The Challenge

supersaint3

Gents,

As another Good Friday approaches, that time of the year has come around again- the annual attempt at the 24 can challenge. Previous attempts have been thwarted by badly timed food, sleeping, starting too late, and female interference - but I and my colleagues have been training hard this year and feel it may be our year for success.. Has anyone ever accomplished this??

Saint

JimmySavlon

Is this where you have to drink 24 cans in 24 hours? Managed to hit 22 about 3 years ago on paddys day, alot harder then it sounds!

supersaint3

That's the one- very hard to finish!

galactus

What nobler an enterprise could there be? Surely drinking a full slab is a the act of a true patriot. Guh nyree on bothar leat!

trout

I am intrigued ... tell me, are there established rules for this challenge covering contentious areas such as spillage, pukage and soilage ... not to mention loss of consciousness ?

Where's Norris McWhirter when you need him ?

JimmySavlon

Lack of consciousness is acceptable, you have a full 24 hrs, at some stage your gonna doze off, in fact id recommend having a nap! The problem is waking up again!
Pukage- yeah pukage is alright as well. It happens.
Soilage- :eek: just make sure you have an understanding host!
Spillage- unacceptable. Continued offences can lead to disqualification. Althought usually everyones too hammered to care or notice by the 8th can!

Degsy

brothers 24 cans in 24 hours is not only possible but should be compulsary.Now..here's the rub..24 cans of st bernard piss-weak lager isnt the same as 24 cans of Stella.Nor is 24 cans or Guiness the same as 24 cans of Bulmers.There must be a level playing field here and as such i think that rules must be instituted to ensure fair play.For example,there should be a time handicap for any beverage under 4.2% ABV,likewise Guiness drinkers will not be permitted to do thier usual trick of savouring each mouthfull and saying "ahhr,isnt she grand".I for one would be in favour of permitting limitless visits to the bathroom provided they're counted against the time taken to finish the task.

brianthebard

This is a fantastic concept and one I hope to put into play after my exams. Tell me brother degsy, if as a hypothetical I were to be drinking 3.8% smithwicks, what sort of handicap would you suggest? (I wouldn't be,cause I find it quite gassy, but still)

smashey

A fair challenge indeed. It should be noted that "tactical chunders" mean instant disqualification.

Degsy

brianthebard wrote:

This is a fantastic concept and one I hope to put into play after my exams. Tell me brother degsy, if as a hypothetical I were to be drinking 3.8% smithwicks, what sort of handicap would you suggest? (I wouldn't be,cause I find it quite gassy, but still)

I'm a busy man,and obviously the neccesary rules and regulations would take time..i suppose if pushed i suggest a handicap of one minute for every point of alcohol below the acepted minimum of 4.2%

How does that sound to the brethern?

trout

smashey wrote:

A fair challenge indeed. It should be noted that "tactical chunders" mean instant disqualification.

+1 for the Charter

arbitration may be required for genuinely unconfineable gutbursts, especially if other competitors get hit by the shrapnel.

brianthebard

Tonight I scored for the first time in yonks. I hope that I can repeat this act on wednesday. I know this doesn't strictly fit into this thread but still I think it was worthy of mention considering my long duck.

Mahatma coat

well done brother Brian, a comendable event.

24 cans in 24 hours, hmm, I get close to that most evenins

right what size vessels are we talkin about here, 330ml, 375ml, 500ml ?

and what if some of the brethern not only rise to the challenge but, say for example like, manage to complete the required 24 cans in say 6 - 7 hours, not unfeasible for a man with a thirst, must they then sit and watch boozeless while their mates catch up or can they start inta the next slab

The Hill Billy

Degsy wrote:

brianthebard wrote:

This is a fantastic concept and one I hope to put into play after my exams. Tell me brother degsy, if as a hypothetical I were to be drinking 3.8% smithwicks, what sort of handicap would you suggest? (I wouldn't be,cause I find it quite gassy, but still)

I'm a busy man,and obviously the neccesary rules and regulations would take time..i suppose if pushed i suggest a handicap of one minute for every point of alcohol below the acepted minimum of 4.2%

How does that sound to the brethern?

