# Celebrity Death Pool 2015 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993 "2014-12-01T02:10:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 38
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/741 "2015-02-03T01:53:31Z")
Is Bobbi Kristina Brown famous for being related to famous people or famous in her own right. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2015, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/742 "2015-02-03T13:33:50Z")
> [@notfrommensa](#): > > Is Bobbi Kristina Brown famous for being related to famous people or famous in her own right. Damned if I know, but it doesn’t matter. [QUOTE=the OP] 3. Valid picks are not: a. already dead b. a fictional character c. non-human d. under age 18 at death, 'cause we’re macabre but not THAT macabre. e. a registered member of the SDMB, 'cause that would be weird f. hostages held by terrorist organizations g. famous solely as a result of their illness or associated actions/events. [/QUOTE] I don’t see an exclusion for “famous for being related to famous people” on that list. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2015, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/743 "2015-02-03T14:44:34Z")
> [@notfrommensa](#): > > Is Bobbi Kristina Brown famous for being related to famous people or famous in her own right. If that were the case, none of the Kardashians would qualify. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2015, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/744 "2015-02-03T18:20:23Z")
> [@SpazCat](#): > > If that were the case, none of the Kardashians would qualify. Or most of the Kennedys. ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/745 "2015-02-04T04:22:04Z")
[Charlie Sifford](http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/cleveland-golfer-charlie-sifford-who-broke-color-barrier-in-pga-dead-at-92), who was the first to crash PGATour color barriers, has passed away at age 92. Two members of the World Golf Hall of Fame died within a week. Look out Arnold Palmer! (Link has an autoplay video) ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2015, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/746 "2015-02-04T21:05:52Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Suge Knight, accused in a fatal hit and run, may be dead himself. It could be a rumor, but here’s an article. We shall see if it appears elsewhere soon. > > [http://infossip.com/breaking-rap-mogul-suge-knight-found-dead/](http://infossip.com/breaking-rap-mogul-suge-knight-found-dead/) > [@Baker](#): > > Oops. sorry, I saw this news on another board. > > That would be a lots of points though. He did start complaining of [chest pains](http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/03/entertainment/suge-knight-hit-and-run/) after his arraignment and was brought to the hospital. But I have a feeling it was an acute case of [incarceritis](http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=incarceritis). ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2015, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/747 "2015-02-05T01:09:29Z")
[Bobbi Kristina “not going to make it”.](http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/bobbi-kristina-browns-life-support-may-be-turned-off-as-hope-fades-for-whitney-houston-and-bobby-browns-daughter/story-fn907478-1227208808219) ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/748 "2015-02-05T02:02:30Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > Damned if I know, but it doesn’t matter. > I don’t see an exclusion for “famous for being related to famous people” on that list. I think she might fall into category g. > [@](#): > > g. famous solely as a result of their illness or associated actions/events. 😃 Still smarting because my Lauren Hill pick was DQed. ---
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2015, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/749 "2015-02-05T04:12:04Z")
[Carl Djerassi](http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/us/carl-djerassi-dies-at-91-forever-altered-reproductive-practices-as-a-creator-of-the-pill.html), creator of the birth control pill. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/750 "2015-02-05T19:53:59Z")
> [@Eliahna](#): > > [Bobbi Kristina “not going to make it”.](http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/bobbi-kristina-browns-life-support-may-be-turned-off-as-hope-fades-for-whitney-houston-and-bobby-browns-daughter/story-fn907478-1227208808219) [Family gathering to say goodbye.](http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/02/bobbi_kristina_brown_family_saying_goodbye_report.html#incart_m-rpt-1) ---
**Author:** ![Sarabellum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarabellum/32/3492_2.png) [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2015, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/751 "2015-02-05T23:18:11Z")
Terrible shame about Bobbi Kristina, really. So young. I kind of feel bad about that “circling the drain” joke I made. Wonder if it might turn into another Ariel Sharon if she stays on life support for a long time? ---
**Author:** ![buddy431](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6a8cbe/32.png) [@buddy431](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddy431)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/752 "2015-02-06T15:22:39Z")
> [@Hoopy\_Frood](#): > > [Carl Djerassi](http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/us/carl-djerassi-dies-at-91-forever-altered-reproductive-practices-as-a-creator-of-the-pill.html), creator of the birth control pill. One of many scientists who helped create components that were eventually turned into the birth control pill. It bugs me when someone is remembered as “the creator” or “the founder” or “the father of” because of their own self promotion. ---
**Author:** ![1b3bz18c9ed269201](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/58956e/32.png) [@1b3bz18c9ed269201](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1b3bz18c9ed269201)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/753 "2015-02-06T17:45:02Z")
> [@Sarabellum1976](#): > > Terrible shame about Bobbi Kristina, really. So young. > > I kind of feel bad about that “circling the drain” joke I made. > > Wonder if it might turn into another Ariel Sharon if she stays on life support for a long time? Don’t feel bad about the joke with this audience. Maybe wouldn’t tell that one at church. Remember we are your macabre friends who understand that side of you. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/754 "2015-02-06T18:46:03Z")
Happy Birthday to Zsa Zsa Gabor! She turns 2 points old today. ---
**Author:** ![Sarabellum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarabellum/32/3492_2.png) [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/755 "2015-02-06T19:43:45Z")
A lengthy stay on life support is [looking more likely](http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/06/bobby-brown-bobbi-kristina-life-support-god-miracle-cant-pull/) for poor Bobbi Kristina. She could be the rising star for next year’s lists. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Vorlon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@The\_Vorlon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Vorlon)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/756 "2015-02-06T20:43:19Z")
> [@Sarabellum1976](#): > > A lengthy stay on life support is [looking more likely](http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/06/bobby-brown-bobbi-kristina-life-support-god-miracle-cant-pull/) for poor Bobbi Kristina. > > She could be the rising star for next year’s lists. damm Damm DAMM… ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/757 "2015-02-06T20:57:36Z")
> [@The\_Vorlon](#): > > damm Damm DAMM… Hmmm, is this brought on because you would get second place if she passed?😃 ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/758 "2015-02-06T21:33:29Z")
> [@Sarabellum1976](#): > > A lengthy stay on life support is [looking more likely](http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/06/bobby-brown-bobbi-kristina-life-support-god-miracle-cant-pull/) for poor Bobbi Kristina. That’s some god her father believes in, who needs time to pull his miracle together, and in the meantime needs the human intervention of the heart-lung machine, or there’d be no miracle. Good thing we invented those. That god must have been really frustrated at being a day late to a lot of miracles in the days before. Seriously, is that really his theology, or is he just confused in his grief, and spouting nonsense? ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/759 "2015-02-06T21:41:42Z")
> [@Sarabellum1976](#): > > A lengthy stay on life support is [looking more likely](http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/06/bobby-brown-bobbi-kristina-life-support-god-miracle-cant-pull/) for poor Bobbi Kristina. > > She could be the rising star for next year’s lists. I suspect you would run up against the rules: most of us, I think, had never really heard of or thought much about Bobbi Kristina until this happened, her claim-to-fame could easily be ruled to be her condition. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2015, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/760 "2015-02-06T22:29:28Z")
U.S. Representative Alan Nunnelee, (R-MS), [died on Friday at age 56](http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/06/us-people-nunnelee-idUSKBN0LA25X20150206), from brain cancer. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993.md?page=37) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993.md?page=39)