2007-01-18 07:52:27 · 9 answers · asked by FordGT guy 3 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Someone of authority at the radio station should have been aware that such a contest could be potentially lethal. It should also be general knowledge that water toxicity is a danger to those who overindulge. Other similar cases (fraternity hazing is an example) have been reported in the media. It is a genuine tragedy that the woman died. The radio station will surely be found liable for her death. Hopefully, though sadly, this case may prevent thoughtless dangerous and stupid promotions in the future.
2007-01-18 08:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by Lynci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tonight i watched the Larry King Live show, which featured the woman who won, after drinking about a gallon and a half of water. The show did play audio tapes of segments of the show, including those of the nurse who called in, and the jockeys making a joke of it, saying "Oh, is anyone dead back there yet?" and otherwise ridiculing the woman who was clearly concerned with the contestants' health. The audio tapes also include words from the victim, Jennifer Strange, when she finally gave up, saying "her head hurt", and that her belly was swelled enough that she could pass for 3 months pregnant. After calling in work sick, she was found dead 5 hours later. --------------------------------------... So what does this mean? Larry spoke with a registered nurse studying the case. The station is indeed liable as 10 employees involved have been fired and the show under suspension. No health risks were alerted, or possibly even researched, as you said, and the contestants actually signed release forms before beginning the contest. I'm not certain, but I think that, by law, the station was supposed to let the participants know what they were getting into. This case can be debated for hours but in the end the participants should have been told soon enough before beginning that they could drop out if desired.
2016-05-24 04:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was immature enough to do something like that. The radio station was also at fault for such stupidity in a capitalistic attempt to promote themselves. Now they can keep the prize they were offering and dish out the loads of cash a lawsuit will cost them. I hope other radio stations learn from this. Personally, I think contests like that are irritating to listen to and completely ignorant.
2007-01-18 07:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by thatartistwin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I feel bad. It started as a fun joke and ended in disaster. To be honest I didn't know water could kill you in mass quantities. I once drank a gallon of water in 2 hrs. just to see if I could....boy I had to pee for like 2 days straight...lol. I never thought I could die though. I don't think the radio station should be held responsible, no one made her do it
2007-01-18 08:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ten people that got sacked deserve alot more than that, and they just might get it too when legal proceedings are started.
2007-01-18 08:24:03 · answer #5 · answered by jesus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She deserves a 'Darwin award.'
Hard to decide exactly who was the bigger idiot in this case.
2007-01-18 08:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that she had a few too many!
I feel that one should test their limits before doing something unimportant.
2007-01-18 07:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by Broadsword 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Attorneys will be the only winners. Everone else loses.
But when stupid people do stupid things...
2007-01-18 08:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
to be honest i think it was a dumb idea. but i guess the prize was worthy i have no clue.
2007-01-18 07:58:53 · answer #9 · answered by badtothebone28380 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