Alcohol and the "Drinking culture"

Sim Kid · 06-28-2009, 01:07 PM

Yeah I'm definitely deciding that I'm not drinking when I'm legal...."Real" wine is supposed to be worth it but I'm not shelling out money on something that tastes like rancid fruit juice when I can buy a video game using Australian Prices and have way more fun with it. Or upgrade my computer. Or hell, get a Vegas Buffet. If I'm spending money on something that has me retching and dry-heaving with the aftertaste alone then it'd better taste good going down. I can get a liter of soda or sweet tea for just $1.50.

I'm definitely not touching beer or vodka - I've toured a Brewery with Summer camp. I know what it's made from and what it smells like. And I know what it looks like without coloured bottles. No thank you. I'm definitely not drinking something that looks like someone peed in the mug.

The whole drinking culture bothers me as well. Not only do you have to binge drink and then throw it all up (which kind of defeats the purpose of drinking in my opinion) and then you get made fun of by the "Real" drinkers who mock you for daring to drink stuff that doesn't taste like utter ****. You are uncultured if you don't like wine or would rather buy a liter of Tea for a buck and a half than spend $70 USD on a bottle of wine.

So to the drinking culture, both "Culture" and "Binge drinking", I say this....SCREW YOU. I'll be over here with the designated drivers drinking the stuff we won't regret cause it won't give us a hangover or make us feel nauseous.

ZeldaGirl · 06-28-2009, 01:10 PM

I hate it when people drink for the sake of getting drunk. But drinking because you enjoy the taste of what you're drinking is completely different; there are a variety of different alcoholic beverages that taste delicious. I don't begrudge people for drinking what they like because it's like a treat to them (as would be say a dessert of some sort - heck I do it). It's all a matter of being smart while you drink.

**LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT** · 06-28-2009, 01:45 PM

I drink, therefore I am.

Eagle Eye · 06-28-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeldaGirl

I hate it when people drink for the sake of getting drunk. But drinking because you enjoy the taste of what you're drinking is completely different; there are a variety of different alcoholic beverages that taste delicious. I don't begrudge people for drinking what they like because it's like a treat to them (as would be say a dessert of some sort - heck I do it). It's all a matter of being smart while you drink.

THIS.

JACK DANIELS + DR.PEPPER OR MOUNTAIN DEW = GREAT TIME

I'M ALSO TALKING IN CAPS IN HONOR OF BILLY MAYS

**Loot** · 06-28-2009, 02:16 PM

Thanks, Doug, you just insulted everyone who's in a chemical dependency unit as well as all AA members. I hope you're proud of being an *******.

ZeldaGirl · 06-28-2009, 02:20 PM

^Er, no. I agree with the point he's making, that this culture glorifies drinking in a manner that's completely stupid.

You need to chill.

**LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT** · 06-28-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sim Kid

Yeah I'm definitely deciding that I'm not drinking when I'm legal...."Real" wine is supposed to be worth it but I'm not shelling out money on something that tastes like rancid fruit juice when I can buy a video game using Australian Prices and have way more fun with it. Or upgrade my computer. Or hell, get a Vegas Buffet. If I'm spending money on something that has me retching and dry-heaving with the aftertaste alone then it'd better taste good going down. I can get a liter of soda or sweet tea for just $1.50.

I'm definitely not touching beer or vodka - I've toured a Brewery with Summer camp. I know what it's made from and what it smells like. And I know what it looks like without coloured bottles. No thank you. I'm definitely not drinking something that looks like someone peed in the mug.

The whole drinking culture bothers me as well. Not only do you have to binge drink and then throw it all up (which kind of defeats the purpose of drinking in my opinion) and then you get made fun of by the "Real" drinkers who mock you for daring to drink stuff that doesn't taste like utter ****. You are uncultured if you don't like wine or would rather buy a liter of Tea for a buck and a half than spend $70 USD on a bottle of wine.

So to the drinking culture, both "Culture" and "Binge drinking", I say this....SCREW YOU. I'll be over here with the designated drivers drinking the stuff we won't regret cause it won't give us a hangover or make us feel nauseous.

Fair enough, counter post time.

