Man Burns Genitals in 'Jackass' Stunt

[GaryC 7]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. Mar 8, 2007 (AP)— Attempts to do a movie stunt landed one man in the hospital with burned genitals and another facing criminal charges. The men were trying to do a stunt from one of the "Jackass" movies, in which a character lights his genitals on fire.

Jared W. Anderson, 20, suffered serious burns to his hands and genitals, according to the criminal complaint. Randell D. Peterson, 43, who sprayed lighter fluid on Anderson and lit him on fire, was charged with felony battery and first-degree reckless endangerment Tuesday in Eau Claire County Court.

Witnesses told police that Anderson, who was drunk, volunteered to do the stunt Sunday after watching the movie, the complaint said.

According to the complaint:

Anderson pulled down his pants and let Peterson spray him with lighter fluid. When the fire didn't catch, Peterson sprayed more lighter fluid on Anderson, splashing some on his clothing. He tried again to light the fire, catching Anderson's genitals, hands and clothes.

Anderson ran into the bathroom, jumped into the tub and put the flames out. Other guests took him to Luther Hospital, and eventually he was treated at the Regions Hospital Burn Unit in St. Paul, Minn., for second-degree burns.

Anderson told police who were called to the hospital that he didn't want anyone to get in trouble because of the stunt.

Peterson was freed on a $2,000 signature bond. He has a hearing scheduled April 16. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2933306

[William33 110]

Lovely!!

Stupid people encourage other stupid people, then one files suit against the other?

Our world gets more crazy by the minute!!!!!

Both should be fined, equally, for stupidity.

[SoL. 0]

Geez... That's why they always say: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME...

[Peikko 1,575]

Idiot!

[LuzyC 0]

tsk..tsk.. crazy!!

[Otto 83]

Unbelievable Morons

[archie07 0]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. Mar 8, 2007 (AP)— Attempts to do a movie stunt landed one man in the hospital with burned genitals and another facing criminal charges. The men were trying to do a stunt from one of the "Jackass" movies, in which a character lights his genitals on fire.

Jared W. Anderson, 20, suffered serious burns to his hands and genitals, according to the criminal complaint. Randell D. Peterson, 43, who sprayed lighter fluid on Anderson and lit him on fire, was charged with felony battery and first-degree reckless endangerment Tuesday in Eau Claire County Court.

Witnesses told police that Anderson, who was drunk, volunteered to do the stunt Sunday after watching the movie, the complaint said.

According to the complaint:

Anderson pulled down his pants and let Peterson spray him with lighter fluid. When the fire didn't catch, Peterson sprayed more lighter fluid on Anderson, splashing some on his clothing. He tried again to light the fire, catching Anderson's genitals, hands and clothes.

Anderson ran into the bathroom, jumped into the tub and put the flames out. Other guests took him to Luther Hospital, and eventually he was treated at the Regions Hospital Burn Unit in St. Paul, Minn., for second-degree burns.

Anderson told police who were called to the hospital that he didn't want anyone to get in trouble because of the stunt.

Peterson was freed on a $2,000 signature bond. He has a hearing scheduled April 16. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2933306

I figured it would'nt be long till someone tried one of the stunts... Check this out http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51080

[Dan J 277]

I guess he was nominating himself for a Darwin award. I have a feeling he wont be having any kids, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

[peejay 327]

Witnesses told police that Anderson, who was drunk, volunteered to do the stunt Sunday after watching the movie, the complaint said.

Anderson pulled down his pants and let Peterson spray him with lighter fluid. When the fire didn't catch, Peterson sprayed more lighter fluid on Anderson, splashing some on his clothing. He tried again to light the fire, catching Anderson's genitals, hands and clothes.

As the old saying goes...the problem is obvious. Stupid is as stupid does. Need I say more?

[brnidokiegurl 0]

I thought to say same, but as Forrest Gump would say "stupid is as stupid does"

[Nagishkaw 510]

The fact that he was sent to " Regions " hospital.......

[Aymerlu 3]

If people really want to be that stupid then they get what they deserve

[eric&gen 0]

A bigger fire is needed to burn my genitals off lol lots of lighter fluid too lol ouch burned weiner.