CELEBRITY DEATH POOL 2009!!!

Radar · 12-04-2008, 04:19 PM

I was thinking that this year, as a way of raising money for the tip jar, and to have a bit of fun, we should all kick on some money for the celebrity death pool. Not a lot. Let's say $20.

I believe Lumberjim would be a good choice to hold the money, or even UT himself.

If we each kick in say $20 for the prize and half of it goes to the winner, with the other half going to the cellar. It would be kind of fun.

Please let me know if you're interested.

The rules would be as follows:

1. All players pick 10 celebrities they believe will die within the year 2009.

2. A celebrity is someone whose name is immediately recognized so if the person is a drummer in a band none of us have heard of, it doesn't count and neither does "uncle joe" unless your uncle Joe is Joe Lieberman or something like that. If there are questions on the celebrity status of a user's choice, a vote of all players will decide whether the person is really a celebrity. A tie goes to the runner....or in this case the player.

3. If someone on your list dies, you subtract their age from 100 and this is the number of points you get for that person's death.

4. Half of all prize money will go to the Cellar tip jar, and the other half will go to the winner. If there is a tie, half will go to the cellar tip jar, and the other half will be divided amongst the players who won.

5. All money must be paid and picks must be made no later than January 1, 2009 at midnight in Hawaii. This makes the game fair so people don't start joining the game when they find out a celebrity has a terminal illness or something.

6. Picking people who are on death row does not count.

What do you guys think? Do you want to make this game a bit more interesting?

monster · 12-04-2008, 04:21 PM

No, thanks. I'll play the game, but not for money

lumberjim · 12-04-2008, 04:22 PM

yeah,...no munny.

And I won't hold anything I can't eat, pet or choke.

Radar · 12-04-2008, 04:23 PM

That's fine. You can make picks but not win money. I was just trying to come up with a way to make the game more fun, and to have a cool fund raiser for the Cellar.

classicman · 12-04-2008, 07:32 PM

Why don't "some people" just donate monthly, instead?

Radar · 12-04-2008, 07:33 PM

Where's the fun in that? Besides it's the most I'm personally willing to do. I might be willing to do more if he weren't grossly overspending for his bandwidth. I don't want to contribute to wasteful spending. It reminds me of paying taxes.

classicman · 12-04-2008, 07:34 PM

You certainly wouldn't know.

monster · 12-04-2008, 08:22 PM

if stuff isn't fun unless you pay for it....

lookout123 · 12-08-2008, 03:11 PM

1. William Shatner
2. Cloris Leachman
3. Mickey Rooney
4. Nancy Reagan
5. Amy Winehouse
6. Robert Redford
7. Sean Connery
8. Leonard Nimoy
9. Dick Van Dyke
10. Robert Duvall

Shawnee123 · 12-08-2008, 03:38 PM

I thought it was a nice idea, Radar...regardless of the fact that it became a source of bitching.

'Member this?

Quote:

...I'm thinking it's only "in the spirit of the thing" if you don't make a song and dance about it.

True of anything, in my opinion. God some people are attention whores, or else money is a penis or sex substitute...not sure which.

I'm great. Look at me. Look at me. I'm wonderful.

Anyhoo...I will think about my list tonight...sounds like fun. It'd be easy to stick into a spreadsheet, if you're keeping track Radar.

So, no money, but has a winner ever been decided in the past?

Aliantha · 12-08-2008, 03:45 PM

I don't get the whole idea of this death pool thing. It's really rather morbid to me. I don't like it. That's probably why I've never participated.

I thought the fundraising idea wasn't bad though although I would have suggested a lower amount. The SS limit was only $15 ffs. lol

UT...don't get upset about Radar being a dick.

You know he's always going to say something that resembles nice and then slam you when you least expect it (which is usually about one sentance later). It's just the kind of weirdo he is.

Shawnee123 · 12-08-2008, 03:56 PM

Heehee...great last paragraph, Ali!

You know, it is kind of morbid. What if I made a list, and every single one of them died, in order even? I'd be like the "wishing into the cornfield" kid.

Aliantha · 12-08-2008, 03:59 PM

It'd be 'The Secret' at work. lol

Just don't do it!!!

That's all I'm saying.

eta: Unless there's someone you really do want to die.

Now that really is all I'm saying.

Nope, that's another lie. You all know I'm not going to shut up no matter how much you wish I would.

