The Darwin Awards
The Darwin Awards: honoring (posthumously, of course) those who have removed themselves from the gene pool in the most spectacular or humiliating manner. Some of these stories are true, some false; all reveal human nature at its most bizarre.
About the Darwin Awards: Survival of the Silliest
The exceedingly odd story of a pair of "lightning-fused lovers" has circulated since 1998 as an alleged Darwin Award winner. Is it really true? Are any of the Darwin Awards stories true?
The exceedingly odd story of a pair of "lightning-fused lovers" has circulated since 1998 as an alleged Darwin Award winner. Is it really true? Are any of the Darwin Awards stories true?
About the Darwin Awards: They Coulda Been a Condender
From Salon.com: An amusing history of the awards, plus a selection of favorite Darwin nominees of years past.
From Salon.com: An amusing history of the awards, plus a selection of favorite Darwin nominees of years past.
The Darwin Awards (Official Site)
A "fittest survivor" in its own right, this site -- the only "official" Darwin Awards home page left standing -- has burgeoned into a bottomless treasure trove of hilarity. In addition to the yearly Darwin Award winners, the site includes standout stories in the "Stupidity" and "Urban Legends" categories. Not to be missed!
A "fittest survivor" in its own right, this site -- the only "official" Darwin Awards home page left standing -- has burgeoned into a bottomless treasure trove of hilarity. In addition to the yearly Darwin Award winners, the site includes standout stories in the "Stupidity" and "Urban Legends" categories. Not to be missed!
Darwin Awards: History and Rules
"We applaud those who selflessly make the ultimate sacrifice: killing themselves by way of extraordinarily stupid means."
"We applaud those who selflessly make the ultimate sacrifice: killing themselves by way of extraordinarily stupid means."
Darwin Award Winners - 2005
Chimney Cleaning Grenade, Freeway Dangler, Plug Me In, Failed Frame-Up, Surprise Attack Surprise.
Chimney Cleaning Grenade, Freeway Dangler, Plug Me In, Failed Frame-Up, Surprise Attack Surprise.
Darwin Award Winners - 2004
Spy vs. Self, Rutting Contest, Man Drowns in Kitchen Sink, Do-It-Yourself Land Mine.
Spy vs. Self, Rutting Contest, Man Drowns in Kitchen Sink, Do-It-Yourself Land Mine.
Darwin Award Winners - 2003
Love Struck; Tree Hard, Head Empty; Cock Fight; Killer Shades; Hurricane Blumpkin.
Love Struck; Tree Hard, Head Empty; Cock Fight; Killer Shades; Hurricane Blumpkin.
Darwin Award Winners - 2002
Faulty Aim Fatal; Firecracker Chainsaw Massacre; Bees 1, Humans 0; Booby Traps Trap Boob.
Faulty Aim Fatal; Firecracker Chainsaw Massacre; Bees 1, Humans 0; Booby Traps Trap Boob.
Darwin Award Winners - 2001
Killer sheep, rogue jet skis and fatal stalactites become agents of self-destruction in 2001's roster of horror stories.
Killer sheep, rogue jet skis and fatal stalactites become agents of self-destruction in 2001's roster of horror stories.
Darwin Award Winners - 2000
"The Human Popsicle," "Forklift Safety Video" and "The Daily Grind."
"The Human Popsicle," "Forklift Safety Video" and "The Daily Grind."