Criminal investigation into Hold your Wee for a Wii Contest

[CptStern]

I spoke too soon ...the new fcuking morons of the day award goes to:

The death of a 28-year-old who entered a KDND 107.9 radio contest to "Hold your wee for a Wii," has become the subject of a criminal investigation

Initially, County Sheriff John McGinness had said that there were no plans to open a criminal investigation, since Ms. Strange had entered the contest of her own free will.

But in audio recordings which have been posted on the Internet, the DJs are heard joking about contestants dying of water intoxication, even referencing the death of Matthew Carrington, a student who died after drinking too much water during a fraternity hazing. A caller, who identified herself as Eva, also phoned in to the show to warn that the stunt could kill, but she was dismissed by being told that contestants had "signed releases, so we're not responsible."

what a bunch of assholes

Sgt. Timothy Curran said, "We have decided we will open a death investigation which will take weeks and on conclusion our findings will be forwarded to the local district attorney to decide whether to lay criminal charges."

KDND 107.9 has also sacked 10 staff, including five on-air personalities, over the incident, as part of its own investigation.

contestants might have entered of their own free will however the radio station should have warned them, especially as they made them sign releases absolving the radio station of all responsibility


http://www.gamespot.com/news/6164325.html?part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6164325

 

[CyberPitz]

It's true they should have warned them...but damn, common sense people.

 

[tehsolace]

Thats the most moronic contest idea in the world.

They might as well have held a "Drink as much alcohol as you can for a Wii" contest.

 

[Solaris]

The company should pay compensation to any dependent family members.

 

[tehsolace]

The company should pay compensation to any dependent family members.

Well I would hope that no family members are dependent on somebody moronic enough to accidentally kill themselves by holding their pee for a game console. Otherwise, I would say it was bound to happen somehow sooner or later.

I'm more concerned for children who don't know of the health dangers involved.

 

[CptStern]

Well I would hope that no family members are dependent on somebody moronic enough to accidentally kill themselves by holding their pee for a game console. Otherwise, I would say it was bound to happen somehow sooner or later.

I'm more concerned for children who don't know of the health dangers involved.

the woman who died had two kids ..she entered the contest to win the Wii for her two kids

 

[mastag]

And to think, the Nintendo Wii is also the cheapest next gen console out right now.


D:

 

[Deadline]

Water intoxication is not that widly known. Its not like its a normal reason for death... she should have definatly been warned.

 

[CyberPitz]

Water intoxication is not that widly known. Its not like its a normal reason for death... she should have definatly been warned.

It's true, it doesn't happen that often, but damn, I learned about that in 10th grade biology!

 

[joule]

Know your limit.

 

[Dalamari]

Go buy the ****ing Wii ffs

 

[kineaesth]

That's sad... Poor kids.

 

[Kadayi]

The company should pay compensation to any dependent family members.

I don't think Nintendo had anything to do with the actual Contest directly. They probably just gave the Radio Station a Wii or two to give away for promotional purposes. Whomever dreamt up the contest at the radio station is responsible as they failed to check out the risks associated.

 

[Jintor]

I think he's refering the radio company. If he's refering to Nintendo, as above.

 

[hungryduck]

what the hell were they thinking when they held such a stupid contest?

 

[Kula Meenur]

...she drank water for a Wii!

DIDN'T SHE KNOW CONSOLES AREN'T WORTH DYING FOR!?!?!?! GOD DAMMIT!

 

[Cormeh]

Sony: "I know! Hold your breath for a PS3!"

Kidding aside, when a company make you sign a release over something as trivial as this, surely alarm bells start ringing. "Hmmm, unnatural endurance competition for a f*cking games machine?" :|

 

[CyberPitz]

Sony: "I know! Hold your breath for a PS3!"

Kidding aside, when a company make you sign a release over something as trivial as this, surely alarm bells start ringing. "Hmmm, unnatural endurance competition for a f*cking games machine?" :|

Good thing it's impossible to kill yourself by holding your breath

Though somebody would be bound to say, "I know how to win!" *Grab plastic bag*

 

[The Monkey]

Did her bladder break?

I know a funny story about someone breaking his bladder, would you like to hear it?

 

[CyberPitz]

Did her bladder break?

I know a funny story about someone breaking his bladder, would you like to hear it?

No, when you drink too much water, your blood gets too diluted with water, and..well..that's not good, see.

And tell your story!

 

[The Monkey]

No, when you drink too much water, your blood gets too diluted with water, and..well..that's not good, see.

And tell your story!

It's kinda famous here, the sort of thing we tell children when they don't wanna go to the bathroom. It's true, too.

Anyway, the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe was dining
with the king. He had one glas of wine too much, so he had to go to the pisshouse. The problem was, you couldn't rise from the table before the king, so he had to wait for him to stand up before doing what he had to do. But the king never rose up, and poor Tycho died of an exploding bladder.

If it had been me, I would've pissed in my pants. They all smelled like skit back then anyway, so I doubt anyone would've noticed the difference.

 

[Smoke]

I thought you mentioned funny somewhere?

 

[The Monkey]

I thought you mentioned funny somewhere?

Broken bladders are always funny.

As is death.

 

[Jintor]

Not to Tycho.

He was the astronomer's astronmer.