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Michigan Lawmakers Regulate Common Sense and Fireworks

Mike Adams — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:21:15 +0000

Michigan residents could have a less than explosive summer. That’s because lawmakers are considering an amendment to the state’s fireworks laws because even though they generated a substantial amount of revenue last summer, they also produced a lynch mob of complainants.

Michigan Bars and Taverns Want Right to Use Promotional Advertising

Mike Adams — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:20:21 +0000

Watering holes, dive bars and other establishments around Michigan that sling booze for profit are currently fighting for the right to use promotional items branded with the logos of the alcoholic beverages that they sell.

Budweiser Puts Facebook In Your Beer With New 'Buddy Cup' [VIDEO]

Sarge — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:00:42 +0000

Facebook has become one of those things that’s really everywhere you look. Whether its somebody with their face buried in their phone or the totalitarian thumb on the window of a business demanding you “Like” them. And, if that wasn’t enough, Facebook is now, literally, IN your beer thanks to the Anheuser-Busch company. Its called the “Buddy Cup” and [...]

New Saltines Ad Reminds Us How F—ing Great Crackers Are [PHOTO]

Tree Riddle — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:58:58 +0000

Crackers are pretty rad, but most folks take them for granted… that was until some genius created this brilliant ad that asks, “Holy F—ing S—! Are those f—ing Saltines?” This is how I would do advertising if I was a marketing dude (minus the brief use of homophobic slurs, of course). Not only does this [...]

How (and Why) Tree Destroyed His Basement Over the Weekend [PHOTOS]

Tree Riddle — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:25:43 +0000

Just last week, my house had an awesome finished basement. Today it is an empty pit of broken dreams. Find out how Michigan weather (and my inexperience as a homeowner) forced me into “remodeling” my basement a few years earlier than planned. When we first walked through the house that we would later purchase — [...]

MLB Skipper Gets Busted Smoking During the Game [Video]

Sarge — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:30:33 +0000

Based on this video snip-it Tiger's skipper Jim Leyland isn't the only one who can't control his nicotine fits during the game. Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington has the same vice. But after admitted cocaine use in 2010 I think this is really the lesser of two evils.

Grandma Downs Beer Bong on Plane to Cabo [VIDEO]

Sarge — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:22:12 +0000

I've heard "you're never to old to teach an old dog new tricks", but this is ridiculous! Check out this rockin' granny as she steps up to the plate and downs one from the ol' beer bong on her flight to Cabo San Lucas.

Banana's Bowling with Trapt at Grand Blanc Lanes [PHOTOS]

Gerry Thomas — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:04:41 +0000

Some lucky fans got to bowl with Trapt before their big Machine Shop concert! Check out all of our strike zone action shots!In addition to an amazing Machine Shop concert, Trapt took some time out of their day to join the ranks of the Banana Bad Bowlers and bowl with the fans at Grand Blanc [...]

St. Patrick's Day 2013 at the Flat Lot in Downtown Flint [PHOTOS]

Gerry Thomas — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:03:36 +0000

At Banana 101.5, we’re no stranger to drinking on Sundays. Unlike most Sundays, however, today was an official drinking holiday! St. Patrick’s day is a time for friends and family to get together and spend some quality time being inebriated. Tony LaBrie, Maggie Meadows and the rest of the Banana crew brought the party to [...]

7 Things You Shouldn't Do If You Meet a Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day

Chris Illuminati — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:57:41 +0000

Leprechauns, the faires of Irish folklore (no disrespect) are popular symbols this time of year. With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, the little men with their hidden coins, pots of gold and ginger muttonchops are running rampant through the streets spreading their magical mischief. Many people just don’t know exactly what to do when [...]

Downtown Flint is the Place to Be On St. Patrick's Day

Tree Riddle — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:00:41 +0000

Starting at noon on Sunday, Downtown Flint will be flooded with green shirts and plenty of good spirits as everyone’s favorite Irish holiday will be celebrated in grand fashion. Similar to the festivities that took place on New Years Eve, the flat lot on Saginaw St. will be the center of a huge celebration hosted [...]

How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

Is Drinking Too Much a Problem in the US?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:30:37 +0000

Drink up. A new study has found 18% of men and 11% of women in the US drink more alcohol than is recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture, while 8% of men and 3% of women can be classified as “heavy drinkers.” Men should drink a maximum of two drinks a day, while [...]

Michigan's Drunk Driving Threshold Could Be Raised In October

Mike Adams — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:42:58 +0000

Michigan boozehounds may soon have a little extra padding in the drunk driving laws to help protect them from receiving those pesky DUIs. That is because if state lawmakers do not make a decision fairly soon regarding the status of Michigan’s current blood alcohol threshold of .08 percent, the legal limit will automatically return to [...]

What Kind of Liquor is in a 'Jackson 5′ Shot?

Tree Riddle — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:00:42 +0000

You’ve heard of a “Three Wise Men,” and a “Four Horsemen,” now get ready for an even more grotesque, liver-busting shot called a “Jackson 5.” Find out what kind of liquor is in this shot and why you’ll probably never order one here. My girlfriend is a bartender, so whenever there is some weird new [...]

What Town Is About to Make Drunk Driving Legal?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:12 +0000

Know when to say, ‘I’ll have another.” Ireland’s Kerry County has approved a proposal which would essentially allow some people to drive drunk. Yup, you read that correctly. Lawmakers have agreed to pass a measure letting local police hand out a get out of jail car to motorists in rural areas whose blood-alcohol level is [...]

'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' Inspires 'Dayman' Beer

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:00:47 +0000

The eighth season of FX's long-running 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' may have come and gone far too quickly but that doesn't mean the gang will be going anywhere any time soon. And now, like 'Game of Thrones' before it, we'll all be able to live our collective dreams of drinking like the characters of 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' with their very own 'Sunny' inspired beer! Find out how you can guzzle down a bottle of "Dayman" (that sounded better in our heads) inside!

Russia Finally Admits That Beer is an Alcoholic Beverage

Mike Adams — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:00:31 +0000

There has been some speculation, throughout the years, that drinking booze can lead to intoxication, or even alcoholism. Because of this, Russia has finally decided to officially declare beer an alcoholic beverage as a means of keeping their citizens from turning into full-blown boozehounds. Like us Americans. I mean they didn't say it was because of us, but it's a good bet.

How to Play Drinking Games With Your Family During The Holidays

Jim Lee — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:44:50 +0000

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, you could hear Grandpa yell “Waterfall” then “dammit I’m housed”. The holidays can be pretty boring. You can only hear about Uncle Mort’s foot maladies for so long. We all make what I think is the mistake of compartmentalizing the type of activities we do [...]

Fan Photos from The All American Rejects at The Machine Shop [PHOTOS]

Chris Monroe — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:01:03 +0000

The All American Rejects ROCKED The Machine Shop Thursday night for their first Shop appearance, and Tony LaBrie, Maggie Meadows and the rest of the Banana Crew were there to catch all the shenanigans! Check out our fan photos after the jump!