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Real life Frogger

2008 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

Darwin says, "Thanks for the submission, but it just doesn't sound foolhardy enough to me. Stupid, yes, but perhaps not to the monumental level required of a Darwin nominee."
A 56 year old career criminal, Peter Griffin, played his own version of the video game "Frogger" last week, and earned himself a Darwin Award nomination in the process. Apparently, he was seen stealing some cookware, and stole a car to flee the scene. After successfully evading the cops, he managed to wreck the car. Continuing his bid to escape, he ran across the Long Island Expressway, during the afternoon rush hour. He made it across seven of the eight lanes before becoming the hood ornament on a van. The story link follows. http://www.newsday.com/news/local/nassau/ny-lipots0306,0,294388.story

Submitted on 03/13/2008

Submitted by: Dave Engelman
Reference: 3/14/08 new York Newsday

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Bruce said:
Maybe Toss: Too Common
The article indicates this guy is in critical condition so currently he'd only qualify for an HM. When you boil this down it's just another case of a dumb crook running from the cops, which is way too common. However I do like your "Frogger" writeup so I'm willing to see what the other moderators have to say about this. Thanks, Dave.


James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I'm keeping this because it happened very close to where I live (this also explains the traffic the other day, though I didn't know why until now)! The LIE is dangerous enough on any normal day, but to a fleeing pedestrian trying to cross during rush hour, it is almost sure death. Traffic at that hour is generally eastbound, explaining why he ALMOST made it across. What gets me is that he lived! I suppose even this career loser has a guardian angel! Thanks, Dave!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I love the Frogger tie and vote for an HM. Thanks Dave.


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