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Wow ive got hot lead for a post. and to utilize this lead would really make sence so here it is. warning, this post may not be for the weak of stomach. So there is a man in Cleveland that sueing NBC. ok, that happens, but it gets more interesting. he is sueing them for "causing suffering, injury and great pain." still not post worthy, what caused this "suffering, injury and great pain."? It was a tv show on NBC. the show, Fear Factor. now im sure your thinking that Austin Aitken (different last name from clay) was a contestant and they screwed up a stunt or something just as terrible, that would make sence. but no, this "suffering, injury and great pain." was inflicted upon Mr. Aitken while he was sitting in the comfort of his living room, WATCHING a FF episode. which episode? 509, the one containing the second stunt of RAT STEW. that would be blended up rats. no really.
THE FEAR FACTOR FILE
STUNT: RAT STEW
LOCATION: TIMES SQUARE: NEW YORK CITY
DESCRIPTION: Contestants must eat a bowl of blended rats. The one who takes the longest to finish their food is eliminated.
So AA filed his 4 page lawsuit suing NBC for 2.5 million dollars. thats right 2.5 mill. "the rat-eating made his blood pressure rise, resulting in being dizzy and lightheaded — and vomiting. Because he was disoriented he ran into a doorway, 'causing suffering, injury and great pain.' " | Apparently another person in the house threw up as well. " Asked why he didn't shut off his television before the rat-eating segment, Aitken said he couldn't do it quick enough." | so you're probably thinking this guy has like no hope of winning this, well probably. NBC's comment, "We believe that the claim is completely without merit." "Aitken, a 49-year-old part-time paralegal, said he wants to send a message to NBC and other networks with the lawsuit. He said he isn't concerned with winning a cash judgment in court." | AA's words, "I just put any figure. You really think I expect to get $2.5 million?"
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PS the pic above is Associate Stunt Producer Erin O’Brien and Gross Chef Josh Silberman prepare a bowl of hot Rat Stew.