Princeton Has A Secret Drinking Society That Is Insane

When you think of Princeton, you generally think of some of the brightest minds, and future leaders...Well, they are apparently home to a secret drinking society that is downright INSANE! Read more about the "21 Club".

The "21 Club" gathers 21 juniors and 21 seniors that are the heavy hitters in the drinking community on campus. There's AT LEAST one annual drinking contest.

The Princetonian reported in 2009 that "incoming members participate in a drinking contest in which they consume 21 beers, one every other minute for 42 minutes."

...he had consumed between 30 and 35 beers in just more than an hour. He added that most members puke '20 to 30 times.'"

Members come from four of the oldest and most elite eating clubs. They include Cottage Club, Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tiger Inn, as well as one independent member.

In the 2009 profile, The Princetonian spoke with "Matthew", an anonymous student member. Their insane antics were detailed:

The members assemble at one of the eating clubs on the morning of the contest, Matthew said, adding that each club provides one or two kegs.
"It's a scary thing … We're all sitting there with a big dumpster in the middle, and the older brothers are behind you feeding you beers, and you have to [drink one] every [other] minute, no stopping, and people are yelling at you," Matthew explained.
Even before the contest begins, the juniors must each drink seven social beers in addition to the 21 they will later consume.
"Keeping it down is not the point," Matthew said, adding that there was a certain sense of apprehension among the new members.
"There were only five people per club, and we finished a keg, like, a half-hour in," Matthew said. "They had to go and get another one. That was my first realization: I was, like, 'Oh, sh*t.'"

Oh, let's not forget something else Matthew told The Princetonian, "By the end of the contest, Matthew said he had consumed between 30 and 35 beers in just more than an hour. He added that most members puke '20 to 30 times.'"

The club who has the first member to puke must host the contest the following year, which is obviously unfortunate for how much puking goes on...

[Business Insider]