Wynter wrote:Just the idea of the ground beneath you tremblings, and splitting open... >>shudder<<
You've been watching too many movies.
You've been watching too many movies.
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Started by ahochaude · 23 Nov 2003 · 35,048 replies
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You've been watching too many movies.
littlemissfab wrote:waiting for you to mention it.. :hehe: :hehe:
:victory::peace:
:boot:
Woohoo!!!
*cold sweat and stomach cramps dissappear*
:woot:
According to Forbes, Santa Claus is no longer the richest man on earth. :shocked: Source and Full article
Santa Claus has been unseated from the number-one spot, replaced by defense contractor Oliver ''Daddy'' Warbucks. ... In the absence of the tubby toy titan, Oliver Warbucks now reigns as the world's richest fictional character. The ex-U.S. Army general turned industrialist saw his net worth surge to $36.2 billion, thanks to the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and because of a contract to provide oil-well maintenance in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Other characters were dropped for more prosaic reasons. Plummeting demand for fur coats hit puppy-hating Cruella De Vil especially hard, while playboy billionaire Arthur Bach died from liver failure. Ebenezer Scrooge gave the bulk of his $1.7 billion fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. And Superman nemesis Lex Luthor is struggling to rebuild his fortune after blowing billions on his latest (futile) attempt to take over the world.
With a net worth of $7.1 billion, Atlantic City real-estate tycoon Mr. Monopoly is the richest newcomer. Also making his Fictional 15 debut: spam entrepreneur Prince Abakaliki of Nigeria. Abakaliki is notable for being the only fictional character on our list who regularly e-mails real people, usually begging for assistance in recovering large sums of money. We estimate Abakaliki to be worth more than $2.8 billion.
The list:
1. Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks
2. Montgomery Burns
3. Scrooge McDuck
4. Richie Rich
5. Jed Clampett
6. Mr. Monopoly
7. Bruce Wayne
8. Tony Stark
9. Prince Abakaliki of Nigeria
10. Thurston Howell III
11. Willy Wonka
12. Lucius Malfoy
13. Tony Montana
14. Lara Croft
15. Mario
Special Report on Santa's workforce. here Quite funny. :)
Santa Claus has been unseated from the number-one spot, replaced by defense contractor Oliver ''Daddy'' Warbucks. ... In the absence of the tubby toy titan, Oliver Warbucks now reigns as the world's richest fictional character. The ex-U.S. Army general turned industrialist saw his net worth surge to $36.2 billion, thanks to the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and because of a contract to provide oil-well maintenance in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Other characters were dropped for more prosaic reasons. Plummeting demand for fur coats hit puppy-hating Cruella De Vil especially hard, while playboy billionaire Arthur Bach died from liver failure. Ebenezer Scrooge gave the bulk of his $1.7 billion fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. And Superman nemesis Lex Luthor is struggling to rebuild his fortune after blowing billions on his latest (futile) attempt to take over the world.
With a net worth of $7.1 billion, Atlantic City real-estate tycoon Mr. Monopoly is the richest newcomer. Also making his Fictional 15 debut: spam entrepreneur Prince Abakaliki of Nigeria. Abakaliki is notable for being the only fictional character on our list who regularly e-mails real people, usually begging for assistance in recovering large sums of money. We estimate Abakaliki to be worth more than $2.8 billion.
The list:
1. Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks
2. Montgomery Burns
3. Scrooge McDuck
4. Richie Rich
5. Jed Clampett
6. Mr. Monopoly
7. Bruce Wayne
8. Tony Stark
9. Prince Abakaliki of Nigeria
10. Thurston Howell III
11. Willy Wonka
12. Lucius Malfoy
13. Tony Montana
14. Lara Croft
15. Mario
Special Report on Santa's workforce. here Quite funny. :)
Cool: Tony Stark/Iron Man is in the Top Ten. :hehe: :victory:
shouldn't Glomgold be on there too, since he's always competing w/ McDuck over who has the most... he aught to be #4 or #5 considering McDuck always wins by one rogue coin or treasure.
You're right. Maybe they didn't want to characters from the same cartoon.
Apparently C. Montgomery Burns doubled his fortune to $16.8 billion in just 12 months, thanks in large part to a "technology exchange" deal with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il. :rofl:
Apparently C. Montgomery Burns doubled his fortune to $16.8 billion in just 12 months, thanks in large part to a "technology exchange" deal with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il. :rofl:
eh?! that santa claus is real???!!! :shocked:
Nah. They just made a list of fictional characters. It's funny, because Forbes is a serious finance magazine. :mrgreen:
Like there's Mr. Burns (the Simpsons), Bruce Wayne (Batman), Tony Montana (Scarface movie), and game characters Mario (the Super Mario) and Lara Croft.
They compiled their assets based on current markets. Because of the war in Iraq, evil characters dealing arms made more money this year. Mr. Monopoly made money this year by following series of lucky chances, including bank error in his favor, life insurance maturing and winning second prize in a beauty contest. Even collected $200 million just for passing "Go." Capitalized on newfound wealth with ruthless efficiency, putting meters in Free Parking space. Also made general repairs to hotels on Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois Avenues. Arrested and indicted for federal conspiracy to commit wire and securities fraud; shook off conviction with a "get out of jail free" card. :hehe:
Like there's Mr. Burns (the Simpsons), Bruce Wayne (Batman), Tony Montana (Scarface movie), and game characters Mario (the Super Mario) and Lara Croft.
They compiled their assets based on current markets. Because of the war in Iraq, evil characters dealing arms made more money this year. Mr. Monopoly made money this year by following series of lucky chances, including bank error in his favor, life insurance maturing and winning second prize in a beauty contest. Even collected $200 million just for passing "Go." Capitalized on newfound wealth with ruthless efficiency, putting meters in Free Parking space. Also made general repairs to hotels on Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois Avenues. Arrested and indicted for federal conspiracy to commit wire and securities fraud; shook off conviction with a "get out of jail free" card. :hehe:
No Charles Xavier?!
Looks like he's too poor to be on it.
tabana wrote:Looks like he's too poor to be on it.
But... but... he owns a danger room! And a mansion... which he rebuilds almost every comic book issue... and he's pals with the Shi'ar! Doesn't make sense at all. :shakehead:
Like the real richest list, they need to be billionaire. I bet they forgot a few.
tabana wrote:Like the real richest list, they need to be billionaire. I bet they forgot a few.
I'll settle for that reasoning. :pout:
Wynter wrote:
But... but... he owns a danger room! And a mansion... which he rebuilds almost every comic book issue... and he's pals with the Shi'ar! Doesn't make sense at all. :shakehead:
Maybe they don't count dead (according to the latest X-Men movie) characters.
thtl wrote:
Maybe they don't count dead (according to the latest X-Men movie) characters.
The movies are a shame to all things X-Men.
Wynter wrote:
The movies are a shame to all things X-Men.
it's a video supporting the bald men are sexy society.
WASHINGTON (AFP) - One of US President George W. Bush's daughters has been robbed of her mobile phone and purse in Argentina, despite her heavy Secret Service protection, ABC News reported.
Barbara Bush's purse was snatched at a Buenos Aires restaurant during a night on the town, but the Secret Service agents did not notice, ABC said, citing police sources.
Kim Bruce, spokeswoman for the Secret Service, which provides protection for the president and family, said: "We don't have any comment on that."
The White House did not immediately return telephone calls seeking comment.
Barbara, named for the president's mother, and her twin sister, Jenna, turn 25 Saturday.
The twins were dining in San Telmo, Buenos Aires's picturesque arts and dining neighborhood.
Serves the bitch right! I guess the twins were too busy partying to be thinking about how many Americans died in Iraq this week :banghead: [/list:u]
Barbara Bush's purse was snatched at a Buenos Aires restaurant during a night on the town, but the Secret Service agents did not notice, ABC said, citing police sources.
Kim Bruce, spokeswoman for the Secret Service, which provides protection for the president and family, said: "We don't have any comment on that."
The White House did not immediately return telephone calls seeking comment.
Barbara, named for the president's mother, and her twin sister, Jenna, turn 25 Saturday.
The twins were dining in San Telmo, Buenos Aires's picturesque arts and dining neighborhood.
Serves the bitch right! I guess the twins were too busy partying to be thinking about how many Americans died in Iraq this week :banghead: [/list:u]
gaijin mark wrote:WASHINGTON (AFP) - One of US President George W. Bush's daughters has been robbed of her mobile phone and purse in Argentina, despite her heavy Secret Service protection, ABC News reported.
Barbara Bush's purse was snatched at a Buenos Aires restaurant during a night on the town, but the Secret Service agents did not notice, ABC said, citing police sources.
Kim Bruce, spokeswoman for the Secret Service, which provides protection for the president and family, said: "We don't have any comment on that."
The White House did not immediately return telephone calls seeking comment.
Barbara, named for the president's mother, and her twin sister, Jenna, turn 25 Saturday.
The twins were dining in San Telmo, Buenos Aires's picturesque arts and dining neighborhood.
Serves the bitch right! I guess the twins were too busy partying to be thinking about how many Americans died in Iraq this week :banghead: [/list:u]
they're probably happy the opium trade is picking up again in Afghanistan....more party favors for them to enjoy for the upcoming weekend.
In the court case i'm on the jury for... The accused's solicitor is an absolutely stunning woman in her mid-20's. Every time we are listening to evidence, or the judge, or whatever, she stares at various members of the jury with the most penetrating stare i've ever seen...... it's quite unnerving and offputting. Some of the girls (younger women) on the jury call it the "death stare"
Anime Dad wrote:In the court case i'm on the jury for... The accused's solicitor is an absolutely stunning woman in her mid-20's. Every time we are listening to evidence, or the judge, or whatever, she stares at various members of the jury with the most penetrating stare i've ever seen...... it's quite unnerving and offputting. Some of the girls (younger women) on the jury call it the "death stare"
maybe she has a death note like in the manga...once she knows what you look like and has your name...she scribbles your name in the book and kills you...that's how she wins all her cases.
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