The British Can Happy Hour

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050523/...ain_happy_hour

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Originally Posted by article

A group representing about half the country's pubs and bars said Monday it is curbing Happy Hour offers and other deals that encourage irresponsible drinking, a British pastime that has come under increasing attack from the government.

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"They're taking away our freedom," said Sid Smith, 34, from London.

LOL.

They would draw the line at drinking.

"Fuck, you can take our guns, make us pay way to much for gas, and make the country super socialist, BUT DON'T TAKE OUR BOOZE!!"

I have but one word for you, Sid Smith: Flask.

Boston doesn't have a happy hour, but I've managed to be both a broke college student and a chronic binge drinker. It just takes a bit of creativity.

I have never understood why people are so dependant on getting drunk in pubs; if I want to get drunk, I buy a load of beer at a supermarket, for say $5-10, and then maybe have a pint in a pub when I'm already drunk, that way keeping the price of a night out cheap, meanwhile getting completely pissed.

I just don't drink and save all of that money for cocaine and hookers.

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Originally Posted by burky

I have never understood why people are so dependant on getting drunk in pubs; if I want to get drunk, I buy a load of beer at a supermarket, for say $5-10, and then maybe have a pint in a pub when I'm already drunk, that way keeping the price of a night out cheap, meanwhile getting completely pissed.

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It's called socialization.

The beer is just an excuse to get together.

Same reason Americans have Bar-be-cues.

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Originally Posted by Master of 7s

It's called socialization.

The beer is just an excuse to get together.

Same reason Americans have Bar-be-cues.

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BTW, BBQ FUCKING OWNS!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Mike

I just don't drink and save all of that money for cocaine and hookers.

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meh just get some 15 year old hooked on the coce too. Then you won't need a hooker.

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Originally Posted by IronPlant

BTW, BBQ FUCKING OWNS!!!!!

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Aye verily. Ribs and brisket are my favorite foods. :D

Eww, brisket is gross.

Happy Hour sucks anyway. Who the fuck wants to get drunk in the middle of the day? Most happy hours are the dumbest times like 3pm or 5pm. If you want to drink up that early I guess I can see the reasoning.