Sideburnious 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2008 Again, I'm sure I had Carlin on some death list over the last few years, but I guess it wasn't this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2008 I thought a few people had him last year, but only Zack Malibu did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2008 Come on, are you serious? Someone picking a dead guy that anyone besides Marvin has ever heard of? Puhleeze. I'm starting to think Marvin is the world's most deadly Assassin and has been systematically offing his list. Obviously, as long as he isn't caught he can't be disqualified. Suddenly I'm glad I never voted for him to be removed from the board! As for the Winehouse, she must be on death's door by now. She looks dead, surely that counts? EDIT: A few of us were close with Lex Luger this year, just read up that he's actually suffered a SPINAL STROKE earlier this year, however, he's slowly recovering and regained movement in his arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2008 I just checked and one of the Marvin's picks died last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2008 Yeah, I knew that already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruteSquad_BRODY 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2008 Come on, are you serious? Someone picking a dead guy that anyone besides Marvin has ever heard of? Puhleeze. Am I reading this right? Your saying Carlin's obscure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2008 Come on, are you serious? Someone picking a dead guy that anyone besides Marvin has ever heard of? Puhleeze. Am I reading this right? Your saying Carlin's obscure? No and no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2008 Yeah, I knew that already. I didn't. There's been some pretty big names who have died recently. I'm predicting a death pool drought the next couple months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2008 Come on, are you serious? Someone picking a dead guy that anyone besides Marvin has ever heard of? Puhleeze. I'm starting to think Marvin is the world's most deadly Assassin and has been systematically offing his list. Obviously, as long as he isn't caught he can't be disqualified. Suddenly I'm glad I never voted for him to be removed from the board! As for the Winehouse, she must be on death's door by now. She looks dead, surely that counts? EDIT: A few of us were close with Lex Luger this year, just read up that he's actually suffered a SPINAL STROKE earlier this year, however, he's slowly recovering and regained movement in his arms. I would have figured people would have known Mikey Dread and Harvey Korman at least. and yes I sorta cheated picking people who were known to be within a year of dying (see Mikey Dread and my best bet Randy Pausch) and by picking people no one else had picked for the bonus that brings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Intestine 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Yeah, it's stupid researching people who are almost dead, I like just picking random celebs. Next year the rules should be that they need to have a certain level of fame like be famous for acting or music or a sports star or something... Not the oldest living person in Kansis City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Yeah, it's stupid researching people who are almost dead, I like just picking random celebs. Next year the rules should be that they need to have a certain level of fame like be famous for acting or music or a sports star or something... Not the oldest living person in Kansis City. Simplot was the oldest living billionaire in America. Just being a billionaire and on the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans every year should be enough to declare he was a famous person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Intestine 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Nope. I bet for every 100 Americans you asked maybe 1 or 2 would know who he is. For every 100 people internationally under 1 person would know. To be famous you should at least have to be known by 30 or 40% of people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 In fairness, I haven't heard of many of the people on Marvin's list, or some other people's list either. But then, that's probably just my ignorance of people outside of the UK who have fame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retard Girl 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Nope. I bet for every 100 Americans you asked maybe 1 or 2 would know who he is. For every 100 people internationally under 1 person would know. To be famous you should at least have to be known by 30 or 40% of people. according to this, most wrestlers would not be eligible for the deathpool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Intestine 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Okay then, change it to 30 or 40% of the population of this message board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retard Girl 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 now, that works! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I really have no problem with anyone on Marvin's list. Simplot was the president of a large corporation, and had a pretty extensive Wiki entry. He's not really that different from a Bill Gates, or a Warren Buffett. It's not like he was famous for being the oldest living person in the US -- anything like that would be unacceptable. The only one I questioned was the professor with the brain tumour, but even he's a best-selling author. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Intestine 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Still, how's he find these people? Does he google people on death watch or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I wouldn't be surprised if there's a site somewhere for famous cancer patients or something like that. You should go look at Leena's list from last year, it was way worse from that perspective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I really have no problem with anyone on Marvin's list. Simplot was the president of a large corporation, and had a pretty extensive Wiki entry. He's not really that different from a Bill Gates, or a Warren Buffett. It's not like he was famous for being the oldest living person in the US -- anything like that would be unacceptable. The only one I questioned was the professor with the brain tumour, but even he's a best-selling author. Randy Paucsh was also on Oprah. If you get on Oprah, you're famous, its like a simplistic qualification for fame. You all gotta give me at least a little credit for Harvey Korman at least though.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retard Girl 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Former Republican N.C. Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86 (AP) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Oh, wow, and Czech actually had him! O happy day! Updated standings - July 4, 2008 (changes in red) 235 - Marvinisalunatic 65 - Darthtiki 45 - Czech, Toshiaki Koala, Vern Gagne 20 - Cuban Linx, KOAB, NYU, treble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 I don't think anyone had Tony Snow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Or Michael DeBakey (famed cardiovascular surgeon). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 Or Hiroaki Aoki, founder of Benihana restaurants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 Toshiaki Koala does have Bobby Murcer though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toshiaki Koala 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 I think I picked him after looking at a Wiki page called "List of famous brain tumor patients." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 I think I picked him after looking at a Wiki page called "List of famous brain tumor patients." And THAT is how you play the game. Updated standings - July 22, 2008 (changes in red) 235 - Marvinisalunatic 110 - Toshiaki Koala 65 - Darthtiki 45 - Czech, Vern Gagne 20 - Cuban Linx, KOAB, NYU, treble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Estelle Getty anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Damn, I've used her in past years, but not this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
