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  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
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    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    dignin said:


    Man mocks alligators, jumps in water and is killed in Texas

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/us/texas-alligator-attack

    They're calling this a tragedy. I'm thinking this has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
    A tragedy for his family, that he made such an incredibly stupid decision.
    I know. I realize this is heartbreaking for the survivors and I do feel badly for them.

    From a scientific perspective (and half seriously of course), our species is getting smarter every time something like this occurs. Our warning labels and signs stymie evolution somewhat.

    This thread is full of people that might not have made it until now without society safeguarding them.
    Although we will never know just how much the mocking weighed into the alligator's decision, it must be said that it won this round.
    Reports have it the alligator was just chillin', but when "Fuk the alligators" was uttered... it kicked it up a couple notches! Yup. A decisive victory.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    hedonist said:

    Sheer idiocy (this can't go well):
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    Just

    plain

    goofy.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,675
    edited July 2015
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    dignin said:


    Man mocks alligators, jumps in water and is killed in Texas

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/us/texas-alligator-attack

    They're calling this a tragedy. I'm thinking this has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
    A tragedy for his family, that he made such an incredibly stupid decision.
    I know. I realize this is heartbreaking for the survivors and I do feel badly for them.

    From a scientific perspective (and half seriously of course), our species is getting smarter every time something like this occurs. Our warning labels and signs stymie evolution somewhat.

    This thread is full of people that might not have made it until now without society safeguarding them.
    Sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't think there is any scenario possible that will make humans smarter. We are guaranteed to get dumber and weaker at this point no matter how many idiots die doing stupid shit.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    PJ_Soul said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    dignin said:


    Man mocks alligators, jumps in water and is killed in Texas

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/us/texas-alligator-attack

    They're calling this a tragedy. I'm thinking this has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
    A tragedy for his family, that he made such an incredibly stupid decision.
    I know. I realize this is heartbreaking for the survivors and I do feel badly for them.

    From a scientific perspective (and half seriously of course), our species is getting smarter every time something like this occurs. Our warning labels and signs stymie evolution somewhat.

    This thread is full of people that might not have made it until now without society safeguarding them.
    Sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't think there is any scenario possible that will make humans smarter. We are guaranteed to get dumber and weaker at this point no matter how many idiots die doing stupid shit.
    Even with a mass idiot exodus?

    The problem is that we are cross contaminating smart people with idiots. If we implemented a selective breeding policy, we would at least have a chance at eliminating the idiocy gene.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,675
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    dignin said:


    Man mocks alligators, jumps in water and is killed in Texas

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/us/texas-alligator-attack

    They're calling this a tragedy. I'm thinking this has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
    A tragedy for his family, that he made such an incredibly stupid decision.
    I know. I realize this is heartbreaking for the survivors and I do feel badly for them.

    From a scientific perspective (and half seriously of course), our species is getting smarter every time something like this occurs. Our warning labels and signs stymie evolution somewhat.

    This thread is full of people that might not have made it until now without society safeguarding them.
    Sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't think there is any scenario possible that will make humans smarter. We are guaranteed to get dumber and weaker at this point no matter how many idiots die doing stupid shit.
    Even with a mass idiot exodus?

    The problem is that we are cross contaminating smart people with idiots. If we implemented a selective breeding policy, we would at least have a chance at eliminating the idiocy gene.
    Yeah, a selective breeding/sterilization of the idiots plan would definitely take care of things. Massive fines for each child born by idiots would speed things along too.... i wonder which politician will broach the subject? Maybe Trump could be good for something after all. :lol:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    PJ_Soul said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    dignin said:


    Man mocks alligators, jumps in water and is killed in Texas

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/us/texas-alligator-attack

    They're calling this a tragedy. I'm thinking this has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
    A tragedy for his family, that he made such an incredibly stupid decision.
    I know. I realize this is heartbreaking for the survivors and I do feel badly for them.

    From a scientific perspective (and half seriously of course), our species is getting smarter every time something like this occurs. Our warning labels and signs stymie evolution somewhat.

    This thread is full of people that might not have made it until now without society safeguarding them.
    Sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't think there is any scenario possible that will make humans smarter. We are guaranteed to get dumber and weaker at this point no matter how many idiots die doing stupid shit.
    Even with a mass idiot exodus?

    The problem is that we are cross contaminating smart people with idiots. If we implemented a selective breeding policy, we would at least have a chance at eliminating the idiocy gene.
    Yeah, a selective breeding/sterilization of the idiots plan would definitely take care of things. Massive fines for each child born by idiots would speed things along too.... i wonder which politician will broach the subject? Maybe Trump could be good for something after all. :lol:
    Hahaha!

    We need an idiot to take care of the idiots!
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • callen
    callen Posts: 6,388
    edited July 2015
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    dignin said:


    Man mocks alligators, jumps in water and is killed in Texas

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/us/texas-alligator-attack

    They're calling this a tragedy. I'm thinking this has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
    A tragedy for his family, that he made such an incredibly stupid decision.
    I know. I realize this is heartbreaking for the survivors and I do feel badly for them.

