...but here's the opening post for anyone who is interested. I'd say this is a pretty good example of why we shouldn't take you too seriously about much of anything:

Subject: Beat the breathalizer?
From: DougR - PM
Date: 02 Sep 00 - 05:36 PM

In view of the fact that the Labor Day holiday weekend in the U.S. is one of the busiest for DUI patrols, I thought it might be interesting to find out if anybody has a sure-fire way of "beating" the breathalizer. This subject came up in a discussion among friends at my local Pub last night. One suggested that if you hold a copper penny under your tongue when you blow into the breathalizer, it will foul up the reading. Another said eating peanuts before taking the test will allow you to pass with flying colors. Someone else suggested that chocolate will do the trick. Any other ideas?
I hope no Mudcatters in the U.S. are subjected to the test this weekend but it might be a good idea to be sure you carry a copper penny around with you.

DougR