Sean 6,337 Posted March 17, 2017 Sort of a reverse pool and the opposite of the Elizabethan Deadpool.Pick 50 names of living people born between 12th December 1936 and 5th February 1952.When the Queen dies the game ends and those with the most names still breathing is the winner.If there is a tie it will go to sudden death e.g if two teams still have 50 names alive the game will continue until one is down to 49. All entries must have their own wikipedia page as of today 17th March 2017. It is called the Georgian Deadpool as King George VI was the Queens father and Prince Charles will become King George when he is King.If Charles dies before the Queen the game is still valid but the title will be an epic fail. Entries open until 23:59 on the 20th April 2017.No entries will be accepted after this.Here is my team. 1)Prince Charles 2)Princess Anne 3)Donald Trump 4)Arnold Schwarzeneger 5)Bruce Springsteen 6)Jeremy Corbyn 7)Jane Seymour 8)Alan Johnson MP 9)Helen Worth 10)Twiggy 11)Paula Wilcox 12)Sherrie Hewson 13)Lesley Joseph 14)George W Bush 15)Elizabeth Warren 16)John Bowe 17)Peter Hain 18)John Nettles 19)Melanie Phillips 20)Peter Hitchens 21)Sharon Maughn 22)Michael Kitchen 23)Nigel Havers 24)Derek Hatton 25)James Mattis 26)Peter Gabriel 27)Wilko Johnson 28)Duncan Bannatyne 29)Jack Dromey 30)Harriet Harman 31)Martin Shaw 32)Peter Tatchell 33)Louise Jameson 34)Meryl Streep 35)Peter Frampton 36)Noel Edmonds 37)Brian Capron 38)Ben Carson 39)David Troughton 40)Jeff Sessions 41)Eugene Levy 42)Elaine Paige 43)Alison Steadman 44)Elizabeth Estensen 45)Graham Seed 46)Jack Straw 47)Virginia Wade 48)Duncan Bannatyne 49) Billie Jean King 50)Mitt Romney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,156 Posted March 17, 2017 14 minutes ago, Shaun of the Dead said: Prince Charles will become King George when he is King. That is highly unlikely. There is no reason why he wouldn't use his own first name as a regnal name. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 17, 2017 I could just call it the King of Deadpools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 18, 2017 1 hour ago, RadGuy said: Oh, Jesus. Yeah it isnt a great idea for a deadpool with hindsight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,076 Posted March 18, 2017 How's the recuperation going, Shaun? Been meaning to ask for ages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,156 Posted March 18, 2017 For the record, I find this approach really off-putting. That is, where people openly post their entries upfront. I prefer to see teams revealed after the start date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,076 Posted March 18, 2017 Isn't it accepted though that a game runner should post their team up front? In case they are accused of stealing from entries submitted? O/wise, pm'ed to the runner, I agree. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,487 Posted March 18, 2017 There's never been confirmation on the whole George VII thing (though it gets heavily rumoured) but it does seem likely he wont go for Charles - for some reason, it's seen as unlucky... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,156 Posted March 18, 2017 2 hours ago, msc said: There's never been confirmation on the whole George VII thing (though it gets heavily rumoured) but it does seem likely he wont go for Charles - for some reason, it's seen as unlucky... If it's really seen as unlucky, it was a strange choice to give it to the heir as a first forename, and it's the name by which he has always been known. Most of the traditional royal names have inevitably got some baggage. Charles is unlikely to have a long reign anyway as he's already pushing 70. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,487 Posted March 18, 2017 He might never be King. British monarchs have a tendency to outlive at least one of their kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,156 Posted March 18, 2017 11 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Isn't it accepted though that a game runner should post their team up front? In case they are accused of stealing from entries submitted? Well, no. The DDP runner has never made their own team public in advance, to my knowledge. I hate to see new competitions kicking off with "Game starts now, here's my team and I've already grabbed all the best names for myself" I think it's fairer all round for people to make their own selections in isolation, without being influenced by the choices of others, like the DDP. Others will disagree, I'm sure. The obvious solution in these cases is for the game runner to PM their team to a trusted DL member. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 18, 2017 13 hours ago, YoungWillz said: How's the recuperation going, Shaun? Been meaning to ask for ages. Not too bad.I am off crutches now but still swollen and bruised! