Calling all alcoholics in Tacoma, Washington. Here’s your chance to get drunk and help a good cause at the same time. Who would have thought drunks were good for anything except comic relief and midnight beatings?
A blood clinic in Washington state is holding its “Give blood, get beer” promotion, and it’s been working so well that they’re expanding it even further.
So here’s the deal: You have to be 21, give a pint of blood, and BAM! You could be sauced by 2pm with a coupon for a free pint of beer. There’s no word on how many times you can donate, so if you’re lucky and have a few fake mustaches and beards lying around the house, you may never be sober again.
The Cascade Regional Blood Services director of donor resources (try saying that 5 times fast), Dan Schmitt, says, “it’s a fun way to get more donors, and it’s good for participating businesses as well.”
Apparently, pubs and restaurants taking part in the promotion have to wait at least four hours after the blood drive ends before honoring the coupons, so they’re probably time stamped, or some nonsense like that. However, if you’re handy with a printer, there are ways around that little problem.
The Swiss Pub in downtown Tacoma was the first pub to participate in the promotion, and co-owner Jack McQuade says, “It was just a great opportunity for our customers and the people who work around here to make it real easy to give blood.” He went on to say that, “people don’t give blood simply to get a beer.”
Yeah. Keep dreaming, Jack.
Now while I don’t advocate alcoholism, I do advocate alcohol. I’m not saying you should go out and get all Lestat on your body just to get shit-faced, but hey, if it’s state approved, then why the hell not? I mean, even MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) don’t see a problem with it, so long as the clinic abides with the Washington State Liquor Control Board regulations and doesn’t give tickets to those under 21. Because you know, no one over 21 ever killed anyone while drunk driving.
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Comments
Jsn_chrch
January 19th, 2010 - 5:21:34 PM
That is awesome! Let's do the same in Canada.
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Pearce Kilgour
January 19th, 2010 - 5:56:42 PM
When I donate blood, it feels like I'm already 3 sheets to the wind. The only thing I need is a cookie, maybe some orange juice and a soft warm spot to nap in. This is definitely targeted towards those who are out for a buzz, and not enjoy the full experience of A beer. Not many beer. A beer. Although after a rough week of work, and a designated driver, this might not be a bad thing.
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Kody Boye
January 20th, 2010 - 12:20:26 PM
How sad that you have to entice people to give blood with alcohol. Whatever happened to 'doing it to save lives?' I dunno. I just think the whole thing is dirty, if only because it's inspiring people to give only to get something in return.
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Jennifer Hudock
January 20th, 2010 - 12:46:41 PM
If I drank alcohol after giving blood, I'd probably get wasted halfway through the beer. I guess it's a good money-saving strategy. Give blood, then hit the town on Friday night. I'm such a lightweight. :P
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M. Duhamel
February 6th, 2010 - 12:23:25 PM
I don't agree with having to entice someone with alcohol to give blood. That is the same has saying to the kid, "I will give you a candy if you behave" same principal... Come on we are adults , are we not.
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