I would have thought that drinking Smithwicks would be a handicap in itself.
If it was the last pint on God's own earth I would rather drink my own pìss.*



* Or Kylie's.**


** Preferably Kylie's.

Degsy

Agreed.Likewise harp or Budweiser or ANY "Light" beer should be disallowed.

Degsy

Degsy wrote:

Agreed.Likewise harp or Budweiser or ANY "Light" beer should be disallowed.

Guinness only.

Now that would be one to watch.

Gillo

I have to work Good Friday, so I demand extra Kudo's for completing the challenge.
Bonus kudo's for;
A/ Being abusive to customers
2/ Being abusive to staff member's not taking part
C/ Getting other branches (of my company to take part)
4/ Convincing said abused customers to join in the fun & games
E/ Taking lunch (either breakfast roll or steak) as a picnic on the steps of a church

Super bonus kudo's for getting sacked as a result of said challenge

Mahatma coat

thinkin about havin a BARBEQUE and attemptin the challenge

get a bit of sacrelidge in aswell

Degsy

Mahatma coat wrote:

thinkin about havin a BARBEQUE and attemptin the challenge

get a bit of sacrelidge in aswell

All back to your gaff so..slabs of beer at the ready!

The Hill Billy

I'd join in myself, but I'll be drinking creamy pints of stout.

Mahatma coat

if ya can make it here by friday - With own slab - brother, then yer welcome

im in Kedron in Brisbane.

MarkR

gillo wrote:

I have to work Good Friday, so I demand extra Kudo's for completing the challenge.
Bonus kudo's for;
A/ Being abusive to customers
2/ Being abusive to staff member's not taking part
C/ Getting other branches (of my company to take part)
4/ Convincing said abused customers to join in the fun & games
E/ Taking lunch (either breakfast roll or steak) as a picnic on the steps of a church

Best list ever. Was this A,2,C,4,E thing intentional?

The Hill Billy

Too lazy to count & wasn't near the kitchen to get the missus to do it for him!

matt-dublin

`fyi tesco today 24 cans of heineken or carlesberg for €21

nialo

24 cans isnt a problem. bulmers. or strong bow. costly but easily do able in 12 hours.

supersaint3

matt-dublin wrote:

`fyi tesco today 24 cans of heineken or carlesberg for €21

:eek: is it the 5% Carlsberg or the 4.3%?? Brothers you may consider this heresy but the five tastes like p1ss water - it can only be the full irish 4.3% for myself and the challenge attempt...

matt-dublin

im not sure, dont drink carlesberg so didn't check....
im heading for the ken's

galactus

Just back from the offy. I will be taking up this challenge but instead of cans 500ml bottles of Czech Pils (Staropramen).

Brothers, I need an official ruling on this. Will my attempt be ratified?

brianthebard

Gawd, Staropramen is a quality beer, but its what 5.6%? Also it seems to make people drunk quicker (not just me the lightweight, but heavy drinking polish friend of mine too) so while it'll definitely taste good I don't think you should have to get 24 bottles down you. I'd say twenty, but I'll leave it up so someone more mature and experienced.

galactus

5.5% methinks, I've never made it past 12 of them before!

DarkJager

Without a word of a lie, I managed to complete this awesome challenge 2 years ago on Stella Artois. Tried again last year but my competitor decided to throw in an hour of power and a centurion so I only made it to 18 before collapsing in a drunken mess

tony 2 tone

Mahatma coat wrote:

right what size vessels are we talkin about here, 330ml, 375ml, 500ml ?

What about 568ml cans? A pint can, have only found them once, but it was the greatest find ever. And it was Stella too.
I dont know why you are asking brother, 500ml all the way, anything else is only fit for wimmin and the infirm.

scojones

I've done 20 cans in 24 hours, that was cans of bulmers. I'll try 24 pints in 24 hours this weekend seeing as I have a keg.