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  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon

    I met a Scottish Elvis impersonator in an Irish bar in Mallorca several years ago. After his show we hung out at the bar drinking. We met some English girls and ended up going for a late night swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Such a fun night.

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Donna G

    Many thanks to Donna for yesterday's and today's hybrid topics. Thank you. Thank you very much.

  • Donna G · Top 100 Player · Lives in Cary, North Carolina

    I looooove Elvis Presley songs! Come on everyone .... play hybrids today. I could use a good laugh!

  • Dave B · Top 100 Player · Lead Advertising Manager at AT&T in Atlanta, Georgia

    I'd say 95% of the hybrids today aren't liquors but alcohol in general or cocktails. Interpreting the category a little loosely today people?

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Amy A

    Thanks to Amy for suggesting today's hybrid!

  • Donna G · Top 100 Player · Lives in Cary, North Carolina

    dead posts: Athletes and American Cities
    Tiger Hollywoods
    Philadelphia Mickelson
    San Jose Canseco
    Joe Louisville
    Raleigh Westwood
    Honoluluke Donald
    Santa Anna Kournikova
    Corpus Christi Evert
    St. Pete Sampras

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Donna G

    Thanks to Donna for today's hybrid topic!

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Pamela H

    Xmas and Xenophobia

    I'm still at work :( but congrats to Pamela! "Do You Fear What I Fear?" was the runaway #1 yesterday.

    Hopefully I'll come up with some better topics soon! And you guys feel free to send me suggestions.

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Amy A, Angel E, Conor D and David D

    Weapons for Women

    It was a close battle for first place yesterday
    Angel's "Booberang" jiggled its way to the top. Congrats! And congrats on the big analogy win!
    David D.'s "Brazooka" took the silver cup
    Amy's "Fluzi" sounded like one easy weapon to handle

    Conor, with only 12 votes, received 4 comments for "Blamethrower". I don't know what that...See more

  • Brian P · Top 100 Player · Lives in Bothell, Washington

    I don't think xenophobia and racism are the same thing. I don't imagine most racists actually have a genuine fear of "aliens", nor xenophobes hate the existence of aliens. I have a fear of heights but I don't hate them.

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: David D, Hilary G, Holly Z, Jack P and 2 peopleJack S
    Martha M

    Vegetarian Vacations

    Congratulations to Martha Manning for her cheesy winning post, "Edamiami". Well done!
    Hilary tied with "Avocabo San Lucas" Losing on ties is just the pits, isn't it?

    Holly put me in the mood for pie with "Rhubarbados", maybe my favorite post of the day.
    Jack's "Tofuji" was right up there for me too, but nothing puts me in...See more

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Brian P, Holly Z, Jack P, Jim B and Patricia R

    Utensils for Undertakers

    Hooray for me! "Corpsescrew" took the win yesterday. Let's all hope that utensil is never invented.
    Patricia's "Coffin Grinder" tied for first, but since I was lazy and posted later I got credited with the win.

    Lots of other great ones yesterday!
    Some of my faves:
    Jack's "Spooneral Parlor"
    Jim Bell's "Plotted spoon"
    Brian...See more

  • Michael S · Top 100 Player · Worked at McMurry (Contracting Web Developer) in Phoenix, Arizona

    Really great hybrids today folks!

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Donna G, Karl H, Lyn B, Michael S and Patricia R

    Television for Teachers

    Patricia had us all tuned in to "Magnum, P.E." Congrats on the win!
    Lyn wasn't too far behind with "Homeroom Improvement"

    Donna had a few things to teach us with "Sex Ed and the City"
    I don't know if I missed Karl's post yesterday or what, but I think "Flunk'd" is great.
    Michael's "Joanie Loves Chalkie" was pretty funny too.

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Debra Y, Donna G, Hilary G, Holly Z and Patricia R

    Songs for Sherpas

    I was worried it might be difficult to sing to a Sherpa, but you guys were awesome.

