[Joe Hadenuf]

Another dumb impressionable teen dead. Hollywood is completely irresponsible. Some of the sh*t they put out is just completely reckless and thoughtless, knowing damn well kids are going to mimic this BS.

Was the teenager stupid, and impressionable for doing this? Yes. Were the adults that produce programs like Jackass irresponsible? Yes.

[dead]

I watched Jackass the Movie, and didn't attempt any of the stunts after seeing it.

I had performed some similar stunts when I was young (with varying degrees of success), but can only cite Wiley Coyote (super genius) and Moe, Larry and Curly as influences. The Jackass crew hadn't even been born yet.

[blanknoone]

I think a lot of people are missing the real point...was there a label warning about the risk of death on the merry-go-round? If not, both the manufacturer and the park will be sued for big bucks for negligence. Was the access to the rides carefully controlled? Did everyone involved sign the appropriate waivers?

The really scary thing, was that my sarcasm is dangerously close to reality.

[Baseballguy]

Were the adults that produce programs like Jackass irresponsible? Yes.

I would hate a president blame 'Wage the Dog" for an act of aggression. This is the logic you use.

I hope more sense in people but I guess I am wrong.

I believe in doing what you want but only if you understand the results that can occur. Therefore you can get into trouble. In like driving a car, sure you can drive 100+ mph but you have a chance of killing yourself and others.

I believe in the death penalty for any crime that kills another.

[ambrose]

Were the adults that produce programs like Jackass irresponsible? Yes.

I don't agree with your thesis here. I remember watching Evil Knievel as a kid.... and I didn't feel compelled to replicate his stunts. Some people just have plum manure for brains.