Will do.

I might do this, I;d just have trouble getting 50 people together. If I had less could it still count?

Maybe you could get "Scumbag Bonus Points", then I might play.

BUMP.

You have one month before the 2008 Dead Pool will start.

The object of this is simply to name 50 people who you think may die in the year 2008. The listed people must be of "some" fame (i.e. you cannot list your mailman or your neighbor, etc.) and their names must be able to be checked online.

What you need to do:
1. Make up a list of 50 names of people you think will die during 2008.
2. Alphabetize the list by last name (it'll make it a lot easier to keep track that way).
3. PM your list to me (or email me the list) before December 31st.

Please don't discuss your picks on the board before January 1st.

I'll post all the entries as quickly as possible after January 1st.

Remember, the deadline for this contest is December 31st . All your entries must be submitted before then.

An example (of five names who have died in 2007):

Joey Bishop - Rat Pack comedian
Merv Griffin - talk show host
Deborah Kerr - actress
Phil Rizzuto - baseball player
Anna Nicole Smith - actress

HINT: Pick names of old celebrities or of those whom are known to be sick.

Fifty names may sound like a lot, but once you get started you'll come up with many. In truth, you'll be lucky if perhaps 10-15 of your picks actually die (that sounds kind of ghoulish, doesn't it?).

Its all for fun - join in!

I've got my list done, but I didn't list what they're famous for. What exactly would you put down for Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan?

Pains-in-the-ass?

I've had my list saved to my computer for a while now. I started by just checking older people who are still alive. Didn't know where exactly to start. Anyway, I'm gonna tweek it a bit and add/delete various people, various ages, etc. Some I actually thought had died already. I'll double check, but I'm sure SC you'll let me know if I added one who is already deceased? That would be cheating no?


TIS

No help with that, TIS. (But one hint: check the names online by doing a Google search. That should tell you a little about them - especially if they're already dead).

I'm putting together my list. I've never done it before, but it sounds like fun.

Well, I know what I'll be doing December 30th...

Well, I just went through my list to double check that each person was indeed still living. I still want to add/delete, as obviously it won't just be old people that pass away. It's just a matter of who to add/delete.

SC, will we all be able to see each other's list?

TIS

Absolutely. AFTER January 1st.

I'm not going to participate, but I'm curious. Can you have names of people who are members of the BB? or do they have to be celebrities?

I believe they have to be celebrities in some form or other. Although, Geoff has rubbed elbows with Mafia moviestar royalty, so maybe he'd count. But who'd want to put him on their list?

I did mine....first time for a dead pool.... what a gruesome thing!

I think we'd be better off not including any board members.

We've got two submissions already and I'm prepared to submit my list ...

Two weeks to go to submit your list (if you want to participate).

I do believe I've got mine all set, alphabetized and ready to submit sir. Not to mention, "ready to win".

Btw, you will let us know how many people participated?

This does seem "awkward" and I must admit. I'm using my mother's "attitude" with this. When I was a kid and dreamed of someone I loved dying. She'd say when you dream of someone's death, it's actually good luck to that person and adds ten years to their life. So with every name I've got on my list I'll hope in reality it adds ten years to their lives. Of course that would mean I'd lose, but oh well.

TIS

I started making my lists ten years ago. I'm due to win!

Yes, all contestants' lists will be posted after New Year's. So far there are four contestants.

I'm whittling my list down. I have a few good ones, but I'm sure everyone does.

So far, from the four contestants, there are three or four names that are duplicated on all lists.

What a morbid sesne of entertainment, which might explain why I like it.


Other that that not really interested in doing this, too freaking busy.

You already got the lists? I thought we weren't to turn them in yet???? Anyway, I just need to tweek it a bit but i am done for the most part.


TIS

If one of our 2008 people dies in 2007 can we amend the list?

Can I get odds on Britney or Lindsay because of their youth?

I'd say their lifestyles cancel out their youth.

Are you a lawyer or an adjuster for Aetna?

We really shouldn't... but since it wasn't explicitly explained in the rules (you like that lawyer lingo?) maybe we should allow a substitution for anyone inconsiderate enough to die before the end of the year.

klydon has joined, too, so we now have five participants.

No extra credit for "youngins" on the list, but since most of us are cramming our lists with names of old people a young one or two MIGHT may a difference.

Where do I sign up, SC?