I'm sorry but....

[Mao]

I haven't read everything, but I would like to reply to kazdawg's first post. I have been through a transformation I think you can relate to, from hating alcohol and 'parties' to being the pseudo-alcoholic I am now.

Firstly, your initial inhibitions to drink and such come from your social group. This is very high-school related. There is always that group of annoying 'popular' kids who drink, get smashed, and appear to have a lot of fun. You end up in two categories, to join the popular kids, or to completely different and dislike what they stand for. Most 'intellectuals' tend to fall into the second category, as they are typically more mature and find it harder to relate to other kids at the same age.

In summary (and to word it brutally), you do not like drinking and partying because you dislike your peers (particularly the ones who get smashed all the time). Externally it appears as a way to assert a higher social status.

That's okay though, you will generally come out with a higher social status anyways. As you go through uni and whatnot, you will meet people you connect well with. Drinking and partying will come naturally. You just got to enjoy the ride. Social drinking is quite relaxing, and helps with certain social interaction. You'll learn to appreciate it eventually.

I have converted several non-drinking people (who have become very good friends) into similar pseudo-alcoholics. It's quite hilarious.

[also, straight scotch for the win. and a cigar.]

[taiga]

I'm not anti-alcohol as some of the people on this thread, but I do share a similar sentiment.

Drinking seemed so much 'cooler' back in year 11 and 12, when it was sort of seen as something that only some people did. Nowadays it's something that's stock standard, most people do it, and it doesn't raise an eyebrow when I see a mate with a beer in a photo on facebook (it would have a few years ago). The kids that thought they were cool by drinking heaps back in year 11 and 12 are now tossers that promote ratty nightclub events on facebook nonstop (and in general have a bunch of haters ).

I think the reason that people drink at the 16-18 age bracket is a heap different to what most start to drink for in University. For me it's not about getting 'smashed' or not remembering anything anymore, rather it's just something that you have a few sips on whilst talking to some mates/meeting new people, or just relax with. I have never drank to the stage where I'm not functional.

A lot of my mates, especially females, still do however drink to the stage where they will vomit, make horrendous decisions (had to stop a couple of my 1st year friends hopping into a car with a bunch of 5th years). I am completely against this type of drinking, but most people grow out of it anyway.

[EvangelionZeta]

I'm not anti-alcohol as some of the people on this thread, but I do share a similar sentiment.

Drinking seemed so much 'cooler' back in year 11 and 12, when it was sort of seen as something that only some people did. Nowadays it's something that's stock standard, most people do it, and it doesn't raise an eyebrow when I see a mate with a beer in a photo on facebook (it would have a few years ago). The kids that thought they were cool by drinking heaps back in year 11 and 12 are now tossers that promote ratty nightclub events on facebook nonstop (and in general have a bunch of haters ).

I think the reason that people drink at the 16-18 age bracket is a heap different to what most start to drink for in University. For me it's not about getting 'smashed' or not remembering anything anymore, rather it's just something that you have a few sips on whilst talking to some mates/meeting new people, or just relax with. I have never drank to the stage where I'm not functional.

A lot of my mates, especially females, still do however drink to the stage where they will vomit, make horrendous decisions (had to stop a couple of my 1st year friends hopping into a car with a bunch of 5th years). I am completely against this type of drinking, but most people grow out of it anyway.

Quoted for truth. 

[burbs]

maybe the wrong thread but anyone up for shots Friday night?





(I think that social drinking is healthy, and keeps you relaxed. I probably started because I thought it was 'cool' but lowered inhibitions usually leads to more fun, at least in my experience.

However, you are completely within your rights NOT to drink and people should respect that).

[ShortBlackChick]

In summary (and to word it brutally), you do not like drinking and partying because you dislike your peers (particularly the ones who get smashed all the time). Externally it appears as a way to assert a higher social status.

Yeah that does make sense- some of the people in my year level are fucking idiots and I look at them and I go 'yeah dont wanna get drunk, have sex, become preggers by some unknown dude.'

But I dont think I'm against drinking- I'll drink eventually, but right now its not a priority. I dont frown upon those that drink, only those that get 'smashed' OR claim to get smashed because its socially viable OR drink purely because its socially accepted. And I dont understand the expectation of youth to drink.

And partying...LOL I love parties!!! But I dont understand why you need alcohol to make parties fun.

