LOL Thread 3 - Return of the LOL

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:17 pm

Franky wrote:
snkcube wrote:
Franky wrote:I'd rather put my head out the window on a rainy morning. That would actually be more entertaining that going out with friends, drinking. It would also feel better.

Also, pubs scare the shit out of me.
Prepared to be made fun of in college and in your adult life.
Yeah? There are plenty of adults that don't enter pubs, ever. All I need to do is keep quiet with respect to my feelings about pubs, and just never enter one... or at least, try to never enter one (because sometimes life forces you to go to certain places... so I'll only go to one when I am absolutely required to).

I didn't mean pubs. Just drinking in general.

Post by **badinsults** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:19 pm

odditude wrote:
Franky wrote:ok, I'm not even going to say anything now.
i'll drink to that!

speaking of which, to yank this even further from the original topic...

for those who DO drink, what are your drinks of choice?

I always enjoy a good Canadian rye wiskey, usually something like Wisers or Gibsons, as they are very smooth. Beer is always a choice, though not American beer.

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:22 pm

Franky wrote:I just keep fucking up.

Welcome to reality.

Johan_H · Post by **Johan_H** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:27 pm

Hmm. There are plenty of legitimate reasons to mock people on the internet, though staying away from alcohol is not one of them I think (franky seems to be more scared of social situations and other people than of getting drunk though, and I don't think I've heard much worse reasons than his for not drinking.)

odditude wrote:for those who DO drink, what are your drinks of choice?

I drink cider, because I hate the taste of bear, and more concentrated stuff gets me drunk too quickly.
I'm like the most unmanly guy I know when it comes to drinking.

ZH/Franky · Post by **ZH/Franky** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:37 pm

for those who DO drink, what are your drinks of choice?

Well, I said before saying I don't like pubs that I don't drink alcohol anyway. But if you want to know what drinks I like (if you count "drink" as just water, milk, etc); coca cola, orange/apple/pineapple juice, milk, water.

Hmm. There are plenty of legitimate reasons to mock people on the internet, though staying away from alcohol is not one of them I think (franky seems to be more scared of social situations and other people than of getting drunk though, and I don't think I've heard much worse reasons than his for not drinking.)

Well, to be honest I do often feel anxious around large groups of people. I also have serious problems when trying to socialize. I feel better with the people I know, when I'm with like 2 or 3 other people. The only people I really relate to are my parents, brothers, and other family members that I know very well (my two grandma's, two grandads, various cousins, aunts, uncles, etc).

Now, my anxiety around people... is only worse when I'm around large groups of people that are drunk.

(well, this is probably the biggest reason that I don't like pubs).

It's not that I don't like other people; I just don't know how to deal with them.
For me, trying to socialize is like trying to speak russian.

I'm able to talk to people... but only about a few different things. Well, it's hard to explain, but I am very good at anylising things, and thinking about things. I'm good at discussing, just not socializing.

(PS: I'm not scared of alcoholic beverages,I just don't like pubs. The reason that I don't drink, is simply that I just don't like the taste).

funkyass · Post by **funkyass** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:37 pm

beer.

byuu · Post by **byuu** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:39 pm

for those who DO drink, what are your drinks of choice?

Finlandia Lime and Captain Morgan's Tattoo are my current favorites. To soften it up for social occasions, add club soda + mint to the former (kind of like a vodka mojito), or Red Bull to the latter (kind of like a Jagerbomb.)

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:41 pm

funkyass wrote:beer.

Undrinkable for me.

However, hard liquor and drinks are FTW.

Post by **odditude** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:46 pm

Johan_H wrote:I'm like the most unmanly guy I know when it comes to drinking.

Admitting you have a problem is the first step. We're proud of you.

Anyway, my normal favorites are liquid heroin and jager bombs for shots, blue moon for relaxing, miller lite for tailgating (it tastes like water but it drinks like water too), and any variety of vodka, rum, and Jack mixes for extended parties. i enjoy sharing a bottle of riesling or port with the lady, too.

Post by **odditude** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:48 pm

Franky wrote:It's not that I don't like other people; I just don't know how to deal with them.
For me, trying to socialize is like trying to speak russian.

I'm able to talk to people... but only about a few different things. Well, it's hard to explain...

don't worry, i think we've all got the idea.

Johan_H · Post by **Johan_H** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:01 am

Franky wrote:It's not that I don't like other people; I just don't know how to deal with them.
For me, trying to socialize is like trying to speak russian.

To suddenly be inappropriately serious;
Socializing is a necessity of a life so you'll have to learn to handle it somehow. Spend more time trying to understand others, e.g. when you're talking to someone you don't know very well, ask them questions instead of just sitting there responding to whatever is directed at you. To get better at something you have to spend time doing that thing, you'll never get better at social situations by avoiding them.

If it's a really serious issue for you, you should probably go see a psychologist.

Acting like moron on internet forums is probably not going to get you anywhere either.

Post by **Agozer** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:31 am

I don't drink. I'm nearly an absolutist, really. I do however, enjoy a good drink if such is presented to me, and have a few drinks in good company.

P.S. I love Bailey's.

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:39 am

snkcube wrote:
Franky wrote:Also, pubes scare the shit out of me.
Prepared to be made fun of in college and in your adult life.

haha

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:12 am

this topic has gone all kinds of pathetic here.

someone call dr.ruth for franky

SquareHead · Post by **SquareHead** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:48 am

odditude wrote:
Franky wrote:ok, I'm not even going to say anything now.
i'll drink to that!

speaking of which, to yank this even further from the original topic...

for those who DO drink, what are your drinks of choice?

