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Darwin Olympics

Monday, March 4, 201903/04/2019

Darwin Olympics: Guy Fakes Kidnapping After His Own Scam Costs Him Money

Scammer accidentally scams himself . . .

Friday, March 1, 201903/01/2019

Darwin Olympics: Thief Used Sled to Transport Stolen Goods, Leaves Tracks in the Snow

We don’t call it the Darwin Olympics because the winners are Mensa material . . .

Wednesday, February 27, 201902/27/2019

Darwin Olympics: When You’re Too Impatient to Wait for a McDonald’s Pie

Because, obviously . . .

Tuesday, February 26, 201902/26/2019

Darwin Olympics: Canadian Man Misuses 911 in Search of Zamboni to Rent

Just like in the US, it’s illegal to call 911 when there is no emergency in Canada . . .

Monday, February 25, 201902/25/2019

Darwin Olympics: Man Driving Too Slow Busted with 500 Pounds of Pot

Because common sense just isn’t so common.

Friday, February 22, 201902/22/2019

Darwin Olympics: Thief Can’t Outrun Running Club

You can’t make stuff like this up!

Thursday, February 21, 201902/21/2019

Darwin Olympics: Prints Pulled from Googly Eyes Helps Bust Vandal

Because common sense isn’t common . . .

Wednesday, February 20, 201902/20/2019

Darwin Olympics: Guy Robs Bank While Girlfriend Gets Her Taxes Done Across the Street

Sure, babe . . . I’ll go with you to get your taxes done. That’s the one by the bank, right?

Tuesday, February 19, 201902/19/2019

Darwin Olympics: Burglar Thinks Unmarked Police Car is His Lyft

Another story where the criminal hand delivers themself to authorities.

Monday, February 18, 201902/18/2019

Darwin Olympics: Teen Calls Cops to Help Him Get into His Locked Car . . . Full of Pot

Because common sense isn’t so common.

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