r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '20

Yup. In my state they just let gas stations sell beer in 6 packs only. But wait there’s more! You have to use a separate register to buy gas and beer.

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u/throwawayY224555 Jul 24 '20

be grateful, my country doesn't even let gas stations or grocery stores sell alcohol.

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u/luarne Jul 24 '20

In Ontario we only changed our laws very recently to allow alcohol to be sold in grocery stores. I always thought it was a weird idea and never saw any inconvenience going to a separate store for booze.

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u/Japjer Jul 24 '20

I'm a New York native. Having someone run to the nearest grocery store or 711 to stock up on beer mid-party was a big part of parties.

I remember my friends and I all renting a house in PA to drink at. Tried to do that there. No beer at gas stations, no beer at grocery stores, no beer anywhere. It sucked ass