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Title: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Oblivion on March 15, 2009, 11:27:49 PM
So as not to shit up Eel's thread about Bloody Marys...

I've been drinking (almost always against my will) for several years now. When I tried my first beer, I was totally repulsed by the taste. My friends said 'oh, just give it time. You'll eventually get used to it'. Here I am, about 6 years later and I still find it as disgusting as ever. And that's just the taste. Then there's also the matter of feeling like shit afterward, nausea, headaches, etc.

So why do people love drinking the stuff?  ???
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 15, 2009, 11:29:10 PM
people think it makes them cool when in reality only sorry losers drink the stuff.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: T234 on March 15, 2009, 11:35:45 PM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/a3m5n7.jpg)

Better than anything you've ever put to your lips.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Greatness Gone on March 15, 2009, 11:37:04 PM
Getting boobie sluts drunk and getting them to put out, is, like, the reason why I'm not dead right now.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Lafiel on March 15, 2009, 11:37:11 PM
I enjoy drinking 'wine' occasionally, but i cant stand drinking beer. :-\
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: BlackMage on March 15, 2009, 11:38:53 PM
being drunk. what are you, distinguished mentally-challenged or something?
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Eric P on March 15, 2009, 11:45:11 PM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/a3m5n7.jpg)

Better than anything you've ever put to your lips.

god's honest truth right here.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: ch1nchilla on March 15, 2009, 11:46:39 PM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/a3m5n7.jpg)

Better than anything you've ever put to your lips.

Damn, that looks so cold and refreshing and awesome.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: T234 on March 15, 2009, 11:49:10 PM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/a3m5n7.jpg)

Better than anything you've ever put to your lips.

Damn, that looks so cold and refreshing and awesome.

It is. Eric P is better at words so I'll let him tell you.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 15, 2009, 11:52:30 PM
So as not to shit up Eel's thread about Bloody Marys...

I've been drinking (almost always against my will) for several years now. When I tried my first beer, I was totally repulsed by the taste. My friends said 'oh, just give it time. You'll eventually get used to it'. Here I am, about 6 years later and I still find it as disgusting as ever. And that's just the taste. Then there's also the matter of feeling like shit afterward, nausea, headaches, etc.

So why do people love drinking the stuff?  ???

It's nothing more than the step after highschool in the Peer Pressure Pyramid. It's disgusting in general.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: T234 on March 15, 2009, 11:56:37 PM
The D.A.R.E. message boards are thattaway PD
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Beezy on March 15, 2009, 11:59:00 PM
How about you try something other than beer? I tolerate some of them, but I can't stand the taste of most either.

stfu PD
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Positive Touch on March 16, 2009, 12:00:07 AM
life is shitty and alcohol makes it better.  also it tastes awesome as long as you stay away from the lower-shelf stuff.  dunno what to tell you about the beer tho.  what kinds do you usually drink?

to all of you nondrinking tools:  do you honestly believe that fucking peer pressure is the only reason people drink?  if so, why ???
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 16, 2009, 12:02:07 AM
being drunk. what are you, distinguished mentally-challenged or something?

.

I also like the taste of beer, wine, scotch, whiskey, brandy, and mixed vodka drinks (though I mostly drink it straight).
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Oblivion on March 16, 2009, 12:03:43 AM
Actually, I like the tastes of many wines, and stuff like Jack Daniel's. As far as taste goes, yeah beer was my major complaint.

Still, the other other effects of alcohol are still there for other drinks as well...
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Eric P on March 16, 2009, 12:08:14 AM
you ever have a whore kick you in the teeth because you didn't pay her?

that's what bourbon, cheap bourbon tends to be.

so most people avoid it, because people don't know how to drink it or what brands  to buy.  so they stick with safe mixers like generic vodkas, or worse, flavored vodkas looking to get drunk instead of looking for a drink to just enjoy.

in their ignorance they do things...like...add things to it.  tonic, twists, sugars, bitters, SOURS or even worse things like other alcohols

no.

do yourself a favor.  get yourself a good old record, a smaller bottle of woodford reserve (or if you're an advanced drinker, try the Sweetmash variety) and about two hours.  pour a glass, put on the first record close your eyes and drink

you may add two things to good bourbon.  a splash of water, or at the very worst, ice.

Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: BlackMage on March 16, 2009, 12:09:34 AM
you ever have a whore kick you in the teeth because you didn't pay her?

that's what bourbon, cheap bourbon tends to be.

so most people avoid it, because people don't know how to drink it or what brands  to buy.  so they stick with safe mixers like generic vodkas, or worse, flavored vodkas looking to get drunk instead of looking for a drink to just enjoy.

in their ignorance they do things...like...add things to it.  tonic, twists, sugars, bitters, SOURS or even worse things like other alcohols

no.

do yourself a favor.  get yourself a good old record, a smaller bottle of woodford reserve (or if you're an advanced drinker, try the Sweetmash variety) and about two hours.  pour a glass, put on the first record close your eyes and drink

you may add two things to good bourbon.  a splash of water, or at the very worst, ice.



/facepalm
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: CHOW CHOW on March 16, 2009, 12:14:03 AM
smh @ the sheltered, anti-social, narrow-minded, judgmental prudes in this thread
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 16, 2009, 12:14:59 AM
tanqueray special dry is the best booze

a good rule of thumb is dont listen to kentuckians
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: FatalT on March 16, 2009, 12:15:17 AM
/facepalm

Agreed. Eric P sounds like an old fart who lost his ability to party years ago.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 16, 2009, 12:16:00 AM
also alcohol is for when you cant find any other drugs and just drink to oblivion so you forget that fact
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Oblivion on March 16, 2009, 12:17:55 AM
to all of you nondrinking tools:  do you honestly believe that fucking peer pressure is the only reason people drink?  if so, why ???

Well, speaking solely for myself, peer pressure is definitely the only reason I drink. Why? Because if I didn't I'd lose the respect of my friends. :pimp
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Beezy on March 16, 2009, 12:21:50 AM
/facepalm

Agreed. Eric P sounds like an old fart who lost his ability to party years ago.

:lol
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Dickie Dee on March 16, 2009, 12:23:25 AM
I likes the rum.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: BobbyRobby on March 16, 2009, 12:28:36 AM
there's nothing like the first gulp of the warm 'steel reserve' you left next to the bed after waking up next to some bitch you hate, while crashing on amphetamines and hung over
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Kara on March 16, 2009, 12:33:20 AM
I didn't like waking up every day in exactly the same frame of mind with an idea of what happened the night before.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 16, 2009, 12:48:42 AM
there's nothing like the first gulp of the warm 'steel reserve' you left next to the bed after waking up next to some bitch you hate, while crashing on amphetamines and hung over

 :lol
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 16, 2009, 01:15:34 AM
Alcohol tastes delicious and makes you forget about flannel girl.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Bildi on March 16, 2009, 01:56:46 AM
Then there's also the matter of feeling like shit afterward, nausea, headaches, etc.

It's perfectly acceptable to stop drinking before you reach this point...
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 16, 2009, 02:16:52 AM
I don't drink, but I don't have problems with people who do it casually.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Rman on March 16, 2009, 02:36:31 AM
I love wine.  Especially when paired with great food.  Not a fan of most beers, though.  I do have some favorite brews, though.  I like a good india pale ale.  And the only cocktail I have is a gin and tonic, which is my go to bar drink.  But, generally, my alcohol consumption is very sparse.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Human Snorenado on March 16, 2009, 02:40:18 AM
Oh wow, look.  It's a "what's the point of alcohol" thread, and it was started by a socially inept ninthing.  I don't see a pattern here or anything.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 16, 2009, 02:42:14 AM
Nothing wrong with not being into alcohol.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Human Snorenado on March 16, 2009, 02:44:39 AM
life is shitty and alcohol makes it better.

This is the real answer, tho.  "He who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man."  Words to live by.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Bildi on March 16, 2009, 02:50:03 AM
I love wine.  Especially when paired with great food.  Not a fan of most beers, though.  I do have some favorite brews, though.  I like a good india pale ale.  And the only cocktail I have is a gin and tonic, which is my go to bar drink.  But, generally, my alcohol consumption is very sparse.

:bow Wine :bow2
Yesterday for lunch I had crackers with cheese and my favourite cheap red. :drool
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 16, 2009, 02:52:36 AM
What do alcoholic drinks taste like? and please don't tell me "chicken".

