How to Open a Bottle With a Lighter

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By Joseph Campbell
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Open a Bottle With a Lighter

The first time you saw someone pop a bottle cap 10 feet into the air with only a lighter as their tool, you knew you wanted to do it, too. Now you can. Just read these simple step-by-step instructions.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

An unopened bottle
A lighter

Step 1

Hold the beer in your off-hand. (If you are right handed this means your left hand...duh).
Step 2

Grip the bottle so that your hand is almost slightly, but not quite touching the cap. Hold tightly.
Step 3

Place the blunt end of the lighter (opposite the flint) solidly between your lowest knuckle and the edge of the bottle cap. Hold the lighter perpendicular to the bottle.
Step 4

Tuck the lighter so that the edge is under the rim of the bottle cap. Squeeze tightly on the bottle and apply a little pressure on the lighter to make sure its wedged in between your knuckle and the cap.
Step 5

Use the lighter as a lever, pushing down on it as though you are wrapping it over your hand in the direction away from the bottle. Your finger should be thought of as the center part of a see-saw.
Step 6

With the right amount of pressure and leverage, you should be able to discharge the bottle cap with a loud "popping" report.

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crosswised said

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on 11/15/2009 Didn't know about this method - I'll check it out!

motherNN said

on 2/8/2009 In the 70's, we used the inside of the car door jam as the beer bottle opener. Why did everybody always get down to the river to party and forget the opener!! AHHHH!! LOL

PABechko said

on 10/19/2008 Fun facts, who knew?

Colonna said

on 8/20/2008 awesome! I've done this and let me tell you, once you're trying this out, ALWAYS use cheap beer until you get the hang of it! GREAT POST-5 STARS!!!!!!!!!
MIKE