Dearest friends of my internets!
I have a question for you.
An important question.
A question of huge significance - if not answered, it could cause the fabric of space and time itself to disintegrate.
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Is there a limit to the unwritten rule of beer ownership transfer?
As you all know, the backyard BBQ drinking law states that any beers left at a party/bbq/shindig/soiree can automatically be claimed by the occupier of the dwelling as their own.
Does this only apply to single beers?
Do 6-packs or even full unopened slabs count?
And what is the punishment to anyone who tries to scam the rule? A slap on the wrist? Public humiliation? Cultural Genocide?
Whilst we are at it - is a game of Rochambeau (rock/paper/scissors) an acceptable way of splitting unclaimed beers amongst housemates?
Why do I ask this? Well, as you all know - I am incredibly egotistical and refuse to lose an argument. I am interested in seeing if the group mentality follows the same direction as my statements.
Looking forward to receiving your valuable input on this important matter.
Of course unopened cartons cannot be claimed.
6 packs can be, depending on who bought it, and the frequency which they come over/scab beers being taken into effect in order to determine whether they are claimed by the house they are left at.
Rock/paper/scizzors is a useful way to distribute beer (if there are many housemates) but I think it is kind to just have 1 or 2 of the beers left there, while distributing the others to guests of the house (while saving your top shelf beer for yourself)
Any left overs should go the the person who owns the house that the party was held…
I also feel it is polite to take a bottle of wine or champagne for the host..
All beer/alchol left behind definately becomes property of the household…… rps shouldnt be used for distribution purposes, i believe in first in best dressed (or drunk in this case).
There is however another side to this rule and that is if the person who left it behind is a good friend you should share your alcohol with them next time they come over and you shouldnt claim alcohol from their fridge when you go to their place next time!!!
I’m the voice of experience, shit get’s left here all the time. The only time you can’t claim beer/alcohol left at your house is if the person specifically said they would be coming back for it. Otherwise it’s your fee for hosting the party, no matter how much it is!
For the purpose of this comment the word “item” or “items” is defined as unopened or re-sealable alcohol, and is not limited to liquors, liquers, beer, whiskey, bourbon, etc.
Regarding retention of alochol I generally give people an 8 day reclamation period from the date of the function.
If items are not been claimed within the 8 day period the party holder reseves the right to take ownership of the items.
It is the responsibility of the original purchaser to give notice to you that they wish for any item to be held pending collection.
If an individual informs you that they wish to reclaim an item, they should be given an 8 day extension from the date you received notice from them.
Should any claims be made after the 8 day reclamation period has expired the party holder shall at his/her own discretion assess each claim on a case by case basis.
With regards to distribution, the party holder reserves the right to distribute or retain items as he/she sees fit.
If for any reason there is a dispute as to the distribution of items AND there is threat of friendship cessation one should consult the magic 8-ball.