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Should I include it in the archive?
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exploding underwear

2006 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

http://www.topix.net/content/trb/1943233504148289913530553410641268885859 You probably already have this one, though I couldn't find it in your search.

On the borderline . . . the guy is still alive, but in view of where he put the explosives, it is always possible that he has met your specification of 'removing himself from the gene pool'

A bank robber carried out the holdup, took the wad of notes, stuffed them down his underpants and walked away. A short distance down the street the hidden pack of dye exploded . . .

Smoke was seen coming from his underwear, and he was later seen under police guard being escorted to hospital and walking VERY CAREFULLY.

Submitted on 09/06/2006

Submitted by: Alan Denham
Reference: http://www.topix.net/content/t

Copyright © 2006 DarwinAwards.com

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Fitzroy said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I found something similar, but from years past. This is new, and I can't deny finding it truly funny. In my judgement, this is a classic confluence of stupid crook and Darwin Award, albeit with a nonlethal outcome. If it turns out the robber was rendered infertile from his injuries, then it could still be a DA, but as things stand I can only go Honorable Mention with my vote.

Sheryl said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
Thanks for the story, Alan. I recall the earlier version very clearly - so clearly that for a while I thought this was an Urban Legend. As I can't locate it as an UL, I'm going neutral on this.

James said:
Maybe Toss: No Self-Selection
I am going to beg to differ here, if only because the crook didn't know there was an explosive pack of dye hidden in the wad. Granted, he COULD have looked for such well-placed anti-theft devices, but the mind of a thief isn't at its peak efficiency right after a theft! To me this is a dumb crook story, but we'll leave that up to consensus!

Jorge said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention

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