I follow your logic. The alcohol in rotting fruit is the same substance in our drinks and most likely has the same effect. But, is this a problem that needs research? Who eats their booze?

Habit? Tradition? There are establishments in town that sell beer, wine, whiskey, or cidre. It’s a thing, people do.

Is binging on fruits a thing humans do?

Before 1956?

https://www.oldest.org/technology/oldest-digital-clock/