Barring some sort of mass celebrity death incident, Bob has 2010 locked up. He's also declared his intention to play in 2011. Can you take away his osseous crown?
Submit your picks to deathpuddle@gmail.com. Ten choices plus an increasingly unlikely alternate.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Dead Pool 2011 Rules
Submit your victims before midnight, December 31
The game begins with the new year. Drink your champagne, kiss your kissee of choice, and think ghoulish thoughts.
How to Play
Make a list of ten famous*, non-fictional people you think will die in 2010, along with one alternate. If anyone on your list dies between the time that you send the list and January 1, s/he will be replaced by your alternate. Once the game begins, your alternates are no longer relevant to the game.
Check out Dead or Alive: Over 85 for a list of the aging famous by birth year, but remember: young folks drop dead, too, especially if they lead perilous lives.
Send your list with alternates to deathpuddle@gmail.com.
Scoring works as follows: the points for each death = (number of people participating) minus (number of people who picked that goner).
Example: 20 people participate. Bill Clinton dies. Five people had him. Each person gets 15 points.
Example: Eight people participate. Bill Clinton dies. Three people had him. Each person gets 5 points.
Once the deadline has passed, I will post everybody's lists at the Dead Pool Blog (http://deadpuddle.blogspot.com). If you register on the blog you can post deaths and trash talk. Trash talk is key.
I will also set up a Google document and provide a link to that document on the blog.
I am playing, too. You're just going to have to trust that I'm not going to sneak peeks at your picks before I submit mine. (Mine are already submitted.)
Once you have submitted your list, give me $20. You can give it to me in cash, by check (made out to me), or via PayPal to deathpuddle@gmail.com. (PayPal will take a small percentage.) If I have not received your $20 by midnight on 1/31/11, you are not in the game. (PayPal takes a small cut of all money paid using it, so the pot will be slightly smaller than all the money submitted.)
Throughout 2011, when someone on one of our lists dies, I (or someone faster) will post on the blog. Subscribe to its RSS feed or check in regularly to stay updated.
The Dead Pool closes at midnight 12/31/11. I will announce final scores and the winner on New Year's Day, 2012. I will send the winner his ill-gotten booty the following day.
*Famous for something other than being really, really old. I'm not going to define "famous."
**Yes, this is the same as Holly's note from the year before last, more or less.
The game begins with the new year. Drink your champagne, kiss your kissee of choice, and think ghoulish thoughts.
How to Play
Make a list of ten famous*, non-fictional people you think will die in 2010, along with one alternate. If anyone on your list dies between the time that you send the list and January 1, s/he will be replaced by your alternate. Once the game begins, your alternates are no longer relevant to the game.
Check out Dead or Alive: Over 85 for a list of the aging famous by birth year, but remember: young folks drop dead, too, especially if they lead perilous lives.
Send your list with alternates to deathpuddle@gmail.com.
Scoring works as follows: the points for each death = (number of people participating) minus (number of people who picked that goner).
Example: 20 people participate. Bill Clinton dies. Five people had him. Each person gets 15 points.
Example: Eight people participate. Bill Clinton dies. Three people had him. Each person gets 5 points.
Once the deadline has passed, I will post everybody's lists at the Dead Pool Blog (http://deadpuddle.blogspot.com). If you register on the blog you can post deaths and trash talk. Trash talk is key.
I will also set up a Google document and provide a link to that document on the blog.
I am playing, too. You're just going to have to trust that I'm not going to sneak peeks at your picks before I submit mine. (Mine are already submitted.)
Once you have submitted your list, give me $20. You can give it to me in cash, by check (made out to me), or via PayPal to deathpuddle@gmail.com. (PayPal will take a small percentage.) If I have not received your $20 by midnight on 1/31/11, you are not in the game. (PayPal takes a small cut of all money paid using it, so the pot will be slightly smaller than all the money submitted.)
Throughout 2011, when someone on one of our lists dies, I (or someone faster) will post on the blog. Subscribe to its RSS feed or check in regularly to stay updated.
The Dead Pool closes at midnight 12/31/11. I will announce final scores and the winner on New Year's Day, 2012. I will send the winner his ill-gotten booty the following day.
