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Electric Monk

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9. A scientist walks into an AA meeting, and announces "I've discovered a pill that will cure you

Reply to idwiyo (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 09:00 PM

Nov 2013

of your alcoholism forever. Just one pill and you'll never want a drink again!"

A voice from the back of the room asks, meekly, "What happens if I take two?"

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"Getting drunk without the hangover or health risks..." [View all] idwiyo Nov 2013 OP

Synthehol warrior1 Nov 2013 #1

Another Sci-Fi concept materializes. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2013 #2

:) Hope it will see the light of the day. idwiyo Nov 2013 #3

You could have that (synthetic) 3 martini lunch rurallib Nov 2013 #4

Easiest way to solve the consequences of worst addiction problem there is, idwiyo Nov 2013 #6

follow the money rurallib Nov 2013 #7

Yes, alcohol is a cash cow for the industry AND for the government idwiyo Nov 2013 #8

It would risk the big players, definitely. joshcryer Nov 2013 #12

Nutty Berlum Nov 2013 #5

A scientist walks into an AA meeting, and announces "I've discovered a pill that will cure you Electric Monk Nov 2013 #9

... idwiyo Nov 2013 #10

Prof Nutt??? greytdemocrat Nov 2013 #11

Why can't people have fun or be relaxed without arthritisR_US Nov 2013 #13

Not a slightest idea. I don't drink and have no idea why others do. idwiyo Nov 2013 #14