"Technically speaking, beer is a solution” has been printed on gift items, such as T-shirts and posters. “Cold beer is a solution, not a problem” was cited on Twitter on August 18, 2011.
The saying began to go viral in 2012. “Beer isn’t a problem. Beer is a solution!” was cited on Facebook on October 19, 2012.
Twitter
Darkside Seekers
@DarksideSeekers
@DaveHaven @ColdInHaven I’m not sure what the problem IS. Cold beer is a solution, not a problem. #HavenNews
6:17 PM - 18 Aug 2011
Facebook
The Plough and Stars
Happy Friday! Just want to remind you that “Beer isn’t a problem. Beer is a solution!”
October 19, 2012
Facebook
Quesso Ristorante
According to My Chemistry teacher, BEER is a SOLUTION.
November 21, 2012
Twitter
Anne Emilie Larsen
@slemmy
“Not to get technical, but according to chemistry.. Beer is a solution.” http://tmblr.co/ZAv_UyXTemjz
2:18 PM - 17 Nov 2012
Twitter
James Martin
@Pundamentalism
Alcohol isn’t the answer, but beer is a solution.
1:50 PM - 26 Nov 2012
Twitter
Troy Smith
@TroySmitty
Beer is a solution.. Dr. Beechan taught me that #chemistry
8:37 PM - 25 Jun 2013
Facebook
Motor City Brew Tours
Technically, #beer is a solution...and a darn good one at that.
November 22, 2013
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
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