Shortly after beginning your epic sprint you realize that you won't arrive in time. But now you're already commited to the cause. After a few minutes (your newly-acquired bunsen-burner is not of much help) you are at the brink of collapsing. You need something to get you back on track.

Drop the bunsen-burner and enter the competition with nothing at all.           (new)

Take a good swig from your hip flask and risk being really entertaining at the competition.           (new)