Shawnee123 · 12-08-2008, 04:02 PM

Eeek...there are some people I seriously don't like, but I don't wish even, say...Adam Sandler, dead.

Now if he's dead tomorrow...

Aliantha · 12-08-2008, 04:03 PM

Yeah, he gives me the willies too.

Anyway, this is starting to look like a conversation.

Pretty soon the 'chat police' will be here. lol

Quick, run! Hide! They might....bitch at us! lol

12-04-2008, 04:19 PM	#1
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	CELEBRITY DEATH POOL 2009!!! I was thinking that this year, as a way of raising money for the tip jar, and to have a bit of fun, we should all kick on some money for the celebrity death pool. Not a lot. Let's say $20. I believe Lumberjim would be a good choice to hold the money, or even UT himself. If we each kick in say $20 for the prize and half of it goes to the winner, with the other half going to the cellar. It would be kind of fun. Please let me know if you're interested. The rules would be as follows: 1. All players pick 10 celebrities they believe will die within the year 2009. 2. A celebrity is someone whose name is immediately recognized so if the person is a drummer in a band none of us have heard of, it doesn't count and neither does "uncle joe" unless your uncle Joe is Joe Lieberman or something like that. If there are questions on the celebrity status of a user's choice, a vote of all players will decide whether the person is really a celebrity. A tie goes to the runner....or in this case the player. 3. If someone on your list dies, you subtract their age from 100 and this is the number of points you get for that person's death. 4. Half of all prize money will go to the Cellar tip jar, and the other half will go to the winner. If there is a tie, half will go to the cellar tip jar, and the other half will be divided amongst the players who won. 5. All money must be paid and picks must be made no later than January 1, 2009 at midnight in Hawaii. This makes the game fair so people don't start joining the game when they find out a celebrity has a terminal illness or something. 6. Picking people who are on death row does not count. What do you guys think? Do you want to make this game a bit more interesting? __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

12-04-2008, 04:21 PM	#2
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	No, thanks. I'll play the game, but not for money __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-04-2008, 04:22 PM	#3
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	yeah,...no munny. And I won't hold anything I can't eat, pet or choke. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-04-2008, 04:23 PM	#4
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	That's fine. You can make picks but not win money. I was just trying to come up with a way to make the game more fun, and to have a cool fund raiser for the Cellar. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

12-04-2008, 07:32 PM	#5
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Why don't "some people" just donate monthly, instead? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

12-04-2008, 07:33 PM	#6
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Where's the fun in that? Besides it's the most I'm personally willing to do. I might be willing to do more if he weren't grossly overspending for his bandwidth. I don't want to contribute to wasteful spending. It reminds me of paying taxes. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

12-04-2008, 07:34 PM	#7
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	You certainly wouldn't know. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

12-04-2008, 08:22 PM	#8
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	if stuff isn't fun unless you pay for it.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-08-2008, 03:11 PM	#9
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	1. William Shatner 2. Cloris Leachman 3. Mickey Rooney 4. Nancy Reagan 5. Amy Winehouse 6. Robert Redford 7. Sean Connery 8. Leonard Nimoy 9. Dick Van Dyke 10. Robert Duvall __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

12-08-2008, 03:45 PM	#11
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I don't get the whole idea of this death pool thing. It's really rather morbid to me. I don't like it. That's probably why I've never participated. I thought the fundraising idea wasn't bad though although I would have suggested a lower amount. The SS limit was only $15 ffs. lol UT...don't get upset about Radar being a dick. You know he's always going to say something that resembles nice and then slam you when you least expect it (which is usually about one sentance later). It's just the kind of weirdo he is. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-08-2008, 03:56 PM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Heehee...great last paragraph, Ali! You know, it is kind of morbid. What if I made a list, and every single one of them died, in order even? I'd be like the "wishing into the cornfield" kid. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-08-2008, 03:59 PM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	It'd be 'The Secret' at work. lol Just don't do it!!! That's all I'm saying. eta: Unless there's someone you really do want to die. Now that really is all I'm saying. Nope, that's another lie. You all know I'm not going to shut up no matter how much you wish I would. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-08-2008, 04:02 PM	#14
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Eeek...there are some people I seriously don't like, but I don't wish even, say...Adam Sandler, dead. Now if he's dead tomorrow... __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-08-2008, 04:03 PM	#15
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Yeah, he gives me the willies too. Anyway, this is starting to look like a conversation. Pretty soon the 'chat police' will be here. lol Quick, run! Hide! They might....bitch at us! lol __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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