Don't know if you're being sarcastic (I don't think so), but it depends on the type.  If it's hard liquor, a lot of the times it'll taste like hand sanitizer mixed with a fruity or dry taste that goes with it.  Beer just tastes like piss, in the everyday college variety types.  If you get a good brew though, they can taste alright.  My dad bought this Pumpkin brew around Halloween that I liked.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Bildi on March 16, 2009, 03:01:39 AM
What do alcoholic drinks taste like? and please don't tell me "chicken".

You could buy some non-alcohol equivalents if they're available - they'd give you an idea.  Like some root beer.  Imagine it were less sweet and you've kind of got beer.

For wine, it tastes like grape juice but usually much, much less sweet, and with some alcoholic bite in it as a result of fermentation.  But some people are into super-sweet wine which might as well be grape juice.

For spirits they have all sorts of flavours but imagine a flavour plus the bite of alcohol (I've never tried it but put metho diluted with water in your mouth and you'll probably feel the bite).  Some of them are very sweet but with the bite of alcohol.  Like say butterscotch schnapps which is very sweet.

I think it's fair to say most alcohol is an acquired taste for most people like say blue cheese.  Actually, blue cheese might be a food equivalent of alcohol - tastes like cheese but has a bite to it.  You get bad blue cheese and the bite is awful and overpowering, get good blue cheese and the bite works with the cheese taste to create something awesome.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on March 16, 2009, 03:34:40 AM
the appeal of all consumables eludes me atm, not just alcohol
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Oblivion on March 16, 2009, 03:57:34 AM
Oh wow, look.  It's a "what's the point of alcohol" thread, and it was started by a socially inept ninthing.  I don't see a pattern here or anything.

Aw, now why'd ya have to go and be all rude and such.  :'(

Just to throw it out there, I'm not trying to be preachy by any means. I just don't get how some people seem to enjoy drinking to excess and throwing up (especially in my case since my friends want me to drink knowing that this would be the result. Seems kinda wasteful with all the money used for the beer in the first place)

SHRUG

Quote from: Genghis Cohen
Have you ever had a bottle of '59 Huet?  Or anything from Huet?  Or JA Ferret?  Lopes de Heredia?  Paolo Bea?  Weingut Hirsch?  Donnhoff?  etc. etc...

I've never heard of any of those. :(
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 16, 2009, 04:00:06 AM
when you've actually lived life, you will understand the appeal of alcohol
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Bildi on March 16, 2009, 04:16:15 AM
I just don't get how some people seem to enjoy drinking to excess and throwing up (especially in my case since my friends want me to drink knowing that this would be the result.

In that case your question is more about the appeal of getting plastered, rather than the appeal of alcohol.

Anyway, I think some kids drink to excess because they're dumb and/or subject to peer pressure.  When you're a kid you're not the greatest at thinking ahead to the consequences of your actions.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Kara on March 16, 2009, 05:23:51 AM
Just to throw it out there, I'm not trying to be preachy by any means. I just don't get how some people seem to enjoy drinking to excess and throwing up (especially in my case since my friends want me to drink knowing that this would be the result. Seems kinda wasteful with all the money used for the beer in the first place)
If you ain't outta control, you ain't in control.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: WrikaWrek on March 16, 2009, 05:31:00 AM
You loosen up, which means you have more fun, more party, you worry less.

Drunk state, basically.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: EmCeeGrammar on March 16, 2009, 06:27:44 AM
It cuts off the oxygen to your brain.  That's the numb feeling.  In turn you lose judgement and attempt things you wouldn't do otherwise.  Many tales of jackassery develop as a result.
I didn't like the taste or nausea and it didn't make me more outgoing towards people.  So I dropped it.

Now for most other people, its simply the only legal mind-altering drug, and thusly its the most common social crutch/escape outlet for the population.

And Card Cheat, you need to get a fucking life before you call someone else out on it.  A real job wouldn't hurt either.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: demi on March 16, 2009, 06:48:12 AM
And Card Cheat, you need to get a fucking life before you call someone else out on it.  A real job wouldn't hurt either.

cold blooded
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Human Snorenado on March 16, 2009, 08:52:26 AM
The socially inept ninthing comment hit close to home, huh?  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: CHOW CHOW on March 16, 2009, 09:00:33 AM
Oh wow, look.  It's a "what's the point of alcohol" thread, and it was started by a socially inept ninthing.  I don't see a pattern here or anything.
(http://www.letsgetitright.org/blog/hammer-nail.jpg)

and :lol @ that vile nfag emceegrammar raging over your comment
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Human Snorenado on March 16, 2009, 09:19:16 AM
Card Cheat shouldnt kick a man when he is down though.

