Bonfire of inanity: coroner goes lala?

[Soary Stars]

http://www.independent.ie/national-...s-human-combustion-inquest-finds-2885633.html

A MAN who burnt to death in his own home died from spontaneous human combustion in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in the country.

Michael Faherty (76) -- also known as Micheal O Fatharta -- died as a result of the phenomenon, spontaneous human combustion, according to west Galway coroner Dr Kieran McLoughlin .... who himself had no reason to invent the verdict, as it's long been a popular myth in its own right.

 

[krizon]

There's always been a link with either alcohol and smoking (or both) or the proximity of rather more mundane combustion, such as a fire or fireplace, if memory serves me right? The author Temple Thurston (The Flower of Gloster - one of the most evocative pieces of writing about canal boating, imho) met his demise in this spectacular fashion, long ago. There seem to be a few instances in the USA of, like Thurston, elderly people 'combusting' as they snoozed in their jim-jams and slippers - no-one seems to burst into blazes when jogging or shopping, and they always seem to be old, reclining, and near fires.

Soary, absolutely top punning with the title. Another gold star coming your way!

 

[Soary Stars]

Thank you indeed, Krizon.

It seems a lonely trick, this - always never witnessed, even just after the flames have taken.

 

[krizon]

Yes, if you were planning to, er, go out in a blaze of glory, you'd want to invite a few pals round at the least! Especially now everyone mobile photos the shots straight to YouTube - you'd be on there long before the fire station even got the call-out!