The Dre Era
05-16-2010, 03:14 PM
1. Carlisle Cullen -34.1 Billion-Doctor -Twilight Books..
Compound Interest, Long-term investments
Immortal vampire and small-town doctor has quietly amassed a fortune over the centuries. In 1670 received generous handout from Italian friends; put savings in bank, reaped billions in compound interest. Made shrewd long-term investments in steel, gold, oil, thanks to prescience of daughter turned financial advisor Alice; saw recessions coming, invested early in Wal-Mart. Earned doctor's salary for 340 years without paying for groceries, health care expenses. Avoids sunshine and public displays of wealth but owns several valuable properties, including yacht, private island, collection of Renaissance art.
2 Scrooge McDuck -33.5 Money From Mining, Treasure Hunting
The quacking Croesus saw net worth increase due to record-high price of gold; McDuck keeps most of his fortune in gold coins, all piled high inside his Duckburg "money bin." Gains were crimped because of money spent having adventures with three nephews and bumbling personal pilot. Apologized to stockholders for temporarily abandoning penny-pinching ways; promises to be stingier in the new year. Member since 1947
3. Richie Rich - 11.5 Billion -Inheritance, Conglomerates
The richest kid in the world" expands massive fortune on success of new Rich Industries robotic maids: over 2 million of the iron-clad matrons sold to date. Class action sexual-harassment suit filed by owners of Roomba vacuum cleaners yet to slow sales, dent Rich Industries stock price. Other businesses lagging, still profitable; analysts are bullish about market potential of Prof. Keenbean's latest invention, a fusion-powered ice cream scoop. The boy once known for his extravagant parties (hot dogs sprinkled with gold dust, lemonade cooled with chunks of arctic ice cap) has been missing from Richville social scene since June: reportedly still mourning death of close friend and "spiritual advisor" Michael Jackson. Member since 1953
4. Tony Stark (Iron Man) 8.8 Billion - Defense
Billionaire arms manufacturer experiences turbulent year after confessing he is the armored super hero known as Iron Man. Called before Congress and urged to share the super-suit's technical secrets; Stark declined, boasted that he has "privatized world peace." Shares of Stark Industries stock up over 20% after the performance. Stark's already legendary drinking and womanizing reportedly reaching new levels. Incurred significant fire damage to Manhattan pied-à-terre after attempting to smash open a magnum of champagne with an experimental plasma rifle; caught by paparazzi canoodling with all three Kardashian sisters in consecutive dates on the same night. Member since 1963.
5. Jed Clampett - 7.2 Billion-Oil & Gas, Banking
Price of crude oil nearly doubles in past year and value of Clampett's "Texas Tea" soars. Finally fulfills threat to fire longtime banker Milton Drysdale amid allegations of double-dealing; Granny snipes Drysdale is "such a liar he has to get someone else to call his dog for him." Extended clan thriving: Jethro parlayed sixth-grade education, family fortune into hit reality television drama L.A. Shore; Elly May heading "treat the critters right" campaign for PETA. Member since 1962.
6. Veidt, Adrian "Ozymandias" -7 billion - Marketing (The watchmen)
7. Bruce Wayne (batman) -6.5 Billion -Inheritance, Defense
Gossip columnists having field day with Wayne, implying bachelor billionaire hangs around all day in "man cave," dons flamboyant S&M-themed costumes at night, parties with teen boys he keeps as "wards." Wayne dismisses reports as "batty," files libel suit against New York Post's Page Six. Family firm Wayne Enterprises thriving under leadership of celebrity CEO Lucius Fox; many details remain classified but has battery of lucrative Pentagon contracts, said to be working on unmanned drone that uses sonar to "see." Member since 1939
8. Tooth Fairy - 3.9 Billion - Inheritance
Mythological sprite recently gifted multibillion-dollar grant from Santa Claus (who remains off Fictional 15 this year due to volume of letters to Forbes from children insisting that he is real).
9. Thurston Howell III - 2.1 Billion - Howell Industries (Gilligan Island)
10. Sir Topham - 2 billion - Railroad, real estate (Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends)
11. Artemis Fowel - 1.9 Billion - Inheritance, Theft, Technology patents
12. C. Montgomery Burns -1.3 Billion - Energy (The Simpsons)
Owner and operator of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant recently arrested by police for possession of stolen artwork; control of energy giant passed to longtime assistant Waylon Smithers. But jailhouse conversion to Christianity lost its luster, and Burns bought his way to freedom. Now returning to legendarily evil ways. Once blocked out the sun over Springfield to increase electricity use; constructed children's hospitals for use as personal organ banks; releases vicious attack dogs on unwelcome house guests. Hobbies include taunting immigrant laborers, stealing candy from babies, making fur clothing out of puppies. Member since 1989.
