With regard to the question of whether or not you can get drunk on Listerine:
I work in a detox facility and we have one room that I have christened the “Listerine Room” due to the lingering odour. So yeah, you can get completely hammered if you are so inclined. The real question, I believe, is why would you?
(Well, o.k., that’s long and complicated and philosophical…)
Welcome to the Straight Dope Message Board, jbullets, glad to have you with us.
When you start a thread, it saves search time for other readers if you provide a link to the column you are discussing. No biggie, you’ll know for next time, and I’ve edited a link into your post for you.
And, as I say, welcome.