Hickey causes stroke and partial paralysis

That "joke" was right in the article.

Anyway, how often does this happen to scare off you guys from doing it or having it done to you? Though, this is SP so you guys probably won't have to worry either way. ;3;

Well, seeing how it was the first documented instance of this ever I would say you're probably still pretty safe. Just make sure not to pretend you're chomping down on a cheeseburger and you'll be OK.