This week, I was up in the North Woods with 3 good friends. I decided it was time to try a challenge that eluded me during my college years. I was going to attempt to finish the "power hour". The power hour is having a shot of beer per minute for an entire hour. Easier said than done. My buddies were game to give it a try with me.
We arrived at the rustic local bar ready to go. I ordered 2 pitchers, 4 shot glasses and 1 stopwatch from my friend Dave. Armed with these simple tools, it was time to get the challenge on. After our 1st shot, a gentleman from the other side of bar shouted out "Are you off for the semester?" Hee, hee, hee. My friend Dave quit after 10 minutes (very disappointing, he was my original inspiration to do this blog after all!), Birdman bowed out at 14 minutes, Brian almost made it half way at 28 minutes. Before dropping out he proclaimed, "I am in it until the end, what time is it.. 28 minutes, What! I am not even half-way, forget it, I'm out!" That left me alone for the final 32 shots. It was not easy, but I finished. Luckily, we were able to stretch out our livers beforehand with a couple of cocktails. As we walked out victoriously, the same heckler spewed out "See you in the Spring boys!" Apparently, everyone is a comedian these days. Can't 4 old dudes drink a couple beers together?
Pictures above: Me and my fellow challengers, timer, and beer shot number 40.
Video is of the final shot number 60 (it is a little dark, but you will get the point).
P.S. One week later, there has been some confusion about this task. It was 60 shots of beer, not liquor. The entire hour of drinking ends up as 4-5 beers (not a case as some people thought). With all this stated, it still is a very difficult challenge. Try it yourself if you dare.
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