Four Loko Fans Mourn In Union Square VIGIL (VIDEO)

In the wake of its inevitable ban, Four Loko, the drink that nobody really drinks but everyone loves to memorialize, continues to inspire more feats of absurdity. On Monday filmmaker Ryan Jones drank the stuff to scientifically guage how potent it is. On Wednesday Assemblyman Felix Ortiz imbibed three in a nearby hospital to monitor its effects.

Last night fans of the "blackout in a can" gathered in Union Square for a Four Loko vigil. Fans of the drink sang songs of support, lit candles and told stories about their best (or worst) Four Loko experiences. Even the 8-bit techno band Anamanaguchi came to show their support.

WATCH:

The Village Voice was there to report this moving and somber event:

Soon, the crowd began to light candles and, in turn, use those candles to light their cigarettes. A few mourners stepped forward to share their Four Loko stories. "Every time I drank a Four Loko, something terrible happened," one said, then, when the applause settled, concluded, "And each time, I grew from it." A less enthusiastic round of applause followed.

Comments

[gdfog]

02:25 PM on 11/27/2010

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[etaymor]

08:39 PM on 11/21/2010

Such a depressing day, but I LOVE the spirit of this vigil! Long Live Loko! Keep Four Lokos alive, so our grandkids can enjoy this magical beverage:

Support the movement:
www.legalizeloko.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Legalize-Loko/169691703055311

[MIKEandGIAN]

04:49 PM on 11/19/2010

RIP FOUR LOKO. We found a similar story about the man who is responsible for the ban of Four Loko in NYC. Meet Dom Mazzetti: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWxF6R4FXTI

www.MikeandGian.com

[Random User]

12:22 PM on 11/19/2010

Wow. I'm amazed at the sound and fury surrounding Four Loco. I'm also amazed that the attempts to ban it have largely succeeded. This is the kind of moral panic that makes good theater, but does little else to improve the quality of life for anyone except, perhaps, the politicians who either can't or won't ban really dangerous products.

[MIKEinNYC]

06:10 PM on 11/18/2010

This whole 4 Loko thing is stupid. If people want to get drunk and caffeinated the can drink wine and a large (12-14 oz.) cup of coffee.

[jetle25]

04:46 PM on 11/18/2010

Did that girl really booty shake for the whole video clip. These people need to get a life

[TranquiliTea]

04:45 PM on 11/18/2010

2 Cans and I'm drunk. Never blacked out. Never tried to chug 15 of them in a row. I fail to understand why we need to protect ourselves from ourselves.

[Max Shaw]

04:24 PM on 11/18/2010

Why would anyone want to drink that stuff? Booze and caffeine?? Its illegal for a reason! Please...Now if you excuse me, my Vodka & Redbull isn't going to drink itself...lol.

[humidity rocks]

04:20 PM on 11/18/2010

Every time I see a hipster being ironic, I wish I could chug a Four Loko to erase it from my brain.

[666 fans]

03:20 PM on 11/18/2010

Four Loko Four Life Yo!

[olddognewtrick]

03:19 PM on 11/18/2010

Probably the same bunch that has banquest for hunger and walkathons for people who can't walk...