Man Chugs Entire Bottle Of Vodka Rather Than Turn It Over To Airport Security
Here's a bad idea:
A 64-year-old man was trying to get past airport security with a liter bottle of vodka, and, rather than surrender the bottle or pay an extra fee to check his carry-on baggage—he chugged the entire thing.
He was soon unable to stand or walk, and had to be taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for alcohol poisoning.
Man chugs liter of vodka in airport security line [MSNBC] (Thanks, Douglas!)
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Kenny Rogers?
HOLY CRAP, I though you were supposed to not be able drink that much when you're 64... I couldn't even drink that much vodka even if it was mixed with something...
Had this been apple cider, it wouldn't seem like a very stupid idea.
Just a nit and it really doesn't change the moral, but it was a 1 litre bottle of Vodka not 2. 1 Litre bad, 2 Litre bad ass.
love when TSA policy conflicts with the US Customs
I couldn't drink that much if I wanted to. My stomach would promptly return the contents in an explosive manner. Besides, I've come to love Caribou Lou.
which airport? or is it rumor mill day.
I'm sorry, everyone. I'll try to get my dad back under control.
Dad?
Article says Nuremberg airport (Germany).
bah, lightweight.
I'm a two beer queer... I couldn't take that. I admire this man for being such a warrior.
I hope he screamed "FREEEDDOOOMMMMMM!!!" after chugging it.
This article makes me feel like having a drink :)
A guy who'd do this managed to make it to 64 years old?
Hmmm . . .
Color me surprised.
That's the most badass thing I've read in awhile.
@Crymson_77: This happened in Nürnberg, Germany.
Anyway, this story made my day. According to the German news article, they were only going to charge him a "small fee" to have it put with the luggage. Also it said they he was taken to the hospital for "detoxification."
Are we sure he wasn't a pilot?
CHUG! CHUG! CHUG!
So now he pays more for hospital bills. Brilliant. Now THAT'S sticking it to the man!
I've had half a litre in a little under two hours with very little in my stomach. I can't remember most of that night. This man has walked the line between dumbassery and badassery. If he were Russian and it was home made, the badassery would be assured.
he was flying without getting on the plane
Holy shit...
If I was on that flight, I'd be damn glad he had to go to the hospital. Can you imagine that sloshed old fart being on the plane with you? Ack!
He then went to light a cigarette and promptly immolated himself...
it's french for GIMME MY DAMN VODKA!
I'm sure his liver will pissed off for quite a while
@chrishop: Score! 8)
Nothing like having the old guy in the seat next to you projectile-vomit all the way up the aisle.
Barney!
I don't understand why he couldn't bring his vodka on the flight? It isn't like it was a DEADLY pair of nail clippers or toothpaste...
If you take a sip of something in front of a TSA employee, seriously how come you can't take it on the plane? We need a policy that states, if you can drink it and not die, then you can carry it on.
I like to imagine that this guy, having the ability to chug a bottle of vodka, is so innured to its effects that he'd walk away in a straight line, whsitling a jaunty tune.
@Crymson_77: This has nothing to do with US Customs. It was a German (assuming, as he was on his way home to Dresden) returning from holiday in Egypt.
If only he had smashed the empty bottle creating a jagged vodka shiv and rushed the TSA officer.
@comopuedeser: If someone's insane enough to blow up a plane while they're on it, I don't think it's a huge leap that they'd take a sip of something toxic.
But if it's toxic, then he'd be dead before he could carry out his plan.
Old guy: 1. Terrorists: 0.
This dude rocks. Too bad he got alcohol poisoning.
When I get older losing my hair
many years from now
will you still be sending me a valentine
birthday greeting, bottle of VODKA
Will you still pump my stomach
When I'm sixty-four
Well, you can hardly blame the TSA in this case. They were only following orders.
href="#c3304744">DrGirlfriend:
Depends on how toxic and how big he sips.
Was it Kyle Orton?