Posted on 10/14/2023 4:47:06 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Most diners looking to get their money's worth would usually opt for all-you-can-eat buffets and target the expensive food options such as seafood and meat.
But a group of six boys in China decided to indulge in one restaurant's offer of free-flow beverages instead — collectively chugging down a whopping 111 bottles of sour plum drink.
A video of the boys posted on Chinese social media showed the group leaving behind numerous empty glass bottles, which were neatly lined up in rows after their drinking spree on Tuesday (Oct 10).
Staff of the hotpot buffet restaurant located in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, were taken aback, remarking that it was their first time witnessing such a sight.
"It's 26 yuan (S$5) for the buffet, including drinks, fruits and everything else," explained an unnamed restaurant staff, according to 8world.
"I feel like these guys can really drink a lot."
She added that the six boys had visited the restaurant once before but did not drink this many bottles the previous time.
Several netizens also criticised the boys' actions, questioning if consuming their fill of sour plum drink is worth the potential damage it could do to their health.
A netizen exclaimed: "Your body belongs to you! This is not worth it."
"There is no need [to go to this extent], just eat what you can at buffets," another advised.
At least it’s non alcoholic.
111 bottles of sour plum drink on the table.
111 bottles of sour plum drink.....
Take one down.....
(John Pinette)
Made it to 50
Great Minds Think Alike, you two. But sadly, he is no longer with us.
Restaurant announces that the drink his are still all you can drink, but the restroom costs 8 yuan.
A traditional drink made with dried plums, hawthorn berries, sugar, and some other interesting spices and floral ingredients:
https://thewoksoflife.com/sour-plum-drink-suan-mei-tang/
I imagine it tastes like Dr. Pepper. They’ll be peeing for a week.
But there doesn't seem to be very many old fat funny comedians.
Not meant to demean or "fat-shame" but very obese people need to take better care of themselves.
I say that as one who was once headed for an early death.
Yeah it’s a shame
My friend (RIP) and I used to laugh at that bit.
He was actually the first one to tell me about it.
Dried plums = prunes, no? Maybe they charge a hefty fee to use the bathroom?
The fellas & I used to pile up our empty White Castle boxes after a night on the town. I think our record was about 2ft tall.
Maybe he had consumed the amount of food that was supposed to take him to 85. ;)
Or it could be because George, Jerry, Elaine and Kramer didn’t help him.
On a serious note, (sorta) that Chinese buffet bit was hilarious.
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