# 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:** 22
**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:** [December 31, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/421 "2011-12-31T22:30:31Z")
> [@Shirley\_Ujest](#): > > I am so uninspired this year. I couldn’t come up with a definative themed list that I could really get behind and cheer them on to the Grim Reaper’s Sickle-palooza. > > Robin Gibbs > Gary Carter > Etta James > Fidel Castro > Bobby Doerr > Ariel Sharon > Lindsay Lohan > **Raven Alexis** > Abdelbasel Ali Mohmed Al Megahi ( Lockerbie bomber guy) > Joe Paterno > Jerry Sandusky > Penny Marshall > Billy Graham. > > Alternates: > Chayito Valdez > Margaret Thatcher > Fred Phelps. Please replace Ronnie Biggs with Raven Alexis. Good luck to everyone playing this year! ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/422 "2011-12-31T22:33:52Z")
No particular order or theme: Jerry Sandusky Joe Paterno Warren Jeffs Michelle Duggar Zsa Zsa Gabor Etta James Robin Gibb Lindsay Lohan Mindy McCready Billy Graham John Edwards Hugo Chavez Fred Phelps alternates: Jerry Lewis Glen Campbell Mike McCreary [Note: That’s Billy Graham the preacher and John Edwards the politician.] ---
**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:** [December 31, 2011, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/423 "2011-12-31T22:39:45Z")
This year’s candidates for not comming down for breakfast: Joseph Ratzinger----Leader of the Lavender Mafia Barry Gibb—will not be _Stayin Alive_ Etta James—got a trifecta going on Mohamed Ali—not doing so well Hugo Chavez—channeling Lex Luther Fidel Castro—might be dead already, who knows? Lindsey Lohan—as the British Press say, ‘death by misadventure’ Margaret Thatcher—poor health Joe Paterno—lung cancer and forced retirement do not bode well Ashar al Assad—pissing off your serfs does not a retirement plan make Hosni Mubarak—see above Dick Cheney—parts wear out Penny Marshal—slow motion suicide ALTS: Ariel Sharon—Israel’s favorite veggie Dave Maynard—Boston radio personality Hugh Hefner—stays alive via blood of young, airbrushed blonds. CLEAN LIST: Joseph Ratzinger Barry Gibb Etta James Mohamed Ali Hugo Chavez Fidel Castro Lindsey Lohan Margaret Thatcher Joe Paterno Ashar al Assad Hosni Mubarak Dick Cheney Penny Marshal ALTS Ariel Sharon Dave Maynard Hugh Hefner ---
**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:** [December 31, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/424 "2011-12-31T22:45:47Z")
1. Brian O’Connor, Eagles of Death Metal bassist 2. Dennis “Fergie” Frederiksen, 60, singer for Toto 3. Suanoi Sor Tanapinyo, 20, undeafeated youth flyweight boxing champion 4. John Kaplan, 52, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer 5. Gary Carter, 57, Hall of Fame catcher with the NY Mets 6. Kurtis Haiu, 27, New Zealand rugby star 7. Darrel Akerfelds, 59, San Diego Padres bullpen coach 8. Robert Benmosche, 67, AIG CEO 9. Geir H. Haarde, 60, former Prime Minister of Iceland 10. Robin Gibb, 62, co-founder of the BeeGees 11. Ethan Zohn, 38, Survivor winner 12. Jon Lord, 70, one of the founders of Deep Purple 13. Bill Merritt, bassist for Mood Jga Jga Alternates: 1. Robin Gibb 2. Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi, Lockerbie bomber Brian O’Connor Dennis Frederiksen Suanoi Sor Tanapinyo John Kaplan Gary Carter Kurtis Haiu Darrel Akerfelds Robert Benmosche Geir H. Haarde Robin Gibb Ethan Zohn Jon Lord Bill Merritt Alternates: Terry Pratchett Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi ---
**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:** [December 31, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/425 "2011-12-31T22:46:52Z")
[Raven Alexis](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raven_Alexis) [Etta James](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etta_james) [George Michael](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_michael) [Richard O’Sullivan](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_O%27Sullivan_%28actor%29) [Hazel Hawke](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazel_Hawke) [Lou Richards](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Richards) [Julian Assange](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_assange) [Gene Wilder](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Wilder) - and for the record, I debated whether to substitute Mel Brooks for Gene, so sorry Mr Brooks but I’ve just doomed you for 2012. [Albert