Accidental self-sterilization also qualifies, but the site notes: "Of necessity, the award is usually bestowed posthumously." The candidate is disqualified, though, if "innocent bystanders" are killed in the process, as they might have contributed positively to the gene pool. The logical problem presented by award winners who may have already reproduced is not addressed in the selection process owing to the difficulty of ascertaining whether or not a person has children; the Darwin Award rules state that the presence of offspring does not disqualify a nominee.
accidental self-sterilization also qualifies but the site notes "of necessity the award is usually bestowed posthumously" the candidate is disqualified though if "innocent bystanders" are killed in the process as they might have contributed positively to the gene pool the logical problem presented by award winners who may have already reproduced is not addressed in the selection process owing to the difficulty of ascertaining whether or not a person has children; the darwin award rules state that the presence of offspring does not disqualify a nominee