# Would An Actual Golden Parachute Work?

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**Created:** [November 4, 2008, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-an-actual-golden-parachute-work/470987 "2008-11-04T03:49:50Z")\
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> [@Laudenum](#):
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> I would imagine that the extra weight of gold would lead to much unpleasentness, when you hit the ground and the gold landed on top of you.

Gold-pressed **Laudenum**.

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