13. Charles Chuck Bartholomew -1.1 Billion -(Gossip Girl)
Brooding, manipulative heir to deceased New York real estate legend Bart Bass wrestled control of multibillion-dollar family empire at height of real estate market. Sold majority stake in Bass Industries to stepmother. Used proceeds to buy Empire Hotel, where 80% average occupancy and weeknight $75,000 bar takings ($2,000 attributed to himself) has coffers swelling
14. Jay Gatsby 1 billion -Racketeering, Investments
15. Lucille Bluth 950 million - Real estate
http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/13/richest-fictional-characters-opinions-wealth_slide_3.html
Compound Interest, Long-term investments
Immortal vampire and small-town doctor has quietly amassed a fortune over the centuries. In 1670 received generous handout from Italian friends; put savings in bank, reaped billions in compound interest. Made shrewd long-term investments in steel, gold, oil, thanks to prescience of daughter turned financial advisor Alice; saw recessions coming, invested early in Wal-Mart. Earned doctor's salary for 340 years without paying for groceries, health care expenses. Avoids sunshine and public displays of wealth but owns several valuable properties, including yacht, private island, collection of Renaissance art.
2 Scrooge McDuck -33.5 Money From Mining, Treasure Hunting
The quacking Croesus saw net worth increase due to record-high price of gold; McDuck keeps most of his fortune in gold coins, all piled high inside his Duckburg "money bin." Gains were crimped because of money spent having adventures with three nephews and bumbling personal pilot. Apologized to stockholders for temporarily abandoning penny-pinching ways; promises to be stingier in the new year. Member since 1947
3. Richie Rich - 11.5 Billion -Inheritance, Conglomerates
The richest kid in the world" expands massive fortune on success of new Rich Industries robotic maids: over 2 million of the iron-clad matrons sold to date. Class action sexual-harassment suit filed by owners of Roomba vacuum cleaners yet to slow sales, dent Rich Industries stock price. Other businesses lagging, still profitable; analysts are bullish about market potential of Prof. Keenbean's latest invention, a fusion-powered ice cream scoop. The boy once known for his extravagant parties (hot dogs sprinkled with gold dust, lemonade cooled with chunks of arctic ice cap) has been missing from Richville social scene since June: reportedly still mourning death of close friend and "spiritual advisor" Michael Jackson. Member since 1953
4. Tony Stark (Iron Man) 8.8 Billion - Defense
Billionaire arms manufacturer experiences turbulent year after confessing he is the armored super hero known as Iron Man. Called before Congress and urged to share the super-suit's technical secrets; Stark declined, boasted that he has "privatized world peace." Shares of Stark Industries stock up over 20% after the performance. Stark's already legendary drinking and womanizing reportedly reaching new levels. Incurred significant fire damage to Manhattan pied-à-terre after attempting to smash open a magnum of champagne with an experimental plasma rifle; caught by paparazzi canoodling with all three Kardashian sisters in consecutive dates on the same night. Member since 1963.
5. Jed Clampett - 7.2 Billion-Oil & Gas, Banking
Price of crude oil nearly doubles in past year and value of Clampett's "Texas Tea" soars. Finally fulfills threat to fire longtime banker Milton Drysdale amid allegations of double-dealing; Granny snipes Drysdale is "such a liar he has to get someone else to call his dog for him." Extended clan thriving: Jethro parlayed sixth-grade education, family fortune into hit reality television drama L.A. Shore; Elly May heading "treat the critters right" campaign for PETA. Member since 1962.
6. Veidt, Adrian "Ozymandias" -7 billion - Marketing (The watchmen)
7. Bruce Wayne (batman) -6.5 Billion -Inheritance, Defense
Gossip columnists having field day with Wayne, implying bachelor billionaire hangs around all day in "man cave," dons flamboyant S&M-themed costumes at night, parties with teen boys he keeps as "wards." Wayne dismisses reports as "batty," files libel suit against New York Post's Page Six. Family firm Wayne Enterprises thriving under leadership of celebrity CEO Lucius Fox; many details remain classified but has battery of lucrative Pentagon contracts, said to be working on unmanned drone that uses sonar to "see." Member since 1939
8. Tooth Fairy - 3.9 Billion - Inheritance
Mythological sprite recently gifted multibillion-dollar grant from Santa Claus (who remains off Fictional 15 this year due to volume of letters to Forbes from children insisting that he is real).
9. Thurston Howell III - 2.1 Billion - Howell Industries (Gilligan Island)
10. Sir Topham - 2 billion - Railroad, real estate (Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends)
11. Artemis Fowel - 1.9 Billion - Inheritance, Theft, Technology patents
12. C. Montgomery Burns -1.3 Billion - Energy (The Simpsons)
Owner and operator of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant recently arrested by police for possession of stolen artwork; control of energy giant passed to longtime assistant Waylon Smithers. But jailhouse conversion to Christianity lost its luster, and Burns bought his way to freedom. Now returning to legendarily evil ways. Once blocked out the sun over Springfield to increase electricity use; constructed children's hospitals for use as personal organ banks; releases vicious attack dogs on unwelcome house guests. Hobbies include taunting immigrant laborers, stealing candy from babies, making fur clothing out of puppies. Member since 1989.
13. Charles Chuck Bartholomew -1.1 Billion -(Gossip Girl)
Brooding, manipulative heir to deceased New York real estate legend Bart Bass wrestled control of multibillion-dollar family empire at height of real estate market. Sold majority stake in Bass Industries to stepmother. Used proceeds to buy Empire Hotel, where 80% average occupancy and weeknight $75,000 bar takings ($2,000 attributed to himself) has coffers swelling
14. Jay Gatsby 1 billion -Racketeering, Investments
15. Lucille Bluth 950 million - Real estate
http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/13/richest-fictional-characters-opinions-wealth_slide_3.html