So the 2006 Deadpool is rapidly coming to a close and someone awfully young will have to die to cost me the crown this time around; Blossom, I’m looking at you. The unfortunate passings of James Brown, Don Knotts, and Gerald Ford have netted me 53 points compared to 16 for Cliff (Gerald Ford, Augusto Pinochet) and only seven for poor Kip (Gerald Ford). You can follow along on the original posting from last January 10th right here if you wish. I think Kim still blames me for the passing of Don Knotts, with my response being that if I had that kind of power I would have picked Madonna, not Don Knotts.
So, with the ending of one comes the start of another. I’d love to see some more entries this time around. Playing is easy – just reply in comments or e-mail me 25 famous people you think may pass from the living in 2007. Should this unfortunate incident take place we will offer our condolences to their families and award you points totaling the age they retire at from 100.
A few small rules. I will no longer warn you if you pick someone over 100. Yes, if you pick someone who is 102 and they die, you’ll lose two points. You will get no points for picking someone who is already appointed to die, ie. Saddam Hussein. You will, however, earn points if you pick someone currently lying on their deathbed. You give, you take. The person must be nationally famous, so your sick Aunt Bertie isn’t a suitable pick. You can not kill a person you picked and still expect points, this is immoral. However, if you kill someone those points will be awarded to your opponents AND you go to jail. Murder is bad.