WTF, that's the BEST TIME to kick someone.  Did Hunter Thompson stop kicking Richard Nixon after he resigned the Presidency and fled the White House like some diseased dog?  No, and I will never quit mocking that delicious convergence of all of my least favorite things- the socially awkward, non drinking ninthing.  If they turned out to be Republicans or (god forbid!) Libertopians that would just make it all the better.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Brehvolution on March 16, 2009, 09:56:53 AM
As an older alcoholic, I see binge drinking as a youth thing. They don't know the limits of their body yet so they don't know they are over the edge until it's too late. It's dangerous to be that wasted because you have no control over your actions and your body can shut down at any moment. Then you are at the mercy of your friends.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Himu on March 16, 2009, 09:58:52 AM
Overrated.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 16, 2009, 09:59:28 AM
There's a difference between binge drinking and enjoying the finer things in life, which is something the original poster fails to recognize.

Some people here look like they'd rather reenact prohibition. :lol
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 16, 2009, 10:05:18 AM
there's nothing "finer" about alcohol.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 16, 2009, 10:10:10 AM
:rofl
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Himu on March 16, 2009, 10:14:59 AM
Good God fistful why the fuck are you such a uptight cunt about people doing drugs/drinking?

I mean seriously, I don't mind people's perversions so long as it's not take to a ridiculous level. Alcohol's never really been my thing, cream based drinks and girly drinks aside, and ever since converting to Islam I certainly haven't missed it a teeny tiny bit, but I dont' give a shit if people drink if they don't bother me.

By black Jesus' cock, you are one of the mose self-righteous people I've ever seen on the internet.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: tiesto on March 16, 2009, 10:26:10 AM
I like wine, and some special brews (the only 'commercial' beer I like is heineken, I can't drink bud and shit)... not a fan of hard liquor or fruity cocktail type drinks though. I don't drink a lot though - I try to not drink myself to a stupor anymore.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Barry Egan on March 16, 2009, 10:31:22 AM
Well forget about the fraternity crap, maybe I worded that post wrong.

I was referring to that phase when people become so obsessed with alcohol, drinking till they pass out, assigning it as the most preferred way of handling life problems... etc etc.

Is it possible to skip all that crap and drink for personal enjoyment of "finer things" as willco said?

are you asking if there's enjoyment to be had by being a casual drinker as opposed to an alcoholic?  Because there most certainly is.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Barry Egan on March 16, 2009, 10:38:49 AM
If I derived my understanding of what drinking was like from Triumph, Willco, Malek and TVC I'd probably be scared away too.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 16, 2009, 10:42:39 AM
Alcohol rocks! :rock

It doesn't help that American beer is awful, though.  Microbrew and foreign beers are delicious, though.  I've had so many delicious brews.

Then you've got some hard stuff.  Some companies put so much time and effort into their craftsmanship that the end result is orgasmic.  Sometimes you drink Wild Turkey. :yuck
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Barry Egan on March 16, 2009, 10:45:12 AM
Jinfash, do you have an addictive personality in other regards?

If so chances are good you could become hooked on alcohol too.

That is your answer.

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Senior Member

Posts: 4019

maybe you should avoid alcohol jin.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Himu on March 16, 2009, 10:51:54 AM
Why are you interested in alcohol, jinfash?
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: demi on March 16, 2009, 10:52:10 AM
I cant stand the taste of alcohol. I need a chaser to rinse it out
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: BobbyRobby on March 16, 2009, 10:52:49 AM
alcohol gives you powers
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 16, 2009, 10:53:46 AM
I fight crime after I drink bourbon.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Tauntaun on March 16, 2009, 10:58:15 AM
I like alcemihal but I don't get drunk.   :-*

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Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 16, 2009, 10:58:49 AM
To alcohol, the cause of - and solution to - all of life's problems!
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Beezy on March 16, 2009, 11:06:04 AM
I've never been through the binge drinking phase and I've never passed out or even vomited from drinking. Then again, I've only really been drinking since my birthday early last month. :tophat
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 16, 2009, 11:16:45 AM


By black Jesus' cock, you are one of the mose self-righteous people I've ever seen on the internet.

 8)
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Akala on March 16, 2009, 11:33:22 AM
Alcohol, like most things, is fine in moderation.

Drink to catch a buzz, not to get obliterated and you'll be fine. There are going to be times when you drink too much and suffer from terrible hangovers, but they should be the exception and not the rule. If you are blacking out every time you drink, you're doing it wrong.

To everyone who really doesn't understand why people drink~

Instead of blindly judging people's motives/character, maybe you should try something frilly like a margarita, or a daiquiri, or anything which tastes alright to you...just stop at two.

Or don't. No one fucking cares. Just try to be less condescending while you're talking out of your ass about it.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 16, 2009, 12:17:34 PM
I don't apologize for sounding condescending or judgmental
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Akala on March 16, 2009, 12:30:55 PM
Jin,

Alcohol being illegal is a pretty good excuse for not having tried it.  :P

Just try not to speak with much authority on the subject because it rings a bit hollow.

I don't apologize for sounding condescending or judgmental

It's probably for the best you don't drink or anything. The ensuing pic thread would probably get the site investigated for kiddie porn or something, and no one really wants that.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 16, 2009, 12:42:18 PM
pretty much, yeah.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Cheebs on March 16, 2009, 12:46:07 PM
fistfulofmetal Natalie Portman wouldn't like you, you are far too straight-edge.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 16, 2009, 12:48:45 PM
That's too bad. I wouldn't compromise my own ideals for anyone. Not even her.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Bloodwake on March 16, 2009, 01:04:52 PM
Life sucks, alcohol makes you feel better.

Proof:

Last night, I drank a shitload and was drunk off my ass. Instead of trying to drown myself in a dorm toilet because I'm getting kicked out of school, I had a fucking awesome night, watched a movie, flirted with women, and fell asleep like a rock.

Now I feel like shit again. Good thing I got beer in the cooler.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: demi on March 16, 2009, 01:08:14 PM
Obsessing over celebrities and hiding in fantasy land>>>>>>>>> Using alcohol or drugs as a crutch in the real world

/fistfulofmetal

I see nothing wrong with obsessing over celebrities and hiding in fantasy land.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 16, 2009, 01:08:43 PM
Have fun on the fail boat.

it's not too bad.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 16, 2009, 01:49:45 PM
Well, this thread certainly got a whole lot more cold-blooded since I last came in.

Some people like alcohol, some people abuse alcohol, and some people just don't prefer it.  The first and last groups of people are perfectly acceptable.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: WrikaWrek on March 16, 2009, 03:18:38 PM
alcohol gives you powers

.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 16, 2009, 03:22:10 PM
a bloody mary is both delicious and nutritious

they should start a "got milk" type campaign for them

scrawny, dejected kid:  "those dudes are picking on me now, but i'm drinking bloody maries, and someday..."
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Oblivion on March 16, 2009, 03:37:58 PM
There's a difference between binge drinking and enjoying the finer things in life, which is something the original poster fails to recognize.

Some people here look like they'd rather reenact prohibition. :lol

Not at all. I think Bildi was right in that I probably should have been more specific with my original issue. I can understand why people would be into the 'fine alcohol'. Also, I don't give a flying fuck what other people do. It's their lives, they can do what they want (besides, we need some form of population control anyhow).



Oh and re: the social ineptness. Man, I WISH. If I was socially inept, there would be no problems. I wouldn't have to be going to all these goddamn clubs, bars and parties and I would still probably have most of my hearing. But alas..  :pimp  :(
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on March 16, 2009, 04:06:54 PM
I never went through a binge drinking stage, really.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: tehjaybo on March 16, 2009, 04:51:07 PM
I never went through a binge drinking stage, really.

I haven't either, but I do like to have a drink from time to time.  I used to just drink vodka, but now I've scaled it back to just spiced rum.  But I do quite enjoy it.

I think part of the allure of alcohol is forgetting.  And I like it for that.  Especially if you have some stuff to forget.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: etiolate on March 16, 2009, 05:12:17 PM
Don't judge booze if you've just had the cheap stuff. I wouldn't like cheeseburgers if all I had tried was McDonalds.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Reb on March 16, 2009, 05:16:07 PM
God I love wine with a nice dinner. Bottles will just mysteriously be emptied.

