this is my favourite bet.I'm giving it to you because i'm nice.
you may recall it if you watched the rather good BBC program 'The Real Hustle' (well,let's be honest,it was a bit silly,but BBC3 usually is.).
Being in a pub is good for this bet,so either be in one or arrange to be in a similar situation (ie with alcohol).
Begin by having a few pints.A good start,I know,but it's very important you stop the barmaids from collecting your empties.
Find the drunkest member of your group.This is easy - have a conversation.If it's you,BEWARE.
Off-handedly bet the drunkest person that the circumference of the top of a pint glass is longer than it's height.
Not too phenomenal,but the Euclidean genius' will see where this is going.
Even the drunkest drunk will see this is easy.Everyone knows circles are tricky bastards.
To sweeten the deal,stack beermats,matchboxes,small children etc. under the glass.Increase the stakes if you like.Now it looks like a no-brainer.By this time even the primmest sherry-drinkingest shrew will take this bet up.
Now,measure.
Walk away with the winnings.DON'T buy a round in.A fundamental rule of pub relativism means that anyone on the 'round' system loses more money than they gain in drinks.
This only works if the stacked stuff under the glass is less than the height of the glass.You'll lose,and you'll look like a twat.
i urge you to try it.I've made an awful lot of money off 'smart people' with the best friend of the thief,the tricky bastard circle.
(Fuckpig "That's not even a pound a midget.", Fri 8 May 2009, 15:43, 6 replies)

Cheers, mate -
Will be giving that a try later!
( SpankyHanky, Fri 8 May 2009, 17:18, closed)

just don't
do a victory lap of the pub and fall into a table.
i'm not allowed in there anymore.
(Fuckpig "That's not even a pound a midget.", Fri 8 May 2009, 17:39, closed)

Yup,
True story...
(Jacques Lally Honk has been beating wood since, Sat 9 May 2009, 12:35, closed)

Tests...
...is surprised. Nice one.
(Mousy Tongue ...Generally bemused by life..., Sat 9 May 2009, 2:11, closed)

I am thick
How do you measure it? Do you have to take a tape-measure to the pub with you? Or is there some secret pub-based measuring device involved?
(The Apeface Cherub is not a cunty-uber-cunt, Mon 11 May 2009, 14:44, closed)

use
a napkin. or a shoe lace. or a ribbon
(antigen is running away from something, Tue 12 May 2009, 3:20, closed)