While in New York City, in a drunken stupor in a bar on 9th and 43rd during the St. Patrick's Day weekend, my friend and fellow editor Jason Nimer suggested an idea that he pondered up on last year's trip to Kansas City. "ya know what we should do?" he said. Knowing Jason well I anxiously replied, "What?" His answer involved doing an article that required us to go around town and literally find the coldest beer in town by measuring it with a therometer. "Brilliant!" I replied. The idea spawned from then. Jason and I began the experiment 4 days ago. Since then the idea has revolved into nothing short of genious. Not only will the temperature of pint glasses of Budweiser be measured and printed but other awards will be given out. They include, best food, best service, best place to watch a ball game and most accomodating to smokers. The article will also include a text box of what Jason and I have dubbed "bar terminology" and includes termns such as "man up" the verb meaning to chug and "want not, waste not" meaning finish your damn beer. There were also be two short feature articles: one that highlights the benefits of beer; the second will spotlight the ninth wonder of the world, the shower beer (if you dont know what this is, or have experienced it, you must wait til the article comes to learn more) The one page spread will also feature great pictures taken during our journey including a thumbs up around the winning beer. Now, I dont want to give away any surprises, but I will work to get some photos of our journey in the blog. I must say, you may think this is all fun and games, but you try 12 bars in 7 days and then we will talk! Bill would be appauled! Sorry Bill, so sorry.
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