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The Darwin Awards: The Official Darwin Awards: Nobody Could Be That Stupid and Live! Paperback – 26 Oct 2000

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; Reprint edition (26 Oct. 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0752838717
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752838717
  • Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 2.5 x 21.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,120,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In his Notebooks, Lazarus Long argues that "Stupidity is the only universal capital crime; the sentence is death". The Darwin Awards offers proof of just how stupid mankind can be. Taking its title from the cult Web site of the same name which Northcutt set up in 1993, the book offers a collection of cautionary tales of intensely stupid behaviour. Loosely based on Darwin's theory of natural selection, the idea behind the Darwin Awards is that a person can be so stupid that it would be detrimental to the human race for their genes to survive. If, therefore, someone was to behave so stupidly that they died or rendered themselves unable to reproduce, they would be doing the rest of us a favour by removing themselves from the gene pool. It is this self-sacrifice which the Web site--and now the book--applauds and rewards, although, of course, nearly all Darwin Awards are necessarily posthumous. As the book's introduction explains: "If someone does manage to survive an incredibly stupid feat, then his genes de facto must have something to offer [and] he is therefore not eligible for a Darwin award".

Having explained the basic premise behind the awards, the book catalogues examples of foolish, and often extremely funny, misadventures in sections such as watery deaths, fatal ingenuity and sex-related incidents. What sets the Darwin Awards apart from other apparently similar books of urban myths is the care taken by Northcutt to verify the stories which are then classified as "confirmed" (by reputable newspaper articles, or confirmed TV reports), "unconfirmed" and "urban myths". On top of this, the book draws on surveys carried out on the Web site to provide a glimpse into the thoughts of those who use it, strengthening the air that this is more than just fun, it is light-hearted research into the way people think. --Anoushka Alexander

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The Darwin Awards is the legendary website which commemorates the remains of people who have improved our gene pool by killing themselves in really stupid ways!

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People are not dumb? If you believe that, read this!!
By tom.jalowiecki@virgin.net on 6 Jan. 2001
Format: Paperback
Using Darwin's theory of evolution as a starting point, the Darwin Awards have evolved from a fun website to a fine literary work. For those who have not visited the website, the book explains what the Darwin Awards are and the criteria for nominees. The incidents are handily sorted into related events. Many of the examples really are amazing, no, stupefying, and make you wonder whether some people actually have two brain cells to rub together. Particular favourites include the "Phillipine National Bureau of Investigation" and the "North Pacific Deckpecker" entries, although there are too many to mention. It is truly surprising how many did NOT involve intoxicating liquor. Congratulations should be due to Wendy Northcutt for foresight she has shown in setting up the website and now producing a book to get anybody laughing. By far the best couple of quid I've spent in a while.
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Amusing - rather than side-splitting
By unrealneil on 29 April 2001
Format: Paperback
I bought this book wanting something that would make me laugh out loud. I was frankly a little disappointed by the quality of what was in the book. If this is the best of silly deaths I can only asume the contributors lead very sheltered lives. True there are some funny stories, but they will at best raise a quiet smile.
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Stories, stories, stories. And weird insights.
By A Customer on 25 Oct. 2000
Format: Paperback
More than you might expect, this book is stuffed with stuff! It collates all the Darwin Awards emails you've ever gotten and more, labels 'em truth or fiction, and puts them right where you need them most -- on the toilet, on the train, in bed. I learned why farts are NOT deadly, why a polar bear swim IS, and what to do when you're being constricted by a snake (spew high-proof alcohol all over its maw.) Plus each chapter has a weird insight into what we might be evolving into, whether testosterone causes Darwins, and so on. One down side is that a few stories don't have references, and some are more macabre than funny. But still a must-have for anyone who thinks humans have a long way to evolve. This book proves it.
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Buy this book now, you wont regret it!
By A Customer on 1 Dec. 2000
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Okay here it is; you have to buy this book. This books is very funny throughout and never has a "flat spot", alough some of the storys will make you wince and what people have indured through thier own, or other peoples stupity. The website is also worth checking out, with more storys that they left out the book, thier is also a great news letter. But the book is still the best as you can read it any where you like, car, train, office, bath (well buy a few copies if you are going to read it in the bath!!!)
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A brilliant book of how not to die.
By A Customer on 12 Jan. 2001
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A brillant book about how stupid humans really are. If you want Andy Warhol'a 15 minutes of fame, then die in a stupid way, then get a Darwin Award, just a pity you won't be around to receive it. This book have me laughing out loud as I read it. I just had to read bits out to people so they could join in. Well worth the money, if only as a life saving guide !!
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A truly excellent book
By A Customer on 6 Feb. 2001
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This book is a remarkable book, although certainly not for the fainthearted or squeamish among us. They frequently have me laughing and wincing at the same time.
The Darwin Awards are a surefire cure for depression, as you realise that you are not as pathetic a specimen of humanity as you first may have thought.
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This book is great!
By A Customer on 1 Jan. 2001
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The Darwin Awards never fail to amuse me, although I admit that I am sometimes laughing and wincing at the same time. The stories of gross stupidity also serve to remind me that I could be a LOT worse off. An excellent book which I would highly recommmend.
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