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Death by band-aid.

2007 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_News&set_id=1&click_id=79&art_id=nw20070821122409267C458467

Apparently a Cambodian man died after taping closed his nose and mouth with band-aids, to protest his wife's alleged infidelity.

Police in Cambodia don't think it was a suicide attempt, but apparently he was aware of the risks, as he instructed his sister to play "disco music" at his funeral if he didn't make it.

I'm not sure if prior alcohol consumption makes someone ineligible for a Darwin Award, but apparently he may have been drunk at the time.

Submitted on 08/21/2007

Submitted by: James Clark
Reference: http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_News&set_id=1&click_id=79&art_id=nw20070821122409267C458467

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James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
People do funny things in the Far East! While I can't say for sure this fellow wasn't suicidal, I will take the authorities' word for it. Apparently his wife didn't seem to give a rat's arse about her husband's predicament either, which adds to the dark silliness of it all. Perhaps not a classic, but bizarre enough to consider!


Bruce said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
This is an odd one alright. Pretty bizarre way to have an argument with your spouse. Thanks, James!


Graham said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
"There's nowt so queer as folk" as they say in Yorkshire . . .


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
James, I like this story but I think the news write up was a bit funnier than yours since it included the reason why the man wanted disco music at his funeral. Truly amazing! Thanks for sending it.


Jorge said:
Definitely Toss: Lacks Excellence


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