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 18, 2017 13 hours ago, Toast said: For the record, I find this approach really off-putting. That is, where people openly post their entries upfront. I prefer to see teams revealed after the start date. You are welcome to send your team via PM and I will publish it on the page after the deadline.As a host I am obliged to keep your list confidential while entries are open.By putting my team up straight away I merely avoid accusations of stealing names from other contenders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,156 Posted March 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, Shaun of the Dead said: You are welcome to send your team via PM and I will publish it on the page after the deadline.As a host I am obliged to keep your list confidential while entries are open.By putting my team up straight away I merely avoid accusations of stealing names from other contenders. It's seeing other people's teams that I find off-putting. I prefer it when all teams are kept under wraps until the start date. And I prefer there to be advance notice of the start date, rather than the game commencing with its announcement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,076 Posted March 18, 2017 Oh well, apparently it's obligatory for the Hare's Pool, which is why I posted my team up front. Good to hear you are on the mend Shaun, you'll get there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 18, 2017 14 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Isn't it accepted though that a game runner should post their team up front? In case they are accused of stealing from entries submitted? O/wise, pm'ed to the runner, I agree. No.If you choose to submit your names and someone else takes advantage that is your fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 19, 2017 As there anyway of changing this title? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,008 Posted March 19, 2017 Just now, Shaun of the Dead said: As there anyway of changing this title? I believe you should be able to click edit on the original post and change the title from there? If you aren't able, let me know of the new title you desire and I can change it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted March 19, 2017 Hi Sean. Thank you for running this dead pool. I wish this lot the best health so I could possibly win. Catherine Nevin Charles Bradley Michael Perham Smith Hart Craig MacGregor Alberto Fujimori Clive James Ian Brady Susan Gubar Nobby Stiles Bruce Langhorne Mel Stottlemeyer Sr Luke Halpin Ian St John Mohammad-Reza Shajarian Mireille Darc Johnny Hallyday John Stossel Valerie Harper Stephen Hawking Bryan Murray Chris Rea Brian Reader Bobby Heenan Linda Ronstadt Martin Peters Jill Gascoine Geoff Fox Tim Curry Gregg Allman Gary Decarlo Lionel Richie Richard Simmons Cliff Richard Gordon Banks Terry Jones Shelley Duvall Jimmy Greaves Eddie Large Philip Pullman Rick Davies Tommy Chong Liz Dawn Richard O'Sullivan Pat Bowlen Keith Farnham Tony Iommi Robert Jones Adrian Metcalfe Pat Rice 5 subs in case any of these names die: Nicholas Soames Paul Madeley Tom Brokaw G W Bailey Terry Kiser Good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,156 Posted March 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, joeyruss said: Hi Sean. Thank you for running this dead pool. I wish this lot the best health so I could possibly win. Catherine Nevin Charles Bradley Michael Perham Smith Hart Craig MacGregor Alberto Fujimori Clive James Ian Brady Susan Gubar Nobby Stiles Bruce Langhorne Mel Stottlemeyer Sr Luke Halpin Ian St John Mohammad-Reza Shajarian Mireille Darc Les Mutrie John Stossel Valerie Harper Stephen Hawking Bryan Murray Chris Rea Brian Reader Bobby Heenan Linda Ronstadt Martin Peters Jill Gascoine Geoff Fox Tim Curry Morgan Tsvangirai Gary Decarlo Lionel Richie Richard Simmons Cliff Richard Gordon Banks Terry Jones Shelley Duvall Jimmy Greaves Eddie Large Philip Pullman Rick Davies Tommy Chong Liz Dawn Richard O'Sullivan Pat Bowlen Keith Farnham Tony Iommi Robert Jones Adrian Metcalfe Pat Rice 5 subs in case any of these names die: Nicholas Soames Paul Madeley Tom Brokaw G W Bailey Terry Kiser Good luck. You're hoping all these people will outlive the Queen? Good luck with that. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 19, 2017 40 minutes ago, joeyruss said: Hi Sean. Thank you for running this dead pool. I wish this lot the best health so I could possibly win. Catherine Nevin Charles Bradley Michael Perham Smith Hart Craig MacGregor Alberto Fujimori Clive James Ian Brady Susan Gubar Nobby Stiles Bruce Langhorne Mel Stottlemeyer Sr Luke Halpin Ian St John Mohammad-Reza Shajarian Mireille Darc Les Mutrie John Stossel Valerie Harper Stephen Hawking Bryan Murray Chris Rea Brian Reader Bobby Heenan Linda Ronstadt Martin Peters Jill Gascoine Geoff Fox Tim Curry Morgan Tsvangirai Gary Decarlo Lionel Richie Richard Simmons Cliff Richard Gordon Banks Terry Jones Shelley Duvall Jimmy Greaves Eddie Large Philip Pullman Rick Davies Tommy Chong Liz Dawn Richard O'Sullivan Pat Bowlen Keith Farnham Tony Iommi Robert Jones Adrian Metcalfe Pat Rice 5 subs in case any of these names die: Nicholas Soames Paul Madeley Tom Brokaw G W Bailey Terry Kiser Good luck. Good luck to you.You will need it.I did wonder if anyone would enter a team like this!If you lose everyone on your list while the game is in play I will make a £10 donation to a charity of your choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 19, 2017 On 3/18/2017 at 10:49, msc said: He might never be King. British monarchs have a tendency to outlive at least one of their kids. Yeah but the Queen is unlikely to outlive Charles William and George.That is why I went to rename it the Kings deadpool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted March 19, 2017 Morgan Tsvangarai is too young by a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted March 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Shaun of the Dead said: Morgan Tsvangarai is too young by a month. Realized that Mutrie is a little too young as well. Johnny Hallyday and Gregg Allman to replace them then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
