Quantifying Drew Brees' greatness with free Jäger shots

Key Points:

• Juan Parke, bartender at New Orleans' Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge, has a tradition of giving out a "Snake & Jake’s sliver" of Jägermeister—a full shot—to patrons whenever the New Orleans Saints scored during Drew Brees' career.
• From 2011 to 2020, Parke kept a detailed log of the free Jäger poured during Saints games, correlating the amount of alcohol given away with game scores and crowd sizes, highlighting Brees' impact on the bar's atmosphere and community.
• Parke views the ritual as more than just free drinks; he describes the Jäger as a "communion wine" that fostered a sense of unity and shared experience among Saints fans during Brees' era.
• The tradition and crowds at the bar reflected the deep connection between the Saints and the city of New Orleans, with Parke noting that Brees' presence brought more people together and created memorable communal moments.
• Since Brees' retirement, Parke has observed a decline in both Jäger consumption and crowd size, underscoring the quarterback's unique role in energizing Saints fans and the local community.