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An 18-year-old man reportedly shot himself in the penis and testicles at a party last Thursday in Port St. Lucie, Florida while he was cleaning a recently purchased gun.
Michael Smeriglio initially told police that he had been shot by someone while walking down the street, but police said he changed his story after questioning, according to WKMG Local 6.
According to WTSP, the police also found marijuana in the house when they responded to the call about the gun going off, leading to police arresting the owner of the house, 22-year-old Joseph Lamar James.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/09/10/florida-man-accidentally-shoots-penis-while-cleaning-gun/
badtoworse
(5,957 posts)backscatter712
(26,355 posts)of people who are eligible for a Darwin Award that are still alive!
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)This nitwit came close. He probably eliminated his chance to procreate his genes. I guess that's close enough.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)badtoworse
(5,957 posts)I would say he is out of the gene pool for practical purposes.
ashling
(25,771 posts)elimination from the gene pool ... sounds like he was in the shallow end anyway
Xithras
(16,191 posts)A few years ago, for instance, one of the winners was a burglar who assaulted an old disabled man when the man woke up as his house was being ransacked. As the burglar jumped out the window after beating his victim, the old man swung a crutch at him, catching his shorts just as his weight carried him through the window. The resulting "trauma" amputated both of the burglars testicles.
He was an official Darwin award winner, and he lived to tell the tale (albeit, he probably doesn't find it as funny as we might).
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Hey Nadin how have you been?
backscatter712
(26,355 posts)"I couldn't believe my eyes! The dark shape of some goon was standing next to my nightstand!" recalls the burglary victim. "I cried out and he attacked me, who was defenseless, with his fists! I had no choice. I hit him between the legs with my crutch, and he leapt out the window. Thank God I live on the first floor, and he did not die from the fall.
"I didn't understand at first what had fallen out of his pants. When I looked closer, I realized that it was a testicle, a man's testicle! I put it in cold water, and rushed to the phone." The handicapped man dialed the emergency services several times, but "the doctors hung up on me when I told them I had ripped a burglar's balls off!"
Half an hour later, the blood-covered thief was found by a passerby, who called the police. "An unconscious man was lying on the sidewalk," said the police investigator. "When the medics revived him, he started screaming hysterically, 'Give me back my balls!'"
Eduard's genitals were so traumatized that doctors had to amputate the entire scrotum to prevent gangrene. In the hospital, the burglar filed a complaint against his victim. He said, "I will never forgive him!"
aikoaiko
(34,165 posts)Liberal Veteran
(22,239 posts)MrScorpio
(73,630 posts)cynatnite
(31,011 posts)Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)MagickMuffin
(15,933 posts)OUCH!
2on2u
(1,843 posts)badly.
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)E-Z-B
(567 posts)fleur-de-lisa
(14,624 posts)Maybe that's a good thing . . . he can't be all that bright. At least he didn't shoot any innocent bystanders!
yawnmaster
(2,812 posts)100 % of marijuana smokers won't shoot their penis off,
but 100% of those shooting off their penis have smoked marijuana.
at least 100% of the ones I know about.
fleur-de-lisa
(14,624 posts)Initech
(100,060 posts)Warpy
(111,237 posts)One of the junkies I made friends with so I wouldn't be a victim was seen walking down the street with his girlfriend, a shot was heard, he went down and everybody scattered, including his girlfriend.
I saw him on the street about a week later, walking bowlegged. I asked him what happened and his direct answer was, "Aw, I was playin wit my gun in my pocket and I shot myself inna dink."
He was the guy who'd stand nekkid in front of a full length mirror and shoot himself with a dart gun. We always thought he should have been one of those Rod Serling antidrug commercials.
He ODed a couple of years later and I miss him. He was quite the character.
lob1
(3,820 posts)EOTE
(13,409 posts)VOX
(22,976 posts)tkmorris
(11,138 posts)Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)VOX
(22,976 posts)I'm the NRA!
ChairmanAgnostic
(28,017 posts)Blue Belle
(5,912 posts)"This one's for fighting, this one's for... uhm, oops."
sl8
(13,720 posts)KansDem
(28,498 posts)nt
VOX
(22,976 posts)Nice to hear that the gun got some relief for once.
graham4anything
(11,464 posts)bet he tried to blame it on someone like Trey
will the NRA sew it back on?
Guess he won't be singing that Eric Idle song "Isn't it really nice to have..."
VOX
(22,976 posts)This is just too good to pass up. Sorry...
