The 2020 Grand Anagrammy Awards - 70 votes cast

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

GENERAL:

1

  Tyler Severance

54  

Essential workers = We're no less at risk.

2

  Thomas W Hunter

52  

Senior Biochemist = He is into microbes.

3

  Meyran Kraus

51  

Sort of people I rather hated? = The hoarders of toilet paper.

4

  Meyran Kraus

48  

When I am in the throes of my despair, ~ a tiny shred of hope remains with me.

5

  Adie Pena

34  

I'm a liberated woman ~ and a wee bit immoral.

6

  Tony Crafter

31  

Enlargement of the prostate gland = Often targets an older man. Get help.

7

  Meyran Kraus

28  

Tightrope artist = Straight tiptoer.

8

  Christopher Sturdy

27  

Self-satisfaction = Life's so fantastic!

8

  John Murray

27  

Bent trachea = Can't breathe.

10

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

25  

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin = Initial theme for BBC telling young a story.

11

  Dharam Khalsa

23  

Can one be civil? = Inconceivable!

12

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

16  

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

 

  Total points:

416 

from 70 votes

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

77  

Sir David Attenborough's 'A Life on Our Planet' = Head naturalist on TV in despair of our globe.

2

  Meyran Kraus

56  

William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth = Witches sadly make him stab a regal peer.

3

  Meyran Kraus

45  

'Divine Comedy' by Dante:... = 1. 'Trump Nation' Agony 2. A Dire Year of CO...

3

  George Missailidis

45  

The English actress, Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson = Smart teen called Hermione that rescues Hogwarts.

3

  Dharam Khalsa

45  

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

6

  David Bourke

40  

The late English actress Dame Barbara Windsor DBE = Blonde EastEnders matriarch...bet she was a bad girl!

7

  Christopher Sturdy

35  

The Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. = Brad Pitt secured an Oscar with one gem of a portrayal.

8

  Meyran Kraus

32  

After the Beatles songs, I'll heartily admit: ~ This really is the greatest band of all time.

9

  Tom Myers

22  

The Princess and the Pea = The end part: spine aches!

 

  Total points:

397 

from 67 votes

TOPICAL:

1

  Tony Crafter

61  

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

2

  Meyran Kraus

51  

Trump incredibly tests negative for Coronavirus ~ but very positive for "Racist Mongrel" and "US Cretin".

3

  Rick Rothstein

45  

Practice social distancing = Spacing noticed as critical.

4

  Tony Crafter

44  

Captain Tom Moore's charts hit - 'You'll Never Walk Alone' = A plucky war hero can stroll the miles to move a nation.

5

  John Ramos

38  

"I WON THIS ELECTION, BY A LOT!" = Noticeable hostility now.

6

  Rosie Perera

35  

Donald Trump's baseless conspiracy theories = Our dismal psycho president can't bear losses.

7

  Adie Pena

26  

A "No Mask, No Entry" sign = Annoying most Karens.

7

  Rick Rothstein

26  

The top infectious disease doctor in America = Dr Fauci: "I see science as too important to hide."

9

  View

21  

Oh, God, feel the tragedy of ~ the death of George Floyd!

9

  Meyran Kraus

21  

The Belarusian election result = Latest count here is unreliable.

11

  Tony Crafter

19  

Harvey Weinstein is found guilty of assault and rape = A fiend used his status to prey on any naive girl. Awful.

12

  David Bourke

12  

A further four years of President Donald Trump = Dystopian future from rather dreadful person.

13

  John Murray

8  

Due to government indecision ~ Covid nineteen is urgent doom.

 

  Total points:

407 

from 69 votes

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  Meyran Kraus

98  

The late Diego Maradona = Dominated the goal area.

2

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

58  

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

3

  Dharam Khalsa

49  

Donald Trump's attorney Rudolph William Giulian... = A ...

4

  Tony Crafter

47  

Harry and wife Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex = Ex-HRHs say: "Sod the UK. We're chasing due fame and funds."

4

  Meyran Kraus

47  

The American president Donald Trump = Idle man underreports that pandemic.

6

  David Bourke

44  

The late guitarist Edward Van Halen = He had unrivaled talent...it was great.

7

  Meyran Kraus

25  

Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin = Vicious man kneeled on chap. RIP.

8

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

16  

Captain Thomas Moore = I am atop on some chart.

9

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

8  

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

 

  Total points:

392 

from 66 votes

OTHER NAMES:

1

  David Bourke

68  

The president of the USA = Here's the stupid fat one!

2

  Tony Crafter

62  

The London Sewerage System = Steamy logs seen down there!

