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Flaming idiots

2005 Reader Submission
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Two unknown young men attempted to rob a gasoline station man in Milano (Italy) with a handgun charged - as it turned out later - with blank cartridges while filling their motor scooter. As one of them pulled out the handgun, the man backed up and spilled some gasoline on the their clothes. As the one with the handgun reacted by shooting, a spark ignited the gasoline and the two were immediately enveloped by the flames. At this time it is not certain whether the gene pool will be spared from their contribution.

Submitted on 05/20/2005

Submitted by: Andrea Botteghelz
Reference: Adnkronos, 19/05/2005

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Daniel said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
I love it! "I'm covered in gasoline, I think I'll make a big flame!" Unfortunately, I can't follow your link, so I'm voting for a PA.


Kelly said:
Neutral: Personal Account
I'm going to agree with daniel on making this a pa for the moment. the refrence is in italian, which I don't speak, and I can't find the story. Please provide a link to story.


Jack said:
Neutral: Personal Account


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