Beer can holders are never irresponsible. Let me tell you NOT having them is irresponsible, Ahhh...., I remenise...

Onboard was a nearly full cooler of beer. Spotting a neighbor sailor, I shouted, "Want a beer?"
He came over and we attempted very complex course adjustment to pass the beer can. I'm not quite sure what happened, but the next thing I know is the beer cooler is tumbling into the water! Oops!

Well, my friend and I spent 20 minutes, free-diving to the lake bottom 13 feet below. We recovered all but one can. We held an impromptu service, expressing our sorrow for this lost spirit, buried at sea. Still today, I pass the tragic site with sadness, knowing this poor spirit was lost in the prime of it's life.