[SmithL]

As I understand it, a person must remove themselves from the gene pool before being nominated for the award - unable to pass along their stupidity to another generation.

That is correct. Merely being stupid isn't enough. The stupid person must either die or lose the ability to reproduce to be eligible for a Darwin award.

[geezerwheezer]

But...but...but...what about the rule book? Was it changed, and by whom? (As I wrote the rule book, you are both disqualified due to knowing way too much about this stuff!) :)