Ten Rules?

I always find posts like this amusing.

Now for some commentary.

1. Thou Shalt Learn to Enjoy Whisk(e)y - no argument there

2. There is No Such Thing as a “Chocolate Martini” - damn skippy

3. Thou Shalt Not Drink a Frozen Drink - amen

4. Thou Shalt Not Consume Drinks With Idiotic Gimmicky Names Meant to Cover Up How Girly They Are - The longer the name, the dumber, less manly, wussier, and fruitier they are. Don't let your friends ever see you drink one, you'll never (deservedly) hear the end of it. Sorry ladies, names like "Sex on the Beach" or "Screaming Virgin Up Against the Wall" and are not impressive, no matter how hard you try to justify it. Keep ridin' on the metro there...

5. Thou Shalt Learn to Appreciate All Forms of Beer - Disagree. My travels have made me a complete beer snob. Crap is crap.

6. No Worthwhile Woman Will Ever Be Impressed With How Much You Can Drink - Very true. Unfortunately, most don't figure this out until your mid-to-late twenties, some fortunate souls figure it out right away.

7. It’s More Than Okay to Drink Wine - Also very true

8. It’s Worth it to Learn the Rules and Traditions of the Drinking World Before You Go Out Into the Wild (and Make an Ass Out of Yourself) - This is where your choice of friends comes into play. Choose wisely.

9. The Way You Treat Bartenders and Waitstaff Says More About You Than You Know - Especially if you plan on being a repeat visitor.

10. Any Free Drink is a Good Drink - Absolutely NOT. I would rather agree with 5 before I agree with this. The only time a free drink is good is if it's good, even if your best friend made it. Speaking of, in public settings with lots of people you don't know ladies (and guys too believe it or not), that free drink from a stranger or that was left out might have a little surprise in it, and that ain't good. If you don't know where it came from, don't drink it.

MOGS adds:

11. Get a cab. Period. Swallowed pride and being out a couple bucks is better than the alternative.

Comments

[Brian]

I completely agree with you about #5 although, I never turn down a beer unless it comes in a green bottle or with a lime... I have found some good ones that come with lemon though... some Hefes.

I love being in Colorado with all the micro-brews to try.

[antitool]

There's also my personal addendum: It's not really a party until either the Officer of the Day or the MPs get called at least once.

[The Mad Pigeon]

Also per #5, after trying barley wine and lambic... I have to say I find both styles foul.

BRIAN: The microbrew lover and massmarket beer hater in me hates to admit that I... I kinda like "Miller Chill." It goes down well after mowing the lawn (that special thirsty time when a stout or porter are a little too heavy).