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Handy Man?

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/7589093/Handyman-injured-after-chopping-down-branch-he-propped-his-ladder-against.html

I don't know if this qualifies or not as a honorable mention.

The article goes on to say that he plans to sue the employer for not teaching him to use a ladder. WTG!!! A person who does not know the proper way to use a ladder, even my sister knows how to use a ladder!

Submitted on 04/18/2010

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Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
This writeup needs serious work. But according to the article, the moron in question propped his ladder up against the branch, then...sawed...it...off. On the side nearer the tree. How dumb can you get! Thanks, Kevin! And try www.stellaawards.com; they cover lawsuits that are dumb, idiotic, stupid...you get the idea.


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
As Candi said, this sounds worthy of keeping. But it most definitely does need a better writeup.


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