Notes on "Dumb Ways to Die" Presentation

Introduction

• "Dumb Ways to Die" is a humorous song outlining various dangerous and foolish actions.
• The song uses dark humor to convey a serious message about safety.

Key Points from the Song

Dangerous Activities Highlighted

• Fire Hazards:
  • Setting fire to hair.
  • Using a fork to remove toast from a toaster.
• Animal Interactions:
  • Poking a grizzly bear.
  • Keeping a rattlesnake as a pet.
• Health and Safety Risks:
  • Eating expired medicine and unrefrigerated pies.
  • Doing your own electrical work.
  • Using a tanning bed excessively.
• Dangerous Experiments:
  • Teaching yourself to fly.
  • Wondering what a red button does without knowing its purpose.
• Unwise Social Interactions:
  • Inviting a "psycho killer" inside.
  • Scratching a drug dealer's new ride.

Situational Risks

• Transport and Urban Risks:
  • Taking off helmet in outer space.
  • Hiding in a clothes dryer.
  • Standing on the edge of a train platform.
  • Disregarding safety around trains, such as crossing tracks unsafely.

Conclusion

• The song emphasizes the importance of avoiding reckless and silly actions that could lead to harm.
• Key Message: Be safe around trains and in general.
• The presentation ends with a message from Metro about train safety.