*Famous for something other than being really, really old. I'm not going to define "famous."
**Yes, this is the same as Holly's note from the year before last, more or less.
Monday, December 13, 2010
2011 Dead Pool?
It's time to begin committing and recruiting for the 2011 pool. We were a bit quiet on the trash talk front this year, so I'm wondering if folks are up for it. I'm in if you are.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Elizabeth Edwards
Not pleased to have been right about Elizabeth Edwards. Bob was too...and appears to be cruising toward the title of Grand Ghoul.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Overlooked...
...the passing of Mitch Miller in July, which means Bob currently has the lead by 3 points. Danny, otoh, remains the Angel of Prolonged Life, with a goose-egg by his name.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Bye, Bye, Byrdie!
In the most-anticipated death of the year, the Senate stalwart and WV "King of Pork" has passed. Five ghouls gain.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
John Wooden
The Grim Reaper takes down The Wizard of Westwood. Emily and Bob probably aren't too broken up about it.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Dennis Hopper
Ride easy Dennis Hopper, your journey's done. Andy, Holly and Kevin benefit and have decided to celebrate by huffing nitrous oxide.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
WWW DOA
Neglected the passing of last-of-the-Kennedy-cabinet William Williard Wirtz who puts Bob on the board for 6, and bumps me into second with 10. This leaves just Danny and Betsy as the Angels of Prolonged Life.
Umaru Yar'Adua
President Umaru Yar'Adua (say that 10 times fast) of Nigeria has sloughed off this mortal coil. Good luck to new Pres. Goodluck Jonathan (really)...and also for Andy, who scores 7 on the transition.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Pushin' Up Rye
J.D. Salinger has come out of hiding to award points to John, Emily and Kevin. Holly's lead shrinks to two.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Right Outta the Gates!
Ok, so we were off to a slow start this year, compounded by a short deadline extension. But Chemical Ali cuddled up with the fank during said extension and I'm using my powers as organizer person to allow that death.
So Holly is on the board with seven points.
Please take some time to review our list and make sure I made no mistakes. One of our angels, Betsy, needs to pick one of her two alternates since she only submitted nine choices.
Right now, I have the highest point potential, though I think Betsy will surpass me once her final pick is in. Bob has the lowest point potential, with only two of his ten picks unshared with other players.
So Holly is on the board with seven points.
Please take some time to review our list and make sure I made no mistakes. One of our angels, Betsy, needs to pick one of her two alternates since she only submitted nine choices.
Right now, I have the highest point potential, though I think Betsy will surpass me once her final pick is in. Bob has the lowest point potential, with only two of his ten picks unshared with other players.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Five Days to the Submit Your Picks
A few folks have verbally committed, but I've not yet gotten any picks. Please send them in before January 22. So far this year, we've lost:
And today, Chemical Ali got yet another death sentence.
And today, Chemical Ali got yet another death sentence.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Dead Pool 2010 Begins January 22
Deadlines
Submit your victims by January 22
Challenge names by January 29
Money due by January 31
How to Play
Make a list of ten famous*, non-fictional people you think will die in 2010, along with one alternate. If anyone on your list dies between the time that you send the list and January 22, s/he will be replaced by your alternate. Once the game begins, your alternates are no longer relevant to the game.
Check out Dead or Alive: Over 85 for a list of the aging famous by birth year, but remember: young folks drop dead, too, especially if they lead perilous lives.
Send your list with alternates to deathpuddle@gmail.com.
Scoring works as follows: the points for each death = (number of people participating) minus (number of people who picked that goner).
Example: 20 people participate. Bill Clinton dies. Five people had him. Each person gets 15 points.
Example: Eight people participate. Bill Clinton dies. Three people had him. Each person gets 5 points.
Once the deadline has passed, I will post everybody's lists at the Dead Pool Blog (http://deadpuddle.blogspot.com). I will also set up a Google document spreadsheet and invite us all to view it.
I am playing, too. You're just going to have to trust that I'm not going to sneak peeks at your picks before I submit mine.
