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Originally Posted by Mr Angry
Way to totally miss a point Nikon.
1: The cadet had training - all the more reason for him not to have made a mistake and
2: "the Sea Cadet was an accident" - I doubt either individual set out that day to kill themselves intentionally through "stupidity", but there you go.
3: The Darwin question was rhetorical - hence my "I don't think so".
That aside it is, by it's own definition, an award "Honoring those who improve the species...by accidentally removing themselves from it!
You note the difference?
Yes, that's right - it makes no reference to "stupidity".
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So how are the Darwin Awards actually determined?
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.
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http://www.darwinawards.com/rules/
Speaking from my own point of view here, I'd say it's pretty clear on the matter really.