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Thread ID: 143414 2017-01-03 07:18:00 The First 2017 Darwin Award? Zippity (58) PC World Chat
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1430401 2017-01-04 18:01:00 The link I posted to the guy in Aussie certainly counts.

Nope, as I said He had kids so he doesn't qualify.
dugimodo (138)
1430402 2017-01-04 19:14:00 Nope, as I said He had kids so he doesn't qualify.

But it doesn't say you can't have had kids. Just:

Nominees significantly improve the gene pool by eliminating themselves from the human race in an obviously stupid way. They are self-selected examples of the dangers inherent in a lack of common sense, and all human races, cultures, and socioeconomic groups are eligible to compete. Actual winners must meet the following criteria:

Reproduction
Out of the gene pool: dead or sterile. (He has removed himself now)

Excellence
Astounding misapplication of judgment.
Self-Selection
Cause one's own demise.
Maturity
Capable of sound judgment.
Veracity
The event must be true.
pctek (84)
1430403 2017-01-05 03:39:00 OK I was wrong, sorry it happens.

Found the page where they discuss this exact issue www.darwinawards.com

Long story short, having kids doesn't disqualify you. I thought it did.
To me it still seems like it should - already having reproduced negates not being able to reproduce any more in my book.

so the fireworks guy could get an award, the burnt woman can only get an honourable mention.
dugimodo (138)
1430404 2017-01-05 05:53:00 OK I was wrong, sorry it happens.

Found the page where they discuss this exact issue www.darwinawards.com


Well dugi I don't think you need to apologise as you were right in the first place. :)

The link that has mislead you is of "doubtful authority" but I enjoyed their relying on the Female Genes being dominant and the source of the problem. :D

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B.M. (505)
1430405 2017-01-05 18:43:00 Long story short, having kids doesn't disqualify you.
To me it still seems like it should -.

True.
But I think they mean the person has since removed themselves.....
pctek (84)
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