Finney](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Finney) [Penny Marshall](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_Marshall) [Jim Stynes](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Stynes) [Deanna Durbin](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deanna_Durbin) [Robin Gibb](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Gibb) Alt: [Doris Day](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Day) Plain format: Raven Alexis Etta James George Michael Richard O’Sullivan Hazel Hawke Lou Richards Julian Assange Gene Wilder Albert Finney Penny Marshall Jim Stynes Deanna Durbin Robin Gibb Alt: Doris Day ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/426 "2011-12-31T22:49:40Z")
Clean List: Lindsay Lohan Bashar al-Assad Muhammad Ali Ruth Bader Ginsburg Fidel Castro Joe Paterno Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Abdelbaset al-Megrahi Etta James Hugh Hefner Fred Phelps Charlie Sheen Ariel Sharon Alternate: Alan Alda Abdelbaset al-Megrahi is the Lockerbie Bomber. Thanks again for running this, **Baker** , and thanks to **amarone** \* for writing the nifty program to do it! \*It was **amarone** , right? ---
**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:** [December 31, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/427 "2011-12-31T22:52:53Z")
Going for points again this year … mostly because I’m too lazy to think of a theme, and stealing from everybody else’s list is so much easier: Gary Carter Etta James Robin Gibb Jerry Sandusky Joe Paterno Raven Alexis Penny Marshall Andy Williams Kim Jung-un Mindy Mcready Ruth Bader-Ginsburg Connie Newton Needham Roger Ebert Chris Christie Jerry Lewis Dick Cheney Alternates, because, hey, someone might snuff it in the next 6 hours and no Zsa Zsa, because fuck her. She should have had the good graces to cash us all in last year. Now it’s hardly worth it. AND I JUST DON’T WANT TO GIVE HER THE SATISFACTION!! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/428 "2011-12-31T22:55:34Z")
> [@The\_Vorlon](#): > > This year’s candidates for not comming down for breakfast: > > Joseph Ratzinger----Leader of the Lavender Mafia > > Barry Gibb—will not be _Stayin Alive_ > > Etta James—got a trifecta going on > > Mohamed Ali—not doing so well > > Hugo Chavez—channeling Lex Luther > > Fidel Castro—might be dead already, who knows? > > Lindsey Lohan—as the British Press say, ‘death by misadventure’ > > Margaret Thatcher—poor health > > Joe Paterno—lung cancer and forced retirement do not bode well > > Ashar al Assad—pissing off your serfs does not a retirement plan make > > Hosni Mubarak—see above > > Dick Cheney—parts wear out > > Penny Marshal—slow motion suicide > > ALTS: > Ariel Sharon—Israel’s favorite veggie > > Dave Maynard—Boston radio personality > > Hugh Hefner—stays alive via blood of young, airbrushed blonds. > > CLEAN LIST: > Joseph Ratzinger > Barry Gibb > Etta James > Mohamed Ali > Hugo Chavez > Fidel Castro > Lindsey Lohan > Margaret Thatcher > Joe Paterno > Ashar al Assad > Hosni Mubarak > Dick Cheney > Penny Marshal > > ALTS > Ariel Sharon > Dave Maynard > Hugh Hefner And what, pray tell, is the Lavender Mafia? Actually, I know who you are talking about, but when I list your pick as Joseph Ratzinger, and a certain well-known cleric/head of state joins the choir invisible, don’t be upset if I miss getting you the points, until you remind me. Please read again the OP, and note I ask that picks be listed by their most commonly used name. ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/429 "2011-12-31T22:59:12Z")
Seven! ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/430 "2011-12-31T23:14:04Z")
My list of survivors who continue to be worth fewer and fewer points every year. The only replacement is former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, replacing my only death of 2011, Elizabeth Taylor. Note that the John McLaughlin on my list is the host of the McLaughlin Group. Fidel Castro Michael Douglas Aretha Franklin Annette Funicello Zsa Zsa Gabor Judith Krantz Robert Loggia Gina Lollobrigida John McLaughlin Gerald McRaney Nolan Miller Vidal Sassoon John Paul Stevens Alternate just in case: Dick Clark ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/431 "2011-12-31T23:22:39Z")
When we get four more lists we’ll be up to the level of 2011. Come on you macabre ghouls, you can do it! ---
