Blame the alcohol- everyone else is.
October 14th 2007 07:29
Alcohol and western culture- like hand to glove. When we have something to celebrate, we drink. When we're just catching up with mates or looking to unwind, a drink is generally involved. Another time when drinking seems to feature quite prevalently in our lives is when we've stuffed up and done something that requires an explanation- the Cronulla Riots for example. Apparently a peaceful demonstration turned violent due to the amount of piss consumed. Thne there are the drunks that make their way up your street at 2 in the morning singing or arguing at the top of their lungs. The fact that I've already labeled them as drunks should indicate that I suspect their alcohol consumption is at the heart of their lack of consideration for those of us that are attempting to sleep. The list of highly stupid, dangerous and anti-social things that happen when people are off their face could and does well and truly continue but I have to move this post along so you'll excuse me for cutting the list off here.
So, dear ladies and gentlemen, do we really have a problem with not knowing when to stop drinking, or do we use "I was drunk" as a way out of our responsibilities? Well, my research (which isn't worth much) indicates that when alcohol is around, those that end up in engaging in highly silly acts kept on drinking with the intention of ending up in such a state.
While the majority of society seems to know it's limits, Generation Buffet, like so many generations before us, have a few members that drink with the explicit purpose of getting drunk. Never mind what damage or heartache you may cause by doing so. When asked why, "because it's fun" seemed to be the general theme of the answer. Not content with one drink to 'wind down' a contest must be held to see who can throw up the best! Bonus point if you black out.
So should I get you the numbers for some places that hold AA meetings, lobby to have alcohol banned, give up and join you in the quest to get shit faced? Well I don't really feel like doing any of those but I really do wonder if the 'fun' of being intoxicated is really all there is to this behavior. I don't have the answer, but maybe a little soul searching and question and answer time among yourself and your acquaintances may prove more fruitful.
So, dear ladies and gentlemen, do we really have a problem with not knowing when to stop drinking, or do we use "I was drunk" as a way out of our responsibilities? Well, my research (which isn't worth much) indicates that when alcohol is around, those that end up in engaging in highly silly acts kept on drinking with the intention of ending up in such a state.
While the majority of society seems to know it's limits, Generation Buffet, like so many generations before us, have a few members that drink with the explicit purpose of getting drunk. Never mind what damage or heartache you may cause by doing so. When asked why, "because it's fun" seemed to be the general theme of the answer. Not content with one drink to 'wind down' a contest must be held to see who can throw up the best! Bonus point if you black out.
So should I get you the numbers for some places that hold AA meetings, lobby to have alcohol banned, give up and join you in the quest to get shit faced? Well I don't really feel like doing any of those but I really do wonder if the 'fun' of being intoxicated is really all there is to this behavior. I don't have the answer, but maybe a little soul searching and question and answer time among yourself and your acquaintances may prove more fruitful.
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Comment by Mrs M
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Is it a rite of passage? An act of rebellion or independence? Or just sheer stupidity?
I went through that stage of 'getting pissed'. And it was for all of the above reasons.
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Mrs M
Comment by JoH
The problem is we forget when to stop, then pay for it later and wonder why we feel so bad!
Monumental human design flaw - we all should have been born with a STOP button and an OFF switch!
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It was right in front of my face; you made it visible.
It was on the tip of my tongue; you gave it a name.
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