But only if you want to and via Facebook.

GetThemIn is “the first online application” that lets you buy drinks for someone over the Internet.

Let’s break this down: you buy someone a virtual drink, which they then redeem for a real drink while you’re not there. It’s only in the UK for now, set to launch in North America in a few weeks (My son will be pleased!).

Come to think of it, with all of the celebrities/politicians/etc. who are getting onto Facebook now, perhaps there is another use for this service: how would you like to be able to say, for example, that you bought Obama a drink?

Find out more at http://www.getthemin.com/.

PS: just in time for Christmas...

PPS: This is included for a smile factor! As mature adults we are all aware of the dangers of alcohol;
you don't have to feel you have to buy me a drink! But if you do then it has to be real ale, whisky/whiskey (malt) or guinnes...