Anonymous
Post 05/19/2014 10:15     Subject: Re:Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think a well stocked bar or a big wine collection at one time was seen as an important way to impress people socially. I think more people are realizing that being drunk is low class and more people are giving up alcohol. Alcohol is a crutch for people rich or poor and it does not matter if you drink cheap beer or expensive scotch. I am impressed with people who can socialize without alcohol. Drunk people just act stupid.

Besides, who needs alcohol when you can have the intoxicating effects of self-righteousness?


Love it!



Probably one of the best quotes of all time.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2014 10:12     Subject: Re:Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think a well stocked bar or a big wine collection at one time was seen as an important way to impress people socially. I think more people are realizing that being drunk is low class and more people are giving up alcohol. Alcohol is a crutch for people rich or poor and it does not matter if you drink cheap beer or expensive scotch. I am impressed with people who can socialize without alcohol. Drunk people just act stupid.

Besides, who needs alcohol when you can have the intoxicating effects of self-righteousness?


Love it!

Anonymous
Post 05/19/2014 09:49     Subject: Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I seriously don't get people who think they need a bar's worth of hard liquor to entertain.


Have you ever hosted 40-50 adults at once?


Sure. It's called a wedding and you don't have it at home.

Seriously, how many people have 50 adults over to their houses on a regular basis? Let's get real, it's very few.


New Poster. Did it this weekend.

I love the fact that people bring liquor as gifts. Cuts down on expenses and hassle when we have a big gathering.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2014 08:57     Subject: Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I seriously don't get people who think they need a bar's worth of hard liquor to entertain.


Have you ever hosted 40-50 adults at once?


Sure. It's called a wedding and you don't have it at home.

Seriously, how many people have 50 adults over to their houses on a regular basis? Let's get real, it's very few.


Done it twice this year so far
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 21:28     Subject: Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I seriously don't get people who think they need a bar's worth of hard liquor to entertain.


Have you ever hosted 40-50 adults at once?


Sure. It's called a wedding and you don't have it at home.

Seriously, how many people have 50 adults over to their houses on a regular basis? Let's get real, it's very few.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 21:16     Subject: Re:Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
+status points for a few bottles tastefully arranged on your great-grandparents' cocktail cart
-status points for pony keg in your knotty pine basement

(I'd take either)
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 21:15     Subject: Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
What ever happened to good old beer and wine?
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 21:06     Subject: Re:Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Anonymous wrote:I think a well stocked bar or a big wine collection at one time was seen as an important way to impress people socially. I think more people are realizing that being drunk is low class and more people are giving up alcohol. Alcohol is a crutch for people rich or poor and it does not matter if you drink cheap beer or expensive scotch. I am impressed with people who can socialize without alcohol. Drunk people just act stupid.


Hey, you only live once...don't take a chance on enjoying yourself! It's so much better to be a super-judgmental, pursed-lip, crossed-arm Bitter Betty.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 20:55     Subject: Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Wait, there are people without stocked bars in their homes??
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 20:52     Subject: Re:Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think a well stocked bar or a big wine collection at one time was seen as an important way to impress people socially. I think more people are realizing that being drunk is low class and more people are giving up alcohol. Alcohol is a crutch for people rich or poor and it does not matter if you drink cheap beer or expensive scotch. I am impressed with people who can socialize without alcohol. Drunk people just act stupid.

Besides, who needs alcohol when you can have the intoxicating effects of self-righteousness?


LOL!!!!
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 20:37     Subject: Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
No, I think it speaks more to someone's drinking habits and social life vs being a status symbol - no not a status symbol at all! I think knowing different wines and regions can speak to refinement, but even so many people just aren't big drinkers.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 20:19     Subject: Re:Is a lot of booze an "unintentional status symbol"?
Anonymous wrote:PP, you're a drama queen.


The self righteous are by definition dramatic. No suprise there. Broad sweeping generalizations based on no fact, only their own insecurity.