So, our nominee pulled down his pants and had his gonads sprayed with lighter fluid. Unfortunately, the fluid didn't light the first time - so the nominee got a second dose. This time, the fluid lit with a roar, and

GOODNESS, GRACIOUS, GREAT BALLS OF FIRE.

Probably only an honorable mention, as the nominee was hospitalized with second degree burns...

Don’t try this at home Eau Claire man burns genitals while drunkenly copying stunt Dan Holtz

Leader-Telegram Staff

Trying to duplicate a movie stunt landed a man in the hospital with burns to his hands and genitals and left a second man facing criminal charges.

Randell D. Peterson, 43, of 1822 Vine St., was charged Tuesday in Eau Claire County Court with felony counts of battery and first-degree reckless endangerment.

Peterson is free on a $2,000 signature bond and returns to court April 16.

According to the criminal complaint:

Police were called to Luther Hospital to meet with Jared W. Anderson, 20, who had serious burns to both his hands and genitals. Anderson said he didn’t want anyone to get in trouble because of what happened.

Police then spoke with witnesses, who said a group of people, including Anderson, were at Peterson’s house Sunday night watching a “Jackass” movie, in which the characters perform outrageous stunts, sometimes ending up injured.

One of the characters in the movie lit his genitals on fire as a stunt.

Anderson, who was drunk, wanted to duplicate the stunt. Peterson was willing to oblige.

Anderson pulled his pants down in Peterson’s kitchen. Peterson sprayed lighter fluid on Anderson’s genitals.

After he was unable to start a fire, Peterson sprayed more lighter fluid on Anderson, and some of the fluid got on Anderson’s clothing.

Peterson tried again and a fire started. Anderson’s genitals, hands and clothing all caught fire.

Anderson ran into the bathroom, jumped in the bathtub and put the flames out.

Anderson’s burns were serious enough that skin was peeling off his hands. Two witnesses forced Anderson to go to the hospital.

Anderson eventually was taken to the Regions Hospital Burn Unit in St. Paul with second-degree burns.

Peterson later admitted his involvement in the incident.

Peterson, if convicted, could face up to 10½ years in prison.

Holtz can be reached at 833-9207, (800) 236-7077 or dan.holtz@ecpc.com.

Submitted on 03/07/2007

Submitted by: John Huffer
Reference: Man Burns Genitals in 'Jackass' Stunt AP March 7, 2007

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Chip said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
This is a repeat but quotes the entire article so I am sending this one on to Darwin. Thanks for sending this in, John

James said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Normally, I'm not for jackass stunts, but this is a collaborative effort, and I'm not quite sure how to judge it. If anything, Peterson was the enabler (and over twice Anderson's age, ie he SHOULD know better). Stup[id enough, but I will pass it on to Darwin!

Bruce said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
We already have this, but this one provides more detail. Thanks John!

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