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FILED MAN LAW RULING · ML-2026-312135

Pinky Out With the Boys

MLC § 11.19 · The Raised Pinky Rule

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THE COURT FOUNDVIOLATION8/11/2026
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
THE PERSON ASKING
CONFIDENCE
100%

FACTS CONSIDERED

The person asking intentionally raised his pinky while drinking with male friends.

RULING

The Raised Pinky Rule requires the pinky to remain with the rest of the hand when drinking with male friends. The pinky was raised on purpose, and no exception applies. This is a violation.

REMEDY

For the next drink, keep all five fingers in one working unit. No further penalty is needed.

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