Injury from spitting contest?

In an article found in Yahoo news..

A 43-year-old German man was taken to hospital in critical condition after he toppled from a second story balcony during a spitting contest with his 12-year-old son.

Apparently the man lost his balance after thrusting too far forward in his attempt to outspit his son.

He tumbled over the ledge and landed on a balcony of the ground floor apartment. He was taken to the hospital in a rescue helicopter.

What a shame.... I think the 12 year old AND the ground won this contest. Maybe its not he who spits farthest wins but more appropriately he who spits last.... :-)