Heres what I'm gonna say; Binge drinking is a problem, yes. But since you don't does it really concern you?

ZeldaGirl · 06-28-2009, 02:35 PM

^I'd say you could argue that yes, even if you don't do it, you can be affected by it.

**LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT** · 06-28-2009, 02:59 PM

Doesn't sound like he is really, he just seems to be bitching.

If he is though, I withdraw my statement.

ZeldaGirl · 06-28-2009, 03:02 PM

Well, it seems like he's talking about being belittled because he doesn't take part in those activities. I'd say that anyone who's giving another person a hard time because they choose to not drink has the right to be annoyed.

Eagle Eye · 06-28-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeldaGirl

Well, it seems like he's talking about being belittled because he doesn't take part in those activities. I'd say that anyone who's giving another person a hard time because they choose to not drink has the right to be annoyed.

AGREED

**LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT** · 06-28-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeldaGirl

Well, it seems like he's talking about being belittled because he doesn't take part in those activities. I'd say that anyone who's giving another person a hard time because they choose to not drink has the right to be annoyed.

Well that's understandable yeah, anyone who does that is a ****ing idiot.

Sim Kid · 06-28-2009, 03:55 PM

So? We have a choice to drink. I don't have anything against people who drink responsibly so long as they don't say "omg you don't drink you're uncultured scum". :roll: Yeah how about I were to say "omg you drink you like to rape your liver"? Because you know Red Wine is actually supposed to be healthy in the right amount.

John Galt · 06-28-2009, 04:02 PM

I'm a social alcoholic.

When I'm by myself or with somebody who doesn't drink, I drink very little if at all. For instance, I might have a Margarita if I'm at a Mexican restaurant or a beer at my apartment to go along with my pizza but that's all.

When I'm with one of my alcohol-loving friends, though, I get drunk just for the sake of being sociable. Fortunately, I seldom hang around with these kinds of people.

Kargath · 06-28-2009, 04:23 PM

I've never found an alcoholic drink I really liked the taste of.

I've always been under the impression that getting drunk is the point of alcohol.

ZeldaGirl · 06-28-2009, 04:32 PM

^You must not have looked very hard then. There are plenty of drinks that don't even taste alcoholic.

I wouldn't say getting 'drunk' is the point. Alcohol does make you feel good (well, every person is different), but the sensation of getting slightly buzzed is a pleasant one for many people. Rip-roaring drunk is a different story, however.

LisBad · 06-28-2009, 04:52 PM

^ Agreed, it's really important to know you're limit but getting smashed sometime's happens to the best of us and as for drinks that don't taste alcoholic try an apple martini, I had one of those at a casino near my town and IT WAS SO GOOOOD!

John Galt · 06-28-2009, 04:57 PM

Doesn't anybody wait until they're 21 to drink anymore?

Bomby · 06-28-2009, 05:00 PM

I am a non-drinker in the drunkest state of all. Life is great.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 06-28-2009, 05:02 PM

I likes me the tasty drinks and get mocked for it. Some people become angry at me for not drinking vodka straight. I hate that aspect of social drinking.

06-28-2009, 01:07 PM	#1
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 8,884 Thanks: 80 Thanked 198 Times in 122 Posts	Alcohol and the "Drinking culture" Yeah I'm definitely deciding that I'm not drinking when I'm legal...."Real" wine is supposed to be worth it but I'm not shelling out money on something that tastes like rancid fruit juice when I can buy a video game using Australian Prices and have way more fun with it. Or upgrade my computer. Or hell, get a Vegas Buffet. If I'm spending money on something that has me retching and dry-heaving with the aftertaste alone then it'd better taste good going down. I can get a liter of soda or sweet tea for just $1.50. I'm definitely not touching beer or vodka - I've toured a Brewery with Summer camp. I know what it's made from and what it smells like. And I know what it looks like without coloured bottles. No thank you. I'm definitely not drinking something that looks like someone peed in the mug. The whole drinking culture bothers me as well. Not only do you have to binge drink and then throw it all up (which kind of defeats the purpose of drinking in my opinion) and then you get made fun of by the "Real" drinkers who mock you for daring to drink stuff that doesn't taste like utter ****. You are uncultured if you don't like wine or would rather buy a liter of Tea for a buck and a half than spend $70 USD on a bottle of wine. So to the drinking culture, both "Culture" and "Binge drinking", I say this....SCREW YOU. I'll be over here with the designated drivers drinking the stuff we won't regret cause it won't give us a hangover or make us feel nauseous.

