The Off Topic 2008 Celebrity Dead Pool

SlowwHand · November 27, 2007, 20:44

Come on, AAHZ. It isn't that hard. Hell, I'll cite some, sites to get you started. Hold on. BRB.

Wezil · November 27, 2007, 20:47

Originally posted by AAHZ
i dont even know 25 celebrities. can i just choose a couple?

I could make your list for you but where's the fun in that?

For those that continue to claim they don't know 25 celebs (come on read the rules, the definition of "celeb" is a mile wide!) here are some useful sites.

deadoraliveinfo.com

http://www.deathlist.net/

http://www.thedeadpool.com/

http://www.cash4cadavers.com/

and links at the bottom of the wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_pool

Google "Dead Pool" for these and many other useful sites. Compiling a list can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours. The amount of time is really up to you.

SlowwHand · November 27, 2007, 20:51

http://www.deathlist.net/

http://www.youbettheirlife.com/2007celeb.htm

http://slick.org/deathwatch/deathCheck.html

www.artistdirect.com

www.nascar.com

Wezil · November 27, 2007, 20:52

Originally posted by SlowwHand

www.nascar.com

Guynemer · November 27, 2007, 23:49

I've got a solid 15 put together so far, should have it finalized within the next couple days.

SlowwHand · November 27, 2007, 23:53

I should point out, you can't go to Texas Death Row and reel off the next 25 names. They do not count as celebrity.
Right, President Wezil?

Wezil · November 28, 2007, 19:19

No death row inmates. Rules 22 f) and g) pretty much cover those inclined to kill people.

Rule 22

f) Sorry, but no death row inmates may be chosen. If a celebrity dies while in prison, but not because of a state-sponsored execution, (killed in a prison riot by a fellow prisoner, suicide, etc.) that death will count for points.
g) People charged with capital crimes are ineligible. Murderers who've gotten away (OJ Simpson), murderers still skirting justice and murderers not sentenced to death (Charles Manson) are eligible. Run-of-the-mill murderers don't count either.

Vesayen · November 29, 2007, 17:52

Isn't the key to victory here, not picking old people, but picking people as young as possible who are known to engage in dangerous activities?

For example, young comedians who are also known to be drug abusers.

Athletes who plan to climb to the top of mount everest this year.

Famous people who are not old, but have lethal diseases.

Etc?

Wezil · November 29, 2007, 18:09

Excellent observations. You've actually hit on a couple points here:

Originally posted by Vesayen
Isn't the key to victory here, not picking old people, but picking people as young as possible who are known to engage in dangerous activities?

For example, young comedians who are also known to be drug abusers.

In the DeadPool community these are referred to as the "River Phoenix" picks. Young celebs living dangerous lives. The bonus as you note is their young age which leads to high points. The problem of course is that they are usually pretty healthy otherwise. It's like betting on the longshot. You'll probably lose but it's sweet if you don't.

Athletes who plan to climb to the top of mount everest this year.

Obviously strong contenders. Hence SlowwHand linking the Nascar site as a research aid.

Famous people who are not old, but have lethal diseases.

Etc?

These are the usual picks. The trick of course is knowing what celebs are ill and just how ill they are.

Vesayen · November 29, 2007, 20:44

Question; If I murder a celebrity to win, am I disqualified?

Wezil · November 29, 2007, 21:33

Originally posted by Vesayen
Question; If I murder a celebrity to win, am I disqualified?

You really do need to read the rules.

I've covered most every contingency.

Rule 21

21. You may not go out and “help yourself” win. Basically, you cannot kill someone on ~~your list to give yourself more points.~~ any list. The penalty for violating this rule, in addition to any criminal charges brought upon you by the appropriate authorities, is a lifetime ban from the Off Topic Dead Pool.

Vesayen · November 29, 2007, 22:45

What if I use a death note?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathnote

Wezil · November 29, 2007, 22:47

Yes, that is allowed.

I expect to see all 20 of the celebs on your list perish in the next year.

SlowwHand · November 29, 2007, 22:50

Can I vote that Vesayen goes totally brain dead within the year? I know, it's close on if there's activity now.
My belief is that since he can seemingly put together sentences, and it doesn't matter that they don't make shitsense, that he's lucid and breathing.

Vesayen · November 29, 2007, 22:55

Wezil: All of heart attacks!

What about convincing a celebrity to commit suicide?

SlowwHand · November 29, 2007, 23:01

Forget it. 2007, RIP.

Wezil · November 29, 2007, 23:04

Originally posted by Vesayen
Wezil: All of heart attacks!

What about convincing a celebrity to commit suicide?

Presuming you don't get caught...

Do you know any celebs you could persuade to "off" themselves in order to pad your score a little?

Spec · November 29, 2007, 23:11

I'd play. but if I get'em all right, you guys will be on to me.

Spec.

Wezil · November 30, 2007, 08:31

If you get them all right SlowwHand will fly up to Montreal and buy you dinner.

-Jrabbit · November 30, 2007, 09:21

Originally posted by Wezil
If you get them all right SlowwHand will fly up to Montreal and buy you dinner.

Don't threaten him, Wezil.

Wezil · November 30, 2007, 10:03

Originally posted by -Jrabbit

Don't threaten him, Wezil.

Oh, I'm sure SlowwHand would survive the ordeal.

Guynemer · November 30, 2007, 18:04

sigh...

Galnemer and I were putting together a list last night, and literally the first name we came up with was Evel Knievel.

You'll get the list over the weekend...

SlowwHand · November 30, 2007, 18:24

Timing is everything.

AAHZ · November 30, 2007, 20:52

while i hate the human race, sometimes, and do not care one bit about celebrities... except a few musicans and sports stars...

i will never celebrate anybody's death. never have never will.

sorry guys.

SlowwHand · November 30, 2007, 21:27

It's not about celebration. NYE said that, too. It has nothing to do with celebrating.

-Jrabbit · November 30, 2007, 21:33

I'm fairly amused by the righteous indignation of those who don't get it.

Wezil · November 30, 2007, 23:01

I'm offended by the entire concept.

Who's stupid idea was this?

I knew Knievel was ill but I thought he would defy death a little longer. He wasn't on any list yet.

AAHZ · November 30, 2007, 23:08

i know what happens.

a few months from now a celebrity will be shot in the face and bleed to death in agony just to be robbed.

Then hours later threads all across the world open up titled ,"BLAH BLAH BLAH RIP."

The next few posts will be "YES HE WAS ON MY DEAD POOL I GET 3 POINTS!!"

THe celeb was shot in the goddamn face and bled to death and yall are happy because you get 3 fragging points. Kinevel went the easy way but not everybody will. Even celebs yall think will be "Dead anyway" can meet with a tragic ending.

How many people had Terri Shaivo on their Dead Pool Lists?

What if she was raped and murdered on her death bed. Would yall be happy then??

It is tasteless and I will not be a part of this nonsense. This is like making a "Poly Poster Dead Pool," then cheering when one of us dies.

SlowwHand · November 30, 2007, 23:22

You know what? I've seen a hell of a lot worse out of you, so don't get sanctimonious about it.

Wezil · November 30, 2007, 23:25

AAHZ -

You apparently didn't read the rules.

Any celeb worth only three points isn't worth picking and Terry Shiavo wouldn't have been eligible.

As a final note - If you think OT obituary threads are places of great mourning you obviously haven't been paying attention. Dancing smilies aren't uncommon in those threads. Take a look at the Arafat thread for example.