Can Blackjack cure a really bad hangover?

Wednesday 30 June 2010 16:00 GMT

Most of us know what a hangover feels like. I usually try to sleep it off, and bemoan the fact that it gets worse with age. Then again, I’ve never been in the predicament of the four guys partying in Vegas in the hit film ‘The Hangover’. The guys have to find $80,000 within a few hours, and only have $10,000 towards their total. Its then that Alan remembers his book – ‘The World’s Greatest Blackjack Book’. Cue this scene from the film where he puts his new skills to use.

Notice the similarities to ‘Rain Man’? If you haven’t seen it, check out our card counting movies page for a clip. The Hangover blackjack scene is a pretty well executed spoof, although many viewers probably didn’t get the Rain Man connotations. The film is well worth watching – although it left me wanting another trip to Vegas. Of course, I’d happily forgo the associated hangover! If I could ever turn $10,000 into $80,000 then I’d be very happy…but remember people…hangovers and blackjack aren’t such a great mix!

‘The Hangover’ wont improve your blackjack skills, but it will certainly provide you with some laughs. Look out for some other classic blackjack lines, with this being my favourite:

Card counting is not illegal, it’s frowned upon. Like masturbating on an airplane.

On that note there’s not a lot else I can say!