Decades ago, Monty Python did a bit about a secret Welsh martial art of self-defence that required you to attack your opponent before the idea of attacking you came into his head. For some reason, this story out of Michigan made me think of that...
...the unidentified victim told police he was standing outside the store about 9 p.m. Monday in the city about 50 miles northwest of Detroit when he heard a gunshot and felt a pain in his leg. The man asked the store clerk why he shot him, but did not get a response. The victim then entered the store and bought beer. He later walked to a friend's home, who took him to a hospital...
That is one of the weirder beer stories I have ever read. But it reminds us of one fundamental truth: it is good to have good friends.
Comments
Joe Stange - December 17, 2010 11:37 AM
Probably a stray bullet from many blocks away, a big problem in our more violent cities. My downstairs neighbor had a bullet enter his second-floor window, pass inches above his head, and lodge in the wall. Based on the trajectory police thought it came from the other side of the neighborhood.
I can imagine what went through that guy's head. "If I really am shot, I'm going to be extra thirsty..."
Craig - December 17, 2010 1:39 PM
I think it's funny that the guy asked the clerk why he shot him and didn't get an answer!
How rude!
Stephen Beaumont - December 17, 2010 2:33 PM
Question: If the guy is able to get shot in the leg, shrug it off, buy beer and proceed to his friend's house on foot,isn't it just a wee bit likely that he was already drunk enough he shouldn't have been served?
Jo - December 17, 2010 3:10 PM
Just stopping by this SUPERB site, to offer you all wishes on behalf of everyone at the NSLC...Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, but make sure you use common sense, when it comes to the deadly mix of drinking and driving
Here's some holiday cheer to keep in mind:
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Frank - December 17, 2010 7:56 PM
Is that the same NSLC "common sense" that protects the people of Nova Scotia from the dangers of Tactical Nuclear Penguin?
Alan - December 17, 2010 9:03 PM
I think that is a highlight of my career that I get sincere but slightly spammy holiday greetings from the very Liquor Commission that taught me to drink.