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2005 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

A DJ on a local radio show in the West Midlands, UK, tried a certain sex act with unanticipated results. Tim Shaw, on his late night show 'The Asylum' tried lowering a raw sausage down his throat in emulation of the 'deep throat' sex act. This was despite his boss telling him not to. The sausage broke in his throat, cutting off his wind pipe. Horrified listeners endured nearly a minute of listening to the DJ choking before the sausage came free. Having fully recovered by the time the ambulance arrived, it was left only for paramedics to lecture him about stupidity with foodstuffs. He survived, but has since vowed never to go near sausage again.

Submitted on 10/23/2005

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: News of the World, 2004

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James said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
I looked this guy (Shaw) up and he does seem to be quite the cretin (BBC News had a spot on his antics, including the sausage incident; June 2005). I'm a bit torn about this. It certainly could use a funnier write-up, and in a way it lacks something. On the other hand, I can't help cringing at the sheer stupidity of the thought of this fellow, shoving a sausage down his throat despite warnings not to. He was lucky to have lived to tell, and I will vote HM for now.

Greg said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common
We had the choking fish story doing the rounds for a while and it was deemed Too Common, as there are already stories in the DA halls which are very similar. This is in the same category, so I think we've been there, done that, as far as awards for dumb acts with food are concerned. Thanks anyway. It is a good one and he is an idiot! ;-)

Jorge said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
He almost won the prize

Jack said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
I'm going to vote to keep this one (although with a certain amount of reluctance), if only because his actions were broadcast to a listening audience rather than just being witnessed by a few fellow fishermen. If you're going to do some stupid, do it as publically as possible (particularly if your boss has told you not to...).

Charles said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
This one does sound familiar, and is: http://darwinawards.com/reject/200412/pending20041216-064334.html Given James' additional research, I will grudgingly allow this one a pass...

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