April 2011 a not-so-bright 22 year old man from Maharashtra, India developed a hernia resulting in swelling of his sack. After seeking medical attention he was told he needed surgery to correct the problem the next day.

Unfortunately for him and fortunately for the gene pool, embarrassment got the better of him and he decided to try correcting the problem himself. Rather than wait for professional intervention, he sliced into his scrotum with a razor blade and proceeded to remove the offending bit of small intestine.

Apparently lacking in both common sense and surgical skills, he was discovered unconscious in his school's restroom and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead after only a 10 minute stay.

Originally published in the March 2014 Journal of Academia and Industrial Research (JAIR) Volume 2, Issue 10

Submitted on 09/30/2014

Submitted by: Dan the Man
Reference: http://www.jairjp.com/MARCH%202014/02%20RAVIPRAKASH.pdf 04/08/11 (published 03/10/14)

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Candi said:
Definitely Toss: Not Amusing
Sorry, but this doesn't say Darwin to me. The other moderators may differ. Thanks anyway, and submit again.

Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
As squeamish as reading this made me feel I think it's wholly appropriate for a DA. I'm absolutely amazed anybody would attempt this themselves. Thanks, Dan!

James said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Did I read he proceeded to REMOVE the offending bit of small intestine? With WHAT, I wonder??? And he was in school??? I'm at a loss for words! Thanks Dan!

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