The Darwin Awards were named in honour of Charles Darwin, the father of evolution. They commemorate those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it. Visit http://www.darwinawards.com/ to read amazing stories of utter stupidity resulting in sterilization or death. Here's a sample, from the "Vintage" section.
Just over twenty years ago, in Washington state, a complete novice decided to start a life of crime with a daring daylight holdup. His inexperience showed in what turned out to be terminally stupid choices:
1. His target was H&J Leather & Firearms -- a gun shop.
2. The shop was full of customers -- firearms customers.
3. To enter the shop, the robber had to step around a marked police patrol car parked at the front door.
4. A uniformed officer was standing at the counter, having coffee before work.
Upon seeing the officer, the would-be robber announced a holdup, and fired a few wild shots. The officer and a clerk promptly returned fire, covered by several customers who also drew their guns, thereby removing the confused criminal from the gene pool.
No one else was hurt.
Got a better story than that? Visit the Darwin Awards website and pass it on.
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