http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100119/od_nm/us_alcohol
Makes beer pong seem like chess.
LONDON (Reuters) Tough new rules for pubs and clubs -- including a ban on drinking games like the infamous "dentist's chair" -- will be introduced in Britain this year in a bid to curb a heavy drinking culture that costs the country billions of a pounds a year.
Other promotions like "all you can drink for 10 pounds ($16)," speed drinking competitions and "women drink free" nights will also be prohibited.
But, controversially, bulk offers of cheap alcohol in supermarkets -- widely regarded as one of the main sources of Britain's problems with under-age and excessive drinking -- will not be affected.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson said he did not want to target responsible drinkers on low incomes, but that the government and the industry had a duty to act on booze-fueled promotions.
"These practices have a real impact on society, not to mention the lives of those who just want to enjoy a good night out," he said.
The dentist's chair, where drinks are poured directly into the mouth by others, was made famous by the celebrations of footballer Paul Gascoigne at Euro '96.
It will be banned from April and publicans will have to ensure free tap water is made available to revelers.
A second set of rules enforcing compulsory ID checks and making sure smaller alcoholic measures are on sale come into effect in October.
The government says excessive boozing costs Britain up to 12 billion pounds a year and has vowed that any premises that breach the new mandatory code will face stiff penalties.
Publicans and vendors could lose their licenses, be fined up to 20,000 pounds ($32,750) or face six months in prison.
The Dentist's Chair
The aim of this game is simple: do not drown!
Materials Needed
1 straight backed chair
1 bottle of spirit (Jack Daniels, Malibu, vodka, Aftershock or Everclear are all wonderful choices)
1 big burley mate
a random assortment of "friends" capable of shouting "CHUG CHUG CHUG"
Stage 1
someone is selected to be the victim they sit in the chair
Stage 2
the Nurse (ie the big burly guy, probably named Tank) restrains the Victim making sure the victim can't move their arms or back, this is usually accomplished by a bear hug from behind
Stage 3
The Dentist pours a steady stream of the chosen spirit down the victim's throat, the game continues until the victim drowns or breaks the nurse's hold.
Makes beer pong seem like chess.