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Old 05-15-06 | 05:46 AM
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Goon schmoon Buckfast tonic wine is what you want
In recent times, Buckfast has achieved a surprising level of popularity within working class (and bohemian) communities in certain parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Within the above areas, Buckfast is alleged to be the drink of choice for drinkers who are prone to committing anti-social behaviour when drunk, especially underage drinkers. Its high strength (15% alcohol by volume/14.8% in the Republic of Ireland) combined with its low price and sweetness mean that many find Buckfast to be the ideal means by which to become drunk as quickly and cheaply as possible.

In reality, Buckfast is only one of a number of brands consumed abusively, other common choices being alcopops, vodka and strong cider. However, Buckfast has become an icon within the ned youth culture and groups of Neds can frequently be seen drinking it out of the bottle at all times of day in parks and other public places. Aside from 'Buckie', other nicknames for the wine include 'commotion lotion', 'wreck-the-hoose juice' and 'Mrs Brown' [1]. Due its popularity amongst Glasgow's Punk community Buckfast has also gained the slogan "Made by monks, Drank by punks".
Ahhh memories...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckfast_Tonic_Wine
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