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   Talk about stupid gaming related deaths... I can perfectly understand all those Asians bravely (or should I say mindlessly) giving their lives for the higher cause of "dinging" in some obscure Azerothian MMORPG. Hell, I could even understand playing frantically enough to cause yourself a deadly Wii injury. But this - this is just too much for my perplexed brain to cope with!

   In a sad story issued by The Associated Press over the weekend, it was announced that Jennifer Strange, a 28 year old woman from Sacramento, California met her creator after taking part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest - in which the KDND 107.9 radio station promised a Nintendo Wii console for the winner. The rule was simlpe: drink the largest amount of water, without going to the bathroom.

   Well, apparently Jennifer drank so mcuh, that hours after the contest she was found dead in her home. A preliminary investigation found evidence "consistent with a water intoxication death", according to Coroner Ed Smith. Despite the tragic result, her intentions were as admirable as they come: "she was doing it for her kids", another contestant recalls from his talks with Jennifer.

   If this scenario sounds vaguely familiar, then you're probably thinking about another recent story involving one radio station's challenge to its listeners, and an overzealous mother willing to do the unthinkable, just to get a PlayStation 3 for her kids. That one didn't turn out so tragic, but nevertheless it was another "fine" example of how less brain power some human beings are using.