He survived, so he is not eligible for a Darwin Award

But he definitely deserves an Honorable Mention (hat-tip: Tanja):

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Yesterday was Mrs.Coturnix' birthday. Over the weeks I led her on various goose chases regarding what kind of present she was going to get. In the end she had no idea, could not even guess.
Yesterday I had lunch (and coffee and another coffee - this lasted a while because it was so much fun) with Tanja and her husband Doug. Regulars here probably recognize the commenter who goes by the handle "tanjasova" - that's her.
There is a long and interesting comment thread on this article on The Scientist blog. What do you think? (Hat-tip: Tanja)

ahaha. lovin' the tracheotomy hole. Why are you holding a rattlesnack anyway. man...

Southeast Portland? This guy's my neighbor! I'm going to keep an eye out for him. Always good to know when you're living near someone dangerously stupid.

And wait... a rattlesnake? In SE Portland? Was it a pet or do I need to be on the lookout for venomous snakes when I walk down the street?