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It's certainly not the first time. I can remember a number of similar Darwin Award deaths over the years.
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It's very sad and the pump vent should have been locked as small children could be forgiven for thinking it's some kind of adventure doorway, but this wasn't a small child; some people are just so dumb that with all the 'elf and safety' regulations in the world they'll still find some unfathomably stupid way of finishing themselves off.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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... and yet you still live.Originally posted by Cyberman View PostIt's certainly not the first time. I can remember a number of similar Darwin Award deaths over the years.
Is it reincarnation or incompetence?My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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idiots. you lot are bloody heartless. the poor kid just went to get his goggles - he wasn't to know he would get sucked to his death. it was a tragic mistake. if your child was lying there and someone was taking photos i suspect you'd be pretty angry too.Comment
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