Spring Break
Getting Free Drinks
Alyssa Webb
Issue date: 11/25/08 Section: Bar Guide
As college students, we don't have a lot of money to spend on drinks. Here are some ways to score free drinks when partying. Word to the wise: Don't try some of these at a bar you frequent regularly, they'll figure out the game and you could end up drinkless.
Bride-to-be/Groom-to-be shirts: Everyone loves a wedding, and with a few of your pals you can pull off this ruse.
Find your drink pimp: Look for the high-spender and make pals. Or look for the fun-loving drunk that has not stopped buying shots for everyone.
Play gimp: Pity-party abound, injuries with elaborate stories may spark some sensitivity from your fellow bar patrons.
We are the champions: Bringing in your trophy from your latest "victory" will prompt congratulatory drinks from the crowd.
Betting on parlor tricks: Find an unsuspecting target, bet him/her that you can do something that seems impossible, and voila! Free drink when you prove them wrong.
There's a great whiskey/water glass trick that's worth trying.
Be a provocateur: Ladies have the upper hand.
It's my birthday!: Get enough people in on it, bust out a crown or a sash and hit the town.
Become an avid regular: This requires more preparation, but if you make good with your bartenders and waitress through awesome tippage, you might be able to score a couple freebies in the future.
Go with the friend that drinks too much: Usually these friends are notorious for "Let's do another round of shots!" chants. Sashay around with them, and you're in for a party.
The empty glass technique: Strike up conversation with someone and make it blatantly obvious that you're running out of your drink. Avoid flagging the bartender down, and let them do it. Usually, you'll be approached with a "What're ya drinkin'?"
Bride-to-be/Groom-to-be shirts: Everyone loves a wedding, and with a few of your pals you can pull off this ruse.
Find your drink pimp: Look for the high-spender and make pals. Or look for the fun-loving drunk that has not stopped buying shots for everyone.
Play gimp: Pity-party abound, injuries with elaborate stories may spark some sensitivity from your fellow bar patrons.
We are the champions: Bringing in your trophy from your latest "victory" will prompt congratulatory drinks from the crowd.
Betting on parlor tricks: Find an unsuspecting target, bet him/her that you can do something that seems impossible, and voila! Free drink when you prove them wrong.
There's a great whiskey/water glass trick that's worth trying.
Be a provocateur: Ladies have the upper hand.
It's my birthday!: Get enough people in on it, bust out a crown or a sash and hit the town.
Become an avid regular: This requires more preparation, but if you make good with your bartenders and waitress through awesome tippage, you might be able to score a couple freebies in the future.
Go with the friend that drinks too much: Usually these friends are notorious for "Let's do another round of shots!" chants. Sashay around with them, and you're in for a party.
The empty glass technique: Strike up conversation with someone and make it blatantly obvious that you're running out of your drink. Avoid flagging the bartender down, and let them do it. Usually, you'll be approached with a "What're ya drinkin'?"
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T Totaler
posted 11/25/08 @ 9:40 PM EST
Find an unsuspecting target, pull off a wedding ruse, exploit others, play gimp, lie about your birthday ...
Oh, Alyssa, get some class. This article is a disgusting waste of space. (Continued…)
Kyle S.
posted 11/26/08 @ 10:06 PM EST
"As Seen on 'Cheers'"
Bet someone a drink, or money which can be used for drinks this trick.
Order a shot. Put an opaque hat over the shot. Bet someone a drink that you can drink the shot without touching the hat. (Continued…)
Business Opportunities
posted 11/28/08 @ 9:10 AM EST
When people have a lack of money, they need to cut costs. While it is harder finding a job with a business, there are still lots of money making opportunities. (Continued…)
Jenny Adkins
posted 11/30/08 @ 4:08 PM EST
Or, you know, instead of trying to get free drinks from someone...there's also the idea of getting a real job. You know, whichevs!!!!
Your excuse is lame
posted 12/02/08 @ 2:17 AM EST
get over it wrote:
so maybe it was printed so they would know where to go.
That's a totally unbelievable excuse for publishing that booze section. (Continued…)
Ed Moran
posted 12/03/08 @ 5:15 PM EST
Getting Free Drinks
Alyssa Webb
Issue date: 11/25/08 Section: Bar Guide
I'm confused on why there is even a bar guide on a college paper. yes college students do drink. (Continued…)
Michelle E
posted 12/04/08 @ 10:38 PM EST
People are making WAY to big of a deal over this. Personally, I thought the section was kind of entertaining.
WOW, Really?
posted 12/06/08 @ 2:53 PM EST
Cry me a river, it's a tongue-in-cheek article for fun. Lets see, I'm 20 and i don't drink, but Madge says, "oh no! i can't drink, so obviously this MUST offend me!" Thank you, thank you for telling me what offends me. (Continued…)
Madge
posted 12/07/08 @ 12:30 AM EST
WOW wrote: Madge says, "oh no! i can't drink, so obviously this MUST offend me!"
I never said that. I never claimed all 20 year olds are offended. (Continued…)
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