Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is based on the fact that only the strong survive. And by strong, Darwin meant mentally strong in addition to physically strong. Each year, the human race produces plenty of Darwin Award candidates, and many of them are caught on camera by someone else dumbfounded by their stupidity. The following funny pictures consist of people who deserve strong consideration for a Darwin Award. And that’s assuming they’re still alive to actually receive it. When it comes to photos of dumb people doing dumb things that will likely kill them, you’ll find no better resource that this list.

Natural Selection at Its Finest Swimming with the Shocks I’ve Got Your Back, Bro Cliffhanger If You Can’t Handle the Heat, Get out of the Living Room Crossing the Line Die of the Tiger Fire Crotches Walk the Plank Climbing the Natural Selection Ladder A Job You Can Really Sink Your Teeth Into Ride or Die The Dark Knight Dies Living Life on the Edge A Sign from Above Safety Last Danger Zone Uplifting Experience Reaching New Heights of Stupidity Having a Ball Diving into the Shallow End Biker Boys Gun Control To the End Up in Smoke