2006 Darwin Awards

Named in honor of Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, the Darwin Awards commemorate those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it.

High on Life 2006 Darwin Award Nominee Confirmed True by Darwin Take a deep breath... (3 June 2006, Florida) Two more candidates have thrown themselves into the running for a Darwin Award. The feet of Jason and Sara, both 21, were found protruding from a huge, deflated helium advertising balloon. Jason was a college student, and Sara attended community college, but apparently their education had glossed over the importance of breathing oxygen. When one breathes pure helium the lack of oxygen in the bloodstream causes a rapid loss of consciousness. Some euthanasia experts advocate the use of helium to painlessly end one's life. At least Sara and Jason went peacefully. A family member said, "Sara was mischievous, to be honest." The pair pulled down the 8' balloon, and climbed inside for a breath of helium goodness. Their last words consisted of high-pitched, incoherent giggling as they slowly passed out, and passed into the hereafter. Sheriff's deputies said the two were not victims of foul play. They climbed into the balloon of their own volition, and no drugs or alcohol were involved. Other Darwin Awards Featuring Helium: Lawn Chair Larry (Honorable Mention) Helium and Oxygen Don't Mix (Personal Account) OVER 50 SUBMISSIONS Share DarwinAwards.com © 1994 - 2012 Reference: Tampa Tribune, St. Petersburg Times, CNN

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