A Couple of Beers Short of a Six Pack

Pundits sometimes describe people who do something stupid as being "a few sandwiches short of a picnic" or that "their elevator does not go to the top floor."  A similar description - that being "a couple of beers short of a six pack" would seem to apply with vigor to Keith Gruber. 



Gruber, 49, was to appear in Sullivan County Court in Monticello, NY this week for a 10:30 am pre-trial hearing on his felony drunk driving offense.  When the case was called at 10:30, Gruber was not there.  However, he did show up about 1 and 1/2 hours later, visibly intoxicated.  He was arrested as he attempted to walk through the courthouse metal detector carrying a paper bag with 4 unopened cans of Busch beer, while holding an open can he was drinking from at the time. 

After being arrested, Gruber appeared in court before Judge Frank LaBuda who, when told of the circumstances of Gruber's arrest asked Gruber if he had enjoyed his "liquid lunch."  Gruber responded that he had, and then said he was sorry.  Gruber's bond was revoked and he was taken to jail. 

So, despite his ill conceived behavior, the facts confirm that while Gruber was only ONE beer short of a six pack (rather than a couple) he is nonetheless, an idiot.