# The Celebrity Death Pool 2012 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2011, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679 "2011-12-01T06:00:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 109
**Author:** ![tapu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@tapu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tapu)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2162 "2012-08-01T00:58:14Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I’m pretty sure people have already explained this, but if not, here goes. > > The deathpool is an annual event. You have to submit your list for the upcoming year in December. So you’re too late to submit a list for 2012 and too early to submit a list for 2013. > > On December 1, 2012, somebody will start a new thread for The Celebrity Death Pool 2013. At that time, you can post your list for 2013. You have up until midnight on December 31 (Chicago time) to submit your 2013 list. > > The rest of the rules will be posted in that thread. Wait a minute, are you just pulling my leg or is this for real? ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2163 "2012-08-01T01:04:55Z")
It’s for real. You’re welcome to submit your list on December 1st. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2164 "2012-08-01T01:11:36Z")
> [@tapu](#): > > Wait a minute, are you just pulling my leg or is this for real? we’ve been telling you this since you posted your short list last week or so. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2165 "2012-08-01T01:19:13Z")
> [@tapu](#): > > Wait a minute, are you just pulling my leg or is this for real? **RTFR.** ---
**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:** [August 1, 2012, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2166 "2012-08-01T01:22:15Z")
You guys are no fun. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2167 "2012-08-01T01:27:46Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > You guys are no fun. This is serious, dude. We play for prestigious bragging points. ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2168 "2012-08-01T01:37:06Z")
I’m stuck at zero points this year. Why can’t you die for me, stupid Republicans? It’s my fucking fault for making a themed list. ---
**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:** [August 1, 2012, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2169 "2012-08-01T01:56:36Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > we’ve been telling you this since you posted your short list last week or so. AND, you can’t pick Dopers, no matter how pissed off you are. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2170 "2012-08-01T04:23:58Z")
Gore Vidal has died, age 86. > **[NBC News - Breaking News & Top Stories - Latest World, US & Local News](https://www.nbcnews.com/)** > > Go to NBCNews.com for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2171 "2012-08-01T05:26:08Z")
> [@tapu](#): > > Wait a minute, are you just pulling my leg or is this for real? This is what happens when you refuse to read historical posts. ---
**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:** [August 1, 2012, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2172 "2012-08-01T05:41:16Z")
> [@tapu](#): > > Wait a minute, are you just pulling my leg or is this for real? I am serious. And don’t call me Wait a minute. ---
**Author:** ![tapu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@tapu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tapu)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2173 "2012-08-01T06:11:06Z")
Okay, I hate making so many of you feel frustrated so I’ll leave the thread. For those who got it and were having a but of a laugh, see you in some other thread. And keep your eye on those televangelists! I was serious about them! ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2174 "2012-08-01T11:25:56Z")
😕 ---
**Author:** ![critter42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@critter42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/critter42)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2175 "2012-08-01T11:34:59Z")
> [@a35362](#): > > 😕 tapu was only playing the clueless n00b, thinking it was funny, I guess… ---
**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:** [August 1, 2012, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2176 "2012-08-01T12:42:34Z")
> [@critter42](#): > > tapu was only playing the clueless n00b, thinking it was funny, I guess… Isn’t there a term for that? Its on the tip of my tongue… ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2177 "2012-08-01T12:45:35Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > Isn’t there a term for that? Its on the tip of my tongue… Something bridge related, perhaps? ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2178 "2012-08-01T12:53:00Z")
Orthodontist? ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2179 "2012-08-01T12:59:04Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > Orthodontist? No. That’s a bridge too far. ---
**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:** [August 1, 2012, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2180 "2012-08-01T14:30:54Z")
> [@a35362](#): > > Oh, that’s too bad. ☹ > > That’s _Lady_ Romanadvoratrelundar to you. > > Well… it’s either that or “Fred”. I like Fred. 😃 She was my favorite Romana, btw. > [@Invisible\_Chimp](#): > > Actor [Geoffrey Hughes](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19032928) dead at 68. I will always remember him fondly as Onslow from _Keeping Up Appearances_. And Onslow? Dammit, all my favorite characters from all my favorite British shows are dying. :mad: How’s Peter Davison looking these days? I may have a place for him on my list next year. ---
**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:** [August 1, 2012, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2181 "2012-08-01T14:32:32Z")
> [@Duckster](#): > > Gore Vidal has died, age 86. > > [http://www.nbcnews.com/](http://www.nbcnews.com/) > [@Cicero](#): > > This is what happens when you refuse to read historical posts. Ah, I love the mild irony in these consecutive posts. \*Gore Vidal…historical fiction…yeah, it’s not that good. I’ll be going now. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679.md?page=108) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679.md?page=110)