Anagrammy Leaders' Board - December, 2018 - 32 votes cast

32 votes

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

GENERAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

40  

A present we get on Christmas Day = Some itchy sweater Grandpa sent.

2

  View

22  

The excrement's ~ extreme stench!

3

  Ellie Dent

19  

Heavy snow forecast = Very often saw chaos.

4

  Jesse Frankovich

18  

The larger brain = A bright learner. (Awardsmaster's Choice Award)

5

  Brian Taylor

17  

Ancestral homeland = A man's old clan there.

6

  David Bourke

11  

Gatwick drone = Go and wreck it!

6

  Adrian Hickford

11  

"One giant leap for mankind" = One giant mad prank of Neil.

8

  George Missailidis

9  

Resort Activities = Retire, visit coast.

8

  Julian Lofts

9  

I whisper an essential fact, argue ~ Christ was a Palestinian refugee.

10

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

7  

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz = D.J. Trump CV sez why IQ FX go blank.

10

  Christopher Sturdy

7  

Calm down, ~ mad clown.

12

  Adie Pena

6  

An American president ~ can remain pedestrian.

13

  Tony Crafter

4  

A male dinosaur = Aroused animal.

14

  Dharam Khalsa

3  

"Love is the Bridge between you and everything." - Rumi = This dreamer! Unity would be given to every being, eh?

15

  Valery Silivanov

2  

I am molested. = Do smile at me.

15

  Rosie Perera

2  

An accidental deletion = Cancel an edit; not ideal.

15

  Colleen Parkin

2  

If God can edit a reality... ~ delayed gratification.

18

  Ed Pegg Jr

0  

Existing ‡ Exit sign.

 

  Total points:

189 

from 32 votes     (DFE factor: 0.562)

ENTERTAINMENT:

1

  Meyran Kraus

43  

The song 'Twelve Days of Christmas' = "Several modest gifts? Why not cash?!"

2

  Ellie Dent

31  

Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Match Girl' = Chillness in that heart-rending Christmas tale.

3

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

24  

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles = Harmonisers back notes in melody.

4

  Dharam Khalsa

13  

Tennyson wrote, "Ring out the false, ring in the true" = Greet the New Year in song, or truthful intentions!

4

  Rosie Perera

13  

Some trim sharp ladies of a certain age in ~ the Miss Florida Senior America Pageant.

6

  Adie Pena

10  

"The Art of the Deal" by Donald Trump (and Tony Schwartz) = And that brazen fellow produced that story and myth.

7

  Tony Crafter

9  

The Christmas compilations = This commercial tat in shops.

8

  Brian Taylor

7  

Fox Mulder is ~ Mr. X-Files duo.

9

  View

6  

American animated sitcom "The Flintstones" = Modern life at ancient times. Hoist-man's act.

9

  Christopher Sturdy

6  

The Christmas television schedule = It's hellish such rot is even made, etc.

11

  Julian Lofts

5  

Recent film ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ is ~ big Swedish feminist thriller pretence.

12

  Valery Silivanov

4  

Fairy Tale 'Little Red Riding Hood' = Thrilled girl to die in fear today.

13

  David Bourke

2  

The professional dancer Dianne Buswell = Scarlet redhead in finals now be "plus one"!

 

  Total points:

173 

from 30 votes     (DFE factor: 0.433)

TOPICAL:

1

  David Bourke

35  

Theresa May postponing Brexit vote = Her next move? Operating to bypass it.

2

  Adie Pena

30  

The partial government shutdown = What Trump does -- nothing relevant!

3

  Dharam Khalsa

24  

'Tis the season to be jolly = Not easily to the jobless.

4

  Meyran Kraus

23  

The Donald's first two years = Fatass destroyin' the world.

5

  Christopher Sturdy

12  

A tory leadership contest = Oh dear... crass, yet inept lot.

6

  Tony Crafter

11  

Renegade MPs lose the Theresa May 'no confidenc... = "Sly ones defeat ...

6

  Rosie Perera

11  

Boy Scouts of America considering bankruptcy ~ as facts on abuse by dirty men rock iconic group.

8

  Julian Lofts

10  

Yet another Guatemalan child migrant perishes in US = Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Trump deny the carnage is a huge sin.

9

  Rik Sengupta

7  

The Michael Cohen sentence ~ teaches election henchmen.

10

  John Fidler

6  

The Tory Party ~ to try therapy

11

  Jesse Frankovich

5  

Individual One = I unveil a Don I.D.

12

  View

3  

Iran's Khamenei calls for unity = US in racial filth, Koran's enemy!

12

  George Missailidis

3  

America is at war with Russia? = I'm hurt, aware a crisis awaits!

14

  Ellie Dent

2  

Funeral of former American President G H W Bush = Graphic news: bereft fans of a ruler mourned him.

15

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

1  

Robert Swan Mueller III = I'm to be ruler in law, sire!

16

  George Sicherman

0  

Really, too bad, Les Moonves, as ~ nobody loves a molester, alas!

 

  Total points:

183 

from 32 votes     (DFE factor: 0.500)

PEOPLES NAMES:

1

  Meyran Kraus

37  

The three wise men Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar = The Magi shall reach Him and bestow a rare present.

