Danger said:Hi, guys. No time to hang around right now, but I just stumbled upon this site that could keep me occupied for days. I've heard of some Darwin recipients, but this seems to be a history of the award.
http://darwinawards.com/darwin/
The Darwin Awards are a tongue-in-cheek honor given to people who have died or become sterile as a result of their own foolish or reckless actions.
The Darwin Awards were created by Wendy Northcutt in 1985 as a way to honor Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection by showcasing individuals who have removed themselves from the gene pool in a particularly idiotic manner.
While the Darwin Awards are a real concept, they are not officially recognized or endorsed by any organization. They are meant to be humorous and are not meant to be taken seriously.
Some famous examples of Darwin Award winners include a man who tried to use a chainsaw to trim a tree while standing on top of it, a thief who tried to rob a bank by using a chainsaw to cut through the roof, and a woman who died after trying to take a selfie with a wild bear.
There have been a few cases of individuals who have survived their foolish actions and have refused to accept their nomination for a Darwin Award. These cases are rare, as the majority of nominees are posthumously awarded the "honor".