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“The game works like this: Every day, those hoping for free drinks send photos of their faces, a Wetherspoons pub name, table number and a plea for generosity to a Facebook page called ‘Wetherspoons The Game!’ Some 22 volunteer moderators check photos of the players’ IDs and pick a few dozen winners each night to post their picture and pitch, usually ensuring a few free rounds. Politeness is strictly enforced, with rude language resulting in exclusion from the group. Moderators shut down the posts when too many drinks are ordered. Tequila, in particular, seems to prompt a quick shut down.” WSJ (Gift Article): A New Drinking Game Is Sweeping Britain.

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