Bereavement Pool 2009: Graveheart, The Entry Edition

by boobs on Jan 12, 2009 8:46 PM EST Comment 35 comments

It's time to sign up for the 2009 RedReporter Bereavement Pool, subtitled "Graveheart." For those who participated last year, welcome back. For newcomers, welcome.

We had a terrific turnout for Bereavement Pool 2008, which was owned by Brian B's wife. As many of us were first-timers, I think we learned some things. For me, I think younger people and unique selections, i.e. creativity, really pay off.

Check out the rules for this season. (Open the file in WordPad for some formatting). Notice a couple clarifications. There's a new Steve Fossett rule, which we had discussion about at the beginning of last season. Missing people are now disallowed, because it's too hard or impossible to tell when they actually die. This goes for Osama bin Laden (sorry, I just don't want to deal with him) and kidnapping expert Felix Batista. Don't select them. If you do, I will ask you to pick someone else.

This year we're doing entries a little differently. If you want to play, submit your 20 selections to me before the entry deadline (Jan. 31) and I will reply with my mailing address, to which you can send your entry fee. My e-mail address, which is in the rules, is renewkir@gmail.com. I don't really want to do paypal, but if you have no other choice, I can probably make accommodations.

There could be some confusion about a couple of the rules, especially the proxy rule. For a clarification, check last year's entry post and some of the others by searching for keyword "bereavement." If you're still wondering, ask your questions in this thread. Anyone who was on a list last year is eligible, so that might help.

As before, I reserve final judgment as commissioner, although I don't anticipate having to make too many decisions.

These are the folks who have expressed interest. If you're no longer interested, let me know.

boobs
man mountain
brendan
cesarhernandez
madville
joshuaR (plus maybe a wife)
BK
tHan
caleb
brian b
brian b’s wife
petey hendrix
red mance
justin
ctnyc
andromache
gejoe
nlt-andrew
seattle slim
3 fast
gray

crolfer, I like you, but I'm gonna have to say 18 years and older. Sorry.

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I'm gonna play

but I need to read some more rules…

when are you posting your list?

Also, I'm given to understand that your mother is overweight.

by chandrathan on Jan 12, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

feb. 1

although, like last season, i will place my list in a safe place early so that yalls know im not cheating

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jan 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ok

i hadn’t read enough of the info to know you did that

Also, I'm given to understand that your mother is overweight.

by chandrathan on Jan 12, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I was going to ask about that

I see right through you. And I see I need to paint the spot on the wall.

by Red Menace on Jan 12, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You should have my list

by tomorrow. I’ve almost got it finalized.

You went full retard. No one ever comes back from that. - Sgt. Osiris

by cesarhernandez on Jan 12, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

18 and older?

That works. Next year then. I’ll be doing my research.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Jan 12, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

on death?

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Jan 12, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

... basically.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Jan 12, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

guess I'm going to pass this time around.

no pun intended.

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jan 12, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'll play

email on the way

by bengalred on Jan 12, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

18 and older rule?

you might want to investigate last years winner. rumor is brian b’s wife is 12 and half polar bear.

by jacob brumfield on Jan 12, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but 12 is like 96

in polar bears years.

We Are ... Marshall!

by Thundering Turtle on Jan 13, 2009 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

some thoughts

In my death pool I’ve been frustrated by people jumping on the bandwagon of some of my better picks. I thought of instituting the unique bonus, but that doesn’t really help. If anything that makes it more likely that I’ll add to my list someone’s unique pick from last year. You have to play defense on their uniques.

One solution I see (and this wouldn’t work for a variety of reasons) is to lock in a unique bonus for whomever first picks a unique celeb. So Gray was the only one who had Nadine Gordimer last year. Let’s say she dies three years from now. In that years’ pool a half dozen people picked her, but Gray would get some sort of bonus for being the first.

Ideally some outside game master would control the lists and only reveal people’s picks when one of them hit. That way there’s no copying. Again, there’s no good practical way to work it. This is all just food for thought.

by Red Menace on Jan 12, 2009 11:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

theres also no guarantee that people will continue in years to come

i could theoretically not participate and only reveal picks when someone hits. i dont know if i want to not participate in the RR pool, though. There could be an appearance of conflict of interest, i guess, with me playing.

What do you all think? Would you rather i didnt play?

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jan 13, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

'boobs' and 'don't play' in the same sentence?

pretty sure I had this conversation in 7th grade with my first girlfriend

by jacob brumfield on Jan 13, 2009 2:03 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Let boobs play! Let boobs play!

by Brendanukkah on Jan 13, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I always look forward to and enjoy playing with boobs...

Of course he plays.

Mads, he is a crazy old man. Plus we have kinda had the same sabrametric evolution togeather.

Justin

by Madville on Jan 13, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You should definitely play

The problem is anyone interested enough to run it would want to participate. And even though blind entries would make the most sense strategically a lot of the fun is looking at people’s lists.

by Red Menace on Jan 13, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Boobs plays

Or I don’t even want anybody to die! Wait a minute….

by ctnyc on Jan 13, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Something about imitation and flattery

Start making shitty picks and people will stop riding your coattails.

by bengalred on Jan 13, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

joshuaR (plus maybe a wife) - How many wives does he have?

Mads, he is a crazy old man. Plus we have kinda had the same sabrametric evolution togeather.

Justin

by Madville on Jan 13, 2009 9:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

by cesarhernandez on Jan 13, 2009 3:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Is Madville famous enough?

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Jan 13, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

i'll feel really guilty if Madville kicks off while this pool is active

considering he is really really old and everyday for him is a blessing from God…

P.S. I love you Mads.

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Jan 13, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Okay

You have to come this Friday, just so I can witness you and Mads meeting firsthand.

"I AM ARABIC FOR SUGAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!" -- by sukr on Jan 12, 2009 4:55 PM EST

by jch24 on Jan 13, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ah this friday is my birthday

and i would rather stay on campus for that.

i’ll give you an idea of what will happen.

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Jan 13, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the sun is in the east

even though the day is done.

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Jan 13, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i do promise that i will be at the second game

as much as i can make a firm promise on a blog a couple of months prior to it happening.

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Jan 13, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

A legend in my own fucking mind !!!!

Mads, he is a crazy old man. Plus we have kinda had the same sabrametric evolution togeather.

Justin

by Madville on Jan 14, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Edward the Longshanks has met his demise

Patrick McGoohan has died at age 80.

We’’re in process of trying to a guy with a trade record of working with pitches

by Slyde on Jan 14, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

KHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNN!

That is, Ricardo Montalban has died today at 88. Early short AP story doesn’t even mention his greatest role in Star Trek II….just his musical background and Mr. Roarke from Fantasy Island.

You went full retard. No one ever comes back from that. - Sgt. Osiris

by cesarhernandez on Jan 14, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs