Aim Here Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 21 hours ago, Cardinal Richelieu said: Surprised it's not been posted, but sad to announce that stalwart WWE announcer and Hall of Famer, Howard Finkel has announced his last at the age of 69. And he's got a BBC obit, which, since he's one of my picks, I'll link here for Miguel's benefit. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52331353 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, Aim Here said: And he's got a BBC obit, which, since he's one of my picks, I'll link here for Miguel's benefit. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52331353 And neeeeeeeeeeeeewly in the ground! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 14 hours ago, paranoid android said: Bass guitarist Matthew Seligman has died - possibly best known for his stint with Bowie, including his Live Aid appearance. Did Covideo kill the radio star? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim Here Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 On 12/04/2020 at 12:47, Miguel Sanchez said: Week 14 update f**k me, there's hunners of them ... After all of that, the standings now look like this: 1. Bishop Briggs 242 2. pub car king 223 3. ToBeSomeone 174 4. JustOneCornetto 173 5. sureiknow 144 6. weejack 140 7. Ned Nederlander 127 8. alta-pete, sparky88 124 10. statts1976uk 123 11. Ben Twilly, ICTJohnboy 107 13. Musketeer Gripweed 96 14. thistledo, Hamish's Passenger 94 16. Arch Stanton 85 17. Fuctifano, The_Craig 83 19. weirdcal 82 20. sleazy 77 21. 101 63 22. lichtgilphead, Melanius Mullarkey 55 24. choirbairn 51 25. chomp my root, Speroni*1, mathematics, Speckled Tangerine 48 29. CountyFan, doulikefish 44 31. lolls, peasy23 35 33. Bold Rover, D.V.T. 34 35. Cardinal Richelieu 33 36. 50/50 Winner, Blootoon87, cambozpar, cdisaaccie, HI HAT, LondonHMFC, LoonsYouthTeam, Mark Connolly, Meden89, microdave, psv_killie, Scotty Tunbridge, Sergeant Wilson, shuggz 22 50. Everyone else 0 The spreadsheet has also been updated with these scores and I'm away for a lie down: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V64rLXKhrmZf-6K4D3RyN3cR5Z_i2rh-ztODUB_dQyI/edit?usp=sharing In order to avoid doing real work, I started doing my own spreadsheet jiggery-pokery and I think I've spotted two or maybe three mistakes here. As far as I can tell, pub car king should only be on 205 points. His two successful picks so far are Kirk Douglas (for 22) and the inspired Caroline Flack VC pick for 183, and that's what's showing on your spreadsheet, but you've added them up to 223. sureiknow is only on 141 points. That's what's on the spreadsheet, but you've transcribed it wrong for the standings above. Also Pearl Carr's birthday on the sheet is wrong, but you've somehow magically calculated sleazy's point score from the correct date (she knocked a couple of years off like a lot of female entertainers of that era). Good job! Apologies to both players concerned for diddling them out of unfairly gained points, but sporting integrity is at stake here. What would onlookers think about the noble sport of Dead Pool, if they found out the scoring system was rigged? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Aim Here said: In order to avoid doing real work, I started doing my own spreadsheet jiggery-pokery and I think I've spotted two or maybe three mistakes here. As far as I can tell, pub car king should only be on 205 points. His two successful picks so far are Kirk Douglas (for 22) and the inspired Caroline Flack VC pick for 183, and that's what's showing on your spreadsheet, but you've added them up to 223. sureiknow is only on 141 points. That's what's on the spreadsheet, but you've transcribed it wrong for the standings above. Also Pearl Carr's birthday on the sheet is wrong, but you've somehow magically calculated sleazy's point score from the correct date (she knocked a couple of years off like a lot of female entertainers of that era). Good job! Apologies to both players concerned for diddling them out of unfairly gained points, but sporting integrity is at stake here. What would onlookers think about the noble sport of Dead Pool, if they found out the scoring system was rigged? Fucking disqualify this cūnt @Miguel Sanchez, he undermining you! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Sergeant Wilson has had a good idea for once. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) Week 15 update Quick note: sureiknow and pub car king's scores have been corrected in the standings and the spreadsheet. Wikipedia says Pearl Carr's birthday is the 2nd of November which is what's on the spreadsheet, so I don't know what's going on there. Two deaths this week, a wrestling guy and a wrestling guy disguised as a footballer. First up, Howard Finkel: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52331353 Quote Finkel's voice was synonymous with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in the 1980s and 1990s, and he announced wrestlers from Hulk Hogan to Stone Cold Steven Austin. He made his debut for the World Wide Wrestling Federation - the predecessor to WWE - in 1977. The announcer then became the first person WWE hired when it was established in 1980. Finkel ultimately became its longest-serving employee. He was a Solo Shot for... oh for f**k sake, @Aim Here. He was 69 when he died, worth 56 Base Points. Add 50 for the Solo Shot and it's a total of 106. =================== Also this week was former Leeds player, Norman Hunter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52246007 I like reading about football players from the 60s, 70s and 80s. It seems like an entirely different sport, culture and individual reputation from the one we have now. Seeing pictures or video of these unassuming looking men in immaculate colours just looks right. It