Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth

Starchild · 08-07-2009, 08:33 AM

I thought this was a great article with some fantastic stories. Makes me proud to be his namesake.

The big man loved two things: wrestling and booze—mostly booze—and his appetites were of mythic proportion.

First, consider the number 7,000. It’s an important number, and a rather scary one considering its context, which is this—it has been estimated that Andre the Giant drank 7,000 calories worth of booze every day. The figure doesn’t include food. Just booze.

http://www.drunkard.com/issues/10_06...dre_giant.html

Doctorossi · 08-07-2009, 08:38 AM

Yes, I've heard some incredible stories about him over the years.

G G · 08-07-2009, 09:09 AM

Saw a show on tv a while back that talked about his excesses with alcohol.

poker · 08-07-2009, 09:15 AM

Whoa. 2 liters of vodka just to get "warm & fuzzy".

ActionAndy · 08-07-2009, 09:21 AM

God dammit it just makes you weep.

icehog3 · 08-07-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

Whoa. 2 liters of vodka just to get "warm & fuzzy".

Amateur.

Mugen910 · 08-07-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

Whoa. 2 liters of vodka just to get "warm & fuzzy".

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Amateur.

Saw that setup a mile away

gorob23 · 08-07-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Amateur.

I stood next to him in an Airport in 1981 I think, you have no idea how Big he really was it was incredible to say the least!

I have been close to shaq, karim and Icehog and this guy WOW!

Rob

08-07-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gorob23

I have been close to shaq, karim and Icehog and this guy WOW!

How close is close Rob?

icehog3 · 08-07-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gorob23

I have been close to shaq, karim and Icehog and this guy WOW!

Rob

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

How close is close Rob?

Close....leave it at that.

08-07-2009, 09:49 AM

"For most of us, two liters of vodka means a one-way ticket to Blackout Island aboard the good ship Regurgitania."

Good Read

replicant_argent · 08-07-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SchizoFilly

"For most of us, two liters of vodka means a one-way ticket to Blackout Island aboard the good ship Regurgitania."

Good Read

If either of those is code for "Morgue".... yep.

shilala · 08-07-2009, 09:53 AM

119 beers in six hours. 500 pounds.
In the height of my drinking career at 250 pounds I could only do half that (pound for pound) and I drank with lots of pride and 25 years of daily practice.
They didn't call me a drunkard though.

gnukfu · 08-07-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

119 beers in six hours. 500 pounds.
In the height of my drinking career at 250 pounds I could only do half that (pound for pound) and I drank with lots of pride and 25 years of daily practice.
They didn't call me a drunkard though.

It's good to be proud of your accomplishments in life Scott!!

shilala · 08-07-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

It's good to be proud of your accomplishments in life Scott!!

Turned out I was allergic to the stuff. Kept making me break out in handcuffs.

Doctorossi · 08-07-2009, 11:04 AM

There is an element of sadness in this story...

... after all, with only one more beer, he would've been able to claim 5 cases.

A missed opportunity the likes of which may never return.

Starscream · 08-07-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

Whoa. 2 liters of vodka just to get "warm & fuzzy".

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Originally Posted by shilala

119 beers in six hours. 500 pounds.

He also used to drink a case of wine every night.

NCRadioMan · 08-07-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

There is an element of sadness in this story...

On a serious note, there is. He was was in alot of pain in the last years of his life and he was really tired of being as large as he was. He always wished to be normal sized. When doctors in Japan told him he wouldn't live long past 40 years old, he decided to live life to the fullest.

Starscream · 08-07-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Turned out I was allergic to the stuff. Kept making me break out in handcuffs.

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

On a serious note, there is. He was was in alot of pain in the last years of his life and he was really tired of being as large as he was. He always wished to be normal sized. When doctors in Japan told him he wouldn't live long past 40 years old, he decided to live life to the fullest.

If I was told that I wouldn't live much past 40, I'd drink a lot too.

Skywalker · 08-07-2009, 11:29 AM

He would have fit right in with the BABOTL!!!

08-07-2009, 08:33 AM	#1
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth I thought this was a great article with some fantastic stories. Makes me proud to be his namesake. The big man loved two things: wrestling and booze—mostly booze—and his appetites were of mythic proportion. First, consider the number 7,000. It’s an important number, and a rather scary one considering its context, which is this—it has been estimated that Andre the Giant drank 7,000 calories worth of booze every day. The figure doesn’t include food. Just booze. http://www.drunkard.com/issues/10_06...dre_giant.html __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

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Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth Yes, I've heard some incredible stories about him over the years. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth Saw a show on tv a while back that talked about his excesses with alcohol.

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poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth Whoa. 2 liters of vodka just to get "warm & fuzzy". __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

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ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth God dammit it just makes you weep.

08-07-2009, 09:49 AM	#11
SchizoFilly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth "For most of us, two liters of vodka means a one-way ticket to Blackout Island aboard the good ship Regurgitania." Good Read

08-07-2009, 09:53 AM	#13
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth 119 beers in six hours. 500 pounds. In the height of my drinking career at 250 pounds I could only do half that (pound for pound) and I drank with lots of pride and 25 years of daily practice. They didn't call me a drunkard though. __________________

08-07-2009, 11:04 AM	#16
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth There is an element of sadness in this story... ... after all, with only one more beer, he would've been able to claim 5 cases. A missed opportunity the likes of which may never return. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

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Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Andre the Giant - The Greatest Drunk on Earth He would have fit right in with the BABOTL!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!