I love 'I'm on a Boat'! And agree that it definitely isn't okay at work :P
I tend to be nicer when I've had a drink so you're more likely to get a better reference if you catch me at the right time :lol
Unfortunately I do not accept bribed references :p
Try reaching out to senior members you have interacted with previously, and if you don't feel you have interacted with any then start now :) I PM'd senior members I felt I had something in common with to strike up a conversation and after...