A small challenge before you go

A man walks into a bar and asks for a glass of water.
The bartender pulls out a gun and points it at him.
The man says "Thank you" and walks away.

— Why? Pick the answer that makes sense. —

Hmm… think differently. The answer isn't obvious.

Aha.

You got it.

The fright of the gun cured his hiccups.
He never needed water — he needed a shock.

That's lateral thinking.

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