A selection of bottlecaps - too much beer - hic!

Heehee, why is it folk ask how much beer you have had to drink to end up with oodles of bottlecaps?? Now do I look like a seasoned ale drinker?? I have tried the odd sip or two, but most of it tastes like an elastic band for my liking, and as much as it is well loved in this neck of the woods (Kent being well reknowned for it's hops and ale making), I would rather quaff back a pint of cider, be it english or french cidre!!