He was one of the best parts of that show and one of the most memorable reality show villains ever. I recommend watching the series on YT.
YOU AIN’T GOT NO HO-NOR!
I’m not sure of the site schematics, but wouldn’t you die of smoke inhalation on most fires? If so, you’d be dead long before the flames touch you. There’s some discomfort for sure, but it’s worth considering over a long plummet to your death.
There is an infamous movie about this called Ai no Corrida/In The Realm of the Senses mostly known for the unsimulated sex and yes, it does have the castration scene. But as a film, it’s surprisingly good and has a depressing story.
Lots of school shootings way before Columbine and for some reason it’s credited as the one that started it all.