3

  View

45  

Swedish IKEA store = See, this idea works.

3

  Tony Crafter

45  

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

5

  Meyran Kraus

32  

The Donald Trump Presidency = An odd peril pretty much ends.

6

  Adrian Hickford

30  

A General Practitioner = Regional patient carer.

7

  Tony Crafter

26  

The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, California = Who chills there? Every fat billionaire!

7

  Rosie Perera

26  

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

9

  FatPhil

21  

Doing KFC religion = Finger Lickin' Good.

10

  Paul Lusch

17  

National Forest Foundation = No end to flora infatuations.

11

  Dharam Khalsa

14  

Palindrome Day 2020 = Rapidly made on 02/02.

12

  David Bourke

8  

The Department of Homeland Security = These, the Portland community feared.

12

  Rick Rothstein

8  

Washington, District of Columbia = Comical bags of wind run it to shit!

14

  Rosie Perera

4  

Lysol Disinfecting Surface Wipes = Solid, spiffy. Cleaning crews use it.

 

  Total points:

406 

from 69 votes

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  Meyran Kraus

84  

Eight different ways to play with words: ... = 1. "War - still, it's raw." ...

2

  Meyran Kraus

82  

CORONA DO'S AND DON'TS = DON'T *Cough on your sad old nan. ...

3

  David Bourke

49  

President of the United States of America, Dona... = Offers up another random idea..."inject Dettol...

4

  Adie Pena

44  

Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" 1. Spring... = 1. Environment is so green 2. Warm up 3. A ...

5

  Meyran Kraus

42  

Regular Itinerary... = Covid Itinerary ...

6

  Adie Pena

30  

Five Movies Starring The Beatles 1. A Hard Day... = 1. Screaming girls; mayhem 2. The savvy group...

7

  Tony Crafter

21  

Britain's Most Popular Albums of all Time (per R... = 1. Beatles symphonic pop trip wins it! 2. Sorro...

8

  Rick Rothstein

15  

Trump described fallen heroes as "Losers" and "S... = He lacks respect for ...

 

  Total points:

367 

from 62 votes

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

49  

From a distance, the world looks blue and green,... = ...

2

  Rosie Perera

44  

Let's suppose you find a time machine and can go... = Batten down the hatches. A virus may wipe out ...

3

  Dharam Khalsa

41  

"I have a dream that my four little children wil... = Why kill the truth on which I thrive? Join wit...

3

  Tony Crafter

41  

'That is why we will defeat this coronavirus and... = YOUR BEST OF BRITISH, YOUR NHS In the NHS, w...

5

  Meyran Kraus

26  

"You can fool some of the people all of the time... = ...

6

  Meyran Kraus

19  

She gave me eyes, she gave me ears; And humble ... = ...

7

  Maurice Goddard

17  

"People aren't either wicked or noble. They're l... = ...

8

  Meyran Kraus

15  

"All truths are easy to understand once they ar... = "This Coronavirus threat seems real? ...

9

  Tony Crafter

13  

'Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the ve... = When you rant on, much stomach acid rises. This...

9

  Dharam Khalsa

13  

She gave me eyes, she gave me ears; And humble ... = My mother gave me a chance at life, Ha, a la...

9

  Dharam Khalsa

13  

Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terr... = Expect Daniel Craig's role of energetic rescue...

12

  Dharam Khalsa

11  

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect... = End baffling claims you're a winner; Cease ch...

13

  Maurice Goddard

7  

"Almost all our misfortunes in life come from th... = Life's just the fine luck of the draw! Some a...

 

  Total points:

309 

from 53 votes

LONG:

1

  Tony Crafter

50  

A duck walks into a pub and orders a pint of be... ~ "You're with the circus, aren't you? Well, bet...

2

  Meyran Kraus

37  

THE MOST LUDICROUS LYRICS... = "Giddy fish have got no river...

3

  David Bourke

34  

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

4

  Tony Crafter

33  

The Effects of Coronavirus on ... ~ An Iceland store has had its assets frozen for...

5

  Meyran Kraus

27  

A few key programs impaired, rolled back or eli... = Then again, old Donald did announce nice ...

6

  Meyran Kraus

26  

The Eight Oddest (And Real) Predictions ... = Let's examine the bizarre ...

7

  Tony Crafter

14  

After Bob came home blind drunk for the third n... = Every night, Kevin enjoyed having a whisky or ...

