| How to Shotgun a Beer Nov 30th 2012, 02:00 Trying to impress those drinking buddies? This article will describe one of many ways to chug a beer. - Hold the beer can horizontally. This will ensure that you don't make a mess. The beer can should be tilted just a little, so that that the bottom is slightly higher than the top.
- Puncture a hole on the side of the can, near the bottom. Use a can opener, key, or other sharp object (avoid using a knife if possible as it can gouge too large a hole). You can also puncture the can with your thumb but don't try this without knowing how to do it first or you can injure yourself.[1] Holding the beer horizontally with the bottom up a bit will mean that there is a small air pocket at the bottom of the can; this means that if you can puncture the hole in the air pocket properly, no beer will shoot out.
- Just in case you miss the air pocket when puncturing the can, it's recommended that you puncture it outdoors or somewhere that can catch the escaping liquid, as Murphy's Law will ensure that on occasion, there will be a giant mess!
- Try to push the sharp edges of the can inside of the can to avoid cuts on your hand and your mouth.
- Quickly place your mouth over the hole, so that you don't spill any of the beer. Then turn the can upright.
- After you've tilted the beer upright, suck on the can until little or no more beer will come out and quickly crack open the beer tab on the top where you would normally be drinking. Let the beer flow straight down your throat; the more you chug and gulp while shotgunning the beer, the longer it will take.
- Drink as fast as you can. Air coming in from the top of the can will allow the beer to gush out of the bottom at a very intense rate. Be prepared and, most of all, enjoy!
- It's a really good idea to do this outside or over a sink. You wouldn't want to ruin someone's carpeting.
- Be sure the hole is big enough. One the size of a dime or a nickel works for most people. If you make it too small you'll still be standing there by the time your friends start on their second round.
- Before puncturing the hole, know were the tab is. Place it in a position that won't make it awkward to open when shotgunning begins.
- Dispose of aluminum cans thoughtfully––in your recycling bin.
Edit Warnings - Drinking beer quickly will get you intoxicated faster. Drink responsibly.
- Drinking beer this way can be extremely dangerous. The beer will be forced into the throat under pressure. If the beer isn't swallowed fast enough it may be aspirated into the lungs resulting in choking or possibly death due to what is known as a dry drowning. Never try this alone.
- Be careful when putting your mouth on the opening you cut in the can. It can be very sharp and cut you if you're not careful.
- Avoid the use of a knife if possible, a key is best and much safer.
- Shotgunning beer can hurt because of the carbonation and can give you a bad stomachache. It can also induce some people to throw it back up so be careful.
Edit Things You'll Need - 1 can of beer
- 1 can opener, knife, or any sharp object to puncture the can; a shotgun key (specifically made to shotgun a beer) is also a choice
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