Darwin Star Wars

You know, when I first read this I could imagine Twunty Manager™ thinking he could do the same thing…

Two Star Wars fans are in a critical condition in hospital after apparently trying to make light sabres by filling fluorescent light tubes with petrol.

A man, aged 20, and a girl of 17 are believed to have been filming a mock duel when they poured fuel into two glass tubes and lit it.

© BBC News 2005

Yup, fill fluorescent tubes (already well reknowned for their structural stability, and lack of fragility*cough*) with petrol. Then light them. And hold them while “fighting”.

If only they’d actually died, they’d definitely be in line for the Darwin Awards. Instead, they’re just in a line at the burns unit…


3 Comments on “Darwin Star Wars”

  1. felicity says:

    was it cruel of me to be doubled over in laughter at this report when i read it at my workdesk yesterday?

  2. Chris says:

    You don’t need to die to get a Darwin Award, just remove yourself from the gene pool. Cutting off your cock works just as well.

  3. jane says:

    Dare I say Sith happens… ? I’ll get my coat.


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