Why do you drink?

peterattheboro · 15 Aug 2010 at 13:10

I get drunk for the fun of it. I get drunk with my mates who, even when drunk are just up for a laugh and that's it. Never ever do we run into any trouble due to alcohol.

It's even better when you don't have a hangover the next day. (Something which has happened quite a lot to me lately

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Devrij · 15 Aug 2010 at 14:30

I used to ask myself this question a lot... turns out it was because I'm an alcoholic

Now I go out and have fun without a drink (much cheaper, water is free!) and I remember everything. Just gets boring when your mates start repeating themselves and shouting in your ear :rolleyes:

No1newts · 15 Aug 2010 at 14:39

PardonTheWait said:
I didn't write it but it is true, it's from Modern Drunkard Magazine.

Whilst I am no shrinking violet I certainly am somewhat more confident and certainly less inhibited (not stupidly so) after a few beers.

Scania · 15 Aug 2010 at 14:58

It makes me feel good, and the more I have the less I care about all the other crap in my life.

Everything in moderation......

Kennysevenfold · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:01

It makes my gf look sexy.!

lol

starfighter · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:19

People that don't drink are weird. It is good fun and does no harm in moderation.

It's fun is basically all it needs to be for me to do it, that is my main aim in life. As soon as it stops being fun then it is time to stop doing it as often. but drinking never? Unless you have a very addictive personality and think you will end up an alcoholic or are are some kind of social recluse it is reasonably cheap/safe entertainment. it is popular for a reason imho.

easyrider · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:27

starfighter said:
People that don't drink are weird.

What an utterly stupid thing to say. :rolleyes:

starfighter · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:30

easyrider said:
What an utterly stupid thing to say.

Most people drink, thus non drinkers are not normal, ie weird.

V4NT0M · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:32

starfighter said:
People that don't drink are weird. It is good fun and does no harm in moderation.

It's fun is basically all it needs to be for me to do it, that is my main aim in life. As soon as it stops being fun then it is time to stop doing it as often. but drinking never? Unless you have a very addictive personality and think you will end up an alcoholic or are are some kind of social recluse it is reasonably cheap/safe entertainment. it is popular for a reason imho.

It may come as a surprise to you, but some people are able to enjoy themselves without alcohol. Some people are happy with themselves and their mind the way they are without having to alter their brain functions to have a good time.

starfighter said:
Most people drink, thus non drinkers are not normal, ie weird.

Most people don't live in the UK, does that make all UK residents weird?

MajorMaccas · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:32

Generally, i don't drink. I'll have J2O's when I'm out. Starting to appreciate single malt whiskeys, but that's hardly for the alcoholic content.

easyrider · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:33

starfighter said:
Most people drink, thus non drinkers are not normal, ie weird.

What an utterly stupid thing to say :rolleyes:

Cosimo · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:34

starfighter said:
People that don't drink are weird.

Of course you would know from experience wouldn't you.

Lydzor · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:37

I enjoy a pint now and again but often it's just because I'm out in a pub, need a drink and it's what everyone is drinking. Normally at home I just have squash/cordial/water. It also makes for a more interesting night and helps social anxiety.

Nazca · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:38

I don't tend to do it anymore. Sometimes when I have a reunion with old mates we may go out on a bar crawl and get hammered, or stay in and play drinking games. It's still fun, but this only happens 2, maybe 3 times a year. Other than that I don't get hammered because it's expensive and unpleasant the day after.

Efour · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:40

I dont trust anyone that doesnt or has never had a drink.
Especially if they think they are xtreem, they are usally the most boring people on earth.

bigsharn · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:41

Why I get hammered? I like the taste of beer... But drink too much on a night out (as I would if I started dancing and got Lemonade all night).

There's also the fact that York is a rubbish night out unless you're already at the tipsy/merry level when you step outside the door

starfighter · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:46

I am not a heavy drinker at all. I can quite happily go out and not drink. In fact I haven't been massively drunk for several months and get on fine socialising and dancing just on Orange juice or Coke but from experience it is generally more fun when I am drunk. So why wouldn't you get drunk when there are so few downsides and have more fun? Personally my main reason is cost and not wanting to feel ill the next day. but not drinking at all. everyone can manage a couple of pints without becoming a blithering idiot, going bankrupted or raging alcoholic. Man up.

I just can't understand why it wouldn't be the same for anyone else unless you were a homo.

For me It's just something else to do. If I was content watching TV, riding my bike, playing football, playing computer games etc then I would do those but sadly most stuff I like doing such as going on far away holidays, skiing or fast cars costs money so although I do that when I can, beer is cheep fun and makes most things more enjoyable.

uknowist · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:47

Well i got nothing better to do on a friday and saturday night, never drink to the point of passing out or vomiting tho.

easyrider · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:47

starfighter said:
I just can't understand why it wouldn't be the same for anyone else unless you were a homo.

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What an utterly stupid thing to say :rolleyes:

Blinkz · 15 Aug 2010 at 15:48

Captain_Slick said:
I don't.