

  View

3  

Islamic Caliphate = I leach Capitalism.

11

  Tony Crafter

2  

Trump International Realty = I tour apartment internally.

11

  Ellie Dent

2  

A Winter's Tale? = Answer: a title.

 

  Total points:

156 

from 26 votes     (DFE factor: 0.462)

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  Meyran Kraus

31  

... = ...

2

  David Bourke

27  

The singer George Michael (Georgios Kyriacos Pa... = A Greek-Cypriot hero, a glamorous Eighties gay...

3

  Ellie Dent

12  

Bobby asks a farmer: 'Can I cross your field pl... = 'The farmer says, 'Fine.' Adding, 'And if ...

3

  John Ramos

12  

Wishing to bathe in a Yellowstone hot spring, t... = Splash! Lout on vacation pitches into strongly...

5

  Tony Crafter

10  

Britain exits the EU; Trump's elected President... = I bet the unexpected results infuriated most p...

6

  Josiah Winslow

9  

"At the working man's house hunger looks in but... = The means to work enough turns huge risks to d...

7

  Christopher Davis

7  

Welcome to the department of redundancy department ~ Chanted Pete and Repeat; my comment returned twofold

8

  View

5  

A blue Star of David on a white ground, framed b... = The flag of Israel (a new Zion) adds up to blo...

8

  Maurice Goddard

5  

Donald Trump "President of the divided states of... = Demented, putrid, sordid mad ape, starts in th...

8

  Dharam Khalsa

5  

From a writer: cough rough though through ... = My son's words: Though tough to spend or of...

11

  Julian Lofts

4  

The actor Carrie Fisher (she was Princess Leia ... = Artist had a special role - a fanfare is consi...

11

  Rosie Perera

4  

If an angel statue is removed from a fountain, ... = I've taken a pun from online, and I offer it t...

 

  Total points:

131 

from 22 votes     (DFE factor: 0.545)

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

34  

...

2

  Tony Crafter

19  

I long to see: Peace on Earth for fraught Mankind, Terrorists repenting sins, The end of hatred in our minds, And ...

3

  Dharam Khalsa

18  

Utter the prayers, Light a candle (or ten); Think for a profound moment of those friends, entertainers, singers, Wh...

4

  David Bourke

12  

The Starman, His Purple Shortness, and Frey... George Michael, Ms Fisher...now gone to die. In future, good drone, f...

4

  Ellie Dent

12  

RHYME: Ring in food for old, those most in need Assist the purest who aren't free Ring in peace on earth: no to gree...

6

  Jason Lofts

10  

A sonnet? No. God: Return peace to those terrified in the Syrian fighting; Go and free the US from horrid Trump; Sh...

7

  View

9  

GOD, protect us! Refine togetherness! No terror, thereto more health, Understanding and freedom for any man. I hop...

7

  Josiah Winslow

9  

One Ring to perish dry, One Ring to see them; One Ring to rush us and work, One Ring to free them. And add a fifth ...

9

  Julian Lofts

5  

Huh, I'd honor ten - grinning T. Crafter, Israeli hotshot M. Kraus, doyenne R. Perera, Lofts twins, M. Huffman, E. Dent,...

10

  Rosie Perera

4  

Had enough of the old administration; Enter the shiny one: Trump. Forfeit greatness, forsake the strong nation. Horr...

 

  Total points:

132 

from 22 votes     (DFE factor: 0.455)

LONG:

1

  Tony Crafter

37  

LONDON'S TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS 1. Warner Bros S... = 1. One wizard experience! 2. Monstrous outdoo...

2

  Ellie Dent

34  

One fine summer's eve, Vince goes into his loc... = ...

3

  Julian Lofts

23  

Leaders of States 1. Donald Trump ("An orange ... = Representing 1. United States of America (Hol...

4

  Dharam Khalsa

13  

Before you speak, let your words pass through t... = I suggest we assess our presidents by a key te...

5

  Jason Lofts

12  

Sacha Baron Cohen alter ego clues: 1. Alistair... = A list of this British actor's four most outra...

 

  Total points:

119 

from 21 votes     (DFE factor: 0.238)

SPECIAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

53  

This land is your land

2

  Tony Crafter

42  

A BAG OF NAILS

3

  Maurice Goddard

21  

Christmas is coming,

 

  Total points:

116 

from 21 votes     (DFE factor: 0.143)

RUDE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

33  

What does Pinocchio's girlfriend yell at night? = She'd hop on that still, rigid face, crying: "Now LIE!"

2

  Josiah Winslow

25  

How Woman defined intercourse = "When do I cum? First?" "No." "...we are done!"

3

  Rick Rothstein

20  

I would not kick her out of bed, she merits more = He's like, "No doubt, I'd fuck her two or more times."

4

  Tony Crafter

19  

Santa only comes once a year, but he fills a stocking! = Gosh, icy benefactor seminates sock a lot annually!

5

  Julian Lofts

5  

The Adult Breastfeeding Relationship (ABR) ~ beats urolagnia (rather bent piddle fetish).

 

  Total points:

102 

from 17 votes     (DFE factor: 0.294)


Daniel F. Etter Memorial Award Points*

Name

Points

 

Name

Points

Meyran Kraus

98.86

 

View

21.19

Ellie Dent

57.64

 

Larry Brash

16.23

Tony Crafter

57.16

 

Jason Lofts

8.90

Rosie Perera

48.13

 

Christopher Davis

8.32

David Bourke

43.48

 

Rick Rothstein

5.88

Julian Lofts

41.29

 

Maurice Goddard

5.73

John Ramos

39.28

 

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

5.08

Dharam Khalsa

31.31

 

Jesse Frankovich

2.50

Adie Pena

30.65

 

Colleen Parkin

1.00

Josiah Winslow

28.80

 

*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

0

0

Tony Crafter

1

3

1

Ellie Dent

1

1

2

Julian Lofts

1

1

1

Rosie Perera

1

1

0

John Ramos

0

2

1

Adie Pena

0

2

0

David Bourke

0

2

0

Josiah Winslow

0

1

0

Dharam Khalsa

0

0

1

Larry Brash

0

0

1

Maurice Goddard

0

0

1

Rick Rothstein

0

0

1


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