Why do some people not drink?

Fausto · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: JohnCU
Why do you have to have a stupid substance to have a good time? And why do you wanna do something that'll make you feel horrible in the morning?

And you won't even remember what you did, so what's the point?

All good and well, but there's something to be said for a high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon paired with a nice steak.

A match made in heaven. :wine:

JohnCU · Jul 25, 2003

No, I just lived with an alcoholic father for 15 years so I know how bad it can be...

Spooner · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: JMaster
Cuz of health problems.

A case a day is good for your heart, the surgeon general told me.

or was that a beer

my memory's isn't what it used to be

Kevin · Jul 25, 2003

Because I like to drive more. NYC has zero tolerance, they even impound your car. Not worth it...

Kev · Jul 25, 2003

Why do some people not mind their own business?

BTW I do drink. Heavily

Spooner · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Kevin
Because I like to drive more. NYC has zero tolerance, they even impound your car. Not worth it...

Um, yeah, it's NYC..... 24 hours subway and taxi mean anything to you?

I love my drinks, but driving while under the influence is just plain retarded. If you feel you have to drive, I applaud your resistance to drinking. Where's the "clapping" emoticon?

stormbv · Jul 25, 2003

Because last weekend I drank heavily for 8 straight hours and forgot the name of the hotel I was staying at. Then when I did get back to my hotel, I threw up on myself and slept in the bathtub because it looked comfortable. I'm taking it easy for a while.

Spooner · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Kev
Why do some people not mind their own business?
BTW I do drink. Heavily

I'm not sure whether to crack you a beer or punch you in the face?!?!?!?

I choose both.

Ryan · Jul 25, 2003

I don't drink. I've never found it to really enhance anything (IE - it's not more fun, etc). Alcohol really does nothing for me. That, and the lack of self control you have when you're inebriated isn't really cool - if anything it's stupid.

Spooner · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: stormbv
Because last weekend I drank heavily for 8 straight hours and forgot the name of the hotel I was staying at. Then when I did get back to my hotel, I threw up on myself and slept in the bathtub because it looked comfortable. I'm taking it easy for a while.

Hahah... good plan.

I once passed out under some soccer nets because I thought they'd protect me from the sprinklers that will be going off in the morning.

<- moron

PsychoAndy · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Spooner

Originally posted by: stormbv
Because last weekend I drank heavily for 8 straight hours and forgot the name of the hotel I was staying at. Then when I did get back to my hotel, I threw up on myself and slept in the bathtub because it looked comfortable. I'm taking it easy for a while.

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Hahah... good plan.

I once passed out under some soccer nets because I thought they'd protect me from the sprinklers that will be going off in the morning.

<- moron

I read that as soccer MOMS. That would be cool

BatmanNate · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: JohnCU
Why do you have to have a stupid substance to have a good time? And why do you wanna do something that'll make you feel horrible in the morning?

And you won't even remember what you did, so what's the point?

Some of us have the capacity for moderation, friend. Drinking /= loss of memory and feeling crappy in the morning unless you drink too much. And you don't have to drink to have a good time, but drinking usually results in a good time. Consider this:

I don't HAVE to own a Dodge Viper to enjoy driving...but owning a Dodge Viper would most definately make driving fun.

Kevin · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Spooner

Originally posted by: Kevin
Because I like to drive more. NYC has zero tolerance, they even impound your car. Not worth it...

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Um, yeah, it's NYC..... 24 hours subway and taxi mean anything to you?

I love my drinks, but driving while under the influence is just plain retarded. If you feel you have to drive, I applaud your resistance to drinking. Where's the "clapping" emoticon?

Thats called Manhattan. There are 5 boroughs that make up New York City...

ElFenix · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Spooner
Loud, thumping music + fun people + good weather + vodka tonics = Good times

:beer:! Bottoms up my friends! It's Friday!

screw vodka tonics its all about the $2 7&7s. strong too

ROTC1983 · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Spooner
Loud, thumping music + fun people + good weather + vodka tonics = Good times

:beer:! Bottoms up my friends! It's Friday!

