UK'ers - is this true?

[SUBMAN1]

According to Health Magazine the most popular assault weapon in the United Kingdom is the beer glass. Naturally, there is now a move afoot in Britain for "beer glass control."


This is kind of humorous! Beer Glass Control! Did this work?

-S

[Etienne]

Well, when you think about it, a regulation requiring that all beer mugs and glasses used in a public place be made of unbreakable, or at least non-sharding glass, would make sense.

Especially in a country with public health care.

[August]

Well, when you think about it, a regulation requiring that all beer mugs and glasses used in a public place be made of unbreakable, or at least non-sharding glass, would make sense.

Especially in a country with public health care.

So instead of cuts and gashes they'll have more crushed skulls. Ban the item 4TW.

[DAB]

It makes sense... as many assults are drunken brawls in tavens. They are after all, the nearest thing to hand.

[The Avon Lady]

Well, when you think about it, a regulation requiring that all beer mugs and glasses used in a public place be made of unbreakable, or at least non-sharding glass, would make sense.

Especially in a country with public health care.

So instead of cuts and gashes they'll have more crushed skulls. Ban the item 4TW.
How about a mug license?

If you don't have one, it's paper cups for the rest of your life.

I smell a Monty Python episode idea.

[jumpy]

Yup, many large outdoor events where booze is served only in those nasty plastic pint 'glasses' to save the St. Johns Ambulance service having to pick bits of broken glass out of revelers faces. Likewise many nightclubs will not let you take bottled beer off their property into the streets outside for the same reason.
Our local music festival held once a year in our main city park, as of last year, no longer allow partygoers to the event to bring their own drink- the end of a long tradition of getting totally hammered in the sunshine listening to all the local bands highlight and a few nationally known names. All so they can cut down rowdy behaviour and squeeze a modecum of 'proffit' through the sale of watered-down lukewarm John Smith's Best Bitter and Carling Premier. Gack!

[August]

How about a mug license?

If you don't have one, it's paper cups for the rest of your life.

I smell a Monty Python episode idea.

Personally i prefer using bar stools in all my barroom brawls.

[XabbaRus]

Have you seen the damage that can be done with a plastic pint cup?

[SUBMAN1]

Have you seen the damage that can be done with a plastic pint cup?

No - care to share? :)

[Konovalov]

Have you seen the damage that can be done with a plastic pint cup?

Yes. Back in Australia we use them for this important community activity! :up:


Wacky cricket an instant hit, and so is the beer snake

New rules ... some of the 10,500 at North Sydney Oval yesterday for the Twenty 20 cricket who took a snake of thousands of beer cups on a lap of the ground.

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/01/08/beersnake_wideweb__470x313,0.jpg
Photo: Dean Sewell

January 9, 2006

IF THE size of a beer snake is any guide, Twenty20 cricket has already won the approval of Sydney's sports fans.

Even an apparently endless succession of bludgeoned fours and sixes could not keep the attention of yesterday's crowd of almost 10,500 at North Sydney Oval for more than two hours. "Mate, this is bloody brilliant. I'll be coming back for the next one," said Jono Brogan, 26, of Elizabeth Bay, as he led a 23-metre snake of thousands of beer cups on a lap of the ground.

"Test cricket isn't as fun as this, no way," Mr Brogan added as young men slapped him on the back and added to his load.

A wild swing brought to life the newest, ultra-condensed form of the game, which NSW won over Queensland yesterday. Within two overs the Queensland opener Craig "Flip" Philipson opened the floodgates as he hoisted a loose delivery onto the roof of the O'Reilly Stand, to a roar of delight from the crowd below.

Clowns were on hand to paint faces, a handful of beach balls were flung about, and players wore tops emblazoned with the most unimaginative nicknames.

Danny James, 32, of Naremburn, was the first spectator to win $100 for catching a six.

But the expected carnival atmosphere never quite materialised - perhaps because the event was over in 2.5 hours.

The 20-over-a-side contest has been derided by some as the fast-food equivalent of Test cricket - all flavour but little substance, a quick fix for today's attention-impaired.

"All I know is that when I told my girlfriend it would only be three hours she agreed to come," said Tristan Smith, 26, of Eastwood.

His friend, Matt Currey, 26, of Westmead, agreed.

"This is the first cricket match my wife has ever come to, and she loved it."

[STEED]

most popular assault weapon in the United Kingdom is the beer glass

Hey that's gives me a idea how to get rich quick open up a beer glass warehouse :yep:

Yea we got lots of drunks so many we should give them away free of charge anyone want one? :()1:

[Kapitan]

personaly i use beer bottle

[JSLTIGER]

Oh, damn! So much for shattering the beer bottle on the bar to use as a weapon. ;) :D

[STEED]

Yup your behind the times :) hang on are we in front of you guys in the USA :roll: you still using bottles :doh:

[Dan D]

Interesting topic!

This is what an Hells Angel told me:

When facing a bar fight situation unarmed, first grab one or two of the ashtrays around and then position yourself with the back to the wall. The ashtrays are of good use as kind of brass knuckles. It will be very difficult to disarm you. You can hit harder without hurting yourself. Keep the others at arm’s length and move out of the bar. They will let you pass. Keep your back to the wall, all the time.

If you have to fight: once the opponent is all knocked out quickly, take the pliers you carry with you for that purpose and pull out a front teeth as a reminder for the guy when he wakes up and tries to smile to the mirror. Add the teeth to your teeth collection (necklace) as a trophy.

Learning activities:
Discuss with an Hells Angel whether the spelling is “Hell’s Angels” instead of “Hells Angels” and what should be written on the back of his jacket correctly.
Alternatively, find out, if you can convince the jury that you indeed are carpenter by trade or dentist and not an Hells Angel.

http://www.hells-angels-germany.de/intro.php
, flash intro

[STEED]

What next a guide book :rotfl:

[STEED]

Breaking News from Scotland..........

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4678338.stm

[Godalmighty83]

beer glasses arent banned, carving knives arent banned and we dont have a crime rate 3x that of the us.

[STEED]

beer glasses arent banned, carving knives arent banned and we dont have a crime rate 3x that of the us.


WHERE?

[Kapitan]

id agree with that simply because the population is smaller here than america making it not entirely possible for us to have a crim rate that large.

dubai's crime rate is less than 1%

[DAB]

OK lets take a quick straw poll here.

Who was in favour of censering the Superbowl last night :cool:

Surely if you oppose controlling Beer Glasses - you have to oppose censorship of the media.

[Rotary Crewman]

Seeing as the New England Patriots weren't playing then yes, censor it.

As for the other ball carrying sport...

Swiiiiing loooooooooooooow :up: