On my last trip home I found myself in a pub in Edinburgh. A group of American tourists came in. One of the Americans said, in a loud voice, “I hear you Scots think you’re great drinkers. I bet 5,000 pounds that no-one here can drink 30 pints of Guinness in 30 minutes.”
The bar was silent, the American noticed one Scot leaving, no-one took up the bet.
40 minutes later the Scot returned and said “Hey Yank, is your wee bet still on?” “Sure” said the American, “30 pints in 30 minutes for 5,000 pounds.” “Aye” replied the Scot, “pour the pints and start the clock.” It was very close but the last drop was consumed with seconds to spare.
“Ok yank, pay up.” said the Scot “I’m happy to pay, here is your money” said the American. “But tell me, when I first offered the wager I saw you leave. Where did you go?’ The Scot replied, “Well sir, 5,000 pounds is a lot of money to a man like me, so I went to the pub across the road to see if I could do it.”
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