    From a scientific perspective (and half seriously of course), our species is getting smarter every time something like this occurs.
    Depends if he's bred already. Chances are by his age he has so maybe no more offspring going forward. Due to science and modern medicine they may be surviving more than dieing soooo we may be getting dumber as society.

    Post edited by callen on
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,675
    callen said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    dignin said:


    Man mocks alligators, jumps in water and is killed in Texas

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/us/texas-alligator-attack

    They're calling this a tragedy. I'm thinking this has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
    A tragedy for his family, that he made such an incredibly stupid decision.
    I know. I realize this is heartbreaking for the survivors and I do feel badly for them.

    From a scientific perspective (and half seriously of course), our species is getting smarter every time something like this occurs.
    Depends if he's bred already. Chances are by his age he has so maybe no more offspring going forward. Due to science and modern medicine they may be surviving more than dieing soooo we may be getting dumber as society.

    Modern medicine definitely isn't helping the gene pool, that's for sure.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    http://www.carbonated.tv/news/islamaophobe-peter-king-insults-american-muslims-regarding-4th-of-july
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    They're dropping like flies.

    A confirmed idiot tried to launch a firework off the top of his head. It didn't turn out so well.

    http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/offbeat/police-man-shoots-off-firework-from-top-of-his-head-dies/ar-AAcAGSy
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    They're dropping like flies.

    A confirmed idiot tried to launch a firework off the top of his head. It didn't turn out so well.

    http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/offbeat/police-man-shoots-off-firework-from-top-of-his-head-dies/ar-AAcAGSy

    I think the relevant part is "A young man who was drinking and celebrating...."
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  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    They're dropping like flies.

    A confirmed idiot tried to launch a firework off the top of his head. It didn't turn out so well.

    http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/offbeat/police-man-shoots-off-firework-from-top-of-his-head-dies/ar-AAcAGSy

    I think the relevant part is "A young man who was drinking and celebrating...."
    This wasn't lost on me, but I have to say... I have been drunk and done some idiotic things- never anything remotely close as this.

    The story I linked never gave a lot of details, but I'm also wondering if anyone at all said: "Hey, Idiot. That's not a good idea ya know. Launching a firework off the top of your head. If firecrackers blow people's fingers off... well... ya get what I'm saying?"
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    oftenreading said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    They're dropping like flies.

    A confirmed idiot tried to launch a firework off the top of his head. It didn't turn out so well.

    http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/offbeat/police-man-shoots-off-firework-from-top-of-his-head-dies/ar-AAcAGSy

    I think the relevant part is "A young man who was drinking and celebrating...."
    This wasn't lost on me, but I have to say... I have been drunk and done some idiotic things- never anything remotely close as this.

    The story I linked never gave a lot of details, but I'm also wondering if anyone at all said: "Hey, Idiot. That's not a good idea ya know. Launching a firework off the top of your head. If firecrackers blow people's fingers off... well... ya get what I'm saying?"
    Oh sure, not everyone who is drinking will do stupid things, but it's like smoking - not everyone who smokes will die of cancer or heart disease, but the odds are higher if you smoke, and similarly if you take a group of incredibly drunk people the odds are higher that someone will do something stupid compared to a group of sober people.

    I think I read in another article that his friends did try to dissuade him, but like alligator guy he went ahead anyway.
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  • callen
    callen Posts: 6,388
    "Alligator guy" likely drinking as well and beer muscles did him in.

    Just don't see a stoner contemplating jumping in to swim with 12 foot reptiles with many teeth.
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  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    Oh shit badbrains......another one bites the dust.
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-man-soars-over-city-in-lawn-chair-attached-to-helium-balloons-1.3139591

    This one made me smile.

    Calgary man soars over city in lawn chair attached to helium balloons
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,305
    dignin said:


    Man mocks alligators, jumps in water and is killed in Texas

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/us/texas-alligator-attack

    It's a coin toss between this guy and the guy who blew his head off with a mortar shell on who is now leading the 2015 Darwin award standings.
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  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    dignin said:

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-man-soars-over-city-in-lawn-chair-attached-to-helium-balloons-1.3139591

    This one made me smile.

    Calgary man soars over city in lawn chair attached to helium balloons

    Mixed feelings about this one.

    Definitely 'idiot' characteristics associated with the stunt (this could have gone badly in so many ways), but kind of a classic.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    At least the balloon guy had a potential payoff; getting to go on a nice float. Sounds like fun, what's the payoff for shooting a mortar off your head?
    Looking cool to your douchy friends?
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  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    rgambs said:

    At least the balloon guy had a potential payoff; getting to go on a nice float. Sounds like fun, what's the payoff for shooting a mortar off your head?
    Looking cool to your douchy friends?

    Yah. I don't see the upside here in any way.

    In all seriousness, this guy would have been better off setting the firework from his ass. At least then he could yell, "Everybody. Shhhhh. I got one" and pretend to unleash the biggest fart of all time.
    "My brain's a good brain!"

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