# Celebrity Death Pool 2016 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098 "2015-12-01T05:57:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/142 "2015-12-25T20:42:54Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > **RTFirefly** and **carnivorousplant** are shooting for bonus points!!!:p:D Just apply them to this year, ok? Just five measly points? I still can’t believe I’ve been sitting just four points off the lead since June freakin’ fifteenth! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/143 "2015-12-25T21:22:35Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > Just apply them to this year, ok? Just five measly points? I still can’t believe I’ve been sitting just four points off the lead since June freakin’ fifteenth! 😛 I don’t know, how much chocolate can you send?😃 ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2015, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/144 "2015-12-25T21:38:42Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > The top thirteen celebrities all have eight picks or more. Hey, a bandwagon list would make it easy to post, huh? Don’t do it. My [del]Bandwagon[/del] crowdsourcing list has not worked out. At all. ---
**Author:** ![amarone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/145 "2015-12-26T03:44:44Z")
It’s the first time I have played since I ran the pool, and I cannot be bothered to do all that Googling. Instead, I have consulted a single, unimpeachable source: The National Enquirer. All the following have been declared to be at death’s door, or suffering from a deadly disease on the cover. Kirstie Alley O. J. Simpson Angelina Jolie Cher Barbra Streisand Oprah Winfrey Macauley Culkin Mary Tyler Moore Kelly Ripa Chaz Bono Bill Cosby Michael Douglas Liza Minnelli Alternate: Hillary Clinton ---
**Author:** ![mccfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3da27b/32.png) [@mccfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mccfan)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/146 "2015-12-26T09:28:32Z")
Alan Greenspan Charlotte Rae Ronnie Wood Cloris Leachman Gary Busey Hugh Hefner James Lipton Mel Brooks Tony Bennett Sugar Ray Leonard Larry Flint Danny Pintauro Brian Wilson Alternates: Randy Travis Bill Wyman Gerard Depardieu ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2015, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/147 "2015-12-26T12:31:20Z")
Wow, **mccfan** , posting in the Death Pool as your first post!😃 How did you find us? And the list is in perfect form as well. If you stick around I think you’ll make a fine Doper! ---
**Author:** ![mccfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3da27b/32.png) [@mccfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mccfan)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2015, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/148 "2015-12-26T12:52:09Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Wow, **mccfan** , posting in the Death Pool as your first post!😃 How did you find us? > > And the list is in perfect form as well. If you stick around I think you’ll make a fine Doper! Google is my friend! I like playing these sorts of games - make a list then sit back and watch for results! ---
**Author:** ![J-P\_L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/j-p_l/32/3156_2.png) [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/149 "2015-12-26T20:21:24Z")
Here are my picks: Barbara Pierce Bush Bashar al-Assad Bryan Murray Fidel Castro George H.W. Bush Gordie Howe Kirk Douglas Loretta Lynn Prince Phillip Valerie Harper Zsa Zsa Gabor Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Jimmy Carter Alternates: Burt Reynolds Jimmy Swaggart Michael Douglas Bryan Murray is the Ottawa Senators GM Barbara Pierce Bush is Mrs. G. H. W. Bush ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/150 "2015-12-26T22:07:56Z")
A free tip for those who are picking Bashar al-Assad; you might want to go for a two-for-one and also pick his brother, Maher al-Assad (who is 48 years old). Maher is a Syrian general and is presumed to be Bashar’s right-hand man. Any situation in Syria that results in Bashar’s death is likely to also include Maher. I’ll admit that personally I’m guessing the Assad regime might survive 2016 now that the Russians are backing them up. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/151 "2015-12-27T02:02:07Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > If you stick around I think you’ll make a fine Doper! That sounds ominous. And this is your last season as Death Mistress. Are there any rules revisions coming up? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![ataraxy22](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ataraxy22/32/307_2.png) [@ataraxy22](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ataraxy22)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2015, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/152 "2015-12-27T03:05:46Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > **ataraxy22**. your list has only twelve. Until I hear otherwise from you I will include your first alternate, Robert Silverberg, as your thirteenth choice. Oops, sorry. Yes, add Robert Silverberg to my list. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2015, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/153 "2015-12-27T03:07:08Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Are there any rules revisions coming up? > :dubious: Not from me. That’s why, in the OP, I suggested folks suck up to **Idle Thoughts**. As I said, all I ever wanted was chocolate, the new Death Master may want your firstborn. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/154 "2015-12-27T03:09:59Z")
