A questionably heroic overdose “treatment” that originated in Bangor, Maine during the early 2000s opioid surge. Locals, for reasons still unknown to science (or common sense), began shoving ice cubes into the rectums of overdose victims, believing the shock of cold would magically kickstart breathing.
Spoiler: it doesn’t.
But somehow, even decades later, the practice refuses to die — much like the patients who actually get real Narcan.
EMS crews across Maine still tell tales of rolling over an OD patient just in time to watch a few half-melted cubes fire out like a frosty 12-gauge blast. The Bangor Ice Tray: a chilling reminder that some folk remedies should stay on ice.
Spoiler: it doesn’t.
But somehow, even decades later, the practice refuses to die — much like the patients who actually get real Narcan.
EMS crews across Maine still tell tales of rolling over an OD patient just in time to watch a few half-melted cubes fire out like a frosty 12-gauge blast. The Bangor Ice Tray: a chilling reminder that some folk remedies should stay on ice.
“He wasn’t breathing so we tried the Bangor Ice Tray.”
“You mean… you shoved ice up his—?”
“Bangor style, baby.”
“You mean… you shoved ice up his—?”
“Bangor style, baby.”
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An unsavory member of society, typically from the Canadian province of Ontario. Named for the distinctive black can of Laker Ice beer, which is known for having the highest ABV-cost ratio of any beer available in the province.
Laker Ice bandits can typically be observed engaging in theft, pretty crime, and general grifting. When confronted, they may also become aggressive. They can be observed in most medium-to-major sized downtown areas in Ontario, and are frequently spotted near liquor stores.
Laker Ice bandits can typically be observed engaging in theft, pretty crime, and general grifting. When confronted, they may also become aggressive. They can be observed in most medium-to-major sized downtown areas in Ontario, and are frequently spotted near liquor stores.
Plaz: What was that racket I heard last night?
Ratte: Don't worry dude, it was just a Laker Ice Bandit collecting the cans D-Beers left in the backyard
Plaz: No dude, I swear I heard him in the garage
Ratte: OH FUCK, he stole my bike!
Ratte: Don't worry dude, it was just a Laker Ice Bandit collecting the cans D-Beers left in the backyard
Plaz: No dude, I swear I heard him in the garage
Ratte: OH FUCK, he stole my bike!
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