Travers: Perhaps you'll favor us with a demonstration while we're here. Buffy: You mean, like, right now? 'Cause, already had my recommended daily dose of fights tonight.

'Potential'


Natter 64: Yes, we still need you  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Polter-Cow - Dec 14, 2009 12:09:08 pm PST #24971 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

I can understand not liking the sensation of being drunk or tipsy, or liking the taste of alcohol. I can't understand never having tried it unless there had been a religious or health proscription--how do you define having been a drinker?

I once had a bit of punch that I didn't realize was alcoholic, but I didn't really taste the alcohol (clearly) or feel any effects. I've gotten the alcohol sensation from some alcoholic desserts like spumoni and truffles, though, and I can't imagine drinking that. Mostly I don't drink because I...don't drink.

It just amuses me that they're adopting an identity consisting of... obeying the law.

I didn't drink or do drugs or anything at that age, and I didn't even get a fancy label! Man, I missed out.

I wonder if he's thinking, "There's some crazy story behind it that I know you're just dying to tell me!"

Ha! You know what, I'd bet that's it. He seems like an easygoing kind of guy, and I wouldn't be surprised if that's what he's thinking.


beth b - Dec 14, 2009 12:09:32 pm PST #24972 of 30001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

Most people I know drink , but most people I know also have occasions or times when they don't drink. I also know people that drink very lightly. And some that don't drink at all. I just remember to have a bunch of different kinds of things to drink

shipping I was a t UPS today. their computers were freezing and glitching. Most people were reasonable -- except for those that just had 'questions'.


Gudanov - Dec 14, 2009 12:10:00 pm PST #24973 of 30001
Coding and Sleeping

I don't like the taste of it either. Also, the only effect I ever got was nausea.


Daisy Jane - Dec 14, 2009 12:10:26 pm PST #24974 of 30001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

I think some people also take it as a criticism of their drinking, which is...weird. I mean, I don't drink soda, because I can't stand carbonation, but turning it down isn't me commenting on someone else's likes.


Burrell - Dec 14, 2009 12:12:29 pm PST #24975 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

I have been literally yelled at for not drinking. Not for talking about drinking or anything annoying, but for refusing a drink at a party and when the person urged me to take it, saying "I don't drink but it looks delicious." They then told me I was a freak who didn't know how to have fun.

Yipes. Okay, I take it back. Clearly for some drinkers, not drinking is a big deal. Me in my little bubble, I didn't realize.


Gudanov - Dec 14, 2009 12:12:36 pm PST #24976 of 30001
Coding and Sleeping

I've never had people make a big deal out of me not drinking since high school. Even then it wasn't really a negative thing, it was just regarded as an odd quirk since pretty much everyone else drank.

Also, it was handy for my friends since I could always drive. Especially important since the police wouldn't make a fuss about underage drinking as long as you didn't drive.


Jesse - Dec 14, 2009 12:14:58 pm PST #24977 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I would also imagine in many places, it's a huge plus in a group of friends, if the non-drinker is willing to be the driver. I mean, right? Get some sense, people!


Polter-Cow - Dec 14, 2009 12:16:39 pm PST #24978 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Also, it was handy for my friends since I could always drive.

Yep! I got to be the designated driver after cast parties. I felt important.


Connie Neil - Dec 14, 2009 12:19:15 pm PST #24979 of 30001
brillig

In college I was the designated "OK, what did I do last night?" person. Or "Did you see where my coat went?"


Burrell - Dec 14, 2009 12:19:33 pm PST #24980 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

So, DH's giftie has been purchased. Yay!

Now I think it's time to pick up Isaac and head home from work.