 

  Total points:

221 

from 37 votes

SPECIAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

41  

Shakespeare's 140th sonnet

2

  David Bourke

40  

'I Will Survive'

3

  Meyran Kraus

27  

Two Platforms

4

  Meyran Kraus

25  

Spring Outside / Spring Inside

5

  Tony Crafter

22  

A young man named David

6

  Tony Crafter

20  

We Three Kings / Guiding Stars

7

  George Missailidis

14  

Shakespeare Sonnet CXLIV

 

  Total points:

189 

from 32 votes

RUDE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

40  

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

2

  Meyran Kraus

37  

When the fart is 'Silent But Deadly' ~ there's subtle, yet fatal, hind-wind.

3

  David Bourke

33  

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

4

  John Murray

28  

Four weeks of a full lockdown = "All of us look fucked!", we frown.

4

  Rick Rothstein

28  

The moist vagina = Give this to a man.

6

  Meyran Kraus

25  

Until I sensed my fly was open, I utterly had no idea... = Then I found my penis was entirely outside all day!

7

  Murray Cameron

23  

Some nasty dog shite ~ got my shoes stained.

8

  Christopher Sturdy

21  

I hardly believe a single word that man says = Many held a view the loser is a lying bastard.

9

  Tony Crafter

12  

He came in his pants = Mishap - hence stain!

10

  David Bourke

9  

President Donald Trump's golden showers videotape = Moron pondered, when Las Vegas prostitutes piddled.

 

  Total points:

256 

from 44 votes

Overall Part 1

1

  Meyran Kraus

20  

Eight different ways to play with words: ... = 1. "War - still, it's raw." ...

2

  Meyran Kraus

19  

The late Diego Maradona = Dominated the goal area.

3

  Meyran Kraus

18  

CORONA DO'S AND DON'TS = DON'T *Cough on your sad old nan. ...

4

  Tony Crafter

17  

Captain Tom Moore's charts hit - 'You'll Never Walk Alone' = A plucky war hero can stroll the miles to move a nation.

5

  Tony Crafter

15  

The London Sewerage System = Steamy logs seen down there!

6

  Meyran Kraus

13  

When I am in the throes of my despair, ~ a tiny shred of hope remains with me.

7

  Tyler Severance

13  

Essential workers = We're no less at risk.

8

  Christopher Sturdy

11  

The Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. = Brad Pitt secured an Oscar with one gem of a portrayal.

9

  Tony Crafter

10  

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

10

  John Murray

9  

Bent trachea = Can't breathe.

11

  Adie Pena

9  

I'm a liberated woman ~ and a wee bit immoral.

12

  Dharam Khalsa

8  

Donald Trump's attorney Rudolph William Giulian... = A ...

13

  Meyran Kraus

8  

Regular Itinerary... = Covid Itinerary ...

14

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

7  

Sir David Attenborough's 'A Life on Our Planet' = Head naturalist on TV in despair of our globe.

15

  Meyran Kraus

7  

Sort of people I rather hated? = The hoarders of toilet paper.

16

  David Bourke

7  

The president of the USA = Here's the stupid fat one!

17

  Tony Crafter

7  

'That is why we will defeat this coronavirus and... = YOUR BEST OF BRITISH, YOUR NHS In the NHS, w...

18

  Meyran Kraus

6  

Tightrope artist = Straight tiptoer.

19

  John Ramos

6  

"I WON THIS ELECTION, BY A LOT!" = Noticeable hostility now.

20

  Christopher Sturdy

5  

Self-satisfaction = Life's so fantastic!

21

  Rosie Perera

5  

Let's suppose you find a time machine and can go... = Batten down the hatches. A virus may wipe out ...

22

  Rosie Perera

5  

Donald Trump's baseless conspiracy theories = Our dismal psycho president can't bear losses.

23

  Dharam Khalsa

5  

Can one be civil? = Inconceivable!

24

  Meyran Kraus

5  

Trump incredibly tests negative for Coronavirus ~ but very positive for "Racist Mongrel" and "US Cretin".

25

  Thomas W Hunter

5  

Senior Biochemist = He is into microbes.

26

  Tony Crafter

4  

Britain's Most Popular Albums of all Time (per R... = 1. Beatles symphonic pop trip wins it! 2. Sorro...

27

  Adie Pena

4  

A "No Mask, No Entry" sign = Annoying most Karens.

28

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

4  

Captain Thomas Moore = I am atop on some chart.

29

  Meyran Kraus

4  

From a distance, the world looks blue and green,... = ...

30

  Tony Crafter

4  

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

31

  Rick Rothstein

4  

The top infectious disease doctor in America = Dr Fauci: "I see science as too important to hide."

32

  Meyran Kraus

3  

'Divine Comedy' by Dante:... = 1. 'Trump Nation' Agony 2. A Dire Year of CO...