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)fleur-de-lisa
(14,624 posts)oneshooter
(8,614 posts)yawnmaster
(2,812 posts)I haven't read the article yet, maybe that will explain why he thought that would work.
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)Blue Owl
(50,347 posts)n/t
ThoughtCriminal
(14,047 posts)Wait, it this the same guy?
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)Every child should be taught the rules of safe gun handling, and how to safely unload the most common types of firearms.
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)"Hey, what're you doing man? Put that thing away!"
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)yawnmaster
(2,812 posts)or would this course require exposure of the penis.
I hope not.
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)yawnmaster
(2,812 posts)bongbong
(5,436 posts)Basic Gun Safety Lesson One:
Don't buy a gun. The End.
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)We know how well that works.
So now gun desire is equivalent to the human sex drive???
You Delicate Flowers reveal much of your inner workings.
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)Children are naturally curious, especially about things that are hidden from them. Plus they are naturally rebellious - Tell a typical child not to touch something, and as soon as you are out of sight that's the first thing they do.
It's always best to give them accurate information rather than pretending something doesn't exist.
bongbong
(5,436 posts)> hildren are naturally curious, especially about things that are hidden from them.
LOL! Keep digging that hole deeper! You're equating a natural urge with gun-desire. You're also saying that all things somebody could possibly be curious about are equivalent to being curious about sex.
Yes, I understand the deep need for guns that the Delicate Flowers have a lot better after your posts!
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)Last edited Tue Sep 11, 2012, 09:18 AM - Edit history (2)
Makes no sense whatsoever. But I do understand your game, and it doesn't work on me.
Evil Clown is very quick with a joke, but his jests always have a barb. He has little patience for in-depth discussions and will often disrupt exchanges between serious forum participants by introducing irrelevant topics, fatuous quips, and offhand comments. His greatest thrill is to taunt and humiliate weaker or more plodding Warriors with his snappy ripostes. Not a particularly powerful Warrior, Evil Clown will attempt to avoid defeat by accusing his attacker of having no sense of humor.
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/evilclown.htm
eqfan592
(5,963 posts)bongbong
(5,436 posts)You Delicate Flower?
4th law of robotics
(6,801 posts)tell kids "no you mustn't do this. It is forbidden and dangerous and mysterious!".
There. Problem solved. They will now no longer have any interest.
/your understanding of the teenage mind is remarkable.
bongbong
(5,436 posts)> Teaching ignorance and fear is the only logical solution
I wonder why the Delicate Flowers don't want "education classes" in EVERY possible danger, besides guns?
Delicate Flowers, your gun-love is endangering America.
4th law of robotics
(6,801 posts)that can be dangerous if approached from a position of ignorance ought to be taught.
Like issues relating to drug/alcohol use. And sex. And driving. And guns. I'd like swimming to be taught but I realize that isn't always practical. And so on.
Why are you arguing for less education?
Can you actually state a cogent reason why ignorance is better for the safety of our youth that doesn't involve the rofl smiley?
bongbong
(5,436 posts)> Why are you arguing for less education?
STRAWMAN ALERT! This time it's a Duzy since it's EXACTLY 180 degrees opposite of what my post said! Good job, Delicate Flower.
You win a prize, for being a typical Delicate Flower!
READING COMPREHENSION ALERT!
You win another prize, for being a typical Delicate Flower!
Let's try again. Read my post - the one you responded to, presumably without reading it - and respond again.
Confused? Here, I'll help you! My post:
"I wonder why the Delicate Flowers don't want "education classes" in EVERY possible danger, besides guns? Delicate Flowers, your gun-love is endangering America."
Now go ahead and answer the question I asked! I'll even flesh it out for you, to help you in your quest for understanding!
I wonder why the Delicate Flowers don't want "education classes" in EVERY possible danger, besides guns, like chemicals, poisons, car accidents, sunburns, too much TV, etc etc etc?
Hope you get the point now!
4th law of robotics
(6,801 posts)on the other hand you compare their danger to that of "too much TV".
Are the rofl smilies because you're laughing at your own posts?
bongbong
(5,436 posts)on the Strawman front, anyway.
> On the one hand you believe guns are horribly dangerous and should be banned
Let me know where I said that.
> n the other hand you compare their danger to that of "too much TV".
Still suffering from reading comprehension failure, eh? The things I listed are just the tip of the iceberg, there are many more. I note with that you didn't mention my noting of chemicals or other "serious" (to you ) items.
