Inebriation and Intoxicants
Anchovy Paste Beer
Thanks, I'll pass.More info: instagram
Posted By: Alex - Thu Nov 14, 2024 -
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Category: Inebriation and Intoxicants, Fish
Double-standard DWI-rules game
Emil Richard Rossi was granted a patent (No. 6,412,777) in 2002 for his "Double-standard DWI-rules" board game.One purpose of the game was to teach players about drunk-driving laws and the financial consequences of drunk driving. Its second purpose was to demonstrate the "double-standard" of drunk-driving enforcement. Or, as he put it, the "Special treatment for drunk-driving offenders according to their Social Status."
Sounds like Rossi had a bone to pick with the way drunk-driving laws are enforced.
No surprise, his game was never produced by a commercial board game manufacturer, but according to boardgamegeek.com he did self-publish the game. So perhaps a copy of it might be available in a second-hand store somewhere.
From his patent description:
The object of the game disclosed herein, is to provide amusement for the players while they acquaint themselves with the financial liability incurred by being arrested for driving drunk. It is also is an object of the game is to provide amusement for the players while they acquaint themselves with the behind the Scene manipulations resulting in Special treatment for drunk-driving offenders according to their Social Status.
Posted By: Alex - Wed Aug 14, 2024 -
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Category: Games, Inebriation and Intoxicants, Police and Other Law Enforcement, Patents, 2000s, Cars
Sacred Seltzer
*Blessed according to official Catholic procedure on March 31, 2022, in LA County, CA.
More info: SacredSeltzer.com
Posted By: Alex - Tue Jul 02, 2024 -
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Category: Inebriation and Intoxicants, Religion
Voluntary Alcohol Consumption in Chimpanzees and Orangutans
A study published in the June 1968 issue of the Quarterly Journal of Studies on Alcohol involved giving chimpanzees and orangutans as much vodka (mixed with fruit juice) as they wanted to drink in order to find out if they'd become alcoholics.Reportedly the chimpanzees were enthusiastic drinkers and became drunk repeatedly. But oddly, the orangutans, although they drank, never showed any signs of intoxication.
I'm curious to know more details about the study, but unfortunately the article itself is locked behind a paywall.
Central New Jersey Home News - Aug 22, 1968
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jun 05, 2024 -
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Category: Animals, Inebriation and Intoxicants, Experiments, 1960s
Beer Puppetry
Inventor Avi Zadok was recently granted a patent (No. 11,974,655) for what he calls a "Beer Puppet." It's a contraption that allows people to dangle a cup of beer in front of themselves and manipulate it with strings like a puppet.Zadok argues in his patent that his invention can "increase the fun and social aspect of beer culture." He speculates it might be adopted by breweries looking for novel ways to market their product at beer festivals, sports games, etc.
I found a website, beerpuppeteergame.com, where you can buy one of these things (cost $115). And the video below shows beer puppetry in action. But it's not clear to me if the website is the work of Zadok or a rival. Perhaps there's fierce competition in the world of beer puppetry.
Posted By: Alex - Tue May 28, 2024 -
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Category: Games, Inebriation and Intoxicants, Patents
Drunken Hog Pile
Intoxicated animals is a favorite WU theme, going back, I think, to entries in Chuck Shepherd's NOTW.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Mar 16, 2024 -
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Category: Animals, Inebriation and Intoxicants, 1960s, Alcohol
Promoting English Wine
Aug 1985: Four British ex-servicemen, all missing both their legs, embarked on a tour of France to promote English wines. Their motto: "You don't have to be legless to enjoy English wine."Some explanation may be needed for Americans. 'Legless' is British slang for 'very drunk.'
London Daily Telegraph - Aug 10, 1985
Posted By: Alex - Mon Feb 05, 2024 -
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Category: Inebriation and Intoxicants, 1980s, United Kingdom, Legs
Craved for Liquor from Compass
Gloucestershire Echo - June 21, 1949
Birmingham Post - Sep 10, 1951
Posted By: Alex - Fri Feb 02, 2024 -
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Category: Inebriation and Intoxicants
In the event of nuclear war, drink beer
Sounds like a sensible plan to me.As for whether bottles would protect the beer inside from radiation, I imagine that would be the least of one's concerns after a nuclear war.
Tacoma News Tribune - July 7, 1958
Posted By: Alex - Mon Jan 08, 2024 -
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Category: Inebriation and Intoxicants, Atomic Power and Other Nuclear Matters, 1950s
Ceramic Pig Whiskey Bottle
Valued at $1600 in 1990. (Source: 1001 Antiques Worth a Fortune (which not a lot of people know about, by Tony Curtis). Must be worth even more today.I don't have any valuable family heirlooms. Wish I had something classy like this to leave to heirs when I die.
Update: Thanks to Patrick for giving a heads up about the identity of this pig flask, and that a similar one was discussed on Antiques Roadshow.
These pig flasks were made by Anna Pottery (located in Anna, Illinois) during the late 19th century. They weren't considered valuable when they were made, but due to their rarity and quirkiness they're now collector's items.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Jan 06, 2024 -
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Category: Inebriation and Intoxicants, Kitsch and Collectibles
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