my new office? they're a little wacky. here's an example:
every year, they do a ghoul pool. right before the beginning of a new year, participants make up a list of 25 celebrities they think are likely to kick the can in the coming year. if someone on your list bites it, you get points. points are calculated by subtracting that celebrity's age from 100. the person who gets the most points at the end of the year wins $25 from each participant.
it's not a wish list, they keep saying. a little morbid, yet interesting, no?
i checked out the lists from last year. someone actually had anna nicole on their list. i didn't really think she was likely to pass. and a couple had bill walsh on their lists too. he's been off my radar since he stopped coaching the niners. i was also sad to see michael j. fox on everyone's list.
anyway, because i'm a follower, i've joined in. but i'm sorely behind on my celebrity news in regards to chronic illnesses etc. who should be on my list of 25 celebrities???
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sadly I think Britney will be another Anna Nicole... and, how bout Andy Rooney, Morely Safer (that's two from 60 minutes, but I think it's possible), and umm....let's toss in Tony Snow, and Farrah Faucet
and... Dick Cheney
I had to read this to my hubby b/c I thought it was so funny/creepy/interesting and even, yes, morbid. My husband recommends Kirk Douglas and maybe Dick Clark.
Having Michael J. Fox on the lists makes me very sad, he's one of my favorite people...
Kelsalynn
Morbid, yes, but VERY interesting! I like it!
I would say Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Lindsay Lohan (you know that's gonna be a crack overdose or something) and Robert Downey, Jr (I like him, I just think he seems destined for a short life).
So is it wrong I want to start something of this nature? And BTW, I totally want to come work in your office!
Definitely Ms. Lohan...
In addition to her I think there will be probably one that is relatively young and will take us all by surprise..
And I think Tammy Faye Baker is a shoe-in, or is she really a celebrity? Heck maybe she already did...although I dont think so.
What a weird contest!!!
I have to agree with Neese - I think Britney will be the next Anna Nicole.
What about Billy Graham?
Oooooo Paul Newman is a good one. What about Liz Taylor (is she even still alive? LOL)
June: Tammy Faye is already dead. She died in 2007.
So, MPA, I read this to my husband and he was so intrigued we're thinking of proposing our own "ghoul pool" with our circle of friends. My husband has already composed a tentative list!
lets toss in Amy Winehouse as well
That is a morbidly fun list...I'll check with my roommate who's up on all the celeb gossip and see what her opinion is!
At last someone has figured out some constructive to due with our fascination with celebs.
Have a great 2008.
Farrah Fawcett
Kurt Angle
Martin Sheen
That Baldwin Brother
Definitely Amy Winehouse
Liz Taylor is an EXCELLENT choice
Lauren Bacall
OJ Simpson
Tony Danza
Keifer Sutherland...who can't seem to drive without being drunk. I was going to say Kirk Douglas and Farrah Fawcett too. And some NFL or NBA player that never cut his ties with crime. Just can't decide which one (of many!)
OMG how funny. and odd.
Alright so Troy and I made our list for you:
Amy Winehouse
Tony Bennett
Brett Michaels
Owen Wilson (totally Troys choice)
Sally Struthers
Paul Newman
Hillary Clinton
Flava Flave
Casey Kasem
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