Otherwise I decided to stop drinking, because I can't stop when I should. I also get stomach aches after as little as two glasses.
I risk the discomfort for a nice dinner experience though.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 16, 2009, 09:32:10 PM
:bow :bow drunken xfag emperor :bow2 :bow2
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Diunx on March 16, 2009, 09:50:23 PM
I hate hanging out with people that don't drink.

:piss don't drinkers :piss2
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 16, 2009, 09:53:34 PM
We aren't that bad, really.  Other than fistful, that is.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on March 16, 2009, 10:07:39 PM
During my teenage and early college years, I'd get drunk as often as I could.  Had nothing to do with peer pressure really but the social environment definitely improved my drunken experiences.

Got into bodybuilding and the alcohol consumption dropped down to almost zero.  Now even a couple of beers gives me a decent buzz.  I still have a bottle of black label that I sip on every once in a while.

Those who feel above alcohol need to unlodge the sticks from their asses ASAP.  Nobody's buying your faux superiority.  Maybe if a couple of you had a beer now and then, you might get to see a woman's vagina.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 16, 2009, 10:27:54 PM
I hope you're just referring to fistful.  I, in no way, feel I have a superiority about it all.  I just don't like it, period.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 16, 2009, 10:39:16 PM
i want to dose you w/ some vicodin

everyone loves narcotics.  everyone
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Beezy on March 16, 2009, 10:42:56 PM
fistfulofshit strikes again
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Fresh Prince on March 16, 2009, 10:45:53 PM
I drink when I am bored socially. It makes the people around me entertaining better though I wait first to see if they'll get drunk first. Otherwise as a home brewer it's getting *almost* to a stage where I would make beer even if there wasn't any alcohol in it.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 16, 2009, 10:47:20 PM
fistfulofshit strikes again

what a loser
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: etiolate on March 16, 2009, 10:58:42 PM
a bloody mary is both delicious and nutritious

they should start a "got milk" type campaign for them

scrawny, dejected kid:  "those dudes are picking on me now, but i'm drinking bloody maries, and someday..."

I thought bloody maries had nasty ass tomato juice in them?

Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 16, 2009, 11:14:36 PM
fistfulofshit strikes again

(http://xs537.xs.to/xs537/09121/8673.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on March 16, 2009, 11:20:05 PM
I hope you're just referring to fistful.  I, in no way, feel I have a superiority about it all.  I just don't like it, period.

Nah, I wasn't referring to you.  It is more of a general response to the majority of the anti-alcohol opinions I've come across on the internet and sometimes real life.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 16, 2009, 11:28:38 PM
i want to dose you w/ some vicodin

everyone loves narcotics.  everyone

mmmmm, if god made candy they'd be percocet
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on March 16, 2009, 11:34:38 PM
Why is this thread this long?
What is the appeal of alcohol? It makes you drunk. Some people want to be drunk, some do not want to be drunk.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: xnikki118x on March 17, 2009, 12:12:04 AM
It's been like 5 years for me, and I still don't like beer. I'm a vodka girl, and I also like a nice light glass of zinfandel or a fruity mixed drink. I'll also drink whiskey and rum, but no beer, though.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 17, 2009, 12:40:07 AM
Nikki is so homo, sometimes.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 17, 2009, 12:41:04 AM
i used to think vodka was the best booze until i discovered an old bottle of tanqueray in my parents basement
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 17, 2009, 12:43:41 AM
(http://www.cornhuskerbeverage.com/images/Tanqueray-Flaske-Glass-250b.jpg)

Quote
Gins are similar to Vodkas because the basis of both are grain neutral spirits.  Gin, however, has botanicals added to it to give it a subtle flavor of juniper that goes great with tonic and lime creating a Gin and Tonic, maybe the most popular drink made with gin. The second most popular, the gin martini starts with a good gin, a splash of vermouth, and a generous olive.  From the best to the simplest gins each one has a following.  Beefeater and Tanqueray Gin have held the top spots of premium gin for years.

94.6 proof btw fyi
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: etiolate on March 17, 2009, 12:44:12 AM
tanqueray :rock

tom collins :rock
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 17, 2009, 01:16:13 AM
Tanqueray is awful, just awful.  It's like drinking Pine-Sol.  I once had just a horrible night from the stuff.  Only time I've ever truly blacked out.

When I was a common drinker, I'd always prefer to drink whiskey.  Especially this stuff, since it was pretty readily available to a high school sophomore:
(http://thescore.ibj.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/crown-royal-purple.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: xnikki118x on March 17, 2009, 01:27:32 AM
Nikki is so homo, sometimes.

