Article: Booze for hire

A Latvian company's scheme to circumvent liquor laws by hiring out rather than selling alcoholic drinks backfired on Thursday when tax authorities pulled its license and launched an audit.

The company, Seavita, raised eyebrows running billboards in the southern town of Bauska -- famous for its brewery -- promoting an "Alco Club" where members could rent out booze.
 
I do not want to know the condition of the booze that was returned...
 
Poor business model, must have been thought out by an alcoholic
 
'Good morning.
Oh, hi there. Can you speak a little softer - I have a massive hangover from last night
What's up?
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You've invested your money in what?!
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A booze rental service? What idiot thought of that?
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Mine? When? Last night?
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Dude - I was drunk - I do stupid things when I'm drunk.
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Yes - I was persuasive. I get that way when I'm drunk - remember that wedding reception where I convinced the bride and the one bridesmaid to...
Yes - I was drunk that time. I hear the divorce has been finalized. And also when I filed your income tax last year.
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No I'm not going to invest in the company dude, I'm broke. And sorry- but that is a ridiculous idea.
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No problem - you can take credit for all of it.
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Good luck, man.
(Click)
I really need to stop drinking. Sorry ladies - what did you say your names were?'
 
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