There are plenty of times in one’s life when it’s appropriate to take a cool photo of yourself in interesting surroundings.

The Didact standing in the Negev Desert

(No, that’s not me going Super Saiyan, that’s just a lens flare I dropped in for anonymity’s sake.)

Thing is, you’re supposed to take pictures of yourself such that you don’t get hurt.

These 13 people decided to ignore that sage advice.

End result: some of the most unintentionally hilarious Darwin Award candidates of all time.

Fell to her death after taking this photo

Survived attack by camel

Attempted to qualify for Darwin Award; failed, but the cleavage was a nice thought

Hey, it’s Barry from Finding Nemo!

One of these two definitely enjoyed taking this photo. I have no idea which one.

The Selfie Generation: so solipsistic, it throws basic safety precautions right out the window. Along with itself.