Close

Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    DF Admin 4me2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2000
    Location
    Kent
    Posts
    33,090
    Thanks
    1,879
    Thanked:        2,033
    Karma Level
    2253

    Stupid Payout over water-drinking death

    Payout over water-drinking death


    Jennifer Strange is believed to have drunk nearly two gallons of water

    The family of a US woman who drank so much water in a contest run by a radio station that she died has received $16m (£9.7m) in compensation. A California court found Sacramento radio station KDND-FM and its owner liable for the death in January 2007 of mother-of-three Jennifer Strange, 28.
    She had taken part in a contest to see who could drink the most without going to the toilet, to win a Nintendo Wii.
    She lost, and a few hours later died of acute water intoxication.
    Water intoxication can occur when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is altered by a rapid intake of water.
    Employees sacked
    This can eventually cause the brain to swell, stopping it regulating vital functions such as breathing, and causing death.
    In the competition - "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" - contestants were given 225-ml bottles to drink every 15 minutes without going to the toilet.
    After eight rounds, contestants drank half-litre bottles.
    Ms Strange is believed to have drunk nearly two gallons (7.5 litres) in the hope of winning the games console for her children.
    During the trial, KDND-FM and its owner, Entercom, argued that Ms Strange should have known the contest might be dangerous.
    The organisers did not face criminal charges, but 10 employees of the radio station were sacked.


    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8333197.stm


    Who needs Sharia law when you have American judges handing out rewards for stupidy like this ?
    There are 3 types of people in the world - those who make things happen, those who watch things happen; and those who wondered what happened.

    http://newsarse.com/

    Conservatives. Putting the 'N' into Cuts.


  2. #2
    DF VIP Member super mike's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    hereford
    Posts
    6,082
    Thanks
    295
    Thanked:        252
    Karma Level
    701

    Default Re: Payout over water-drinking death

    Shit, she's bred. If her offspring are half as stupid as she is then hopefully they won't last long.

  3. #3
    DF VIP Member Simate's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    .
    Posts
    6,866
    Thanks
    75
    Thanked:        47
    Karma Level
    920

    Default Re: Payout over water-drinking death

    Quote Originally Posted by super mike View Post
    Shit, she's bred. If her offspring are half as stupid as she is then hopefully they won't last long.
    That's a bit harsh mate. The upside is the kids can afford a Wii each now.
    360 ID: Symate

Similar Threads

  1. Water pump failure !!
    By hammy1 in forum PC Hardware
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 10th October 2002, 01:49 AM
  2. Blue screen of death Problem
    By crocodile13 in forum PC Problems
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 13th September 2002, 01:53 PM
  3. Drinking Games...?
    By gunner in forum The Dog and Duck
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 4th September 2002, 05:33 PM
  4. Bar & Drinking Joke
    By Sergeant-Major in forum The Comedy Club
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 3rd September 2002, 01:35 PM

Social Networking Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •