I don't like the taste of it either. Also, the only effect I ever got was nausea.
A year and a half ago, I could have eviscerated him with my thoughts. Now I can barely hurt his feelings. Things used to be so much simpler.
Anya ,'Dirty Girls'
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.
Gudanov - Dec 14, 2009 12:10:00 pm PST #24973 of 30001
Coding and Sleeping
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.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 14, 2009 12:20:42 pm PST #24981 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Back in school I was always the straight-laced designated driver in the circles of friends I hung out with.
I'm not quite sure how I got from there to reacting to Miracleman's dire warnings about how strong the drinks were at the Old Absinthe House by throwing a sazerac back in one gulp and grousing that it wasn't even 80 proof.
Sheryl - Dec 14, 2009 12:21:02 pm PST #24982 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Happy Birthday Typo Boy!