Once you have submitted your list, give me $20. You can give it to me in cash, by check (made out to me), or via PayPal to deathpuddle@gmail.com. (PayPal will take a small percentage.) If I have not received your $20 by midnight on 1/31/09, you are not in the game. (PayPal takes a small cut of all money paid using it, so the pot will be slightly smaller than all the money submitted. Deal with it.)
Throughout 2010, when someone on one of our lists dies, I (or someone faster than I) will post on the blog. Subscribe to its RSS feed or check in regularly to stay updated.
The Dead Pool closes at midnight 1/22/09. I will announce final scores and the winner on New Year's Day, 2010. I will send a check or PayPal the winner his ill-gotten booty the following day.
*Famous for something other than being really, really old. (No Maria de Jesus dos Santos, smart-ass.) I'm not going to define "famous." When I send around everyone's lists after New Year's, we will all have a week to challenge each other's picks for famousness. Once a pick is challenged, a majority vote will knock that pick off the list without a replacement.
**Yes, this is the same as Holly's note from last year.
Submit your victims by January 22
Challenge names by January 29
Money due by January 31
How to Play
Make a list of ten famous*, non-fictional people you think will die in 2010, along with one alternate. If anyone on your list dies between the time that you send the list and January 22, s/he will be replaced by your alternate. Once the game begins, your alternates are no longer relevant to the game.
Check out Dead or Alive: Over 85 for a list of the aging famous by birth year, but remember: young folks drop dead, too, especially if they lead perilous lives.
Send your list with alternates to deathpuddle@gmail.com.
Scoring works as follows: the points for each death = (number of people participating) minus (number of people who picked that goner).
Example: 20 people participate. Bill Clinton dies. Five people had him. Each person gets 15 points.
Example: Eight people participate. Bill Clinton dies. Three people had him. Each person gets 5 points.
Once the deadline has passed, I will post everybody's lists at the Dead Pool Blog (http://deadpuddle.blogspot.com). I will also set up a Google document spreadsheet and invite us all to view it.
I am playing, too. You're just going to have to trust that I'm not going to sneak peeks at your picks before I submit mine.
Once you have submitted your list, give me $20. You can give it to me in cash, by check (made out to me), or via PayPal to deathpuddle@gmail.com. (PayPal will take a small percentage.) If I have not received your $20 by midnight on 1/31/09, you are not in the game. (PayPal takes a small cut of all money paid using it, so the pot will be slightly smaller than all the money submitted. Deal with it.)
Throughout 2010, when someone on one of our lists dies, I (or someone faster than I) will post on the blog. Subscribe to its RSS feed or check in regularly to stay updated.
The Dead Pool closes at midnight 1/22/09. I will announce final scores and the winner on New Year's Day, 2010. I will send a check or PayPal the winner his ill-gotten booty the following day.
*Famous for something other than being really, really old. (No Maria de Jesus dos Santos, smart-ass.) I'm not going to define "famous." When I send around everyone's lists after New Year's, we will all have a week to challenge each other's picks for famousness. Once a pick is challenged, a majority vote will knock that pick off the list without a replacement.
**Yes, this is the same as Holly's note from last year.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
And the winner is ...
Danny with Bob Novak, Claude Levi-Strauss, Patrick Swayze, Susan Atkins, Tapan Sinha, and Ted Kennedy. Six dead people, 55 points.
Losers:
Bob and me, 36 points.
Heather, 32.
Craig, 30.
Andy, 26.
Tom, 25.
Betsy, 20.
Emily & Kevin, 17.
Holly G., 15.
Ben, 11.
Becca, 9.
Cathy, 6.
Danny, I'll be sending you a check once I get the check from PayPal.
Now:
Who wants to organize this year's Dead Pool?
Losers:
Bob and me, 36 points.
Heather, 32.
Craig, 30.
Andy, 26.
Tom, 25.
Betsy, 20.
Emily & Kevin, 17.
Holly G., 15.
Ben, 11.
Becca, 9.
Cathy, 6.
Danny, I'll be sending you a check once I get the check from PayPal.
Now:
Who wants to organize this year's Dead Pool?
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