Ever Throw A Drink At Someone?

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I did once -- and it was so not me.

I mean, I'm usually much more passive-aggressive about things.

Besides, there are so many better ways to get back at someone.

You can badmouth them, sue them, try to get them fired, or, in my case, write a blistering column or blog that they'll never forget.

But in this case, I was so appalled by the way a publicist's boyfriend made a face and looked away when he was introduced to me that I impulsively took my Diet Coke and threw it right in his face.

There's just one problem:

I have terrible aim.

I hit the coat he was holding.

The guy never even knew I was angry! When he got home and smelled his coat, he probably thought he'd spilled the stuff on himself.

And that's another reason I don't throw drinks at people. I'll save it for the dying genre of daytime soap operas.


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Drew (Sydney-AUS)
Drew (Sydney-AUS)

I'm too much of an alcoholic to waste a drop.

Plus violence in a GAY BAR is U-G-L-Y. And you certainly don't want to be banned from the Venue.

:P

Natali
Natali

Once at summer camp. I threw lemonade in a guy's face during a camp dance. I can't remember what I was mad about but I do remember thinking, "It'll sting if I go for the eyes!" So I did. ;)

nostradavid
nostradavid

A large glass of draft beer in the face at point-blank range.The consequence of disrespect during a poker game.When we went outside to "settle" it, I didn't feel like fighting about it.I got a few inches from his face and held his wrists down by his sides so he couldn't throw a punch until he calmed down. He went away quietly after that.

Muscato
Muscato

Twice.  I'm such an old that the first time was during a first-run Dynasty watching party.  My just-that-week cheatin no-good ex walked into the room and it just seemed like the thing to do - and seconds later, a sizeable vodka-tonic-with-a-splash-of-cranberry had a new, temporary home (ruining a fierce, highly over-producted Duran Duran 'do).  Good times.

The second wasn' so much throwing a drink as a beer bottle, which made a satisfying shattering sound on the exposed brick wall of some Village dive.  I remember who I threw it at, but not for the life of my why in particular I was so damn mad.  I just Googled him, and 20 years later he still looks good.  Peter - call me!

Rabbit
Rabbit

One of those moments I'd love to have - so dramatic and satisfying!

Jvo
Jvo

I've thrown a drink at someone, including the glass. 

michetique
michetique

Once I was having an argument with my fella and he said something that really p'd me off.  I was drinking a Vita Coconut juice at the time.  It had a screw-off lid top (much like a 20oz soda bottle), so I should have known it wasn't the best choice. Of course, at that moment, I wasn't I didn't know much else other than he was a jerk.  So I tried to throw the coco juice in his face.  Nothing came out.  I tried again, still nothing.  Finally I gave up in a wash of shame and defeat and just drank the damn juice. 

charlufan
charlufan

I have always imagined throwing a drink in the style of Joan Crawford as in the bar scene with John Garfield in 'Humoresque.'

Annie
Annie

No, but I threw a lemon at my sisters head once... from about 20ft away with perfect accuracy.

David
David

Love that cat fight scene from The Turning Point--great pic

Troofire
Troofire

When I was in junior high, my sister, who was sitting across the dinner table from me, got me so made I threw my glass of milk in her face. 

Holly Van Voast
Holly Van Voast

I love that you threw a drink at a loser. I actually think it was really cool that the drink hit the jacket... because then the whole thing didn't escalate into something more violent... escalation is the worst and escalation with jerks usually ends up hurting yourself.

Parnell
Parnell

I'd rather just tell someone off.

Hidalgo
Hidalgo

I did it once and I felt very Anne Bancroft. Thanks for running that photo! I felt really glamorous, though I then got really nervous and ran for cover.

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