33

  Meyran Kraus

3  

The Donald Trump Presidency = An odd peril pretty much ends.

34

  Dharam Khalsa

3  

"I have a dream that my four little children wil... = Why kill the truth on which I thrive? Join wit...

35

  Dharam Khalsa

3  

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect... = End baffling claims you're a winner; Cease ch...

36

  George Missailidis

3  

The English actress, Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson = Smart teen called Hermione that rescues Hogwarts.

37

  Meyran Kraus

3  

The Belarusian election result = Latest count here is unreliable.

38

  Maurice Goddard

3  

"People aren't either wicked or noble. They're l... = ...

39

  Meyran Kraus

3  

"All truths are easy to understand once they ar... = "This Coronavirus threat seems real? ...

40

  Meyran Kraus

3  

William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth = Witches sadly make him stab a regal peer.

41

  Meyran Kraus

3  

She gave me eyes, she gave me ears; And humble ... = ...

42

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

3  

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin = Initial theme for BBC telling young a story.

43

  Rick Rothstein

3  

Washington, District of Columbia = Comical bags of wind run it to shit!

44

  David Bourke

2  

The late guitarist Edward Van Halen = He had unrivaled talent...it was great.

45

  Tony Crafter

2  

'Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the ve... = When you rant on, much stomach acid rises. This...

46

  Tony Crafter

2  

The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, California = Who chills there? Every fat billionaire!

47

  Tom Myers

2  

The Princess and the Pea = The end part: spine aches!

48

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

2  

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

49

  Meyran Kraus

2  

Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin = Vicious man kneeled on chap. RIP.

50

  View

2  

Oh, God, feel the tragedy of ~ the death of George Floyd!

51

  Tony Crafter

2  

Harry and wife Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex = Ex-HRHs say: "Sod the UK. We're chasing due fame and funds."

52

  View

2  

Swedish IKEA store = See, this idea works.

53

  Meyran Kraus

2  

"You can fool some of the people all of the time... = ...

54

  Rick Rothstein

2  

Practice social distancing = Spacing noticed as critical.

55

  David Bourke

2  

The late English actress Dame Barbara Windsor DBE = Blonde EastEnders matriarch...bet she was a bad girl!

56

  Tony Crafter

1  

Enlargement of the prostate gland = Often targets an older man. Get help.

57

  Rick Rothstein

1  

Trump described fallen heroes as "Losers" and "S... = He lacks respect for ...

58

  Dharam Khalsa

1  

Palindrome Day 2020 = Rapidly made on 02/02.

59

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

1  

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

60

  Rosie Perera

1  

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

61

  Adie Pena

1  

Five Movies Starring The Beatles 1. A Hard Day... = 1. Screaming girls; mayhem 2. The savvy group...

62

  Dharam Khalsa

1  

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

 

  Total points:

331 

from 56 votes

Overall Part 2

1

  Tony Crafter

24  

A duck walks into a pub and orders a pint of be... ~ "You're with the circus, aren't you? Well, bet...

2

  Meyran Kraus

22  

140th sonnet (Red Cross)

3

  David Bourke

18  

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

4

  Tony Crafter

17  

The Effects of Coronavirus on ... ~ An Iceland store has had its assets frozen for...

5

  Meyran Kraus

16  

Two Platforms

6

  David Bourke

14  

'I Will Survive'

7

  Meyran Kraus

12  

Spring Outside / Spring Inside

8

  Meyran Kraus

11  

A few key programs impaired, rolled back or eli... = Then again, old Donald did announce nice ...

9

  Tony Crafter

9  

A young man named David

10

  Meyran Kraus

8  

THE MOST LUDICROUS LYRICS... = "Giddy fish have got no river...

11

  Meyran Kraus

8  

The Eight Oddest (And Real) Predictions ... = Let's examine the bizarre ...

12

  George Missailidis

5  

Shakespeare Sonnet CXLIV

13

  Tony Crafter

5  

We Three Kings / Guiding Stars

14

  Tony Crafter

5  

After Bob came home blind drunk for the third n... = Every night, Kevin enjoyed having a whisky or ...

 

  Total points:

174 

from 30 votes


High Standings

Name

1st

2nd

3rd

Meyran Kraus

6

7

4

Tony Crafter

3

1

2

David Bourke

1

1

4

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

1

1

0

Tyler Severance

1

0

0

Rosie Perera

0

1

0

Thomas W Hunter

0

1

0

Dharam Khalsa

0

0

3

George Missailidis

0

0

1

Rick Rothstein

0

0

1

View

0

0

1


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