Dumbass of the Day Year

OK, that's it. I'm calling it. Contest over. Despite my undying faith in the ability of the American people to constantly do dumber shit than they did the day before, I don't see anyone beating out this guy for the top honor in the next 8 1/2 months.

From the Boston Herald police logs:

Thanh Nhat Le, 51, was nabbed at Sovereign Bank on Dorchester Avenue Tuesday afternoon allegedly trying to cash a phony check for $7,550. Even though Le had opened the account with just $171 in small bills last week, he apparently thought the check would clear because of large check deposits he had made, police said.

One check was written out for $4 billion; another for $2 million; and another for $250,000. The bank's loss prevention specialists' suspicions were aroused by the colossal deposits - the millions were mailed in last month and the billions were deposited Monday - and they contacted police.

No additional comment necessary.

Disclaimer: I reserve the right to re-open this contest at anytime I deem appropriate. Though highly unlikely, you just never know 'round these parts.