Yup, that makes the day better

Spooner · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: BatmanNate

Originally posted by: JohnCU
Why do you have to have a stupid substance to have a good time? And why do you wanna do something that'll make you feel horrible in the morning?
And you won't even remember what you did, so what's the point?

Click to expand...

Some of us have the capacity for moderation, friend. Drinking /= loss of memory and feeling crappy in the morning unless you drink too much. And you don't have to drink to have a good time, but drinking usually results in a good time. Consider this:
I don't HAVE to own a Dodge Viper to enjoy driving...but owning a Dodge Viper would most definately make driving fun.

If it was said any better, I'd have to start a religion after it......... *tear down cheek*

stormbv · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Spooner

Originally posted by: stormbv
Because last weekend I drank heavily for 8 straight hours and forgot the name of the hotel I was staying at. Then when I did get back to my hotel, I threw up on myself and slept in the bathtub because it looked comfortable. I'm taking it easy for a while.

Click to expand...

Hahah... good plan.

I once passed out under some soccer nets because I thought they'd protect me from the sprinklers that will be going off in the morning.

<- moron

One weekend I slept in my truck in the bar's parking lot because I couldn't remember which way I had to go to get to the hotel. It was really hot in there when I woke up, since it was summer and all.

Another time I was too drunk to walk into the house after my friends dropped me off, so I decided to lie down and look at the stars. Then my mom found me and made me come inside.

hdeck · Jul 25, 2003

because beer tastes like sh!t. and anyone that needs to get drunk to have a good time is a sad person.

dighn · Jul 25, 2003

i dont like to be under the influence. i do drink rarely but i don't get drunk. i like the taste but not the effect.

Encryptic · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: coldcut
The only beer I drink is root beer (killer with the ladies).

Yeah, I bet drinking A&W makes you a big hit with the elementary school girls. :Q

ROTC1983 · Jul 25, 2003

When I was on Easter Island a 2 weeks ago, we went out drinking at the bar. I had 8 shots of tequila, a Tom Collins, a Tequila Sunrise, and so much Baccardi at the club. Good times that night...I even danced on the dance floor. No hangovers, no nothing the next morning, just memories of a good time

Beller0ph1 · Jul 25, 2003

I used to not drink at all for my Freshman and Sophomore years in college because I was never exposed to it at home, and all I saw were the negative effects. I hated having to deal with my hung-over freshman roomate and the stink he made after a night of heavy drinking. I never went out to the bars, or the house parties in Madison, which happen every night. Always thought I didn't need alcohol to have fun either. All this has changed when one of my best female friends finally got me a little tipsy. It was never about drinking itself, but about hanging out with friends. The alcohol just makes the jokes seem funnier, and the stories more bearable. It's not the drinking itself, but the people you drink with.

LostInNet · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: isaacmacdonald
i don't honestly know.

though my gf actually has an almost allergic reaction to alcohol. her face turns red extremely quickly and her skin gets very hot. my other two japanese friends have similar reactions, so it's possible that it's more common in asian populations.

Turning red doesn't mean that they're allergic. It's true that many asians have a "low tolerance" to alcohol b/c many asians lack the uhhh... chemical compound I guess (brain has stopped working) to break down alcohol efficiently.

I have a friend who truly gets an allergic reaction from alcohol. He gets the hives all over his body and he starts getting respiratory problems. I think that would turn someone away from breathing. Thankfully, I don't have such problems.

I still don't go drinking tho 1. it's not fun unless you're at a party or social atmosphere. 2. When I AM at a party, I'm 99.95% designated driver.

Liviathan · Jul 25, 2003

They are loosers!!! or no-fun people as my GF says.

RedRooster · Jul 25, 2003

I suppose it MIGHT be possible to have fun without getting hooched up. But there's a point when you realize that it's a whole lot easier and quicker to tip a couple quick and get the party going, than have a bunch of people sitting around making pitiful small talk about things no one else cares about.

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