I'm not sure that would qualify for a darwin award... I mean he would have to not realize that he was commiting suicide. Also, he would have to be mentally stable, and from conversations here, I have doubts. In any case, if he *did* believe he could freeze himself and survive, then it would qualify for an award(sanity assumed).
I gotta disagree. I don't think sanity is a qualifier for this. I'd have to say simply believing you can freeze yourself and survive is all it would take I think.
From the Official rules at
http://www.darwinawards.com/rules/ XD
"So how are the Darwin Awards actually determined?
Nominees significantly improve the gene pool by eliminating themselves from the human race in an obviously stupid way. They are self-selected examples of the dangers inherent in a lack of common sense, and all human races, cultures, and socioeconomic groups are eligible to compete. Actual winners must meet the following criteria:
Reproduction
Out of the gene pool: dead or sterile.
Excellence
Astounding misapplication of judgment.
Self-Selection
Cause one's own demise.
Maturity
Capable of sound judgment.
Veracity
The event must be true.
Not a Darwin (but not safe either)
* Whizzing on an electric wire
* Smoking in an oxygen tent
* Being hit by a train or automobile
* Aerosol cans, etc., in the oven
* Climbing into zoo cages
* Falling off precipice while posing or pissing
* Carbon monoxide poisoning
* Most autoerotic deaths
* all too common!
Killing others: The death of innocent bystanders absolutely rules out a Darwin Award. We don't applaud those who take others out of the gene pool, even if they share some DNA in common."
I'd say freezing yourself a la Cartman qualifies.