When "playing possum" goes too far

Only in Western Pennsylvania . . . or only where alcohol is involved . . . or both.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10085/1045894-100.stm

I love this story because--

1. A possum was involved. (I think possums are so ugly, they're cute. Still . . . there are most definitely limits in my take on "possum love.")
2. It happened near Pittsburgh. (We've got a full Pantone matching system of local color.)
3. The Post-Gazette felt the need to explain that "alcohol was involved." (Who would have ever imagined?)
4. The story even made the BBC news headlines. (Oh august body, where is thy sting?)
5. Naturally, all of the above.