Submitted by Bart_Chimpson t3_yaifkd in boston

So I live downtown and understand that maybe places have stopped selling 40s because of the homeless people or something, but its been years since ive had one and was wondering if im just not looking hard enough or if theyre actually gone. let me know if you know of a place that sells them.

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itsonlyastrongbuzz t1_itb92is wrote

Picture a neighborhood you wouldn’t feel safe after the sun goes down and fry their liquor store.

Also from what I’ve seen, the homeless that are still drinkers aren’t drinking beer, and when they are, it’s a +/- 22oz pounder can.

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Bart_Chimpson OP t1_itbdk8b wrote

you see what happens when you ask a redditor to simply be quiet? they come up with about 5 different cute little hallmark comebacks and assume im as miserable as their terminally online selves are. i said shut up.

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looplink t1_itbfgo1 wrote

I’m confused. Is having any particular beverage packaged in a 40oz bottle somehow special or different than any other size?

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itsonlyastrongbuzz t1_itbfi3e wrote

>assume im as miserable as their terminally online selves are.

>i said shut up.

TBH I’m beyond “assuming” at this point lmao

I’ll leave you with this free lesson: Unlike the imaginary arguments you have in the shower, nobody in the real world cares that you told them to shut up …or, has to listen.

It’s going to be a beautiful day buttercup, don’t waste it being an ass.

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Gram-GramAndShabadoo t1_itbfxoj wrote

I'm concerned you are asking this question at 5:30 in the morning.

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SpindriftRascal t1_itbg4l5 wrote

You seem like the kind of guy who’s going to learn about homeless-catering liquor stores the hard way. I picture you raving against the world, soiled pants and bottle in a bag. You’re telling everyone who will listen -which is no one- how everything is some other guy’s fault -which it isn’t- and when someone does try to engage -which is never- you’ll tell them to shut up, and you’ll go back to your shitty 40oz bottle of backwash.

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Snoo_97625 t1_itbh55k wrote

Lmao I can't even imagine being this out of touch with reality. I guess that's what having 'live downtown' money does to a person. You should be able to tell what liquor store sells 40s just by how they look on the outside, maybe get out of your Porsche and go for a walk some time

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Bart_Chimpson OP t1_itbjkko wrote

thanks for reminding me to not ask a simple question to redditors. I work graveyard and my gf is asking me to get off the phone and cuddle so maybe i can answer all yalls questions later this afternoon. peace.

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benck202 t1_itbna6s wrote

Yes, a 40oz typically refers to malt liquor as opposed to standard beer. Now they obviously have craft beer styles that are high ABV but traditionally, the light domestic beer you could buy is under 5% ABV. So malt liquor has a light domestic taste with a high ABV and is typically sold in 40 oz containers. If you look at the 40s sold in a store most of them will say “malt liquor” as opposed to beer or lager.

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thedonregis t1_itbnc5w wrote

El Barto’s coming in like he’s mad that we didn’t offer to buy the 40s for him or something sheesh

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Namgodtoh t1_itbpzq9 wrote

Come over to Revere we have plenty. Not so much a homeless thing as a 40 just isn't practical and isn't trendy. Maybe once the beer snobs realize IPAs don't actually taste good they will come back into fashion ironically or something.

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Ok-Grape8532 t1_itbska0 wrote

40s were sold all over huntington ave

2 40s of MD20/20 taped to both hands, gotta try to finish at least one before you gotta piss

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Udolikecake t1_itc3lnm wrote

> assume im as miserable as their terminally online selves are.

I mean you’re the one asking for a 40 of Olde English at 6 in the morning so safe to assume you’re at least fairly miserable

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riski_click t1_itcu84w wrote

indeed.. for the uninitiated, I always suggest pairing the MD 20/20 Banana Red with a package of Strawberry Pop Rocks under the stars on a summer evening, or even with friends around a fire pit once the leaves have begun to turn..

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riski_click t1_itdpf4c wrote

Mickeys hand grenades were small, and haffenreffer came in 16oz bottles (and 12oz bottles as well I think). I have no idea if any of those things exist anymore though.

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