Dear children humans of NSW. If you haven’t been punished enough for your very regular and wide spread “irresponsible behaviour”, NSW officials are ready to come down on your ‘reckless alcohol promotion’. In a recent press release sent out by the Justice office of liquor, gaming and racing, the agency once again chose to focus on liquor. YES, we’re all super chill with gambling and racing whenevz ya want.

Venues, clubs and parties are being punished for their cocktail creativity mixed with well… In some cases maybe a little too much alcohol, or some not very well chosen themes.. but in most cases, just a good old bit of fun. Right? We’re all adults here yeah? No! We are children of the Nanny State, and don’t you EVER forget that!

Top 5 ‘Reckless Alcohol Promotion’ shut downs

 

Let’s face it, most of us would at least tried one of these drinks responsibly despite authorities thinking otherwise.

1. A Darlinghurst café offering giant martini glasses containing the equivalent of eight standard drinks

I’m just upset we didn’t know about this.

2. A Taree hotel selling vodka-infused gummy bears and Barbie doll-themed cocktails. 

OK maybe very creepy and one step too far!

3. A Newcastle hotel’s ‘win your weight in beer’ promotion with $50 and $100 bar tabs.

Healthier than winning your weight in gummy bears (infused with alcohol)

4. A beer skolling competition at a mid-North Coast hotel. The competition was banned.

Try telling former PM Bob Hawke that this comp is off!

5. Cocktails served in milk bottles at a Milperra venue. 

Since when was the country hipster?

When are they going to come down on “reckless gambling ads shouting and encouraging you to put $100 down on the Eels WHILE you are in a reluctant scenario of being at your grandma’s sisters birthday.” It depresses me to the point that I want to have a drink (whoops).