It seems like if you've never been drunk before you wouldnt understand. i dont do it all the time, just on occassions when i go out with mates, if you want to have a great night you drink because its fun. thats really all there in to it imo.

there is a serious concern with health issues actully, and tbh the way i see it is, i'm only going to be this young once. and i'm not doing it every week, just now and again, and i'll stop eventually because i'm not going to be young forever. but thats what it is for me really, just a way to have fun, while i still have the chance to.

Because if I don't drink the alcohol, then the kids will. Is that something you can live with on your conscience?

I'm performing a public service here. Jeez.

Isn't Need for Speed already a million-seller?

OT: This Squilliam? xD

It's for cultural reasons really.Drinnking alcohol is a social ritual present in most cultures. Alcohol tastes bad, is bad for your health but causes addiction, so people start drinking it due to social pressure, and then they become alcoholics. Let's not forget all the propaganda from companies who sell alcohol.

Personally I don't drink. It may have negative consiquences on my social life, but I don't care to be one of those drunk sheep who fill the coffers of liquor companies, and then go out and have car accidents.

I drink because I enjoy it.

That actually makes more sense. Thanks.

Holy shit I better start drinking more because that dude wrote some serious plays!

But seriously I drink beer because I like the taste.  I think I've tried somewhere between 250-300 beers over the past two years and by that I mean different kinds.  The feeling is good too but it's really not the point for me.

A lil earlier then that and I will. 

First off, I in no way, shape or form advocate people getting drunk to the point of losing control (though, I admit to being there more than once myself) and am certainly 100 percent against getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after having a cpl drinks.  That said...

Having a drink or two can be a great way to take the edge off of an uncomfortable social outing and is a great ice breaker for getting to know knew people and loosen people up.  And, of course is a great way to recreationally relax with good friends.

The reason I drink?  Because there are oodles of alcoholic drinks that taste simply amazing.  The world of beer and wine in particular and also hard liquor is absolutely immense with unending taste combinations that boggle the mind and make tastebuds sing.  I have been a home brewer for 10 years and have belonged to a local brew club and have taken the BJCP beer judging courses.  I have also made several batches of wine at home.  The science behind how these beverages are made is incredibly deep and then drinking the results are even more-so rewarding once you know what went into making it.

A good way for someone to understand what I'm talking about if they don't already know is...

Throw that piss poor quality anheuser busch, coors, etc etc etc beer in the garbage and pick up some real beers like Flying Dog's Raging Bitch, Dogfish Head's 90 or 120 min IPA, Olde Saratoga's (mendocino) Eye of the Hawk, Ommegang's Three Philosophers or Adoration ale or Wollavers Oatmeal Stout.  The list can go on and on.  These are real beers and are made with ingredient combinations that you have to taste to understand why, yes, you can actually drink to enjoy the product and not just drink to get hammered.  Now, lets take it one step further and enjoy one of these beers with a certain food type, and Blammo!  Now, you've just opened up a whole new pandora's box of enjoyment.

You want to know why some people like myself drink?  Wait till you're old enough to do so legally and give a couple real beers a try with an open mind.  You might just realize what I'm talking about and can thank me later. 

for now....you're welcome.

-kw

btw, if there are any folks that were even slightly inspired by this post and would like some recommendations on some great quality beers to try out, I'd be happy to list some more depending on your tastes.

First off, I in no way, shape or form advocate people getting drunk to the point of losing control (though, I admit to being there more than once myself) and am certainly 100 percent against getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after having a cpl drinks.  That said...

Having a drink or two can be a great way to take the edge off of an uncomfortable social outing and is a great ice breaker for getting to know knew people and loosen people up.  And, of course is a great way to recreationally relax with good friends.

The reason I drink?  Because there are oodles of alcoholic drinks that taste simply amazing.  The world of beer and wine in particular and also hard liquor is absolutely immense with unending taste combinations that boggle the mind and make tastebuds sing.  I have been a home brewer for 10 years and have belonged to a local brew club and have taken the BJCP beer judging courses.  I have also made several batches of wine at home.  The science behind how these beverages are made is incredibly deep and then drinking the results are even more-so rewarding once you know what went into making it.

A good way for someone to understand what I'm talking about if they don't already know is...

Throw that piss poor quality anheuser busch, coors, etc etc etc beer in the garbage and pick up some real beers like Flying Dog's Raging Bitch, Dogfish Head's 90 or 120 min IPA, Olde Saratoga's (mendocino) Eye of the Hawk, Ommegang's Three Philosophers or Adoration ale or Wollavers Oatmeal Stout.  The list can go on and on.  These are real beers and are made with ingredient combinations that you have to taste to understand why, yes, you can actually drink to enjoy the product and not just drink to get hammered.  Now, lets take it one step further and enjoy one of these beers with a certain food type, and Blammo!  Now, you've just opened up a whole new pandora's box of enjoyment.

You want to know why some people like myself drink?  Wait till you're old enough to do so legally and give a couple real beers a try with an open mind.  You might just realize what I'm talking about and can thank me later. 

for now....you're welcome.

-kw