Food and Drink Have you ever performed this action?

**Rain Man** · 08-09-2008, 08:59 PM

Something is bothering me.

I was watching a TV show the other night, and the main character was under stress. A waitress was bringing alcoholic drinks around (it was at a party), and the character grabbed one of them and chugged it, to the delight of the computer-generated laugh track.

Then a bit later, another show was on, and a character on a different TV show was on a plane. The person next to her had a glass of some alcoholic beverage, and the character was nervous about flying, and she grabbed the other person's drink and chugged it down. The laugh track howled.

Now, I think I've seen this type of scene a thousand times on TV. Larry Tate used to do it in the 60s when Darren Stevens would show up at a client presentation with donkey ears. Michael Stivic did it in the 70s when Archie picked on him. Rebecca Howe did it in the 80s when her relationship with Robin Colcord was going south. Those little girl twins did it in the 90s when Bob Saget would tease them about Heath Ledger. And now in the new millennium, it still happens.

I have never seen a single person ever do this in real life. Have you ever been stressed out and ran into the house, poured a stiff drink, and chugged it without saying hello to your loved ones? Have you ever grabbed a drink off of a waiter's tray and chugged it because you were nervous? Have you ever taken a drink from another person and downed it in one swig to calm your nerves? Where does this TV behavior come from?

dorseybowe · 08-09-2008, 09:02 PM

What is your avatar a picture of?

**Rain Man** · 08-09-2008, 09:08 PM

It's my beach cottage in Madagascar from last month, with an educational message to the Malagasy people.

Here's a blowup.

CHENZ A! · 08-09-2008, 09:15 PM

No sounds like they have anxiety disorders or low self esteem those are not good reasons to get your drink on you should get drunk because its fun to get drunk

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dorseybowe · 08-09-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

It's my beach cottage in Madagascar from last month, with an educational message to the Malagasy people.

Here's a blowup.

Sweet. How long were you there?

**KcMizzou** · 08-09-2008, 10:16 PM

Meh... alcohol doesn't work that way. Slamming one drink wont calm your nerves much. Slamming several will, though.

Of course, maybe I'm just pickled.

**ShortRoundChief** · 08-09-2008, 10:16 PM

I'd have to say that your poll options are your best ever.

As im chugging my drink i always carry

**Rain Man** · 08-09-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dorseybowe

Sweet. How long were you there?

Three weeks, split betwixt South Africa and Madagascar. Did you see my photo thread? http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...ght=madagascar

**Predarat** · 08-09-2008, 11:45 PM

I voted Occasionally. Yes I was at a game and they had a stand where they were making people mixed drinks for like 8 bucks. The stupid lady tending the bar was not watching the liqour and it was not tough to grab. There was this good looking gal I wanted to talk to I saw walking around the concourse and I am a bit shy. So I grabbed one of the bottles and took some swigs. I sat it down and she didn't even notice lol. But it worked, I saw the gal soon after and was able to talk to her because of that swig that I took. We went were there were some empty seats, talked the rest of the game, echanged phone numbers and ended up dating for a few months so I say it worked out great.

**Rausch** · 08-10-2008, 12:01 AM

Daily.

It might just be in my head but the first to hit stomach always seems to relax the sore muscles and sore joints.

Somewhere between 4-6 it's like morphene (I'm guessing, I can't take it.)

Slayer Diablo · 08-10-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Meh... alcohol doesn't work that way. Slamming one drink wont calm your nerves much. Slamming several will, though.

Of course, maybe I'm just pickled.

Some people can keep low enough doses to keep drunkenness cheap...the only problem is that once you do it too much, it costs a fortune to get sloshed.

**Rausch** · 08-10-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Slayer

Some people can keep low enough doses to keep drunkenness cheap...the only problem is that once you do it too much, it costs a fortune to get sloshed.

Yeah, I hear that...

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-10-2008, 12:50 AM

I avoid liquids altogether.

My nourishment comes from a specially designed hyperbolic chamber. It's got a sound system set to repeat liberal propaganda so that I can fit in with the Hollywood Elite.

Otherwise, I'd be a beer drinkin', gun totin', obnoxious asshole in a town of sophisticated, wealthy liberals without a clue.

Oh. Wait.

**CosmicPal** · 08-10-2008, 12:52 AM

I'm too drunk to comprehend any of this nonsense.

**KcMizzou** · 08-10-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I avoid liquids altogether.

My nourishment comes from a specially designed hyperbolic chamber. It's got a sound system set to repeat liberal propaganda so that I can fit in with the Hollywood Elite.