looks like people playing sport purely because it's what they do. As much as I enjoy laughing at the few inexplicable Leeds fans we have in their thread on the Misc. Football board, a football club lost someone who played more than 500 games for them, who was in their greatest ever team. I think as sport fans we can all appreciate someone who meant so much to so many people. He's also another Covid-19 victim. It's a hell of a virus, this. He was a Solo Shot for @dee_62, ending what seems to be a years long dry spell. This is what happens when you pick a theme team. He was 76 when he died so that's 49 Base Points plus the Solo Shot for 99 points total. As a result, the standings now look like this: 1. Bishop Briggs 242 2. pub car king 205 3. ToBeSomeone 174 4. JustOneCornetto 173 5. sureiknow 141 6. weejack 140 7. Ned Nederlander 127 8. alta-pete, sparky88 124 10. statts1976uk 123 11. Ben Twilly, ICTJohnboy 107 13. Aim Here 106 14. dee_62 99 15. Musketeer Gripweed 96 16. thistledo, Hamish's Passenger 94 18. Arch Stanton 85 19. Fuctifano, The_Craig 83 21. weirdcal 82 22. sleazy 77 23. 101 63 24. lichtgilphead, Melanius Mullarkey 55 26. choirbairn 51 27. chomp my root, Speroni*1, mathematics, Speckled Tangerine 48 31. CountyFan, doulikefish 44 33. lolls, peasy23 35 35. Bold Rover, D.V.T. 34 37. Cardinal Richelieu 33 38. 50/50 Winner, Blootoon87, cambozpar, cdisaaccie, HI HAT, LondonHMFC, LoonsYouthTeam, Mark Connolly, Meden89, microdave, psv_killie, Scotty Tunbridge, Sergeant Wilson, shuggz 22 52. Everyone else 0 The spreadsheet has also been updated with these scores: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V64rLXKhrmZf-6K4D3RyN3cR5Z_i2rh-ztODUB_dQyI/edit?usp=sharing Edited April 19, 2020 by Miguel Sanchez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Briggs Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Aim Here said: In order to avoid doing real work, I started doing my own spreadsheet jiggery-pokery and I think I've spotted two or maybe three mistakes here. As far as I can tell, pub car king should only be on 205 points. His two successful picks so far are Kirk Douglas (for 22) and the inspired Caroline Flack VC pick for 183, and that's what's showing on your spreadsheet, but you've added them up to 223. sureiknow is only on 141 points. That's what's on the spreadsheet, but you've transcribed it wrong for the standings above. Also Pearl Carr's birthday on the sheet is wrong, but you've somehow magically calculated sleazy's point score from the correct date (she knocked a couple of years off like a lot of female entertainers of that era). Good job! Apologies to both players concerned for diddling them out of unfairly gained points, but sporting integrity is at stake here. What would onlookers think about the noble sport of Dead Pool, if they found out the scoring system was rigged? The same as Hearts, Jags and Stranraer fans think about the SPFL's rigged vote to end this season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bishop Briggs said: The same as Hearts, Jags and Stranraer fans think about the SPFL's rigged vote to end this season! Rangers should demand an inquiry . After all they've got experience of being dead... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Sergeant Wilson has had a good idea for once. A stopped clock is right twice a day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bold Rover said: A stopped clock is right twice a day. I will ignore @Miguel Sanchez sarcasm on the condition that he disqualifies you. If he doesn't I will refer this for a court thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_62 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 He was a Solo Shot for [mention=14817]dee_62[/mention], ending what seems to be a years long dry spell. This is what happens when you pick a theme team Into my 4th year with the same starting lineup. A sad day (for Leeds fans) but happy one (for me).I’m sure the rest of the team are bricking it now. Onwards and upwards for both me and Norman. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duszek Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 54 minutes ago, dee_62 said: Into my 4th year with the same starting lineup. I’m sure the rest of the team are bricking it now. I didn’t enter this year so will pick your lot to support. Who else is in the side? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_62 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I didn’t enter this year so will pick your lot to support. Who else is in the side?Many thanks for the vote of confidence but my lot will no doubt all pop their clogs before the year end. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duszek Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 10 hours ago, dee_62 said: Many thanks for the vote of confidence but my lot will no doubt all pop their clogs before the year end. In which case we’ll be celebrating a famous victory. Manager and fans, that is, rather than playing staff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 56 minutes ago, Duszek said: In which case we’ll be celebrating a famous victory. Manager and fans, that is, rather than playing staff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I appear to have furloughed my team 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Not so sweet Caroline for Ronan O'Rahilly. https://radiotoday.co.uk/2020/04/radio-caroline-pays-tribute-to-founder-ronan-orahilly/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 A Mars a day, helps you work rest and play. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhafc1874 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Falling In Reverse guitarist Derek Jones dead at 35 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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