:lol




Brandnew: I like Crown Royal.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 17, 2009, 02:14:21 AM
:piss brown liquor :piss2

:piss you :piss2
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 17, 2009, 02:19:40 AM
a bloody mary is both delicious and nutritious

they should start a "got milk" type campaign for them

scrawny, dejected kid:  "those dudes are picking on me now, but i'm drinking bloody maries, and someday..."

I thought bloody maries had nasty ass tomato juice in them?



begone, disbeliever

also, dirty martinis

also, boilermakers when i want to feel like i'm drinking in a 1950s bowery bar
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: drew on March 17, 2009, 02:22:00 AM
margaritas are the worst drink imnsho
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Diunx on March 17, 2009, 02:29:41 AM
I been drinking a lot of cheap gin lately, its pretty good and give you a nice buzz.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Bloodwake on March 17, 2009, 03:07:21 AM
So, during dinner, this guy was sitting with me and my friend Paul and he started to bitch about how stupid we are for drinking because it's horrible for the body.

Of course, he gets owned immediately by both of us because, first of all, we are trying to talk about St. Awesome Day which is TODAY (btw the forum is still blue) and so many damn studies say that a glass of red wine daily is good for your heart. This quickly turned into QUIT JUDGING US YOU JUDGEMENTAL FUCK.

He shut the fuck up pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: brawndolicious on March 17, 2009, 03:38:29 AM
It's not the alcohol that's good for you, it's the tannin in the grape stem.  I'd assume that grape juice has the same benefits.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Cormacaroni on March 17, 2009, 04:53:57 AM
So, during dinner, this guy was sitting with me and my friend Paul and he started to bitch about how stupid we are for drinking because it's horrible for the body.

Of course, he gets owned immediately by both of us because, first of all, we are trying to talk about St. Awesome Day which is TODAY (btw the forum is still blue) and so many damn studies say that a glass of red wine daily is good for your heart. This quickly turned into QUIT JUDGING US YOU JUDGEMENTAL FUCK.

He shut the fuck up pretty quickly.

:bow Bloodwake :bow2

you're on a fucking roll today man, keep it up
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Beezy on March 17, 2009, 08:01:28 AM
I'll be drinking Santana DVX because it's so crisp.
:lol
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: MMaRsu on March 17, 2009, 08:26:03 AM
Because it's fun to drink with your friends and hang out?

It loosens you up when you go out, and it just gives you that overall buzz that is mostly enjoyable. I never take it too far, and I smoke weed from time to time but still I don't see the point in getting so fucking drunk that you can't remember the night before.

On some occasions ( birthdays etc ) I drink alot, but I never get hung over, so that's cool.

Anyway what a dumb question
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: Bildi on March 17, 2009, 08:42:31 AM
I'm not really into spirits, but I love:

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Bildi777/evilbore/450px-Chartreuse-bottle-1.jpg)

My friends don't seem to like it though.  I should stop offering the useless bastards this fine stuff and get some better friends.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: elektrikluv on March 17, 2009, 09:16:31 AM
I never went through the binge drinking phase and have never vomitted or passed out from alcohol consumption, or forgotten what happened.

I drink because it loosens you up, gives you a nice buzz and can make a night out (or in!) much more enjoyable. I never take it too far and I have never understood why some people like to get so wasted that they can barely walk/string a coherent sentence together. I hate the feeling of not being in control of my actions.

As for the taste, I do enjoy the taste of some alcohol too. I'm not a fan of beer at all, but I really love wine as well as some spirits (noteably, rum and some whiskeys). I also like vodka with mixers. They're definitely acquired tastes though!
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 17, 2009, 09:24:00 AM
:piss Gin :piss2

I can't do gin anymore.  I went on a gin and tonic bender, and drank too much (a rarity for me).  Never again.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 17, 2009, 09:31:11 AM
Best bender sex I had was with jager.  It was like a licorice flavored orgasm.
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: demi on March 17, 2009, 09:35:09 AM
why did you change it willco
Title: Re: Real Talk: What IS the appeal of alcohol anyway?
Post by: tiesto on March 17, 2009, 10:17:10 AM
Alcohol doesn't loosen me up till I'm past the point of inebriation  :-\