My Beer is on the Bar ... with no coaster!!!

I read in Salon this weekend that beer coasters may become an endangered species. The leading producer is filing for bankruptcy. They are essential for bar hygiene, and they also provide advertising and boredom toys while drinking your favourite brew.

The economy is devastating our car manufacturers, but what about a bail out for the coaster. Should we live a life with cup stains everywhere and no toys to play with. No! I declare. Save the coaster because napkins are too old school.