Games Couples Play, #2

July 1947: Newlyweds Jane and Lloyd Gulledge of Dearborn, Michigan decided to play a couple of rounds of Russian roulette. Lloyd lost. "Police say they had been drinking."

Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Jul 28, 1947



(L) Nevada State Journal - Jul 29, 1947; (R) Palm Beach Post - Aug 3, 1947



Related: Games Couples Play, #1
     Posted By: Alex - Thu Jun 09, 2022
     Category: Marriage | 1940s | Weapons





Comments
If at first you don't succeed, ...
Wasn't she obligated to try a second time, as well?

An obvious a Darwin Award nominee, but they don't go back that far. Here's one from 2002:
"Russian Roulette has always been a breeding ground for natural selection, but the men involved in this story deserve extra consideration for their unique approach to a self-destructive game."
https://darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin2002-14.html


Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 06/09/22 at 06:35 AM
Strangely enough, alcohol was also involved in that 2002 Darwin Award.
Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 06/09/22 at 06:38 AM
Yes, you shake hands with the devil, you get burned.
Posted by KDP on 06/09/22 at 11:04 AM
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