# Moron dies of ecstasy overdose **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 24, 2005, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448 "2005-01-24T19:02:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ruadh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@ruadh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruadh)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/1 "2005-01-24T19:02:52Z")
Not even February, and already we have a contender for this year’s Darwin Awards: > [@](#): > > An 18-year-old Dundalk man died as a result of taking nine ecstasy tablets, an inquest heard today. From [here](http://www.rte.ie/news/2005/0124/ecstasy.html). Now look, I was 18 once too, and I probably took about nine ecstasy tablets too, but for fuck’s sake I spread them out over the course of several months. Who the fuck takes nine ecstasy tablets in one sitting? I’m almost surprised they didn’t return a verdict of suicide. The parents are quoted as saying that his death will serve as a warning about the dangers of ecstasy use. Well, if you need to hear about this case to know that taking nine ecstasy tablets at once is not a good idea, you’re probably too stupid to live anyway. Are all kids this dumb these days? Or do I not want to know :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/2 "2005-01-24T19:05:47Z")
That dude’s gonna be all over St. Peter. ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/3 "2005-01-24T19:16:36Z")
The only thing we really have left these days to remove people from the genepool is stupidity. That being said, anytime something like this happens, it’s a tough pill to swallow for the family. My thoughts (and puns) are with them. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/4 "2005-01-24T19:16:45Z")
There are no lightsticks or pacifiers in hell. ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/5 "2005-01-24T19:23:03Z")
> [@Mr. Moto](#): > > There are no lightsticks or pacifiers in hell. Tough choice, given the lack of beer in heaven. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/6 "2005-01-24T19:24:36Z")
[Altered State of Drugachusetts]Remember, kids: only take what you can handle, and always know your dealer![/Altered State of Drugachusetts] ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/7 "2005-01-24T19:31:36Z")
> [@Squink](#): > > Tough choice, given the lack of beer in heaven. That’s true. Frankie Yankovic and Tom T. Hall both told me so. ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/8 "2005-01-24T19:35:20Z")
A buddy of mine was asked to watch a sheet of acid for a dealer who couldn’t hang around for the sell. The payment? A hit. So here’s Pete, tripping out, and hanging on to a sheet of acid. Needless to say, when the customer showed up, there was no acid for him to buy. It was all in Pete’s stomach. Pete’s roomates at least had the sense to call for help. I would have loved to have been there when Pete tried to make out with the lady cop. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/9 "2005-01-24T20:05:03Z")
I can’t imagine that there are any pills out where taking nine of them all at once is a good idea. Well, at least odds are he went out feeling pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/10 "2005-01-24T20:11:31Z")
Your buddy ate a whole _sheet?_ As in 100 hits of acid? Good Lord, he must _still_ be high! For that matter, he was going to hold onto a whole sheet of LSD and do a drug deal in exchange for a $5 hit? Pete made a whole series of poor choices that day! ---
**Author:** ![Trunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/87869e/32.png) [@Trunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trunk)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/11 "2005-01-24T20:16:31Z")
**Moron dies of ecstasy overdose** Before the drug came along, that would have been a heck of an achievement. ---
**Author:** ![kidchameleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@kidchameleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kidchameleon)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/12 "2005-01-24T20:58:24Z")
Dundalk isn’t exactly the center of the elite thinkers of Maryland… ---
**Author:** ![vibrotronica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@vibrotronica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vibrotronica)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/13 "2005-01-24T21:05:24Z")
> [@pravnik](#): > > Your buddy ate a whole sheet? As in 100 hits of acid? Good Lord, he must still be high! > > For that matter, he was going to hold onto a whole sheet of LSD and do a drug deal in exchange for a $5 hit? Pete made a whole series of poor choices that day! I know–or rather, knew–a couple who…shall we say, sold pharmaceuticals from their home…who decided one day to split a sheet of acid, “Just to see what happens!” I’ll tell you what happens: you go to jail. ---
**Author:** ![Rufus\_Xavier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@Rufus\_Xavier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rufus_Xavier)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/14 "2005-01-24T21:39:05Z")
Fron the linked story: "The level of ecstasy in Gavin Duffy’s body was one of the highest ever recorded in the State, according to Louth County Coroner, Ronan Maguire. " You mean, at least one other person was recorded with a higher level? Clearly, this was not the first person in the region to OD on ecstasy (nor is it likely to be the last). “He was making strange movements, lifting his arm and leg at the same time, and Mr Duffy called an ambulance.” Yep, those are some strange movements. Attention, people: if I lift my arm and leg at the same time, I am probably not experiencing an ecstasy overdose. Please do not call an ambulance. Thank you. “Mr Duffy said his son had just become a father before he died” Gavin Duffy, you are a fucking asshole. I hope your child gets an opportunity to spit on your grave. :wally ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/15 "2005-01-24T21:44:20Z")
> [@kidchameleon](#): > > Dundalk isn’t exactly the center of the elite thinkers of Maryland… Er, i think the article is talking about a different Dundalk. Back on topic: Not only had this guy taken 9 ecstasy tabs, but it was on top of a blood alcohol reading of .267. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/16 "2005-01-24T21:51:33Z")
> [@mhendo](#): > > Not only had this guy taken 9 ecstasy tabs, but it was on top of a blood alcohol reading of .267. I got twenty that says that part gets omitted once the anti-drug crusaders start whoring out this guy’s death to push their agenda. ---
**Author:** ![kidchameleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@kidchameleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kidchameleon)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/17 "2005-01-24T21:54:35Z")
> [@mhendo](#): > > Er, i think the article is talking about a different Dundalk. Gah!!! :smack: :eek: ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/18 "2005-01-24T21:57:39Z")
After 2 tabs they could use your jaw as a paint shaker. 9 tabs? I can’t imagine what this guy would have been like to be around. Beyond disturbing, I’d recon. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/19 "2005-01-24T21:59:12Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > I got twenty that says that part gets omitted once the anti-drug crusaders start whoring out this guy’s death to push their agenda. I’m not taking that bet, 'cause you’re probably right. ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448/20 "2005-01-24T22:03:23Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > I got twenty that says that part gets omitted once the anti-drug crusaders start whoring out this guy’s death to push their agenda. I got twenty that says the parents sue somebody, _anybody_. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-dies-of-ecstasy-overdose/286448.md?page=2)