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-   -   Celebrity Croakers 2016 (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/celebrity-croakers-2016-a-869918/)

dbd33 Dec 18th 2016 11:43 am
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12132107)
Whoever had her on their list will wipe the floor with their competitors :lol: 1 point ? :thumbup:
It's not just the points that count but the turnover. Having a pick die allows one to jump on to a well publicized imminent death. For example, I seemed to have an unassailable lead in this year's Gruan death pool but then Castro croaked and I didn't have him. My nearest competitor did and so was able to choose A.A. Gill. Now we're neck and neck. Big deaths are great but churn is valuable too.

Stinkypup Dec 18th 2016 11:55 am
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 12132111)
It's not just the points that count but the turnover. Having a pick die allows one to jump on to a well publicized imminent death. For example, I seemed to have an unassailable lead in this year's Gruan death pool but then Castro croaked and I didn't have him. My nearest competitor did and so was able to choose A.A. Gill. Now we're neck and neck. Big deaths are great but churn is valuable too.
Ahh right- thanks for that, that makes sense

BristolUK Dec 18th 2016 12:39 pm
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12132107)
Whoever had her on their list will wipe the floor with their competitors :lol: 1 point ? :thumbup:
I had Kirk Douglas on mine and he had his 100th the other day.

Do I get to pay some sort of forfeit for that? :rofl:

Stinkypup Dec 18th 2016 12:53 pm
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12132136)
I had Kirk Douglas on mine and he had his 100th the other day.

Do I get to pay some sort of forfeit for that? :rofl:
Yes, you have to walk round stark naked with a plate laden with Yorkshire puddings and bread sauce is smeared on your chops :thumbup:

BristolUK Dec 18th 2016 1:05 pm
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12132147)
Yes, you have to walk round stark naked with a plate laden with Yorkshire puddings and bread sauce is smeared on your chops :thumbup:
Pah! Been there, done that.

Stinkypup Dec 18th 2016 1:07 pm
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12132156)
Pah! Been there, done that.
Blimey, there really isn't much to do in Moncton is there? :lol:

BristolUK Dec 18th 2016 1:10 pm
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12132157)
Blimey, there really isn't much to do in Moncton is there? :lol:
Nah...wouldn't do that here. FL might have me deported. :rofl:

Stinkypup Dec 18th 2016 1:11 pm
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12132159)
Nah...wouldn't do that here. FL might have me deported. :rofl:
What a way to go though:thumbup:

SchnookoLoly Dec 18th 2016 1:41 pm
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Damn, I debated sticking in Zsa Zsa just in case she croaked by the end of the year but decided not to in the end. Boo!

I'll be getting the 2017 sheet and thread up in the next few days as well, FYI.

dbd you should partake in this one this year as well! :)

Souvy Dec 18th 2016 11:50 pm
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by SchnookoLoly (Post 12132171)
Damn, I debated sticking in Zsa Zsa just in case she croaked by the end of the year but decided not to in the end. Boo!

I'll be getting the 2017 sheet and thread up in the next few days as well, FYI.

dbd you should partake in this one this year as well! :)
Betting or croaking?

SchnookoLoly Dec 19th 2016 2:29 am
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 12132410)
Betting or croaking?
:blink:

BristolUK Dec 19th 2016 3:27 am
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
One for Radio 4's Today Programme crowd.

Rabbi Lionel Blue

Stinkypup Dec 19th 2016 7:37 am
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12132559)
One for Radio 4's Today Programme crowd.

Rabbi Lionel Blue
Weirdly I always heard his name as Rabbi Bloom:unsure:

BristolUK Dec 19th 2016 7:57 am
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12132680)
Weirdly I always heard his name as Rabbi Bloom:unsure:
Not weird really. I always 'heard' blue but it didn't sound likely so I assumed Bloom. I mean, who's called Blue? It would have to be someone in showbiz :lol:

Shirtback Dec 19th 2016 9:12 am
Re: Celebrity Croakers 2016
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12132698)
Not weird really. I always 'heard' blue but it didn't sound likely so I assumed Bloom. I mean, who's called Blue? It would have to be someone in showbiz :lol:
Anglicised version of the original family name apparently.

I rather liked his lighthearted, but sometimes subversive, take on religion/life. RIP.

ETA: he recorded his own obituary :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0891fkd


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