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More (ons) with Fireworks

2003 Reader Submission
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OK - I know you guys (and Teela) hate having to look up links, but this is a little unconventional for your normal write-up. The clip says it all.

And yes, I do read the trash heap and know that you've rejected plenty of fireworks stories as too common, but this is rather unique. I am completely unaware of this being posted previously so I'll apologise in advance if I'm wrong. I'll also apologise if you deem it a UL but the injuries at the end tempted me away from that score (hence the post).

However, in keeping with the Darwin Awards rules, I'll quickly summarise it below. But first, here is the link:

www.stupidvideos.com

See "Top Rated" clips and clip 81: "Battle with Fireworks".

Basically, two idiots are showing off their rapid firing firework "guns" and then start shooting eachother with them at extremely close range. At the end they show off their injuries of (unsurprisingly) some rather nasty burns. Bizarre and ridiculously dangerous, it does have that sort of appropriate amusement factor.

Although it cannot be verified (and therefore is probably doomed to the trash heap) I don't think I've seen a finer example of lethal lunacy in action.

Oh, and if you get bored moderating posts you can always refresh your humour glands with the other clips!

Submitted on 04/07/2003

Submitted by: James
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Mark said:
Maybe Toss: Other
I prefer the stupidity to be "naturally occurring": this sounds like _deliberate_ stupidity ... still, makes you wonder which sort is stupider ...


Jack said:
Neutral: Other
Sorry, but I'm gonna bow out on this one because my browser doesn't accept whatever format "stupidvideo" uses.


Teela said:
Maybe Toss: Too Common
those blokes have got problems.I've seen fireworks fights before though. and not on video


Bert said:
Neutral: Too Common
Like you said, too common. No definite risk of life. Damn stupid though. "some one's gonna get their eye put out!


Gregory said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
Thanks for the reference, which is definitely worth some laughs. These guys definitely risked some injuries: life or reproduction I'm not so sure.


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