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December 27, 2022

THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SENSIBLE... WAIT, WHAT?

People in the Belgian town of Balen noticed more young people getting drunk, so they invented the "sobercoin". It encourages people to arrive at parties sober - by rewarding them with free drinks.

(Thanks to Steve Bradford)

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Please fall down responsibly.

Perhaps that sobercoin should come with a free uber for the ride home?

So much for Belgian neutrality.

Wouldn't it make more sense for them to give them something if they're sober when leaving a party? Offer them a free t-shirt. People will do anything for one of those.

What next... " chastitycoin "...?

Sounds like some young people are training to blog on the TV show "24".

Re: Clankie's response - I believe there is already a token recommended as a 'chastitycoin'. Years ago it was described as "an aspirin tablet held tightly between your knees". A coin rather than a water-soluble tablet would be more durable.

However, it loses its effectiveness if somebody asks you if you can make change for a $20.

What could possibly go wrong?

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