“I doubt vodka is the answer, but it’s worth a shot” is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters, T-shirts and ecards. “Tequila probably won’t fix your problems, but it’s worth a shot” was cited on Twitter on May 20, 2014. “Liquor probably won’t fix your problems, but hell it’s worth a shot” was cited on Twitter on May 21, 2014. “Whiskey probably won’t fix your problems, but it’s worth a shot” was also cited on Twitter on May 21, 2014. “Vodka probably won’t fix your problems, but it’s worth a shot” was cited on Twitter on May 22, 2014.
 
“Vodka ain’t always the answer, but it’s worth a shot” was cited on Twitter on June 21, 2014. “Whiskey is never the answer but it’s worth a shot” was cited on Twitter on July 6, 2014. “Tequila is not always the answer… But it’s worth a shot!” was cited on Twitter on August 9, 2014.
   
“Vodka” and “answer” are usually used in the line. “I doubt vodka is the answer… but it’s worth a shot” was cited on Twitter on December 9, 2014.
 
Similar alcohol one-liners include “Alcohol is never the answer, unless the question is ‘What is C2H5OH?‘,“ “I know alcohol isn’t the answer, but it’s my best guess” and “Alcohol is not the answer; it just makes you forget the question.”
 
“My vaccine dad joke failed. But it was worth a shot” is another “worth a shot” joke.
       
 
Twitter
tim
‏@mrt1m
Tequila probably won’t fix your problems, but it’s worth a shot.
2:36 PM - 20 May 2014
 
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IMAN URTHOTZ
‏@HeezUnfadeable
Liquor probably won’t fix your problems, but hell it’s worth a shot.
4:01 PM - 21 May 2014
 
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lip gallagher
‏@AMcP502
Whiskey probably won’t fix your problems, but it’s worth a shot.
5:15 PM - 21 May 2014
 
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Spooky Mulder
‏@1wan2believe
Vodka probably won’t fix your problems, but it’s worth a shot.
3:03 AM - 22 May 2014
   
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marissuhh❂
‏@marissaavt
vodka ain’t always the answer, but it’s worth a shot
8:51 PM - 21 Jun 2014
 
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Kaleb Vaughan
‏@vaughan_kaleb
Whiskey is never the answer but it’s worth a shot😂😂
8:08 AM - 6 Jul 2014
 
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The Fighting Cocks
‏@TheCocksMoseley
Tequila is not always the answer… But it’s worth a shot!
11:14 AM - 9 Aug 2014
Birmingham, England
 
Twitter
Sarah
‏@DopeL0vee
Vodka may not be the answer but it’s worth a shot 😝
11:22 PM - 16 Oct 2014
 
Twitter
Makayla Barnard
‏@thebigmakk
I doubt vodka is the answer… but it’s worth a shot.
1:10 AM - 9 Dec 2014
 
reddit
I doubt Vodka is the answer, but it’s worth a shot (self.Jokes)
submitted February 15, 2015 by BookerGinger
 
Facebook
Snark
March 13, 2015 ·
Whiskey isn’t the answer, but it’s worth a shot.
   
The Tennessean
What clever soul is behind quips on Rosepepper sign?
Jessica Bliss, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 12:52 p.m. CDT April 7, 2015
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And: “Tequila may not be the answer but it’s worth a shot.”