Unemployed Scientists Prove Dog Likes Beer

Apparently experiments never end in the lives of some scientists. I actually had to laugh out loud and explain this story to my friends when I first read it. It appears that in New Brunswick, New Jersey, three biologists, who were obviously out of work at the time, decided to conduct an experiment with a few beer bottles and a purebred boxer. Evidently providing a break from their frequent stem cell research projects in the past, these three men decided to have a good laugh when they poured a little taste of beer into Franklin’s dog bowl.
After watching Franklin enjoy his tasty refreshment, these men decided to conduct experiments on the canine to find out what effects alcohol would cause on him. They actually monitored his tail-wagging, equilibrium, speed of consumption, and overall playfulness continuously throughout the four week long experiment. One researcher noted that since their funds were low, the experiment was limited to tests with only the cheapest types of beer. However, they were able to conclude that Franklin developed a preference for Presidente beer, followed by Rolling Rock, Pabst Blue, Ribbon, Milwaukee’s Best, and finally, Icehouse.
Near the end of the experiment, it became clear that Franklin had developed a tolerance for the alcohol that actually rivaled that of his human overseers. Nevertheless, he was observed vomiting on several occasions while attempting to chase tennis balls or vehicles shortly after his consumption of the alcohol.
From reading this news story, I have to say that my respect for modern science has slightly decreased. On the other hand, I found this story to be extremely amusing and humorous. A small photo of Franklin drinking from a beer bong was simply icing on the cake for me. I am still amazed at what people can come up with when they have too much time on their hands. Who knows, maybe one day we will all be fortunate enough to make the headlines in TheOnion.com.