2023 is almost through, and it’s leaving some absolutely outlandish, drinks-related news in its wake. So, as we round out the final days of the year and set our New Year’s resolutions, we’re taking a look back at the last 12 months of booze news — and let us tell you, it was a wild ride.
There were heists and high-speed chases over stolen Champagne, drunk animals and tequila bottles filled with liquid meth — and that’s just the beginning. Here are 10 of the most ridiculous booze news stories from 2023.
Man Allegedly Removed From Flight After Fight Over a Gin & Tonic Credit: Chalabala -stock.adobe.com
Look. Flying is stressful, and sometimes a pre-flight drink is necessary to take the edge off before reaching cruising altitude. On some airlines like American Airlines (AA), pre-flight drinks are even complementary for first-class passengers and are served based on flight attendants’ discretion. But when one man failed to receive a pre-take-off Gin & Tonic while aboard an AA flight in April, he threw a bit of a tantrum. In the five-minute viral video, which was posted to several social media platforms including Reddit’s r/PublicFreakout, the man can be seen speaking to officers who are requesting he deboard the plane. The man continued to argue with officers and attendants even after his luggage was removed from the plane, and was eventually forcibly removed by law enforcement. We imagine that G&T ended up being pricier than expected.
