• flux@lemmyis.fun
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    5 months ago

    Drinking

    Why would anyone want to drink something that tastes awful, so they can have a night of fun they probably won’t remember, and wake up feeling awful?

    If I’m gonna have a fun night, I want to remember it, not hear about it from others. And the risks are too great. Risk of doing something stupid I would never normally consider that could embarrass, injure, or kill myself or others.

    If that’s your idea of fun, more power to you, but I’ll pass.

    • nnjethro@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      That’s how Alcoholism or movies works, not a night out with some social drinks. I rarely drink but I’ve never not remembered stuff. I’m introverted, so a few drinks does actually help me losen up a little and have a better time. But it’s not healthy, so it’s rare that I do.

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      5 months ago

      I think a lot of sweet things taste awful. But that doesn’t mean I watch people drinking Coke and can’t understand why they like it.

      That’s because taste is subjective. I only drink things I like. Do you really think people, other than teenagers experimenting, are drinking things they don’t like?

      And getting black out drunk, again young people aside, is not the aim.

      I think you might be a bit sheltered. Not liking alcohol or drinking is fine and normal and should be encouraged for health reasons, but you’ve made some big assumptions about people.

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      5 months ago

      Personally, I enjoy the drinks I’m drinking. And no, I’m not saying where it tastes like candy but I drink in the manner of responding “I don’t understand the question.” when I’m asked “What would you like with your gin?”

      Part of what I drink helps because slamming it hurts, but I like that slight burn when sipping (Why yes I like spicy food too but I digress), that burn is a nice speed limiter so it takes a while to even get a buzz. There at the slight the term “social lubricant” shines. I’m not deep in my head, all the worries, anxieties, etc I can actually set aside and enjoy my time rather than going through the list of shit I need to get done a thirtieth time.

      If you don’t like it, it’s perfectly fine, getting drunk is not something necessary to live life.

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      5 months ago

      Ha! I like drinks so much (obviously) but as part of food culture more than drinking culture - I make delicious drinks, not awful ones, and hate being drunk so usually just have one and enjoy it. I think it’s like coffee or complicated food flavors, not immediately enjoyable like cake might be, but once you appreciate the complexity, it is so very enjoyable.