Daggers Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 The family of a California woman who died after participating in a radio station's water-drinking contest to win a Nintendo Wii will sue the station, their lawyer said on Thursday.Jennifer Strange, 28, a mother of three, died from suspected water intoxication after taking part in Friday's competition, "Hold Your Wee for a Wii." About 20 people tried to out-drink each other without going to the bathroom. Sacramento station KDND-FM responded by firing 10 staffers, including several DJs, and canceling the Morning Rave program. The DJs had joked about people dying from water intoxication and teased Strange about her distended stomach. "The station knew this was a dangerous and potentially deadly stunt, but flippantly dismissed the dangers," lawyer Roger Dreyer said in a statement. "Hearing the tape (of the radio show), it's very clear they knew of the dangers and could foresee that this could lead to Jennifer's death." The station could not be reached for comment because its phone number was continuously engaged Thursday evening. Police are also investigating the death for possible criminal charges. An excess of water in the body can lead to the dilution of vital fluids. That in turn can lead to swelling of the brain, seizures, comas, an irregular heartbeat and in some cases death. ZDNet
Manwell Pablo Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 Only in America This incident shows it truly is the land of oppurtunity.
Phube Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 They're good... but dying for one!!! It's not right!!!
Geo V Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 They really are the daftest sods on the planet and the funny thing is, they cant believe we are all like them and want us to copy them <_<
Zingari Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 They really are the daftest sods on the planet and the funny thing is, they cant believe we are all like them and want us to copy them <_< be fair we were doing this sort of thing years ago , noel edmonds was cutting edge On November 13, 1986, self-employed hod carrier Michael Lush was killed during his first rehearsal for another live stunt. The stunt, called "Hang 'em High", involved bungee jumping from an exploding box suspended from a 120ft-high crane. The carabiner clip attaching his bungee rope to the crane sprang loose from its eyebolt during the jump. He died instantly of multiple injuries, and the Breakfast Show was scrapped on 15 November after Edmonds resigned i'm not sure if there has been any fatalities but those japanese game shows look pretty stupid too,
Geo V Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 be fair we were doing this sort of thing years ago , noel edmonds was cutting edge On November 13, 1986, self-employed hod carrier Michael Lush was killed during his first rehearsal for another live stunt. The stunt, called "Hang 'em High", involved bungee jumping from an exploding box suspended from a 120ft-high crane. The carabiner clip attaching his bungee rope to the crane sprang loose from its eyebolt during the jump. He died instantly of multiple injuries, and the Breakfast Show was scrapped on 15 November after Edmonds resigned i'm not sure if there has been any fatalities but those japanese game shows look pretty stupid too, Ive just watched 20 mins of American Idol and its like a freak show. they truly are the best nutcases on the planet and ours dont come close
lildave3 Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 there not even that good xboxs are better Then i'll stake a claim for the PS3's
Webbo Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 On November 13, 1986, self-employed hod carrier Michael Lush was killed during his first rehearsal for another live stunt. The stunt, called "Hang 'em High", involved bungee jumping from an exploding box suspended from a 120ft-high crane. The carabiner clip attaching his bungee rope to the crane sprang loose from its eyebolt during the jump. He died instantly of multiple injuries, and the Breakfast Show was scrapped on 15 November after Edmonds resigned i don't remember seeing that on 'it'll be alright on the night'.
JoeyB Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 Then i'll stake a claim for the PS3's getting one of them when/if they come out
Rincewind Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 I think the Noel Edmuns thing was slightly different. It was a stunt act and it was checked by experts (I expect) before. It was unfortunate that a cable snapped. He would have gone through some training assisted by real stuntmen. The one in America was something the Radio station DJ's took on themselves. They knew there were risks but chose to go against advice about the dangers. They chose to joke about the risks which would give the wrong impression on the contestants who would think the risks were over-rated because it was just for 'fun' The one who did the Noel Edmund's stund would have known the risks and would have signed a form stating so. The victim in America never had a chance to do that.
Zingari Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 I think the Noel Edmuns thing was slightly different. It was a stunt act and it was checked by experts (I expect) before. It was unfortunate that a cable snapped. He would have gone through some training assisted by real stuntmen. The one in America was something the Radio station DJ's took on themselves. They knew there were risks but chose to go against advice about the dangers. They chose to joke about the risks which would give the wrong impression on the contestants who would think the risks were over-rated because it was just for 'fun' The one who did the Noel Edmund's stund would have known the risks and would have signed a form stating so. The victim in America never had a chance to do that. so basically; dont trust american dj's or british " experts"
Flynny Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 This were in the Metro last week. It's ridiculously stupid but there must have been something else - a pre-existing condition, or a high pain threshold - that's contributed to it.
Trumpet Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 there not even that good xboxs are better yeah, omg thats well ghey, they died for a wii?! omg make it an xbox and yeah, maybe...
lildave3 Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 getting one of them when/if they come out Lad at our school got one from USA, he's only been school twice since
Simi Posted 23 January 2007 Posted 23 January 2007 Then i'll stake a claim for the PS3's Go on you PS3's
Geo V Posted 24 January 2007 Posted 24 January 2007 Go on you PS3's I sell the PS3`s via Japan but they are pricey. £550 for the smaller one and £600 for the bigger ones. All new and boxed
Manwell Pablo Posted 24 January 2007 Posted 24 January 2007 there not even that good xboxs are better Joeb strikes again.
Phube Posted 24 January 2007 Posted 24 January 2007 Joeb strikes again. And i was holding my rage in as well!!!!
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