2

  Ellie Dent

33  

The American President, Donald Trump = Important leader ... and resident chump!

3

  Tony Crafter

22  

Prime Minister Theresa May = Me? 'Remainers' hate my spirit!'

4

  Jesse Frankovich

20  

Charlotte Rae = Late actor, her.

5

  View

12  

Vasiliy Lomachenko = Aims a lovely chin K.O.

6

  Rosie Perera

11  

Trump is "Individual One" = Evil mind paid to ruin US.

7

  David Bourke

10  

The French model Thylane Léna-Rose Loubry Blondeau = Oh, her bold beauty enchanted all lonely men, for sure!

7

  George Missailidis

10  

The American attorney, Michael Dean Cohen = My! A mere liar, headache, cheat. Not innocent!

9

  Adie Pena

9  

Cohen = Con, eh?

9

  Dharam Khalsa

9  

My name is Donald Trump = Damned liar on my stump!

11

  Brian Taylor

7  

Eric McLuhan = Human cleric.

12

  Valery Silivanov

5  

Nestor Makhno = No more, thanks.

13

  Julian Lofts

3  

Ms Thylane Blondeau = Mute, shy belladonna.

14

  Colleen Parkin

0  

Miss Colleen Elizabeth Parkin = bleak pills.. Meet a inner schizo!

 

  Total points:

188 

from 32 votes     (DFE factor: 0.438)

OTHER NAMES:

1

  Rosie Perera

52  

Suicide Prevention Hotline = It induces inner hope to live.

2

  Tony Crafter

25  

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition = Filmed the hippo, wolf, tiger, ape, rhino, rat, coyote.

3

  Jesse Frankovich

19  

Flying Spaghetti Monster = Left many theists groping.

4

  Rick Rothstein

13  

Italy's Mount Etna = Stately mountain.

4

  View

13  

The original Stradivarius = Artist guards violin I hear.

6

  Meyran Kraus

11  

Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem = Later, the humble home of Jesus.

6

  Adie Pena

11  

La Torre pendente di Pisa = Plans needed to repair it.

8

  Valery Silivanov

9  

Chianti, a red wine. = I had a nice winter.

9

  David Bourke

8  

The original Stradivarius instrument = Art! I must insure this darn great violin!

10

  George Missailidis

6  

I am mastering a clean art: ~ an Anagram Times article!

11

  Ellie Dent

5  

Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire ~ is British, while naturally sacred.

11

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

5  

Russell's China Teapot ~ hurtles in a lost space?

13

  Dharam Khalsa

4  

The New Yorker Magazine = Me, eyeing Zen artwork: "Ha!"

14

  Colleen Parkin

3  

Cygnus atratus, Anatidae. Anseriformes = A gracious stunner.. Tasty as a fine dream.

 

  Total points:

184 

from 32 votes     (DFE factor: 0.438)

MEDIUM LENGTH:

1

  Ellie Dent

37  

The Church minister began fervently to pray: "D... ~ Then one horrified wee girl Annie, a four-year...

2

  Tony Crafter

27  

Britain's Top Four Christmas Carols 1. Silent ... = 1. Sing it like a hymn 2. Sings of the Lord ...

3

  Meyran Kraus

26  

... = ...

4

  Adie Pena

23  

Three Eskimos sitting in a kayak out on a lake ... ~ Likely a huge risk if it sank. As my storytell...

5

  Brian Taylor

9  

My closest friend, President Trump: 1. is clea... = 1. Inspiring tweets, odd grammar, rally wit 2...

6

  Rick Rothstein

7  

The federal US Customs and Border Protection agency = Donald Trump: "Construct a big fence." Tosh! Read: Eyesore!!!

7

  George Missailidis

6  

Donald Trump loses billions as President of the... = Satan's old demon imperils us. That idiot ofte...

8

  Julian Lofts

5  

The Most Outstanding Earners from YouTube Site ... = 1. Boy enjoys playing 2. We endure immature u...

8

  Dharam Khalsa

5  

Will fictitious tough guy Marvin the Martian ou... = While talking about his plan for Earth, "Oh, I...

10

  Rosie Perera

3  

News article: Emma Stone says she's still findin... = She lost it in her teens? Fallacy. Was removed...

11

  David Bourke

2  

The autobiography 'Thanks a Lot Mr Kibblewhite:... = Remarkably gritty book, I heard, partly...most...

11

  View

2  

Worst riot in a decade engulfs Paris; Macron vo... = Ow, new, top-sad, tragic mini-revolution acros...

 

  Total points:

152 

from 26 votes     (DFE factor: 0.462)

ANAGRAMMY CHALLENGE:

1

  Christopher Sturdy

25  

Kiss: Rachel Riley - has a nice ...

2

  Adie Pena

20  

Once upon a time, far away... KISS the Frog?! (Ew! Gross!) MARRY...the Prince is suitably handsome; looks Italian! K... (Awardsmaster's Choice Award - see link for the anagram in full, illustrated)

3

  Ellie Dent

17  

KISS: Bond. Passionately! Heroic young man. MARRY: Mr Wonderful. A life hero. Raise two kids. KILL: The Witch of th...

4

  Meyran Kraus

12  

Easy answer: - French a Sir; - Wed a Romantic poet; - Hunt a fatuous CEO of that Windows empire... Then I: - Kiss ...

4

  Tony Crafter

12  

KISS: Wow! Shakira! (...

4

  Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

12  

If MBS, kill Khashoggi; if The Donald, marry children; if Trump, kiss Putin, a terror who teaches you a new way to see ...

4

  Rosie Perera

12  

Kiss the sky - ah, a crucial mondegreen. Marry no one - Hm, I'd prefer to stay single. Kill? Thou shalt not! - Wow, I...

8

  Brian Taylor

11  

KISS the Blarney Stone (use to help with anagram luck) MARRY a rich widow (end of my worries on finance!) KILL the de...

9

  George Missailidis

10  

- Kiss any hot, known actress if free? Aha! - Marry Taylor Alison Swift. Cool, new music! - Kill Donald Trump (i.e. w...

10

  View

8  

O, Kiss a frog (maybe it's a princess)! Oh, Marry wealthy widow/trull (solution for finance matters)! Huh, Kill sti...

11

  David Bourke

7  

Weeping screw-loose fantasist Tony Crafter: "One wish! I'd kiss young Katie Melua, follow her pathetic husband to kill ...

12

  Dharam Khalsa

4  

...

 

  Total points:

150 

from 26 votes     (DFE factor: 0.462)

LONG:

1

  Meyran Kraus

34  

... = ...

2

  Julian Lofts

29  

The Most Influential Films of All Time Compiled... = We see that these created the most spinoffs an...

3

  Adie Pena

23  

The Ten Best Holiday Movies of All Time (accord... = 1. But that air rifle is best, Mommy! 2. My ...

4

  Tony Crafter

19  

Two doctor friends were walking down the street... = "Oh, Gill, I just don't understand it," said S...

5

  Dharam Khalsa

13  

A man was walking along the beach when he notic... ~ So, he deliberated a moment, and howled, "Hah!...

6

  Ellie Dent

10  

HE SAID/SHE SAID A married couple, Marilyn and... ~ He said: "Since I first laid eyes on you, I pr...

7

  George Missailidis

4  

Here are a few tips that will help you be an *E... ~ - *Sigh*. Ah, for America, don't ever elect un...

 

  Total points:

132 

from 23 votes     (DFE factor: 0.304)

SPECIAL:

1

  Meyran Kraus

42  

A Christmas Carol

2

  Tony Crafter

17  

AWAY IN A MANGER

3

  Dharam Khalsa

14  

How To Give a Cat a Pill

3

  Tony Crafter

14  

DECK THE HALLS

5

  Ellie Dent

13  

DIARY OF A SNOW SHOVELER

6

  Adie Pena

9  

DECEMBER

6

  George Missailidis

9  

The Snow Man Special

8

  George Missailidis

6  

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

9

  George Missailidis

3  

My Jolly, Jolly Christmas Wish

 

  Total points:

127 

from 22 votes     (DFE factor: 0.409)

RUDE:

1

  Meyran Kraus

39  

Santa's Christmastime Pleasures = This means a Mrs. Claus striptease!

2

  View

26  

Ex- Miss Kentucky Ramsey Carpenter = A sexy stunner makes my prick erect

3

  George Missailidis

19  

On your phone, watching ~ porn? Yeah, touching now!

4

  Julian Lofts

18  

Giant tush = Tight anus.

5

  Christopher Sturdy

17  

Rod + tight tushy = Dirty thoughts.

6

  Adie Pena

9  

The Jackson 5 hit song "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" = As host must like massaging a man's own 5-inch joystick!

6

  Tony Crafter

9  

The ITunes No. 1 Xmas Song, 2018 - 'All I Want f... = Ms Carey's wish list: 1. Ooh! Man, age 18-20, f...

 

  Total points:

137 

from 24 votes     (DFE factor: 0.292)


Daniel F. Etter Memorial Award Points*

Name

Points

 

Name

Points

Meyran Kraus

130.08

 

Jesse Frankovich

29.69

Ellie Dent

75.03

 

Christopher Sturdy

29.03

Tony Crafter

71.30

 

Brian Taylor

24.89

Adie Pena

64.61

 

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

22.56

Rosie Perera

46.74

 

Valery Silivanov

8.98

View

39.61

 

Rick Rothstein

8.92

Dharam Khalsa

38.85

 

Adrian Hickford

6.19

David Bourke

36.58

 

Rik Sengupta

3.50

George Missailidis

35.07

 

John Fidler

3.00

Julian Lofts

29.93

 

Colleen Parkin

2.44

*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

1

Ellie Dent

1

2

2

Christopher Sturdy

1

0

0

David Bourke

1

0

0

Rosie Perera

1

0

0

Tony Crafter

0

3

2

Adie Pena

0

2

1

View

0

2

0

Julian Lofts

0

1

0

Dharam Khalsa

0

0

2

George Missailidis

0

0

1

Jesse Frankovich

0

0

1

Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

0

0

1


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