[dc302]

In summary (and to word it brutally), you do not like drinking and partying because you dislike your peers (particularly the ones who get smashed all the time). Externally it appears as a way to assert a higher social status.

Yeah that does make sense- some of the people in my year level are fucking idiots and I look at them and I go 'yeah dont wanna get drunk, have sex, become preggers by some unknown dude.'

But I dont think I'm against drinking- I'll drink eventually, but right now its not a priority. I dont frown upon those that drink, only those that get 'smashed' OR claim to get smashed because its socially viable OR drink purely because its socially accepted. And I dont understand the expectation of youth to drink.

And partying...LOL I love parties!!! But I dont understand why you need alcohol to make parties fun.

Your last line is true to an extent, but the problem arises when pretty much everyone at the party is under the influence and you're not. If you can deal with that, then great, but most people can't really. At least in my opinion.

[chrisjb]

okay guys, here's my views on drinking:

I enjoy getting smashed every once in a while. It's hard to describe why, but it's really jut longing for a state where I am able to do anything and feel like I'm a king, and being able to act like a complete douche and never remember it. It's also the fact that when you're out with friends and you're all hammered, you form the most amazing bonds over the most obscure things. It can take me ages to get close to someone under normal circumstances, but one night when we get piss drunk, laugh and talk until the sun comes up and not remembered a lot of it can form a bond and friendship that's really strong.

Also, I get a lot more girls when I'm slightly drunk. There is a limit here, I can't be too wasted, but after 3-4 drinks I'm a hell of a lot more outgoing, like I would be around my closest friends and that means I make lots more friends and hook up with lots more girls.

That said, my biggest peeve is people who go on Facebook and write 'OMG, I'm so drunk!' (invariably misspelling words). I think they're dick heads.

Finally, drinking is good for drowning away sorrows. I know a shitload of you will go 'oh, no chris! You can't do that, you should be confronting your feelings in a more healthy way!' but really, sitting with a mate when you've had a shit week or you've been dumped or got a bad ATAR score (now you can all relate! ) I find really good and it helps a lot.

All of that said, I do feel embarrassed the morning after I have puked somewhere... Like really embarrassed, to the point where I become a hermit for a day or two

anyway, that's my opinion.

[jane1234]

I used to be exactly the same as you kazdawg.

Then I had a drink...

Nah but seriously, I think unless you have tried it you won't really understand the 'attraction'. I personally have never gotten to the throwing up/passing out/forgetting everything stage, I think that's stupid, but the majority of people who drink don't end up that way. I think that for 18 year olds it's become sort of a rite of passage, which is why there seems to be pressure to drink when you turn 18. But really, it's not a massive deal when you don't do it to excess.

[TrueLight]

omg am i the only one who hates the taste of alcohol? lol well....if there is enough fruit stuff in it to disguise the taste i would consider trying abit :p

[TrueTears]

omg am i the only one who hates the taste of alcohol? lol well....if there is enough fruit stuff in it to disguise the taste i would consider trying abit :p

nah same here lol, i hate the taste of it so i'll never get forced into drinking haha

[b^3]

omg am i the only one who hates the taste of alcohol? lol well....if there is enough fruit stuff in it to disguise the taste i would consider trying abit :p

nah same here lol, i hate the taste of it so i'll never get forced into drinking haha

Just don't do what I did and have your friend give you your first taste of alcohol with a 75% shot, definitely wasn't ready for that, at least I did have more confidence for the rest of the night.

[stonecold]

Did somebody say shots?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNtTEibFvlQ&ob=av3e 

[Camo]

Did somebody say shots?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNtTEibFvlQ&ob=av3e 

When i walk in the club.
All eyes on me.
Im with the party rock crew.
All drinks are free.
We like ciroc.
We love patron.
we came to party rock.
Everybody its on.
Let's go.

Shots shots shots shots shots shots.
Shots shots shots shots shots.
Shots shots shots shots shots.

My view on the consumption of alcohol as it seems to me to be a risky activity (I have my P's so why would I want to jeopardise that?), and has always been viewed as an unhealthy behaviour towards me. I know this may sound corny but my brain is still developing and I don't want to be getting hammered every Saturday night. >.>

[stonecold]

Yeah, fair enough.  I used to be the same tbh. 

Then I pretty much underwent Mao's transformation. :p  Once you get to uni it is a lot more enjoyable. 

[springonion]

I used to drink, but then I took an arrow in the knee