1. George HW Bush - Former president 2. Clive James - Author 3. Valerie Harper - Actress 4. Eddie Large - Comedian 5. Wilko Johnson - Singer 6. Jake “The Snake” Roberts - Wrestler 7. Martin Crowe - Cricketer 8. Joost van der Westhuizen - Rugby player 9. Joey Feek - Singer 10. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - Leader of ISIS 11. Lindsey Lohan - Actress/Singer 12. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (The Weeknd) - Singer 13. Willie Maxwell II (Fetty Wap) - Singer 14. Ken Kercheval - Actor 15. Val Kilmer - Actor 16. Chris Christie - Politician The pretty version: George HW Bush Clive James Valerie Harper Eddie Large Wilko Johnson Jake Roberts Martin Crowe Joost van der Westhuizen Joey Feek Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Lindsey Lohan The Weeknd Fetty Wap Alternates: Ken Kercheval Val Kilmer Chris Christie ---
**Author:** ![cazwhatever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dec6dc/32.png) [@cazwhatever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cazwhatever)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/155 "2015-12-27T22:34:09Z")
Joey Feek Rene Angelil Val Kilmer Jonathan Rhys Meyers Derek Whibley Ian Brady Pete Doherty Lyndsay Lohan Daisy Berkowitz OG Waco Nick Stahl Edward Furlong Aaron carter Alternates Joe Jonas Zayn Malik Ian Watkins ---
**Author:** ![zoog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7ea924/32.png) [@zoog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoog)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/156 "2015-12-28T01:49:13Z")
Steve Gleason Ron Jeremy Riad Seif Suge Knight Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Omar Abdel-Rahman Mike Tyson Valerie Harper Guy Clark Bryan Murray Joey Feek John Edward Szeles Tommy Chong Alternate: Larry Flynt Note: Bryan Murray - GM of the Ottawa Senators ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/157 "2015-12-28T01:56:05Z")
It looks as if play is slowing down. As of this day last year we had 69 players. So far this year we have 58 players. ---
**Author:** ![lel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8797f3/32.png) [@lel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lel)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/158 "2015-12-28T06:17:03Z")
So I don’t forget before December 31! Joey Feek Jimmy Carter Lute Olson Rose Mofford Bryan Murray Pearl Washington Hugh Downs George H. W. Bush Johan Cruyff Donald Trump Joe Arpaio Britney Griner Cissy Houston Alternates: Barbara Walters Betty White ---
**Author:** ![critter42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@critter42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/critter42)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/159 "2015-12-28T09:41:46Z")
I’m posting this now rather than waiting until the 31st just cause. This year’s list has an assortment of regifting from previous year(s), a few newcomers and a conch or two Plus Zsa Zsa. I will always have Zsa Zsa until either a) she dies or b) I die - points be damned… Now for my list: Joey Feek Tommy Chong Valerie Harper Zsa Zsa Gabor Jimmy Carter Nancy Reagan George HW Bush Jake “The Snake” Roberts Clive James Billy Graham Fidel Castro Jake LaMotta Selena Gomez Alts Stephen Hawking John Hurt Randy Travis (as usual it is Billy Graham the preacher) **Baker** , since you almost never see the wrestler Jake Roberts billed as anything other than Jake “The Snake” Roberts, that’s how I have him listed. If needed, I’ll repost without “The Snake” bit, just let me know. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/160 "2015-12-28T10:16:33Z")
> [@critter42](#): > > **Baker** , since you almost never see the wrestler Jake Roberts billed as anything other than Jake “The Snake” Roberts, that’s how I have him listed. If needed, I’ll repost without “The Snake” bit, just let me know. That’s okay the way it is. I’ve seen that sort of thing with another chosen celebrity, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098/161 "2015-12-28T12:32:54Z")
Oh glorious beautiful **Death Mistress** , if you could post another update tomorrow, after a few more entries, I promise I will post my list no later than Wednesday [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098.md?page=9)