Forget hats, sunglasses and knee watches—the summer accessory you didn’t know you need is a poison-detecting guinea pig carrying case:
Travellers through America are advised to carry guinea pigs with them to test the quality of any liquor offered them. The animal should be allowed to lap up a few drops of the fluid and then be watched carefully for fifteen minutes.
If a pleased expression comes over its face the drink may be taken without fear. If it dies it is advisable to leave the liquor alone if possible. Each guinea pig should only be used in testing three drinks, as after that it is impossible to tell whether it is dead or dead drunk.
It is said that cases can be procured to carry four rodents. The cases are made to fit the pocket of evening clothes, or can be carried by ladies in a vanity case.
Grab yours now for the low price of $59.00, and never leave home without your guinea pig poison detectors! Cases are also available for carrying drunk elephants and drunk kittens.
Disclaimer: The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any animal endangerment lawsuits filed by PETA. Use the carrying case at your own risk.
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This begs the question “Can a guinea pig get drunk as a skunk”?
Let’s hope so, because the alternative is dead as a doornail!