Another Darwin...Now this is just plane wierd

Arvon · 09-18-2002, 12:16 PM

1966, Australia | Dr. Jack Barnes, of Cairns, Australia, failed to halt the spread of his own mad scientist genes, but his survival wasn't due to a lack of effort on his part!

In 1966, Barnes was hot on the heels of the source of a mystery illness called Irukandji Syndrome, which causes excruciating back pain, sweating, and nausea. He suspected that the source of the illness was a tiny marine creature, so he set about finding it by sitting on the seabed for hours, wearing a weighted diving suit.

Note the outstanding Darwin potential already demonstrated. However, the fickle finger of Fate did not beckon Barnes that particular day. Instead it rewarded him by revealing a potential source of the mystery illness: a minute jellyfish, its bell measuring only an inch across.

At this point, the Doctor's latent Darwin potential, already hinted at, was unleashed to its full (and nearly fatal) potential.

As a dedicated scientist, Dr. Barnes knew that he must test his hypothesis that this tiny, gelatinous blob was toting a highly toxic venom. And how best to go about this? He chose the most expedient method available: he stung himself.

Foolish, yes, but the good Doctor was not done yet. To reach a truly dizzying height of Darwinian stupidity, one must ensure that one's deficient genes are entirely removed from the pool. As Dr. Barnes had already sired an heir, there was only one thing left to do...

He stung his 14-year-old son as well!

Despite this truly outstanding effort to place the continued existence of the Barnes lineage in mortal peril -- alas, it wasn't to be. Dr. Barnes, his son, and the nearby lifeguard whom the good Doctor also introduced to the joys of Irukandji Syndrome, were all rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of a nearby hospital. All three survived.

As a final twist, not only will the mad scientist's genes live on, but so too will the family name: the jellyfish was named Carukia barnesi in the Doctor's honour!
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Redblueflare · 09-18-2002, 12:19 PM

Lol! Why on earth would you do that?

Albromor · 09-18-2002, 02:33 PM

It just goes to show you how one can have the intelligence to earn a PH.D. while at the same time woefully lacking in the realm known as wisdom.

T/-/alali · 09-18-2002, 04:15 PM

What a dumbass.

Redblueflare · 09-18-2002, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by T/-/alali:
What a dumbass.

LMAO! Well said!

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 09-18-2002, 05:42 PM

All i can think of to say to that is MORON

Cerek the Barbaric · 09-19-2002, 04:44 AM

For all you PnP gamers that ever wondered what the difference is between Intelligence and Wisdom......here is a perfect example.

[ 09-19-2002, 04:45 AM: Message edited by: Cerek the Barbaric ]

09-18-2002, 12:16 PM	#1
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	1966, Australia \| Dr. Jack Barnes, of Cairns, Australia, failed to halt the spread of his own mad scientist genes, but his survival wasn't due to a lack of effort on his part! In 1966, Barnes was hot on the heels of the source of a mystery illness called Irukandji Syndrome, which causes excruciating back pain, sweating, and nausea. He suspected that the source of the illness was a tiny marine creature, so he set about finding it by sitting on the seabed for hours, wearing a weighted diving suit. Note the outstanding Darwin potential already demonstrated. However, the fickle finger of Fate did not beckon Barnes that particular day. Instead it rewarded him by revealing a potential source of the mystery illness: a minute jellyfish, its bell measuring only an inch across. At this point, the Doctor's latent Darwin potential, already hinted at, was unleashed to its full (and nearly fatal) potential. As a dedicated scientist, Dr. Barnes knew that he must test his hypothesis that this tiny, gelatinous blob was toting a highly toxic venom. And how best to go about this? He chose the most expedient method available: he stung himself. Foolish, yes, but the good Doctor was not done yet. To reach a truly dizzying height of Darwinian stupidity, one must ensure that one's deficient genes are entirely removed from the pool. As Dr. Barnes had already sired an heir, there was only one thing left to do... He stung his 14-year-old son as well! Despite this truly outstanding effort to place the continued existence of the Barnes lineage in mortal peril -- alas, it wasn't to be. Dr. Barnes, his son, and the nearby lifeguard whom the good Doctor also introduced to the joys of Irukandji Syndrome, were all rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of a nearby hospital. All three survived. As a final twist, not only will the mad scientist's genes live on, but so too will the family name: the jellyfish was named Carukia barnesi in the Doctor's honour! Reuters __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

09-18-2002, 12:19 PM	#2
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 39 Posts: 2,151	Lol! Why on earth would you do that? __________________ <br /><br />\"If you ever need me just whistle, and i\'ll come running. I promise. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />Kupo, Kupo! A man can\'t get a sword if he can\'t dance! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

09-18-2002, 04:15 PM	#4
T/-/alali Baaz Draconian Join Date: September 8, 2002 Location: Cornelius,NC Age: 36 Posts: 700	What a dumbass. __________________ I am the Ferret king, master of the hordes, allied to Someguy\'s mighty pinguins, we will soon rule the world!

09-18-2002, 05:42 PM	#6
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 43 Posts: 2,217	All i can think of to say to that is MORON __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

09-19-2002, 04:44 AM	#7
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	For all you PnP gamers that ever wondered what the difference is between Intelligence and Wisdom......here is a perfect example. [ 09-19-2002, 04:45 AM: Message edited by: Cerek the Barbaric ] __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

09-18-2002, 02:33 PM	#3
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	It just goes to show you how one can have the intelligence to earn a PH.D. while at the same time woefully lacking in the realm known as wisdom.

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