06-28-2009, 01:10 PM	#2
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	I hate it when people drink for the sake of getting drunk. But drinking because you enjoy the taste of what you're drinking is completely different; there are a variety of different alcoholic beverages that taste delicious. I don't begrudge people for drinking what they like because it's like a treat to them (as would be say a dessert of some sort - heck I do it). It's all a matter of being smart while you drink.

06-28-2009, 01:45 PM	#3
LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT Videos Mod Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my pants Gender: Posts: 4,613 Thanks: 2,502 Thanked 767 Times in 422 Posts	I drink, therefore I am.

06-28-2009, 02:16 PM	#5
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	Thanks, Doug, you just insulted everyone who's in a chemical dependency unit as well as all AA members. I hope you're proud of being an *******.

06-28-2009, 02:20 PM	#6
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	^Er, no. I agree with the point he's making, that this culture glorifies drinking in a manner that's completely stupid. You need to chill.

06-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#8
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	^I'd say you could argue that yes, even if you don't do it, you can be affected by it.

06-28-2009, 02:59 PM	#9
LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT Videos Mod Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my pants Gender: Posts: 4,613 Thanks: 2,502 Thanked 767 Times in 422 Posts	Doesn't sound like he is really, he just seems to be bitching. If he is though, I withdraw my statement.

06-28-2009, 03:02 PM	#10
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	Well, it seems like he's talking about being belittled because he doesn't take part in those activities. I'd say that anyone who's giving another person a hard time because they choose to not drink has the right to be annoyed.

06-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#13
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 8,884 Thanks: 80 Thanked 198 Times in 122 Posts	So? We have a choice to drink. I don't have anything against people who drink responsibly so long as they don't say "omg you don't drink you're uncultured scum". :roll: Yeah how about I were to say "omg you drink you like to rape your liver"? Because you know Red Wine is actually supposed to be healthy in the right amount.

06-28-2009, 04:02 PM	#14
John Galt Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Little Ireland Gender: Posts: 490 Thanks: 20 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	I'm a social alcoholic. When I'm by myself or with somebody who doesn't drink, I drink very little if at all. For instance, I might have a Margarita if I'm at a Mexican restaurant or a beer at my apartment to go along with my pizza but that's all. When I'm with one of my alcohol-loving friends, though, I get drunk just for the sake of being sociable. Fortunately, I seldom hang around with these kinds of people.

06-28-2009, 04:23 PM	#15
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	I've never found an alcoholic drink I really liked the taste of. I've always been under the impression that getting drunk is the point of alcohol.

06-28-2009, 04:32 PM	#16
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	^You must not have looked very hard then. There are plenty of drinks that don't even taste alcoholic. I wouldn't say getting 'drunk' is the point. Alcohol does make you feel good (well, every person is different), but the sensation of getting slightly buzzed is a pleasant one for many people. Rip-roaring drunk is a different story, however.

06-28-2009, 04:52 PM	#17
LisBad Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Gender: Posts: 123 Thanks: 53 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	^ Agreed, it's really important to know you're limit but getting smashed sometime's happens to the best of us and as for drinks that don't taste alcoholic try an apple martini, I had one of those at a casino near my town and IT WAS SO GOOOOD!

06-28-2009, 04:57 PM	#18
John Galt Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Little Ireland Gender: Posts: 490 Thanks: 20 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	Doesn't anybody wait until they're 21 to drink anymore?

06-28-2009, 05:00 PM	#19
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,492 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I am a non-drinker in the drunkest state of all. Life is great.

06-28-2009, 05:02 PM	#20
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,717 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 275 Times in 234 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I likes me the tasty drinks and get mocked for it. Some people become angry at me for not drinking vodka straight. I hate that aspect of social drinking.