2009.
Just like the title says. I have no idea if it’s any good or not, but for $20 it’s a good entry point, and too cheap to not give it a shot. Get one before they sell out!
2009.
So uhmmm…check this out:
THAT is the Alcohol Shot Gun. When fired, it releases 1oz (which uhm, is not even a full shot guys) of your choice of beverage into or around the face it’s aimed at. What I really want to talk about though is this picture, and the numerous questions it raises. Why is that guy so angry? If he’s that angry, why is he giving someone a delicious shot? Is he being forced to administer the shot under duress? And what’s up with this other guy…why would the he even go to the trouble of loading up a shot into a gun to shoot it into his own face instead of leaving it in the glass and drinking it normally? Also, are those braces? Because adults with braces stress me out. They are also a very strange choice as a model for advertising a product where you know their braces are going to be highly visible.
The Biggest Question: Who is the target market for this product? The hostile and closeted homosexual frat guy? Because shooting streaming shots of booze into your broseph’s mouth has more than a few gay undertones (Or is it overtones? What’s the difference? I’m too lazy to Google it).
They should have just named this thing the LOLWhut? because really, HUH?
The Alcohol Shot Gun via :: Gizmodo
2008.
The kind people at Booze Belly were nice enough to send me a review “belly”. It’s pretty much what it sounds like, and while we’ve talked about products to help you drink on the hush-hush before, it’s been sitting here for a few weeks now because sadly I’ve not yet had a chance to use it and review it.
I know what you’re thinking, “DrinkPlanner please, you’re trying to tell me YOU haven’t been in a situation where you could use the Booze Belly? I find that to be unbelievable*”. I hear you, and I don’t know what else to say other than it’s the truth. Every place I’ve been recently the booze has been flowing and cheap. I suppose I could, for the sake of science, wear it around the house to test it and review…but I think you’ll agree that seems a bit silly.
So just letting you know that a full-on field test will be forthcoming, from what I can tell it looks like a pretty solid product, and I’m definitely looking forward to using it (hopefully) sometime soon.
*”…and by that, I mean I am unable to believe it”
2008.
In my personal life, I’m something of a gadget guy. In my RSS feed, just below my “BOOZE” category sits “TECH”, filled with gadget and tech blogs near and far. So it seemed natural to me when the Bierstick arrived on my doorstep this evening to follow traditional gadget-blog protocol with a ceremonial unboxing.
To the uninitiated, the unboxing video provides a few things. First, it gives a hands-on look at a product that’s usually not widely available, so you get to see what it looks like and how it works without having to buy one yourself. It also gives a look at the packaging, any assembly required, and in this case, a world premiere exclusive look not available anywhere else.
I don’t think I’ve seen it anywhere before in the booze-blog world, so you may be witnessing a WORLDWIDE FIRST EVAR EXPERIENCE.
So without further ado…The Bierstick
We’ll be sure to have more coverage and reportage once we have a chance to put it to use. And yes, I am a child who can’t help but make lubrication and in-and-out jokes. Apologies.
2008.
2008.
This is, by far, the most elaborate beer pong table I’ve ever seen. LEDs sparkle and shine in time to the music. A swirling blue-light cauldron built in to the table de-crapifies your balls. For the right price (read: somewhere over $1000) they’ll even build one for you. Behold:
(You should also know that it was a Herculean feat of strength to hold back and not make about 700 ball-washing jokes while writing this. This is a family drinking site, after all)
via :: Gizmodo
2008.
Stand-up comedian Zach Galifianakis (of Out Cold and Bubble Boy fame) was tasked by Absolut vodka to make some commercials for them. Their only stipulation: it had to feature Absolut vodka. His only stipulation: he could do WHATEVER he wanted, no restrictions. They all agreed.
So Zach enlisted the help of his friends Tim and Eric (of Tom Goes to the Mayor and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! fame) to help him. What resulted are probably the most bizzare and absurd alcohol ads ever created. You may question the soundness of Absolut’s decision once you’ve seen it, but remember…Absolut ran what may be one of the most successful advertising campaigns of all time.
The first one came out in March, and the second was just released. Here’s the second one, and I’ll put the first behind the cut. Let me just warn you, these are quite strange, and not everyone’s type of humor. I think they’re hysterical. Possibly slightly NSFW.
Zach Galifianakis’ Second Absolut Vodka Ad featuring Tim & Eric
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2008.
Hot on the heels of our Black & Tan post on Friday comes this offer for a free “brolly” from Bass ale, which appears to be a tool similar to a pouring spoon meant to be used to properly layer a Black & Tan.
So go right here and give them your precious information and get a brand new shiny brolly for your efforts!
Now you don’t have to ask for one for Christmas.
2008.
Pop quiz!
Group of people sitting around a table, each with cards in their hands, and there’s a pile in the middle. If I throw a card down on the table from my hand and it’s a 4 of anything…what happens next?
If you said “Social!” then take comfort, you’re among friends. If you didn’t know, drink 2 for not
knowing…and go get us some more beer.
Today I came across something that I couldn’t believe someone hadn’t done before, given how huge card-based drinking games are (and have been for YEARS). I found the well-designed packs of cards offered by Drinking Decks, which offer decks of cards that are all-in-one good for games of Asshole, Circle of Death (aka Kings or King’s Cup), Ride the Bus…and probably for whatever other drinking game you could think to use them for. Honestly, these are some good looking cards, and very reasonably priced for cards this specialized and sexy. Your friends are sure to oohh and aahh the first time you slap these down on the table, checking out the baddass custom designs for each number and face card.
It’s genius really. I mean…what more could you ask for? The card for “social” says social. The card for “give 8″ says give 8. They’re stupid-easy, which is important when you’re playing a drinking game. They look great, and best of all, if someone spills a beer on them (I’m looking at you Amber), they’re cheap and easy to replace.
We here at DrinkPlanner Headquarters are definitely looking forward to ordering a few packs of these and sitting down with some beers and some friends and getting tore up for a few days hours.
Drinking Decks via Jake
2008.
Venerable gadget-blogger and man-blogger extraordinaire Joel Johnson had a chance to put the fancy-schmancy Krups Heineken BeerTender through it’s paces. Even though he was forced to stomach Heineken to complete his challenge, he does get drunk in the process and (bonus!) gives himself a dapper new haircut. The video don’t lie…
You’d have to really love Heineken to throw down the $300 for something so specialized. If they ever opened it up so that you could use any mini-keg with it, it might be worth it in some way, but as is it seems pretty useless. Funny video though.
via:: BoingBoing Gadgets
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