The Worst Shot Ever
I was in Hotlanta, GA for my 22nd birthday, completing a training program for work. I wish it had been my 21st birthday over again. Turning 22 sucks ass. Fortunately though it was memorable, it was the first time I ever had a crack pipe shot. The following are the directions of how it is supposed to be done.
It is typically made by lighting Sambuca in a glass and allowing it to burn. The flame is then extinguished by placing the palm of the hand over the top of the glass, where suction is created causing the glass to "stick" to the hand. The Sambuca is then quickly drunk while it is still warm. You then proceed to cover the glass with your palm again, this time with a straw inserted in between two fingers. The fumes left in the glass are sucked out, fucking you and your liver up more than you need to be.
Back to the night, I was out with my group of workpeople, about ten people, one of which is the bastard who bought me the shot. Well I had a genius of a waiter giving me my first crack pipe shot ever. So Genius comes over to me handing me the shot and explains what I need to do. I have about 5 beers and 3 shots in me so I am ready to go. Everyone I am with is huddled around me, like something amazing is going to happen. I should have known better. We are outside on the deck of the Bahama Breeze, it is about 85 degrees out so fans are blowing and what not, trying to keeping the patrons cool. However this is not the ideal situation for a crack pipe shot, or any flaming shot for that matter. Genius is trying to light the shot but to no avail. He has tried it about six times, making the top of the glass hot as hell, when finally the crack is flaming…

Genius- "Alright palm it!"
I slam my hand down to create the suction.
Me-"Ahhh that’s fucking hot! I fucking burnt my hand you mother fucker!"
Meanwhile everyone is laughing at me, like this is a practical joke or something.
Genius-"Shit it’s not supposed to work like."
Me-"No Fucking Shit! I have 2nd degree burns you Asshole! I’m not doing this shit!"

After awhile I suck it up. But since I already disabled one hand for the night, I made Genius palm it this time. Afraid I am going to burn my lip, I pour half the Sambuca down my jugular and the other half on my face and shirt, and then quickly suck the fumes with the straw. Fuck that was the worst shot ever, and I will have a nice battle wound to show for it in birthdays to come.
-Z