    Donna came out on top with the important life lesson, "Nepal You Need is Love"
    H3G was on the other side of the mountain screaming "We Are Never Everest Getting Back Together "
    Congrats to both!

    I loved Holly's "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti"
    Also...See more

  • Dave B · Top 100 Player · Lead Advertising Manager at AT&T in Atlanta, Georgia

    I'll fill in for Chris today on the recap.

    Restaurants and Rodeos
    It took less than 8 seconds into June for David Diefendorf to start pummeling us all with a rodeo post with "Taco Bull."

    Angel tied but had the earlier post with "Red Lobsteer" proving both our leaders today were dealing with some bullsh*t.

    Ski posted a great one with "Cracker...See more

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon

    This week is going to be busier than usual for me. So unfortunately I won't be playing or giving my hybrid recaps, but I'm sure I'll still pop in to vote. Good luck everyone!

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Angel E, Dave B, Marillyn H, Patricia R and Ronan D

    Pharmaceuticals for Politicians

    The votes are in, and Marillyn Hersh-Greenberg's candidate, "Percodan Quayle" was elected top potatoe! Congrats!

    Dave Brown and his running mate, "Ronald Rogaine" were right up there too, but lost by just a hair (actually a tie)

    Patricia Richards made me chuckle with "Ruffie Giuliani"
    Ronan was pretty clever with...See more

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Angela S, Conor D, Dave B, David D and 4 peopleDina D
    Donna G
    Jerry S
    Karl H

    OUM Occupations

    Congratulations to Dina Rosenberg Deuidicibus for her winning hybrid post yesterday, "Angela Sloan Officer" Great hybrid!

    Jerry Scher proved he was the real dill, and he tied for first with "Donna Gurkin pickle packer"

    I enjoy OUM hybrids, and this one didn't fail to disappoint for me.
    My favorite of the day had to have been Conor's...See more

  • Donna G · Top 100 Player · Lives in Cary, North Carolina
    Cc: Chris M

    I love laughing on Fridays. Thanks Chris!

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Angel E, Jill T, Jim W, John C and Karl H

    Mysteries of Mexico

    Either this was a really tough hybrid, or voting was just way down on Friday.

    In any case, congratulations to Karl Hester for his winning post, "Tequila mockingbird"
    John Clark and Angel Hope Eddlemon also tied for first, but there can be only uno!

    I really liked Jim Wood's "The Big Siesta" as well as Jill Maguire's "Who's...See more

  • Ski Z · Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, California

    Tomorrows Hybrid topic.......Ha!

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Brian P, David D, Elizabeth A and Hilary G

    Nursery Rhymes for the Navy

    It was all hands on deck for hybrids yesterday. It was good to see more posts and votes than we had on Monday.
    David Diefendorf blew us out of the water with "Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a sub"
    Brian Popp stayed afloat in second place with "Little Bouy Blue"

    A few others I personally enjoyed:

    Elizabeth Afshar's "Wee...See more

  • Dave B · Top 100 Player · Lead Advertising Manager at AT&T in Atlanta, Georgia

    Tequila Mockingbird is a brilliant hybrid in some space, however, I don't get how this is a mystery? Can someone explain? In fact, I'm not sure how half the posts yesterday were mysteries.

  • Dave B · Top 100 Player · Lead Advertising Manager at AT&T in Atlanta, Georgia

    Dead Posts for Mysteries of Mexico:
    Which came first, the Chichen Itza or the egg?
    Crossword Pozoles
    The Mothmayan

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon

    Lyrics for the Laundry

    I'm out of town and haven't had time to congratulate Jerry Scher for Friday's winning hybrid post, "And now the end is near and so I face the final cycle"

    I'd love to send out a few more shout outs but I'm at the airport and it's been a long day. Happy Memorial Day everyone!

