Drinkers and Drinking.

[SlasherX]

So I don't drink. I think the shit tastes terrible and all of my family are or have been alcoholics at some time excluding my sister and I so I don't like it at all. But I don't really mind if you do drink. But where I get annoyed is when some drunken fucktard is like "Man you are up-tight*hic*learn to have fun. Then promptly passes out in a bunch of rocks 10 minutes later and wakes up the next morning with a massive hangover and says it is great and you are stuck up(true story btw). So what are your thoughts Escapist.

Also I left the guy laying in the rocks and went home I'm not totally sure how he got home.

 

[Rockbottom87]

I drink because I like the taste of beer and vodka. I don't drink any drinks that I don't like the taste of. The asshole that thought you were uptight and stuff should just get a life.

 

[Sudenak]

My opinion is a resounding "meh". I've had a drink a few times, and all I've ever gotten is buzzed. I just don't see the point in getting drunk. I also tend to not appreciate the strong burn of the flavor, but I do like the flavor. This is due to my taste buds being somewhere in the "wrong" category for what a human should like (ie, Italian food is icky but boy I sure do love devouring entire bags of Warheads in one sitting before nomming on burnt carrots).

I prefer wine when I do drink, but I don't get uptight either way. If someone wants to be a drunken arse, fine with me. If someone doesn't wanna be a drunken arse, also fine with me. I just don't see why those two categories of people should ever mingle.

 

[NLS]

Seriously, you're missing out on a whole world of different beer tastes. Plus you can actually drink without getting drunk, if you know what you're doing.

 

[Lullabye]

Jim and I share a similar opinion.

 

[Mace Tulio]

Despite the many attempts by friends and family members, I've never found an alcoholic beverage that I like, so I don't drink simply because of the taste. I also have a dislike of substances that affect my motor skill, so alcohol is already at a disadvantage with me.

 

[Broady Brio]

I'm not a big liker of beer so I found different alcohol and other stuff. Maybe you may need to find YOUR type of drink. I only recently found out I only like a certain type of cider.

 

[Craorach]

The only thing I taste when I drink is alcohol. Oh, sometimes its "Alcohol with a slight tint of apple." Or "Alcohol with a slight tint of malt" or something of the type, but in the end its alcohol.

People who are unable to have fun without alcohol are alcoholics.. no matter how much they actually drink. Same with those who think that they need a beer in hand to socalise.

I have no desire to "lower my inhibitions" or "lighten up" through alcohol.. if I want to do either of those things I will do it in the company of trusted friends in a state that I can make informed choices about what I am doing.

Anyone who drinks to the point, often intentionally, that they do things they would not do when sober... and I mean anything, no matter how trivial, they would not do when sober... is an idiot.

 

[AbstractStream]

People who think the only way to have fun is to drink need a new outlook on life.
That being said, sometimes it's just good to wash down some food with. *shrug* And some drinks actually taste DAMN good.

 

[Mr. Mortiss]

I enjoy the taste of what I drink, hence why I drink it. As for people that don't drink, that's okay with me, it only starts to get to me if a non-drinker looks down on me as if they're better than me. Thankfully I've only ever known one person like this.

 

[NLS]

I'm not a big liker of beer so I found different alcohol and other stuff. Maybe you may need to find YOUR type of drink. I only recently found out I only like a certain type of cider.

I used to drink cider when I was younger, until a guy (who happens to be an idiot (and homosexual)) asked me "Hey, why are you drinking cider, are you gay?
Haven't touched cider after that.

 

[SovietSecrets]

I drink. I drink because I like the feeling of being buzzed and drunk. Just check my profile picture to understand how happy I get. I don't push people into drinking and I sometimes might make fun of someone if they refuse to drink, but I don't try to force them to or really get on their case about it.

I always make sure to pass out in a nice safe area as well if I have gone overboard.

 

[SckizoBoy]

I drink because I like the taste of vodka.

Wait what? What taste?! (Though I agree with the bits I deleted.)

