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"Hold my beer and watch this" (The Darwin Thread)
07-06-2022, 12:24 PM
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"Hold my beer and watch this" (The Darwin Thread)
Man dies after lighting firework on his head
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A San Antonio man died after a firework exploded on his head Tuesday morning.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner said 43-year-old [redacted] died from head injuries due to a fireworks explosion mishap on July 5.
[The deceased] and his friends were drinking and shooting off fireworks at a residence ... just after midnight when he decided to light a mortar-type firework from the top of his head, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
The firework exploded from the bottom of the tube, instantly piercing [his] head, officials said.
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07-06-2022, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by REWahoo
Man dies after lighting firework on his head
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Sometimes, things don't usually "go" the way you had intended. 
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07-06-2022, 12:51 PM
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It may be time for a physics refresher.
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07-06-2022, 12:58 PM
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I'll usually be entertained by any story starting with "Hold my beer and watch this".
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07-06-2022, 01:09 PM
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I used to love firecrackers, and used them a lot as a kid.
Really despised how gov't banned them in places I lived as I felt they were not really dangerous.
A few decades ago, at the cabin, I had some old ones left over and brought them out.
Told the 3 other people to light and throw them far way quickly to explode.
I demonstrated how to do it.
Some of us throw some and enjoy the fun !
The last fellow about 35 yrs old, lights one and then just holds it in his fingers watching it, well it goes BANG and burns his fingers but no loss of digits.
I realized then, gov't has that rule because Darwin rules !
I no longer invite people to light firecrackers.
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07-06-2022, 01:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REWahoo
Man dies after lighting firework on his head
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Most unfortunately, there appears to be no shortage of new candidates for Darwin Awards.
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07-06-2022, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelB
Most unfortunately, there appears to be no shortage of new candidates for Darwin Awards.
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Yep, when I was working we called those people "job security".
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07-06-2022, 01:40 PM
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I used explosives underground for construction projects and making little bad rocks out of big bad rocks. Fire crackers are for pikers, and just as unsafe if used improperly.
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07-06-2022, 01:43 PM
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The older I get the more I realize the lists of things that don't mix well with booze is extensive.
I realize hold my beer was probably literal in this case. I feel for his family.
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07-06-2022, 01:52 PM
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Sad and stupid at the same time.
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07-06-2022, 02:12 PM
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That story looks familiar. What's the dateline on it?
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07-06-2022, 02:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptTom
That story looks familiar. What's the dateline on it?
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Today. https://www.expressnews.com/news/art...n-17287564.php
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07-06-2022, 03:11 PM
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Ok I have another one for you, watch till the end...
(sorry i only found it on twitter).
What gets me, is this is their own video from their own security cam, so they not only created this debacle, but decided to share it somewhere public.
https://twitter.com/new_orleansjazz/...90105636671488
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07-06-2022, 03:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aerides
Ok I have another one for you, watch till the end...
(sorry i only found it on twitter).
What gets me, is this is their own video from their own security cam, so they not only created this debacle, but decided to share it somewhere public.
https://twitter.com/new_orleansjazz/...90105636671488 |
I'm amazed the car didn't catch fire as well.
Can you imagine being the neighbor across the street, and looking forward to this every year from these folks, launching things towards your property.
In previous years, we used to find rockets on our roof and yard.
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07-06-2022, 03:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aerides
Ok I have another one for you, watch till the end...
(sorry i only found it on twitter).
What gets me, is this is their own video from their own security cam, so they not only created this debacle, but decided to share it somewhere public.
https://twitter.com/new_orleansjazz/...90105636671488 |
Yikes!
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07-06-2022, 03:22 PM
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Still can't fix stupid. 
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07-06-2022, 04:21 PM
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https://youtu.be/u18v5aSsk_8
This is my favorite regarding fireworks. Fair warning, you will see bare butt cheeks. Otherwise hilarious! What’s most disturbing is the number of related videos on YouTube.
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07-06-2022, 05:17 PM
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Yikes
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07-06-2022, 06:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelB
Most unfortunately, there appears to be no shortage of new candidates for Darwin Awards.
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Michael,
I'm surprised you would bring politicians into this discussion. Doesn't seem like you! 
youbet
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07-06-2022, 07:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aerides
Ok I have another one for you, watch till the end...
(sorry i only found it on twitter).
What gets me, is this is their own video from their own security cam, so they not only created this debacle, but decided to share it somewhere public.
https://twitter.com/new_orleansjazz/...90105636671488 |
And the babies and small kids nearby. 
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