There was a Texan visiting Ireland on a business trip. One night he decided to visit a Pub to get the feel of a good ol’ Irish night out. Having heard of the ability of some Irishmen to really belt down Guinness without issue, he decided he’d put a wager on the counter. So the Texan yelled above the crowd, “I’ll give $500 to anyone who can drink 10 pints of Guinness in short order!”
There were no takers! In fact, one burly guy left the bar! Disappointed, the Texan nursed his Guinness and after about 30 minutes decided to leave. Just as he was about to head out the door, the burly man who had left 30 minutes earlier popped back into the Pub! “Hey Texan, is that bet still on?”, he asked.
The Texan answered, “ It sure is, partner!” “Barkeep, set up 10 pints of Guinness!”
With his fellow countrymen looking on and cheering, the Irishman drank one after the other without stopping!! The Texan was shocked and impressed! He handed over the $500 and congratulated the contestant.
Curiosity got the better of him so asked the winner why he left earlier and then came back. The Irishman answered, “Well, I left to go to the pub next door to see if I could do it first, before I took the bet!”