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Love Thy Neighbor: Beer with a stranger

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  1. Zeppelin Zeppelin is offline world traveler

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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 10:51am)

    I've met strangers all over the world, many of them I now call friends. Everywhere I have ever been I've met people. Been invited to spend the night in dozens of homes in a couple dozen countries. People are so good, welcoming, kind.

    Back home I have always stayed out of trouble my whole life, drunk and offensive as I get, never get in fights or anything close to it in my life(sept that one undeserved time in BKK where I didn't even throw a punch but still shoulda had the street smarts to avoid it). That said, I've seen a lot of beyond stupid shit go down with really really bad results for both friend and "foe".

    Today I go to have a beer with my friend for his bday at a bar. Short story shorter there is a brawl for absolutely no fucking reason, zero. I left when I saw it was about to go down, I don't need any part of that shit. I've seen the same scenario play out countless times and I want nothing to do with it

    So on way home I was thinking how retarded it is to want to fight somebody you have never met before. When I travel this never happens but in LA always. People got shitty attitudes here. Fuck that, maybe it's not a joint but beer should be bringing people together .

    I may wake up in the morning and think is dumb but I know if I don't post it then it will never happen, but I think it has potential and I'm as spontaneous a person you'll ever meet.

    The Idea: Beer with a stranger

    Take a small ice chest with a 6 pack of California micro brewed beer (not that budlight bullshit). Go to a neighborhood where I don't know anybody and knock on doors. Whoever answers the door be like

    Me: Hi sir/maam, my name is Zep and I am running an experiment called beer with a stranger. No, no, I am not selling anything. You see I have an ice chest with beer in it and I want to share a beer with you. Just because, why not.

    Keep knocking til I find somebody to have a beer with me. Figure out basics of his/her life, who they are and talk about whatever comes up. write out a post/blog on it. Call it uhh what was name of this thread? yeah, Beer with a stranger.

    I think it is a pretty sweet idea with some potential. Do it like twice a month or something. Get a couple billion followers and drink quality beer in the process

    Great idea or best idea ever?
  2. LVpokerdealer LVpokerdealer is offline

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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 10:56am) in reply to Zeppelin

    I think in the 50/60/70's when people used to sleep with their windows open, doors unlocked, neighbors had their house keys....prob much easier to do this.

    I actually find it amazing I have lived next to people for years and know absolutely NOTHING about them. I like privacy....but it's just odd to me.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 10:58am) in reply to Zeppelin

    sounds awesome.

    just make sure that you don't have the stranger's husband come home while having beers with her.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 1:39pm) in reply to LVpokerdealer

     
    Originally Posted by LVpokerdealer View Post

    I actually find it amazing I have lived next to people for years and know absolutely NOTHING about them. I like privacy.

    This i never wanna know shit about them although i like the idea OP
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 1:41pm) in reply to Popperhead

    Please do this and don't forget to capture everything on tape.
     
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 2:02pm) in reply to mdshack14

    You'll prob get arrested in under an hour

    In the land of the free
     
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 2:05pm) in reply to 36crazyfists

    Lies...
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 2:22pm) in reply to SmokeyCasinos

    Sounds like a fucken epic idea to me.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 2:27pm) in reply to poumi554

    It would be 100% more effective if you did this in a park and invited randoms to grab a spot next to you on a bench, have a beer, and shoot the shit.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 2:33pm) in reply to JAAAAA!!!!

    knocking on random peoples doors with alcohol is not a good idea
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 3:31pm) in reply to MasturNate

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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 3:50pm) in reply to FistFights

     
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 4:57pm) in reply to SoCalDrew

    joint>six pack
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 5:04pm) in reply to Geoff Moore

    the hating on bud light was kinda unnecessary. otherwise, do this. hope it works out.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 5:06pm) in reply to playwithfire05



    Similar idea worked out pretty well for this guy. Call me a softie but this video always makes me smile.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 5:11pm) in reply to MrPinksTip



    in all seriousness i like the idea
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 5:14pm) in reply to Shrubbery

     
    Originally Posted by Shrubbery View Post



    in all seriousness i like the idea



    zep: "go 'head and try"
     
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 5:18pm) in reply to SoCalDrew

    Hate to say it, but I think most people would be extremely confused and skeptical -- that you're trying to case their place for a burglary or something. No chick is ever going to let you in either, i wouldn't think.
     
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 5:27pm) in reply to Nickc011

     
    Originally Posted by Nickc011 View Post

    Hate to say it, but I think most people would be extremely confused and skeptical -- that you're trying to case their place for a burglary or something. No chick is ever going to let you in either, i wouldn't think.

    Not unless you have the moves man. Which methinks zepp does
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 5:30pm) in reply to Shrubbery

    Do this in Canada and your results will be infintely different. I'll guarantee you wont be threatened tby one or even have a firearm mentioned
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 5:37pm) in reply to Popperhead

    great idea man, I hope you follow through would be interesting to hear the stories and may inspire others.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 6:06pm) in reply to sssssssivarT

    Make sure to get their dates of birth and social security number before you leave. Maybe ask for mother's maiden name for good measure.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 6:10pm) in reply to ugain2004

    You might be better off going to parks or something, if you go door to door someone is gonna call the cops on you

    you kinda look like you could be a gypsy, you know the old gypsy trick where they talk to you at the front door when someone else is breaking in your back door
  24. Zeppelin Zeppelin is offline world traveler

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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 10:50pm) in reply to cmval

    That is the main problem, I know that my mom and step dad are always paranoid that the solicitors are casing houses looking to rob them, see who is home etc. People are not welcoming to strangers here including most everybody I know from growing up. That is also the point of the experiment. Even if somebody did call the police which is possible it would probably take them 4 hours to show up and then what are they going to charge me with? The negative reactions is all part of it though


    I think going to a park is boring, the experience for me personally would be fun but that is more standard everyday life. Doesn't make for an interesting write up/story. Plus here in the land of the free drinking a beer in the park is against the law!

    I find knocking on doors really awkward and it is definitely out of my element for sure but maybe one of those things at the end of the day that ends up being a really worthwhile experience. You'll get a lot of failure which is part of the story, then that one person is going to be an open minded person who is down to have a beer.

    When hitchhiking the best way by far is a guy and a girl. It is safer for you and less intimidating for the driver. It is easier to get rides. I could also find a foreign girl to join me, I think that would be relatively easy and add to the dynamics
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 10:51pm) in reply to cmval

    Also, they are supposed to be extremely confused and most will no doubt be skeptical
    Edited By: Zeppelin Jul 13th, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 11:02pm) in reply to Zeppelin

    You don't sound spontaneous
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 11:04pm) in reply to ZachL

    guess I'm not
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 11:07pm) in reply to Zeppelin

    I know if you knocked on my beer id drink a beer with you, and smoke a joint!!!
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 11:10pm) in reply to Zeppelin

    I think its a cool idea, I was walking on the beach the other day and this old mexican dude and his kid were playing with my dog for a sec and they offered me a beer and we talked for a few minutes. Always nice to meet new people and beer is an excellent ice breaker.
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    Jul 13th, 2012 (7/13/2012 11:24pm) in reply to I Fold

    I wouldn't let you in. Why don't you just come over and introduce yourself? Then if you came over again, I would be much more likely to let you in.
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