# The Celebrity Death Pool 2005 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2004, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574 "2004-12-01T21:22:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 51
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1001 "2005-10-25T18:53:05Z")
Well, we have some new scores out there. With the deaths of Rosa Parks and Wellington Mara: **Baker** is now at 67 points and ties with **IrreverentTone** with five dead celebrities. **DeVena TeaElle** and **Zog\_10** all have 59 points, with Pope-Doohan-Rehnquist-Parks. **Hal Briston** rises to 46 points with Wellington Mara, a unique pick. **Omega Glory** stands alone with 45 points (Carson-Pope-Parks). **cadolphin Carm6773 Diceman Etherman Kat melondeca SandyHook Terminus Est** and **The Vorlon** enjoy 44 points each, with Pope-Rehnquist-Parks. **Freddy the Pig** stands alone with 43 points, Doohan-Rehnquist-Parks. **Long Time First Time** stands alone with 42 points, Pope-Stram-Parks. **5 time champ** has 39 points, Pope-Doohan-Parks. **ataraxy22 bobkitty gobear malkavia NotWithoutRage** and **Typically Sunday** pull themselves up and out of the Pope Club with 24 points each. And a big Celebrity Death Pool welcome to **GWVet** and **Idle Thoughts** , who join us with 8 points each. In other news, nobody picked William Evan Allan, Robert Badham, Liam Lawlor, or Reggie Lisowski. I have no confirmed info regarding Osama bin Laden’s death. Hmmm… Congratulations, scorers! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1002 "2005-10-25T19:11:55Z")
> [@a35362](#): > > **Baker** is now at 67 points and ties with **IrreverentTone** with five dead celebrities. Go sis! ---
**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:** [October 26, 2005, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1003 "2005-10-26T15:38:24Z")
[Jolly Green Giant.](http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=205271>1=7153) Dead. ---
**Author:** ![Spiff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiff/32/9852_2.png) [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2005, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1004 "2005-11-01T16:54:42Z")
Was he cremated or did they bury him in a Ho … Ho … Hole in the ground? ---
**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:** [November 1, 2005, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1005 "2005-11-01T17:09:37Z")
October was a bad month for women in the Civil Rights movement, with the loss of Vivian Malone Jones, Rosa Parks, and C. DeLores Tucker. ---
**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:** [November 2, 2005, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1006 "2005-11-02T19:29:40Z")
[Conductor Skitch Henderson Dies at Age 87](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051102/ap_on_en_mu/obit_henderson;_ylt=AsbQUKUDzE.K2Gwlz6ZtG_tI2ocA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl) > [@](#): > > Skitch Henderson, the Grammy-winning conductor who lent his musical expertise to Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby before founding the New York Pops and becoming the first “Tonight Show” bandleader, died Tuesday. He was 87. ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1007 "2005-11-02T20:59:09Z")
No one seems to have had him, but Al Lopez, Baseball Hall of Fame manager (he led the 1954 Indians and 1959 White Sox to the World Series) died on October 29 at 97. ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1008 "2005-11-02T21:55:32Z")
As of November 2nd, to the best of my knowledge our scoreboard stands as follows: Still with a comfortable lead and six dead celebrities is **Rachm Qoch** at 175 points. Sharing the #2 position are **amarone** and **IrreverentTone** with 107 points each. Right behind them at third is **LilyoftheValley** with 106 points. In fourth place is **NurseCarmen** with 103 points. Rounding out the top five is **VunderBob** with 92 points. **Mehitabel** has 84 points. **plnnr** has 80 points. **Happy Lendervedder** has 76 points. **Sevo** has 72 points. **CowPatty** and **Rico** have 69 points each. **Baker** has 67 points. **Hugh Jass** has 66 points. **Captain Lance Murdoch** has 63 points. **DeVena TeaElle** and **Zog\_10** have 59 points each. **eman77 Mr. Babbington yellowval zamboniracer** and **Zsofia** have have 57 points each. **a35362** and **ladybug** have 53 points each. **MissTake** and **Paul in Saudi** have 52 points each. **Anni brianjedi drewbert E. Thorp Earthman fruitbat gonzoron Sean Factotum Squonk Suburban Plankton** and **Wallflower** have 51 points each. **racer72** has 49 points. **Hal Briston** and **HelloKitty** have 46 points each. **Omega Glory** has 45 points. **cadolphin Carm6773 Diceman Etherman Kat melondeca SandyHook Terminus Est** and **The Vorlon** have 44 points each. **Freddy the Pig** has 43 points. **Long Time First Time** has 42 points. **BiblioCat** and **5 time champ** have 39 points each. **Anastasaeon Diogenes the Cynic dwc1970 infamousmom Lockz Mona Lott Pablito** and **trublmaker** have 37 points each. **Agent Foxtrot booklover Cinnamon Girl hammos1 Jaade Lathe of Heaven Lucretia Lvgeogeek Max Torque Menocchio middleman Sami41 Santos L Halper Shirley Ujest Thunder Time Like Tears WIGGUM** and **WVmom** have 36 points each. **amarinth Little Nemo** and **Stage Manager** have 35 points each. **cazzle** has 34 points. **Annie-Xmas** and **Kilvert’s Pagan** have 33 points each. **edwino** has 32 points. **Anonymous Coward The Great Zamboni Jamlad Jeep’s Phoenix jsgoddess Miabella Munch** and **Uvula Donor** have 31 points each. **RumMunkey** and **Spiff** have 30 points each. **Yllaria** has 28 points. **owlstretchingtime** and **Rodd Hill** have 27 points each. **ataraxy22 bobkitty gobear Iceland\_Blue malkavia NotWithoutRage** and **Typically Sunday** have 24 points each. **Club 33 Qwisp Skammer** and **Wicked Blue** have 21 points each. **bowler girl katie1341 Lamar Mundane mikeargo SpoilerVirgin sWitchazel Tenar** and **uglybeech** have 20 points each. **BadBadger** has 19 points. **Andrew 21 Antigen Arch Trout Avenger cbawlmer Cisco clipper Dolores Reborn Dotsy A. drm Einmon EmperorRoman h.sapiens imthjckaz Kuizelemartz lel Lsura MC$E Mr. Blue Sky Ms Macphisto Nightwatch Trailer Padeye Priceguy psycat90 qwest Scruloose Sir Dirx SpazCat Tapioca Dextrin tarragon918 Trillionaire twickster Vevila vivalostwages wolf in second hand clothing** and **zoogirl** have 16 points each. **labtrash** has 15 points. **Saitou** and **Sternvogel** have 11 points each. **pohjonen** has 9 points. and finally **GWVet** and **Idle Thoughts** have 8 points each. And nobody picked Elmer Dressler, Jr., Skitch Henderson, or Al Lopez. Congratulations, scorers! Remember, I will be opening up the 2006 game December 1st, so start thinking up some famous people who have a date with destiny. Tell your friends and neighbors! ---
**Author:** ![Lok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e8c25b/32.png) [@Lok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lok)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1009 "2005-11-02T22:25:16Z")
Man, I am lousy at this game. Which means that everyone on my list should be real happy to be there. 😛 Lok ---
**Author:** ![Rachm\_Qoch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a8b319/32.png) [@Rachm\_Qoch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachm_Qoch)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1010 "2005-11-03T20:34:03Z")
Super job **a35362**!!! > [@a35362](#): > > As of November 2nd, to the best of my knowledge our scoreboard stands as follows: > > Still with a comfortable lead and six dead celebrities is **Rachm Qoch** at 175 points. Breaking the [200 Point Barrier](http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/10/23/yon.korea.reut/)🆒 ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1011 "2005-11-03T21:35:31Z")
Holy moses, big guy. You da man! Okay, then: with an _even more_ comfortable lead, **Rachm** “It’s All About the Research, Really” **Qoch** pulls ahead to 202 points. With the unique pick of Yon Hyong-muk, he adds 27 points to his already impressive score and has seven dead celebrities. Well done! ---
**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:** [November 3, 2005, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1012 "2005-11-03T21:57:58Z")
Okay, now I’m officially weirded out. Rachm, how on Earth, of all the people living in this world, did you say to yourself last December, “Yon Hyong-muk - yeah, he’s due to go down in ten months”? I have a new strategy. I’m going to wait until December 31st this year and copy and paste whatever Rachm posts. Unless he says otherwise. Then I’m apologizing and backing off. No way am I getting put on The List. ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1013 "2005-11-03T22:06:40Z")
Maybe he subscribes to _Celebrity Cancer Watch_ or something. It’ll only be creepy if he can do it again…_next_ year. ---
**Author:** ![gonzoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a6a055/32.png) [@gonzoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzoron)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1014 "2005-11-03T22:09:06Z")
Boy, I am so glad not to be: Abdul Aziz al-Hakim Barry Ryan King-Father Norodom Sihanouk Larry David Norman Louis Rukeyser Tammy Faye Bakker Messner They’re all doomed! Run for your lives Abdul, Barry, Norodom, Larry, Louis and Tammy Faye! You’re all that’s left on Rachm Qoch’s checklist!!! ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1015 "2005-11-03T22:12:17Z")
I for one welcome our new Celebrity Death Pool Overlord. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1016 "2005-11-03T23:09:07Z")
> [@Little Nemo](#): > > I have a new strategy. I’m going to wait until December 31st this year and copy and paste whatever Rachm posts. > . Hey! That was my plan… ---
**Author:** ![Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2005, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1017 "2005-11-04T00:26:09Z")
> [@Little Nemo](#): > > Okay, now I’m officially weirded out. Rachm, how on Earth, of all the people living in this world, did you say to yourself last December, “Yon Hyong-muk - yeah, he’s due to go down in ten months”? Oh, come on. Who _didn’t_ see that one coming? ---
**Author:** ![Lok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e8c25b/32.png) [@Lok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lok)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2005, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1018 "2005-11-04T02:07:03Z")
I will just be happy if he doesn’t put my name on his list. 😛 Lok ---
**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:** [November 4, 2005, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1019 "2005-11-04T14:29:15Z")
Maybe **Rachm Qoch** is really [John Titor](http://www.johntitor.com/), returned from the future. Welcome back, John! ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2005, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/1020 "2005-11-04T14:42:35Z")
I for one will miss Louis Rukeyser. His father lived for about a million years, but he is on the list and so he is doomed. Sorry Lou, but it is nature’s way Sunrise, sunset … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574.md?page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574.md?page=52)