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Human torch prank kills man

2003 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

In a bid to resume relationship with girlfriend, man uses petrol to set light to himself.

http://www.prestontoday.net/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=73&ArticleID=234634

Submitted on 01/31/2003

Submitted by: Colin Chapman
Reference: Lancashire Evening Post 31/1/3

Copyright © 2002 DarwinAwards.com

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Jorge said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common

Teela said:
Neutral: Darwin Award

Jack said:
Neutral: Other
I'm too tired to try to look up the URL, but I'll be polite and simply say that I'm neutral.

Bert said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Good lord, what an idiot. Not amusing to me, though.

Gregory said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Questionable mental state. Sounds like he did not wish to kill himself, in which case he qualifies. Needs rewriting if to be used.

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