OT: As with all things in my life 'best in moderation'. The last time I was drunk, I was 19, though I don't think I was even that drunk. I typically stop drinking when I stop caring about the taste.

 

[aegix drakan_v1legacy]

As long as you drink responsibly, I see no issue.

Personally, I'm not much of a drinker. I like wine, the occasional cooler, and the really rare glass of alcohol or shot or hard stuff I have when staying overnight with friends.

While I'm up for the occasional drink, I plan to make it through my life without getting drunk or wasted. I came close once (had a Smirnoff Ice on an empty stomach really fast when I was about 19, with very little resistance). My train of logic went really off kilter, and I could not shut my already talkative mouth.

While that experience wasn't really bad...I don't want to go any farther than that. I like to maintain control over my mind and body.

 

[Goofguy]

Am I the only heavy drinker here? Geez, you guys are making me feel guilty...

My definition of an alcoholic is someone who gets drunk by themselves. I agree whole-heartedly that it is not a healthy habit and if you hit the bars/clubs frequently, it is also an expensive habit. That being said, I enjoy drinking for the following reasons:

- I actually like the taste of some alcoholic beverages. I love the different varieties of beers and enjoy sampling them, they just TASTE GOOD. I also like drinking rye, gin or vodka with a little mix, it goes well with my pipe tobacco.
- It does help take the edge off at times. Everyone has stressful days/weeks and they all have their own way of blowing off some steam. I like to get together with buddies, pound back some drinks and talk about how crappy our weeks were.
- It makes for some damn hilarious times. Playing "Never Have I Ever" or "Kings" while inebriated/getting inebriated with a close circle of friends is just a great time.

As for my habits, I usually have a beer or two when I come home from work because it's refreshing and I like the taste. I only ever getting plastered on the weekends but not every weekend and when I do, I make sure it counts.

 

[Vonnis]

I drink because I enjoy it, both the taste and the feeling. I don't care what anyone else does unless they're preaching, whether they preach for or against alcohol. Live and let live and all that stuff.

 

[Azure-Supernova]

If I do have a drink it's usually on a special ocassion like a birthday part or Christmas or New Years. Then I drink bitter, usually John Smiths as I have the alcoholic preferences of a 50 year old man. However there's some great local ales in Stafford that have their own unique flavours.

A lot of the time it's hard for people to get past the alcohol disinfenctant-esque taste; but if you can there's so many flavours to be found in good drinks. None of that shitty stuff in a bottle or can for me thanks. When I'm drunk I act more like I used to before I became so closed off and insecure; everyone's a friend with a drink in hand.

 

[Pimppeter2]

Jim and I share a similar opinion.

I agree. This is one of the truest things I've ever seen.

Anyone who drinks to the point, often intentionally, that they do things they would not do when sober... and I mean anything, no matter how trivial, they would not do when sober... is an idiot.

So? Being an idiot can be fun. It makes you interesting, and you'll have more fun in life that you would otherwise.

Assuming you're not trashy drunk, and getting wasted every day. There is nothing wrong with getting fucked up once in a while. You get some crazy stories, that someone like you may say "idiot" to, but you'll also have some of the greatest experiences in your life.

For example: If I wasn't drunk, I would have caught the stripper that fell of the table while dancing. But since I was drunk, I didn't. And I ended up with a face-full of the largest breasts I've ever seen. Along with a free lap dance, since she felt guilty for falling ontop of me.

That was a great day.

(had a Smirnoff Ice on an empty stomach really fast when I was about 19, with very little resistance)

I'm obligated (by law or something) to laugh at this. Smirnoff Ice is barely alcohol, man! I mean, unless you hadn't eaten for a week

I kid I kid, I'm only teasing.

Bottom line: As with anything, drinking (and even getting "wasted") should be done in moderation. I've been pass out drunk once in my life, and I've thrown up from alcohol twice more. I've never had alcohol poisoning. And I've been drinking for, um, 5 years now?