**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:** [December 31, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/432 "2011-12-31T23:27:51Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > 1. Brian O’Connor, Eagles of Death Metal bassist > 2. Dennis “Fergie” Frederiksen, 60, singer for Toto > 3. Suanoi Sor Tanapinyo, 20, undeafeated youth flyweight boxing champion > 4. John Kaplan, 52, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer > 5. Gary Carter, 57, Hall of Fame catcher with the NY Mets > 6. Kurtis Haiu, 27, New Zealand rugby star > 7. Darrel Akerfelds, 59, San Diego Padres bullpen coach > 8. Robert Benmosche, 67, AIG CEO > 9. Geir H. Haarde, 60, former Prime Minister of Iceland > 10. Robin Gibb, 62, co-founder of the BeeGees > 11. Ethan Zohn, 38, Survivor winner > 12. Jon Lord, 70, one of the founders of Deep Purple > 13. Bill Merritt, bassist for Mood Jga Jga > > Alternates: > > 1. Robin Gibb > 2. Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi, Lockerbie bomber > > Brian O’Connor > Dennis Frederiksen > Suanoi Sor Tanapinyo > John Kaplan > Gary Carter > Kurtis Haiu > Darrel Akerfelds > Robert Benmosche > Geir H. Haarde > Robin Gibb > Ethan Zohn > Jon Lord > Bill Merritt > > Alternates: > > Terry Pratchett > Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi My first alternate should be Terry Pratchett. It is correct in the plain list, but still has Robin Gibb in the annotated list. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Lance\_Murdoch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@Captain\_Lance\_Murdoch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Lance_Murdoch)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/433 "2011-12-31T23:42:37Z")
Nothing too spectacular form me. Gary Carter Ethan Zohn Billy Graham (wrestler) Jim Stynes Robin Gibb Steve Smith (running back Raiders and Seahawks) Johnny “Lam” Jones (olympian) Lee Evans (ditto) Orlando Thomas (Vikings) Penny Marshall Etta James Raven Alexis William Janklow Alternate: Brooke Lee Adams (another porn star) Gary Carter Ethan Zohn Billy Graham Jim Stynes Robin Gibb Steve Smith Johnny “Lam” Jones Lee Evans Orlando Thomas Penny Marshall Etta James Raven Alexis William Janklow ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/434 "2011-12-31T23:59:13Z")
Six! ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/435 "2012-01-01T00:13:38Z")
I missed last year, so I’m squeaking in under the wire: Etta James Billy Graham Mary Tyler Moore Sean Connery Jack Klugman William Shatner Robert Redford Jerry Lewis Mel Brooks Edward Albee Maggie Smith Fritz Weaver Cloris Leachman Alternates: Joe Paterno Sophia Loren ---
**Author:** ![minionkat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@minionkat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minionkat)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/436 "2012-01-01T00:38:56Z")
Here it is: Zsa Zsa Gabor Etta James Penny Marshall Robin Gibb Michael Moore Michael Lohan Michelle Duggar Ethan Zohn Brooke Mueller Pete Doherty Andy Schleck Lindsay Lohan Miley Cyrus Muhammed Ali I hope my mom is right again this year. I was wise enough to learn from last year’s Amy Winehouse debacle. ---
**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:** [January 1, 2012, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/437 "2012-01-01T00:53:18Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > This year’s theme: people who share my birthday. Your Holiness, I am but a worm crawling beneath camel dung compared to your August self, unworthy to lick your hob nail studded jack boots, let alone speak in your presence, but may I humbly, most respectfully suck u…rather, suggest that may perhaps not be the most wise winning strategy? I eat dirt before you, and bring you chocolate truffles, Your obedient servant, CP ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/438 "2012-01-01T00:59:12Z")
Five! ---
**Author:** ![Anne\_Elk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Anne\_Elk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Elk)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/439 "2012-01-01T01:05:18Z")
For 2012 I’m going for an all stand-up comedian list, may they all remain standing. Artie Lange Russell Brand Katt Williams Jim Jefferies Andy Dick Louie Anderson Dave Chappelle John Pinette Tracy Morgan Gallagher Darrell Hammond Carrot Top Andrew Dice Clay Gabriel Iglesias ---
**Author:** ![Squonk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squonk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squonk)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/440 "2012-01-01T01:08:07Z")
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