Honoring those who improve our gene pool by inadvertently removing themselves from it, The Darwin Awards III includes more than one hundred ...
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Nov 30, 2011
Kristin
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This is the 4th or 5th collection of Darwin Awards stories I've read, and they're always good for a few laughs at the stupidity of our fellow humans. Northcutt divided this book by gender, with men and women each getting a chapter of their own, plus chapters featuring people of both genders whose act of stupidity involved certain common factors like fire or machinery.
As in other books, Northcutt includes Winners, Honorable Mentions, and unverified personal stories. Winners are those who su More...
As in other books, Northcutt includes Winners, Honorable Mentions, and unverified personal stories. Winners are those who su More...
Mar 25, 2011
Kate
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Morally questionable and in poor taste? Most likely. Hilarious? Most certainly! This is a hard copy collection of stories submitted to the Darwin Awards ([http://http://www.darwinawards.com/]), unofficial awards for people who remove themselves from life in the stupidest of fashions.
This is a quick, light-hearted read. Great to pick up and get a laugh from. If you're looking for essays on the human condition, look elsewhere. This is all fluff.
This is a quick, light-hearted read. Great to pick up and get a laugh from. If you're looking for essays on the human condition, look elsewhere. This is all fluff.
Jul 07, 2011
Sarah
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I always feel guilty reading the Darwin Awards, and laughing at the unfortunate demises of a number of innocent people. That said, the books are really funny and they always kind of make me feel a little better about myself. I know that if I'm stealing scrap metal (not that I would) it's best not to try and cut down the beams supporting the ceiling of the room I am in, for example. The Darwin Awards books are always good for a laugh and you find yourself shaking your head at how stupid the "
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Nov 13, 2009
Carrie
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Beyond Classic ~ An imperative read. Remember and thank those who take risks and move our race forward, in one way or another (also avoid doing it yourself). An archive of creativity and fearlessness! Feel good about your day, however horrific it's been, hey, at least you didn't do THIS...
Nov 18, 2011
Evan
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So, this book makes me feel a lot smarter than the last couple books I read. Although I don't agree with the basic assumptions this book makes about science, but it is a highly entertaining book to read. Gotta say that people can be both very smart and incredibly stupid! Thanks to Mrs Northcutt for this fun read!
Oct 04, 2010
Rich
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Picked this up on a whim - the first chapter or so was ok, but lost interest as I read on. Some of these stories are pretty sad....
Jan 02, 2011
DW
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The more this series gets published the better I feel walking in society. Natural Selection is Earth's 'cleaning house'.
May 14, 2009
Shannon
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Quite entertaining. Rembember, "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice"!
Jan 16, 2009
Dana
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Fun stuff in small doses. All at once, however, the Darwin Awards become mean spirited.
Mar 06, 2009
Jeannie
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Hilarious but at the same time I felt like a gawker. not my fault, I didn't do it!!
Nov 15, 2010
Heather
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Very entertaining stories. I particularly enjoyed the ones with explosions causing people's demises due to things like banging on live explosives with a hammer.
Putting in the disqualified Darwins was also very good to read. I liked understanding why they were disqualified, and the explanations were very good so the reader could understand the full circumstances that got the story disqualified.
Putting in the disqualified Darwins was also very good to read. I liked understanding why they were disqualified, and the explanations were very good so the reader could understand the full circumstances that got the story disqualified.
Oct 25, 2008
Purely fun, and a good way to feel superior to every other stupid human. To qualify for a Darwin award you only have to end up dead, in a uniquely stupid way, before you have reproduced. Sort of a bathroom book, it you get my drift. I like the website too.
Nov 25, 2010
Sam
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A further collection of amusing tales of how people have removed or nearly removed themselves from the human gene pool. One must start to wonder the depth of human stupidity if this series can go to a third volume. Still very funny all the same
Nov 26, 2007
GUS BUS!
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Ahhhh the stupidity of humans, always refreshing. Ths book is the hilarious story of how people remove themselves from the gene pool. This book is great for everyone, with great stories of complete lack of judgement.
Dec 12, 2007
James
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The series continues; it seems there is no risk that we will run out of people willing to die doing stupid and dangerous things and thereby remove themselves from the breeding population.
Oct 19, 2011
Kana
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I always enjoy these books but some of the runner-up's made me cringe or in some cases feel really really bad for the person. Not all of them were idiots doing stupid things.
Aug 22, 2008
Barry
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Humorous tales of those foolish people whose innane acts removed them from the gene pool - for the author's presumed greater glory of the human race.
Jan 02, 2008
Danielle
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This one is ok, but I've read an earlier addition that I found funnier. There are definitely a few stories that sit high above the others in hilarity.
Mar 25, 2009
Heidi
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This book is great! Although, I do see and understand the thought pattern from some of the award winners. That scares me a bit!
Oct 02, 2011
Catherine the Ninja Squirrel
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He he! More random stories about idiots. Trust me, it never gets old!
