The Off Topic 2008 Celebrity Dead Pool - Sign-up Thread

[SlowwHand]

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

[Wezil]

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]

http://www.deathlist.net/

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

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

https://www.artistdirect.com

https://www.nascar.com

[Wezil]

Originally posted by SlowwHand


www.nascar.com

[Guynemer]

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

[SlowwHand]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Wezil]

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]

What if I use a death note?

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

[Wezil]

Yes, that is allowed.

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

[SlowwHand]

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 ****sense, that he's lucid and breathing.

[Vesayen]

Wezil: All of heart attacks!

What about convincing a celebrity to commit suicide?