Jul 20, 2002 00:32
Zany New Zealand Contest
1999 Honorable Mention
Confirmed True by Darwin
(7 June 1999, New Zealand) A computer technician trainee set his own
penis aflame in a successful attempt to win $NZ500 cash and an equal bar
tab.
Thomas stapled his penis to a white crucifix, poured cigarette lighter
fluid over it, and set it on fire in his bid to win a controversial "How
Far Will You Go?" promotion for Trader McKendry's Tavern in
Christchurch. The event, sponsored by New Zealand Breweries, encouraged
patrons to compete for the most lewd act.
Thomas walked away with the top prize, which he used for car
registration, a warrant of fitness, and registration for his bloodhound
Puss. He obtained free medical treatment for his bruised and burned
penis at a student clinic, He says his member "was a wee bit tender the
next day," but after two weeks he has almost recovered, and expresses no
regrets about his actions.
The prize winner claims he is no masochist. "I'm a student so every bit
helps. It was worth the money, and it's all better now. I thought my act
was unbeatable.' He intends to use the bar tab to buy burgers and pies
every day for lunch.
Thomas' mother Barbara, who was in the audience, was pleased her son
won. "He is a grown man and I'm relieved that he won. I would have hated
for someone to go through all that and not achieve the object of it all."
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Submitted by: Ian Garland, Jed Durso
Reference: Sunshine Coast Daily, Queensland, Australia, and NZPA