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On May 10 2011 23:50 Hakker wrote:Show nested quote +On May 10 2011 23:42 nihlon wrote:On May 10 2011 23:38 ZapRoffo wrote:On May 10 2011 23:10 nihlon wrote:On May 10 2011 16:21 Hot_Bid wrote:On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote:
Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21? Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20. We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking. Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck. I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...  You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home. Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still) yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident.
This isn't strictly true. It depends on the state. Some states allow parents to give their children alcohol for consumption. Buying alcohol is illegal everywhere if you are under 21. In New York consumption itself is not strictly prohibited, which probably means you could drink if you are under 21, but getting the alcohol is the problem since possession is prohibited (unless given by a family member).
Here is a bunch of handy maps!:
http://www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/underage_possession_consumption_internal_possession_of_alcohol.html?tab=maps
And here is New York specific data:
http://www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/APIS_State_Profile.html?state=NY
The important thing to note about drinking in the U.S. is that it is not a federal law, but it is a federal mandate. Essentially, states have to keep the purchasing age at 21 because if they do not, they will lose the money that the federal government gives them. But states are allowed to change it if they want at any time.
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I also had a question. I have about a 4 to 6 hour drive. I could leave early in the morning and get there before the finals are supposed to be played. Would I just have to find a cafe to watch the games at online? Because I don't see how else I would see the games before getting to the after party.
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Soo... livestream from the bar? 
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On May 11 2011 01:33 Geo.Rion wrote:
must be so terrible to wait till 21 untill legal drinking, over here one starts around 14-15 cuz nobody really gives a shit about that law in the town i live, aside from a couple of places, but still i waited 18 so much to not have to deal with that nusance. I cant imagine having that law taken seriously, things would be way different
no one waits
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There definitely needs to be a Thorzain vs Naniwa Billiards match at the party, that would be the most amazing thing, even if both are terrible at billiards.
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On May 11 2011 01:34 flowSthead wrote:Show nested quote +On May 10 2011 23:50 Hakker wrote:On May 10 2011 23:42 nihlon wrote:On May 10 2011 23:38 ZapRoffo wrote:On May 10 2011 23:10 nihlon wrote:On May 10 2011 16:21 Hot_Bid wrote:On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote:
Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21? Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20. We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking. Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck. I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand... You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home. Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still) yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident. This isn't strictly true. It depends on the state. Some states allow parents to give their children alcohol for consumption. Buying alcohol is illegal everywhere if you are under 21. In New York consumption itself is not strictly prohibited, which probably means you could drink if you are under 21, but getting the alcohol is the problem since possession is prohibited (unless given by a family member). Here is a bunch of handy maps!: http://www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/underage_possession_consumption_internal_possession_of_alcohol.html?tab=mapsAnd here is New York specific data: http://www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/APIS_State_Profile.html?state=NYThe important thing to note about drinking in the U.S. is that it is not a federal law, but it is a federal mandate. Essentially, states have to keep the purchasing age at 21 because if they do not, they will lose the money that the federal government gives them. But states are allowed to change it if they want at any time.
Are you a cop?
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On May 11 2011 01:44 chobopeon wrote:Show nested quote +On May 11 2011 01:33 Geo.Rion wrote:
must be so terrible to wait till 21 untill legal drinking, over here one starts around 14-15 cuz nobody really gives a shit about that law in the town i live, aside from a couple of places, but still i waited 18 so much to not have to deal with that nusance. I cant imagine having that law taken seriously, things would be way different no one waits
yeha, im sure about that, still sux
Anyways, on topic, gogo Swedes
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I wish i could go >,< But i cant even afford to go to dreamhack so this is out of the question. I hope you all have a great time and take alot of pictures.
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United States12607 Posts
See you there, everybody!
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nvm read through thread and got the answer
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nuuuuuuu
Why can't you guys be in Montreal?
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On May 10 2011 22:03 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:don't worry.. 8 years from now..
LOL
I found that funnier than I think it actually was
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United States15275 Posts
Boooo, I was 5 months away from meeting Naniwa and Thorzain. I could literally walk to the bar too. 
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only 21 and up too bad i turn 21 this year
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Damn, not too many bars I know that are 21+ to enter. Most around me are 18 to enter, 21 to drink.
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hahaha holy shit, my friend lives a block away from break. Too bad I won't be in NYC this weekend otherwise I'd totally go
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On May 11 2011 02:17 vx70GTOJudgexv wrote:
Damn, not too many bars I know that are 21+ to enter. Most around me are 18 to enter, 21 to drink.
yeah same ): I don't live anywhere near there anyways so wouldn't matter. GL and HF! lol
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FFFFUUUUUUU I can make the time and location, but I'm only 20.
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I'll be there
Should be a fun after party!
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On May 11 2011 02:57 caelym wrote:
FFFFUUUUUUU I can make the time and location, but I'm only 20.
I'm in the exact same situation. The American drinking age is fucking moronic.
There's always next TSL I guess...
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