Wham! Last Christmas....

 

George Michael, pop superstar, died December 25, 2016.  Somebody didn't wake up before he went-went and now we are praying for time to heal our pain and kissing a fool to drown our sorrows.  I knew you were waiting for me to tell you that Jennifer T will heal the pain with the 47 points she earned.  George Michael, dead at 53.

Points Awarded

Jennifer T

Songs (Terribly) Referenced

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Buh Bye, "Revoluntionary"

Fidel Castro, former Cuban President, died November 25, 2016.  The reactions to his death run the spectrum and I'll leave you to decide how you feel.  Three people who delight, even if it's ever so slightly, are the ladies who captured ten points with the death of good ole' Castro.  Fidel Castro, dead at 90.

Points Awarded:

Ann H

Janice T (new leader by 1 point!)

Julie T

Pat Summitt Volunteers to Give Points

Pat Summitt, legendary basketball coach, died June 28, 2016.  Known for her icy stares & remarkable record, early on-set Alzheimers was one competitor she couldn't beat.  Her own words sum it up best,  "There's not going to be any pity party and I'll make sure of that."  

Pat Summitt, dead at 64.

Points Awarded

Megan D

Float Like a Butterfly....

Muhammad Ali, boxing legend, died June 3, 2016.  Considered one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of the sport, he's now dead as can be.  KO'd by Parkinson's in the 74th round.

Points Awarded:

Joe T

Jennifer T

Julie T

Retirement Planning Be Damned

Morley Safer, Emmy award winning reporter and 60 Minutes correspondent, died 

Thursday, May 19, 2016.  A mere eight days ago, after 46 seasons at 60 Minutes, Mr. Safer announced his retirement.  If there's a silver lining to this sad tale, I guess it's that Morley nailed it on having enough money saved to make it through retirement!  Morley Safer, dead at 84.

Points Awarded:

Joe T

Raise a Beer or Twenty

Rob Ford, former mayor of Toronto, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 after fighting cancer.  This colorful character didn't let his responsibilities as an elected public official stop him from enjoying life to the fullest.  He was often found drunk, high or swearing but he never lost his shine in the eyes of the public.  Rob Ford, dead at 46.

Points Awarded:

Ann H

Julie T

Janice T

When I'm Gone

Joey Feek, country music singer and half of the husband/wife duo Joey+Rory, died Friday, March 4, 2016 after battling cervical cancer.  After her cancer returned, the grace with which she prepared her family for her death was amazing.  In her hauntingly beautiful song "When I'm Gone" Joey left husband Rory and young daughter, Indiana, all they need to know to carry on without her.
Just give it time we'll both be fine.  Joey Feek, dead at 40.

Points Awarded:

Megan D

Janice T

Love You My Babies!

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, reality star, crime family member and SI bar owner passed away after a battle with cancer.  She lived a very colorful life of fame, family & a little jail time.  

Big Ang, dead at 55.

Points Awarded:

Karen S

Well That Was Fast

Rene Angelil, the man who discovered, managed and married Celine Dion, has died of throat cancer. Starting out as a pop singer himself, he went on to mentor Celine and guide her through her career.  

Just 14 days into 2016 the first points of the game have been awarded.  Rene Angelil, dead at 73.

Points Awarded:

Megan D

2015 Happy Funtime Friends and Family Predictions Winner
Winner, winner....it's me, Megan D!  I thank the three people who sacrificed in order for me to accumulate 139 points.  Thanks to everyone who played!

And the winner of the 5th annual Margaret Walker Humanitarian Award is...
once again, its namesake, Margaret W.  While Margaret W. is no longer with us, her spirit of charity continues on.  And since she has the longest run of not scoring (having never scored in this game....I mean, six years, seriously!!), she wins hands down.  The Peggy Award comes with a cash prize based on the interest earned for the 1st place prize.  This year, the Peggy Award is 38¢.  Congratulations to Margaret W!
It should be known, when asked in late 2011 if she wanted to play the 2012 game, she said of her picks "let them ride".  With that wish, so long as she still has an intact 10 picks, we here at Happy Funtime will continue to grant that wish.  This year, Margaret W's entry fee has been paid so that we can "let them ride" and try to win some money for charity.

2016 Picks will be posted soon!