  • Michael S · Top 100 Player · Worked at McMurry (Contracting Web Developer) in Phoenix, Arizona

    Dead Posts: Lyrics for the Laundry ...
    Great Topic! Lots of great posts. I actually misread it as Song Titles for the Laundry, but since most songs include the title somewhere in the lyrics, my ideas still worked.
    "Tide is on my side" did well. Here are the others I came up with

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Adam C, Amy A, Chris M, David D and 4 peopleElizabeth A
    Jack S
    Jeremy H
    Jill T

    Killers and Keggers

    David Diefendorf shot to the top yesterday with his killer post, "Son of Sam Adams".
    Elizabeth Afshar wasn't too bloody far behind with "Guinness Khan"

    I thought yesterday was a pretty good day for hybrids.

    Amy Austin's "David Berkoschlitz" was probably my personal favorite. So good!
    I also got a kick out of Adam Clayman's "Leopold...See more

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Donna G, Elizabeth A, Martha M and Patricia R

    Elizabeth Afshar should really toot her own horn for coming up with yesterday's winning hybrid, "John Coltraining". Very nice!
    Patricia Richards played second chair with "Miles Davis Cup"

    Unfortunately I didn't see Donna's post, "Al Jarreauing machine", but I think it's hilarious. Sorry I missed it, Donna!
    Another nice one from yesterday, in my opinion,...See more

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Dave B, David D, Holly Z and Jeremy H

    Congrats to Dave Brown! His post, "Basshopper" sprung to victory yesterday.
    David Diefendorf was creeping and crawling close behind with his great post, "Antchovy"

    A couple others I really liked from yesterday:
    Holly Ziegler's "Halibutterfly"
    Jeremy Hall's "Mosqueelto" (although apparently I was the only one. D'oh!)

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Dave B, Jack P, John C, Ryan S and Ski Z

    23 votes and several hours ago, Ski brought forth a big win with "Abrahamster Lincoln". My top hat is off to you.
    Dave Brown and "Rabbit E. Lee" led the rebellion, but history repeated itself here on the OUM battlefield.

    I loved yesterday's posts, there were so many good ones out there, even if the herbivore/omnivore lines were a little blurred. ...See more

  • Dave B · Top 100 Player · Lead Advertising Manager at AT&T in Atlanta, Georgia

    I dropped two, got two back but stalled. I think this is better than 2. Late voters? Are you there?

  • Michael S · Top 100 Player · Worked at McMurry (Contracting Web Developer) in Phoenix, Arizona

    Dead Posts Society - Historical Herbivores
    I had a bunch and went with Benito Mooselini. Here are the others:

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Elizabeth A, Jim B, Joe C and Marillyn H

    Friday's hybrid was a tough one, and I don't think there was as much voting going on as usual in any of the games.
    Congrats to Elizabeth Afshar! She dug deep and came up with "Fools Marigold".
    Marillyn Hersh-Greenberg's post, "Flower Bedrock" took the silver medal. Nice post!

    Things didn't pan out too well for the rest of us, but there were a...See more

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon

    So many fun hybrids today!

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon

    Dead Post: "Food for Felines"

    Because I like cats and food.

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: Angel E, Brian P, Holly Z and Steve J

    Yesterday was another one of those days where I liked so many of the hybrid posts. I'm a bit of a crazy cat guy though, so it's not that surprising.

    Holly Ziegler smoked the rest of us with her "Sausage Lynx". Well done!
    Brian Popp was actually a close second with his great post, "Shish kabobcat"
    And of course how could I not mention Angel's "Mew...See more

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon

    I don't know about you guys, but I had a hard time coming up with a hybrid today. Who's hosting this game anyway?

  • Chris M · Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
    Cc: David D, David R and Dwayne N

    There were so many good hybrid posts yesterday it would take too long to list all the ones I really liked. You guys were on a roll, but none more so than David Roll who won with his awesome post, "Budapessimistic".
    David Diefendorf proved it's lonely at the top with his second place post, "Barcelonely".

    Hmm, in fact I just noticed that the top 11...See more

  • Lyn B · Lives in Phoenix, Arizona

    Maybe it's the cat lover in me, but I'm loving all the Hybrid posts today!

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