Otherwise, I'd be a beer drinkin', gun totin', obnoxious asshole in a town of sophisticated, wealthy liberals without a clue.

Oh. Wait.

Nice.

View Poll Results: Chugging a hastily obtained alcoholic drink because you're nervous. Do you do this?
Frequently. My life is a sitcom without the live studio audience.	2	4.08%
Occasionally. Sometimes you just have to chug a hastily obtained drink to calm your nerves.	5	10.20%
Rarely. Generally I can take the extra time to drink normally, but once in a while I can't wait.	6	12.24%
Maybe once or twice, but only when my employee showed up at a client presentation with donkey ears.	1	2.04%
I don't believe I've ever chugged a hastily obtained alcoholic drink to calm my nerves.	15	30.61%
I don't drink, but ask my about my meth habit.	6	12.24%
I'm pretty much always carrying a drink, so I don't ever need to hastily obtain one.	6	12.24%
I never get nervous. I'm Joe Montana.	5	10.20%
This poll agitates me. Where's some alcohol? WHERE'S SOME ALCOHOL?!?	3	6.12%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

08-09-2008, 08:59 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-622449 VARSITY	Have you ever performed this action? Something is bothering me. I was watching a TV show the other night, and the main character was under stress. A waitress was bringing alcoholic drinks around (it was at a party), and the character grabbed one of them and chugged it, to the delight of the computer-generated laugh track. Then a bit later, another show was on, and a character on a different TV show was on a plane. The person next to her had a glass of some alcoholic beverage, and the character was nervous about flying, and she grabbed the other person's drink and chugged it down. The laugh track howled. Now, I think I've seen this type of scene a thousand times on TV. Larry Tate used to do it in the 60s when Darren Stevens would show up at a client presentation with donkey ears. Michael Stivic did it in the 70s when Archie picked on him. Rebecca Howe did it in the 80s when her relationship with Robin Colcord was going south. Those little girl twins did it in the 90s when Bob Saget would tease them about Heath Ledger. And now in the new millennium, it still happens. I have never seen a single person ever do this in real life. Have you ever been stressed out and ran into the house, poured a stiff drink, and chugged it without saying hello to your loved ones? Have you ever grabbed a drink off of a waiter's tray and chugged it because you were nervous? Have you ever taken a drink from another person and downed it in one swig to calm your nerves? Where does this TV behavior come from?
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08-09-2008, 09:02 PM	#2
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08-09-2008, 09:08 PM	#3
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-622449 VARSITY	It's my beach cottage in Madagascar from last month, with an educational message to the Malagasy people. Here's a blowup. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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08-09-2008, 09:15 PM	#4
CHENZ A! pimping hoes + clocking a grip Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $9977569	No sounds like they have anxiety disorders or low self esteem those are not good reasons to get your drink on you should get drunk because its fun to get drunk Posted via Mobile Device
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08-09-2008, 10:16 PM	#6
KcMizzou Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkville MO Casino cash: $10005170	Meh... alcohol doesn't work that way. Slamming one drink wont calm your nerves much. Slamming several will, though. Of course, maybe I'm just pickled.
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08-09-2008, 10:16 PM	#7
ShortRoundChief Embrace the love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Joplin Casino cash: $4097192	I'd have to say that your poll options are your best ever. As im chugging my drink i always carry
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08-09-2008, 11:45 PM	#9
Predarat Run Chiefs fans, run!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Casino cash: $9963863	I voted Occasionally. Yes I was at a game and they had a stand where they were making people mixed drinks for like 8 bucks. The stupid lady tending the bar was not watching the liqour and it was not tough to grab. There was this good looking gal I wanted to talk to I saw walking around the concourse and I am a bit shy. So I grabbed one of the bottles and took some swigs. I sat it down and she didn't even notice lol. But it worked, I saw the gal soon after and was able to talk to her because of that swig that I took. We went were there were some empty seats, talked the rest of the game, echanged phone numbers and ended up dating for a few months so I say it worked out great.
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08-10-2008, 12:50 AM	#13
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	I avoid liquids altogether. My nourishment comes from a specially designed hyperbolic chamber. It's got a sound system set to repeat liberal propaganda so that I can fit in with the Hollywood Elite. Otherwise, I'd be a beer drinkin', gun totin', obnoxious asshole in a town of sophisticated, wealthy liberals without a clue. Oh. Wait.
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08-10-2008, 12:52 AM	#14
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	I'm too drunk to comprehend any of this nonsense. __________________ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - Four blessings upon my fellow planeteers: Older whiskey, younger women, faster horses, and more money.
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