# 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:** 110
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2182 "2012-08-01T21:32:45Z")
I could have sworn someone had Gore Vidal, but no, nobody had him. ---
**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, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2183 "2012-08-01T22:29:30Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I could have sworn someone had Gore Vidal, but no, nobody had him. Don’t you remember that I had him, Baker? BTW, if you’ll give me your Paypal info, I’ll send you the money I owe you…how much was it, now? ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2184 "2012-08-01T23:14:44Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I could have sworn someone had Gore Vidal, but no, nobody had him. I could have sworn _ **I** _ had him. Maybe I was confusing him with Vidal Sassoon (at least he also died). ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2185 "2012-08-01T23:53:35Z")
Gore Vidal. Vidal Sassoon. Al Gore. It’s easy to get 'em all confused. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2186 "2012-08-02T00:03:34Z")
Al Gore Vidal Sassoon! He’ll style your hair with eco-friendly products, then write about the results! ---
**Author:** ![zoog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7ea924/32.png) [@zoog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoog)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2187 "2012-08-02T12:21:27Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Don’t you remember that I had him, Baker? BTW, if you’ll give me your Paypal info, I’ll send you the money I owe you…how much was it, now? You know, if you’re going to offer a little bribe to the Death Mistress, you might do better to offer it for someone worth a few more points… ---
**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 2, 2012, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2188 "2012-08-02T13:01:48Z")
> [@zoog](#): > > You know, if you’re going to offer a little bribe to the Death Mistress, you might do better to offer it for someone worth a few more points… Bribe? _ **Moi** _? ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2189 "2012-08-02T21:25:25Z")
Historian [John Keegan](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/books-obituaries/9447744/Sir-John-Keegan.html) hath passed. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2190 "2012-08-02T21:50:01Z")
\*\*i’m going to take this opportunity to let deathpool players know that next week, beginning august 5, i will be on vacation and out of town, away from my computer. When i return i’ll catch up on any deaths and points that may have been earned. If you need to contact me leave a pm.\*\* ---
**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 2, 2012, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2191 "2012-08-02T21:54:46Z")
Musician [Tony Sly](http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/tony-sly-guitarist-frontman-a-found-dead-41-article-1.1127489), dead at 41. ---
**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 2, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2192 "2012-08-02T22:13:20Z")
I propose that any points earned during **Baker** ’s vacation count as double – or half, if none of them are mine – whichever comes first. We’ll vote on it next Monday at noon. ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2193 "2012-08-02T22:17:43Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > \*\*i’m going to take this opportunity to let deathpool players know that next week, beginning august 5, i will be on vacation and out of town, away from my computer. > > When i return i’ll catch up on any deaths and points that may have been earned. > > If you need to contact me leave a pm.\*\* When are you coming back? ---
**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 2, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2194 "2012-08-02T22:28:25Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > I propose that any points earned during **Baker** ’s vacation count as double – or half, if none of them are mine – whichever comes first. > > We’ll vote on it next Monday at noon. I propose that folks who propose new rules, save for this one, have their points halved. ---
**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:** [August 2, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2195 "2012-08-02T23:15:03Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > \*\*i’m going to take this opportunity to let deathpool players know that next week, beginning august 5, i will be on vacation and out of town, away from my computer. > > When i return i’ll catch up on any deaths and points that may have been earned. > > If you need to contact me leave a pm.\*\* She’s going to ‘take care’ of her DP list. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/it_s_not_rocket_surgery/32/312_2.png) [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2196 "2012-08-02T23:27:19Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Musician [Tony Sly](http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/tony-sly-guitarist-frontman-a-found-dead-41-article-1.1127489), dead at 41. He has “no use for a pulse”. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2197 "2012-08-03T01:19:39Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Musician [Tony Sly](http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/tony-sly-guitarist-frontman-a-found-dead-41-article-1.1127489), dead at 41. Well fuck. I think this one probably hurts more than any other so far this year. ---
**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 3, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2198 "2012-08-03T01:38:23Z")
> [@Hal\_Briston](#): > > Well fuck. I think this one probably hurts more than any other so far this year. I reckon. I didn’t have him either. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2199 "2012-08-03T01:53:47Z")
> [@Shirley\_Ujest](#): > > She’s going to ‘take care’ of her DP list. _How did you?_… I mean, absolutely not, no way no how. I’m going to Ohio, gonna shop to my heart’s content at Jungle Jim’s International Market. I’ll be coming back Saturday, August 11th. ---
**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 3, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2200 "2012-08-03T02:19:46Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > _How did you?_… I mean, absolutely not, no way no how. I’m going to Ohio, gonna shop to my heart’s content at Jungle Jim’s International Market. > > I’ll be coming back Saturday, August 11th. You never sent me your Paypal info. You might need the money! ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/2201 "2012-08-03T02:31:19Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > \*\*i’m going to take this opportunity to let deathpool players know that next week, beginning august 5, i will be on vacation and out of town, away from my computer. > > When i return i’ll catch up on any deaths and points that may have been earned. > > If you need to contact me leave a pm.\*\* Yes, I know you’re going to “Ohio”, but if you go near L.A., and you’re looking for some extra cash, there’s, um… some “business” you could take care of for me. You already have my “shopping list” and I’m sure we could reach some accord on a fair payment for your time. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679.md?page=109) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679.md?page=111)