Originally posted by: xirtam
BOSTON (Reuters) - A neighborhood was shaken up early Monday when a man in his late 20s, who went by the name mdchesne on the Anandtech forums, a popular high-tech web site, died earlier today, either by suicide or tragic accident. Apparently driven by low self-esteem, mdchesne consumed three tablespoons of Clorox bleach and was "swooshing" it around in his mouth when his head exploded. Experts say he either mixed some other reactant or the bleach was reacting to some previously ingested material. Nearby pedestrians heard a loud explosion at 12:30 PM Monday and observed smoke coming from the open windows. They called 911, but by the time authorities arrived onto the scene, it was too late.
Mayor Thomas Menino, devastated at the loss of life, said he was prepared to accept some loss, but nothing like this. "I don't understand why people can't just be happy enough with brushing. What are our dentists telling the people these days?"
Plans are currently underway to educate the public about safer teeth whitening techniques under the slogan "Fight for a Whiter Bite."
Local advocates from the Anandtech forums are hesitant to jump on the bandwagon, although they'll always remember mdchesne. Some felt bad about urging him on to such action. Others just think it's funny that he actually went through with it. There is still a small sect of the population demanding "pics" of the whitened teeth.
The plan, detailed by an anonymous source at a news conference, was to be put to a meeting of trade ministers in Wall Street later on Monday. His parents are the newly elected chairmen of the movement. "[mdchesne] always wanted to have white teeth. I think this is what he would want us to do."
