Hicups?

[Steve*]

Hey guys on the way home from the pub i hicupped over 100 time before i reached my house.
Im just wondering does anybody know what causes hicups and why are we more prone to them when were drunk?
Also whats the best cure for them?

 

[Irish Scouse]

Boo!

 

[Ben]

The Straight Dope: What are hiccups and why do we get them?

 

[Steve*]

The Straight Dope: What are hiccups and why do we get them?

Rectal massage? Thank god mine went away normally...
Also funny to read that somebody has hiccuped for 57 years.
Nice find Ben