Are you Delicate Flowers the best the NRA can manage for arguments? Pathetic, you'd think with all those millions paid to NRA executives better debaters could be hired.
jsmirman
(4,507 posts)(I actually hate the title, and feel terrible for the guy who was just trying to do a good thing - the whole story makes me feel very bad for the guy - but it does give me pause about your idea).
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)The danger of Hubris.
jsmirman
(4,507 posts)slackmaster
(60,567 posts)jsmirman
(4,507 posts)and aren't.
And the idea of guns being brought into public school classrooms?
Forgive me, I'm not rushing out to support that cause.
If you want to bring them somewhere off school grounds to a more controlled environment, perhaps.
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)Solving problems such as widespread ignorance of gun safety requires a little imagination sometimes.
jsmirman
(4,507 posts)I don't imagine I would have a problem with it. If they are actual guns, it has to be done in an off school grounds controlled environment.
Alduin
(501 posts)You have earned yourself the "Stupidest Reply in a Thread" Award!
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)...familiar.
Why are you opposed to giving young people information that they need?
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)cabot
(724 posts)This wouldn't have happened. What do you expect a gun to do when you entice it like that?
DippyDem
(659 posts)formercia
(18,479 posts)MagickMuffin
(15,933 posts)and and a ........... Are in order, the gene pool has just gotten better
............. Blaming it on someone else
. . . and . . . ............. Now the owner of the house was arrested for Cannabis being on the premises
............. About the substances you ingest BEFORE handling a gun
PD Turk
(1,289 posts)The victim WAS being a dick
dimbear
(6,271 posts)sibelian
(7,804 posts)Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)Blue Idaho
(5,045 posts)What a dick.
Chiyo-chichi
(3,577 posts)I'm kind of surprised no one went there yet.
Poll_Blind
(23,864 posts)It seems like I have to tell people this at least once every few months...
PB
This isn't the first time I've heard this warning. Don't shoot yourself in the dick seems like an easy lesson, but some just don't seem to get it. Or in the anus. That one was not so long ago, either.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)I have to wonder why he went such lengths to get his dick blown. Surely he could have gotten his dick blown much more pleasurably and cheaper than a hospital bill.
DeSwiss
(27,137 posts)...or a penis-shooting party???
- I'm confused......
guardian
(2,282 posts)a real dick. eerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr should I say former dick?
Aerows
(39,961 posts)who in the last six months shot himself up the anus with a 9mm. He was "cleaning his guns", too.
mikeysnot
(4,756 posts)go figure...
SDjack
(1,448 posts)alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)Oh, you mean shooting like he shot it.
Oh, forget it.
Cronkite
(158 posts)My favorite line from "The long kiss goodnight".....
madinmaryland
(64,931 posts)surrealAmerican
(11,360 posts)What will they think of next?
BeyondGeography
(39,367 posts)man4allcats
(4,026 posts)I never heard of it coming to this. Damn I'll bet that hurt!
ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)eqfan592
(5,963 posts)"cleaning" is often code for "doing something really stupid" when it comes to firearm accidents.
Union Scribe
(7,099 posts)I've never understood the whole "while cleaning" thing, especially in this context. It smells.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)dogday
(24,008 posts)lol that was so funny...
liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)Vidar
(18,335 posts)SaveAmerica
(5,342 posts)unreadierLizard
(475 posts)if this were a woman who shot herself in the breasts and/or vagina, there would be calls for boycotts and another Slutwalk planned for St. Lucie, Flordia for letting this happen.
But since it's a man, it's okay.
lindysalsagal
(20,648 posts)Maybe Mexico will take it.....
SDjack
(1,448 posts)"This product may be dangerous to your junk. Use only according to the instruction manual." We must not go there. This issue is between gunners and their junk. It is not our business, and we should not interfer in their right to blast off their penises and balls. I extend my sympathy to the young man, and hope he is successful in adjusting to life without any junk.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)If he managed to remove his ability to procreate, we need a nom for the Darwin awards
rurallib
(62,406 posts)Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)Thank you, cynatnite! Awesome thread!
Alduin
(501 posts)so maybe he'll win the Darwin Award someday?
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)B Calm
(28,762 posts)Should have known they would blame marijuana. .
liberal N proud
(60,334 posts)porphyrian
(18,530 posts)That includes checking the chamber. Otherwise, you may shoot your dick off like this stupid motherfucker. Even if you never touch a gun, it's good to know this.
zellie
(437 posts)nt
Buns_of_Fire
(17,173 posts)No matter. ANYONE who accidentally discharges a weapon while cleaning it is too G-D stupid to own anything more lethal than a spork.