hiroshima of alcohol

When a whole carton of beer or a bottle of spirits is dropped and smashed. People will often step away from the contaminated zone and only the generous will assist the victim to clean up and provide a new stock of booze (such assistance will render the victim dependent on the aid provider). It can lay waste to a party, leaving people with thousand yard stares and in a state of dispair. Rare event, causes shock, uncertainty and fear. Can start arguments. Alcohol rationing can result. If no rationing can lead to 'haves' and 'have nots'. A single occurence at a party will seriously affect the party. A second occurence can be catastrophic and end said party. It can even cause people to go straight home and not venture out further. In extreme occurences, it can lead to people curtailing their future social activities.