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Posted by Train Dude on Sat Apr 19 16:35:46 2025 For as long as I can recall, self appointed arbitters of the Darwin Award have "ruled" that persons who have their life cut short via their own actions near trains, are not elligable for a Darwin Award. In Probing to find out why, I found the following which seems to incluse railroad suicides and stupidity based accidents. :"The term "Darwin Award" is a humorously used term that refers to individuals who remove themselves from the human gene pool through their own actions, often described as reckless or foolish. In the context of trains, it's often used in situations where someone crosses a train track in front of a moving train and is hit, essentially "selecting themselves out" of the gene pool. Here's a more detailed explanation: The Darwin Awards: These awards are a tongue-in-cheek way to acknowledge individuals who have supposedly contributed to human evolution by removing themselves from the gene pool. The idea is that their actions, often dangerous or foolish, result in their death or sterilization, thus preventing them from passing on their genes. Train Accidents and Darwin Awards: The term is frequently used in the context of train accidents where individuals are struck by trains while crossing tracks. This is because the individual's choice to cross in front of a moving train is seen as a highly risky and ultimately fatal act, leading to their removal from the gene pool. Example: A person walking or running in front of an oncoming train, despite clear warnings and visibility, could be described as potentially earning a Darwin Award, especially if they are fatally injured. " Based on the above, I suggest a change in Darwin Award protocols for subchat. Can I get a ruling? |
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