Hero ?

monosharp · 13-12-2007 6:03am #1

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071212/ap_on_fe_st/vodka_quaff;_ylt=A9G_R3rXJGBHFsAAPibtiBIF

BERLIN - A man nearly died from alcohol poisoning after quaffing a liter (two pints) of vodka at an airport security check instead of handing it over to comply with new carry-on rules, police said Wednesday.

The incident occurred at the Nuremberg airport on Tuesday, where the 64-year-old man was switching planes on his way home to Dresden from a holiday in Egypt.

New airport rules prohibit passengers from carrying larger quantities of liquid onto planes, and he was told at a security check he would have to either throw out the bottle of vodka or pay a fee to have his carry-on bag checked as cargo.

Instead, he chugged the bottle down — and was quickly unable to stand or otherwise function, police said.

A doctor called to the scene determined he had possibly life-threatening alcohol poisoning, and he was sent to a Nuremberg clinic for treatment.

The man, whose name was not released, is expected to be able to complete his journey home in a few days.

tman · 13-12-2007 6:17am

The guy is a total wally, but fair play for trying... FITE THE POWAH!

Jesus Wept · 13-12-2007 6:23am

He wouldn't of been allowed fly anyhow, so for that reason, daft.

But a hero for trying nonetheless.

The Real B-man · 13-12-2007 6:26am

The fact hes a Oap does kinda have ledgendary status...

pickarooney · 13-12-2007 7:24am

Respect!
Although I suspect thrift, rather than rebellion, was his motivation.

Pherekydes · 13-12-2007 7:54am

The guy was a total moron. He risked his life over a bottle of vodka.

monosharp · 13-12-2007 8:04am

Having downed a pint of vodka before for a bet I know what this guy took incredible determination. Fair play to him.

A real everymans hero.

aidan_walsh · 13-12-2007 8:27am

More of a ****wit than a hero, tbh.

Mossy Monk · 13-12-2007 8:32am

The man is a waste on medical resources.

Dave! · 13-12-2007 8:50am

silly billy

jester77 · 13-12-2007 9:11am

Wouldn't like to have his hangover!

On a side note, must be great working at the security area of an airport. The amount of free booze you get to take home :eek: Easily compensates for the shit you have to listen to!

Cathmandooo · 13-12-2007 9:25am

My god :eek: complete twat really!

Now I have 'I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero til the end of the night' in my head....thanks :rolleyes:

Rob_l · 13-12-2007 9:46am

Cathooo wrote: »

Now I have 'I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero til the end of the night' in my head....thanks :rolleyes:

did you just share that to try and pass along the pain:(

I like his moxy well done that boy for trying but pushing it to death gains him a darwin award I think

jester77 · 13-12-2007 9:46am

Cathooo wrote: »

My god :eek: complete twat really!

Now I have 'I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero til the end of the night' in my head....thanks :rolleyes:

Just for you...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_HsjpSVaI

Cathmandooo · 13-12-2007 9:53am

Rob_l wrote: »

did you just share that to try and pass along the pain:(

I did, amnt I evil mwhahahahaha...sorry

jester77 wrote: »

Just for you...

It really is a legend of a song, thanks

hurray that's my first time to multiquote!!

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