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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pchristman
What kind of award should go to those who don't quite complete all the requirements for a Darwin? A back target, lead shoes, cyanide?

A "friend of a friend", in his youth, was an adventurous and inquisitive sort of guy. He duck-taped 12 guage shotgun shells to the end of his bb gun to set them off. (What else could he have done - he didn't have a real shotgun?) The total porting effect, and close proximity to the killing zone, soon convinced him to pursue less noisy endeavors _ HUH?

But, as far as I know, he is still walking around with all of his parts intact. Could he qualify for a runner-up award?
He could get an Honorable Mention for attempting, but not completing a Darwin Award.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by camo4stealth
Let's see. I was about 14 and brother, 16 Hey, let's pour gasoline on the pile, light it, and cremate him in a personal mausoleum! bro indicates I should jump on the pile and give him another dose of petroleum. As I'm pouring, I hear a faint rumbling, reminiscent of Mt. St. Helens. Turns out all the gas in the pile had not been consumed. The pile of bricks erupted into spectacular flames, just as I realized what was going on. It's the only time I've ever done a standing back flip with a half twist. Even landed on my feet.
Now THAT'S funny!!! Sounds like something you'd see on America's Funniest Videos...
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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No Darwin Award for me.

I have been nominated for the dickiedo award though.
 

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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by parks911
No Darwin Award for me.

I have been nominated for the dickiedo award though.
Aint going to (ahem) 'bite' on that one.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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It's a miracle I never received the award...........

...but then, I'm not done yet!
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by flyboy2610
Aint going to (ahem) 'bite' on that one.

Please don't.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:33 AM
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Does being a Darwin qualify me to hand out the awards??
 
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