Crown & Coke, Jack & Coke, Captain Morgan, Irish Car Bombs, Beer (the cheap stuff and draft only), Jagermeister, Vodka

Christ I'm all over the board when it comes to alcohol.

I.S.T. · Post by **I.S.T.** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:58 am

byuu wrote:
I.S.T. wrote:Drinking laws in the US will confuse me until I die, even if they've been fixed.
Offtopic much? The main reason for the laws are to help stop college kids from driving drunk. They'd have more success by raising the driving age to 21 instead, and let kids get drunken partying out of the way before they can drive, but as you can imagine that'd be quite the strain since we expect kids to start working at 16 here.

But to be honest, you're really not missing much.

I'm 21. I could drink if I wanted to. They still confuse the fuck outta me.

Joe Camacho · Post by **Joe Camacho** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:06 am

Beer (Several brews, including dark beer)
Tequila Shots
Bacanora (Some sort of stronger Tequila that is only sold here in Sonora)
John Collins
Several kinds of Martinis
Whisky with mineral water
Brandy with coke
Mojitos
Vodka Tonic
Screwdrivers

And I still have a lot of drinks left to try, but chances are, as long as it's not tequila mixed, I'll drink it.

And I started drinking when I was 17, and I started quite late around here.

declan · Post by **declan** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:56 am

Much like Franky, I have never/plan to, enter a bar/pub.

I'm still only 17 so am not allowed to drink yet in oz, but I don't even like the taste of beer/other alcohol.

Like Franky, I'd rather go and buy coke.

*Puts money in machine* *Slurp* Ahh.... *Belch*

Rashidi · Post by **Rashidi** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:13 am

coke

i prefer cola

mudlord · Post by **mudlord** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:51 am

It's not that I don't like other people; I just don't know how to deal with them.
For me, trying to socialize is like trying to speak russian.

I'm able to talk to people... but only about a few different things. Well, it's hard to explain...

Don't say any more, I understand entirely.

I recommend seeing a psychologist. Seriously, it does help. It helped me....

Post by **badinsults** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:31 am

Franky wrote:
for those who DO drink, what are your drinks of choice?
Well, I said before saying I don't like pubs that I don't drink alcohol anyway. But if you want to know what drinks I like (if you count "drink" as just water, milk, etc); coca cola, orange/apple/pineapple juice, milk, water.

Hmm. There are plenty of legitimate reasons to mock people on the internet, though staying away from alcohol is not one of them I think (franky seems to be more scared of social situations and other people than of getting drunk though, and I don't think I've heard much worse reasons than his for not drinking.)
Well, to be honest I do often feel anxious around large groups of people. I also have serious problems when trying to socialize. I feel better with the people I know, when I'm with like 2 or 3 other people. The only people I really relate to are my parents, brothers, and other family members that I know very well (my two grandma's, two grandads, various cousins, aunts, uncles, etc).

Now, my anxiety around people... is only worse when I'm around large groups of people that are drunk.

(well, this is probably the biggest reason that I don't like pubs).

It's not that I don't like other people; I just don't know how to deal with them.
For me, trying to socialize is like trying to speak russian.

I'm able to talk to people... but only about a few different things. Well, it's hard to explain, but I am very good at anylising things, and thinking about things. I'm good at discussing, just not socializing.

(PS: I'm not scared of alcoholic beverages,I just don't like pubs. The reason that I don't drink, is simply that I just don't like the taste).

Here's a reason why people go to pubs:

Because most people have social anxiety problems, but with a few drinks, that all goes away.

Clements · Post by **Clements** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:46 am

I only have issues around boring, stupid people whose typical conversation amounts to about 2 topics. I'm not a drinker, but mainly because of costs more than anything else.

I.S.T. · Post by **I.S.T.** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:57 am

Personally, I don't drink due to A. Medication that would basically KILL me if I drank.

B. Never really liked the taste.

C. More than one person I'm related to by blood has been an alcoholic. I'm not gonna risk that.

D. My father was an alcoholic for a while, and I remember what it did to him.

A and C are the foremost reasons. I'm sure I could find a drink I'd like(Wine, probably). I also don't think I'd be the same type of alcoholic my dad was(He was self-medicating for a then undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. I've been checked for that, and do not have it.).

paulguy · Post by **paulguy** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:13 am

I'll drink occasionally, but I haven't really developed much a taste for much. I just don't like the really strong crap that tastes like cleaning solution. Mixed stuff is good, though. And some beers are fine. I hate getting fucked up, makes me feel crappy.

ZH/Franky · Post by **ZH/Franky** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:25 am

Besides my anxiety around people, I have another reasons for not liking the idea of pubs (and alcohol in general) though:

Alcohol is evil (just look at what it does to people; some might become alcoholic, but then in cities where there are lots of pubs around, and lots of people, there is often violence on hte street; I predict that if everyone stopped drinking alcohol and no one produced it anymore, that crime would drop about 20 percent (then again, it would create a black market, much like during the prohibition era in america, resulting is something similar to what you hear about drugs being sold to people in that black market, which would give scum-of-the-earth criminals (that shouldn't be allowed to live) power over people, in the same way that power is given to dangerous criminals that sell drugs).

Let me tell you; if alcohol was discovered today, instead of hundreds of years ago, no civilized country in the world would allow it. Then again, alcohol can be used as a fuel for engines (if I recall from my past-gone history lessons I used to take, the germans used alcohol as fuel in a lot of the vehicles they used in world war 1), so I suppose it would be allowed for that purpose, just not for human consumption.