Signed; Just the Messenger
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New Zealand - it is acceptable OK to host a BBQ without providing all of the food and drink. Pretty sure that’s acceptable in other countries.
Bolivia - married women can only have 1 glass of wine at a bar. Glad I’m single, then. ![]()
And saving the best for last: United Kingdom - it’s illegal to be drunk in a pub. Ummm… Yeah, just ummm…
Apparently a “rather unknown law - Section 12 of the Licensing Act 1872 - makes it illegal to be found drunk in a public house or area, facing a £200 fine.”
Under “Breaking the data down by continent”
What — you’ve never seen the signs in US bars: “We cannot serve you alcohol if you seem visibly intoxicated?”
Intoxicated! From drinking! IN A BAR!! IMAGINE THAT!
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I’m going to assume the multitudes of British men and women have been telling the Licensing Act of 1872 to bugger off for years and years. ![]()
telling the Licensing Act of 1872 to bugger off
Or “sod it”. I’ve been learning on Britbox.

