"Robatoy" wrote in message
likely means to do so, you are morally justified hitting them
"preemtively"
when the beer bottle they're holding is on the backswing.

That is only allowed if you write a quick, brief note of apology
first, THEN hit him so hard that he leaves his shoes behind as he
flies through the window.

No! No! No! You convince him to let you buy him some more beer first and
when he sits down to drink it, then you clock him.