Thread: I need drinking help

Originally Posted by Dr. Naysay

Fixed.

European satchel.

Originally Posted by Hipcheck

vino....margies

Just when I thought this thread couldn't. It did.

Yog, have you partaken yet?

Originally Posted by Lordmasterdeath

Yog, have you partaken yet?

He's probably passed out from his drunken debauchery.

DONT DO IT!

Thanks all for the (mostly) helpful advice!

No, it hasn't happened yet, but it's coming soon. Some reall good thoughts in this thread that have helped shape my little event.

Originally Posted by santiclaws

I'd avoid caffeine, it is a diuretic which is the last thing you want. Dehydration is one of the main reasons for hangovers, as alcohol is itself a diuretic and the constricted capillaries resulting from dehydration is what is in large part responsible for hangovers. In short, I'd avoid rum and cokes, irish coffees or anything else with much caffeine; besides, rum and Coke is probably not a good beginner drink anyway from a taste point of view. If you never drank, I'd go with tropical, fruity drinks - pina coladas, mai tai's, frozen daquiris and the like. They don't taste like booze, they taste mostly like fruit juice. The sugar in these drinks really kills the taste of alcohol. Drink lots of liquids - water, gatorade. Be careful - tropical drinks often do really just taste like candy but can put you on your ass. Stick to one drink an hour if you can. Eat when you drink; the food will absorb the alcohol and release it into your bloodstream slowly. Whatever you do, do not drink for the first time on an empty stomach.

Generally good advice, but I'm thinking to avoid a lot of the sugar. I'd probably prefer to go that route, but too many people have told me you'll get sicker.

Originally Posted by jammer06

Definitely drink water, don't let your friends tell you you're not done, eating food helps

Personally if you're going to put yourself on exhibit make a time frame of for how long. Don't drink fast meaning no more than one shot/glass of wine/beer per hour. 2 drinks will likely get you a nice buzz but it will take 30-45 minutes before you're feeling it at minimum. If you've had 6 shots by then you're going to be FUBAR'd hardcore.

Also it really helps if you're big, I'm 6-1 and about 210 so I can drink more than a 4'-10 98lb'er

6"2", 175 lbs. Lightweight. Should be interesting. More solid advice, though.

Originally Posted by VF

Pretty good advice above, but I think you would be best with simply a friend (or friends) who aren't a-holes ("no dude, you're totally good, just 3 more shots and you should be set. Trust me") who can give good advice on quantity and pacing based on how you are reacting. Nothing like an experienced and trusted trip sitter to get you through something new

Lol, no kidding. Luckily I know which dudes are solid and which are a-holes, so I know who to listen to.

Originally Posted by USCKingsFan31

My little chip in of advice is to take plenty of time between drinks.

One common rookie mistake (and one I made in college) is to feel like the alcohol isn't having any effect so you can keep drinking. Have some water and wait 10-15 minutes between drinks so you can gauge the effect it is having on your body.

As for what to drink, fruity drinks (Pina Colada, strawberry daiquiris, etc) are definitely a good option. Smirnoff Ice, Mike's Hard Lemonade, "Hard Cider"... these are all drinks that barely taste alcoholic and are great starter points.

Have fun!

Time advice noted, one drink per hour is my plan.

Originally Posted by jammer06

Actually thought a little more about this and best case scenario, I hope you have a nice home setup and a BBQ.
Invite everyone over who wants to experience this and make some burgers or whatever you're handy with on the grill. Of course the drinking will commence with the viewing of Game 6 (preferably with the Bob Miller version when available).
Try to keep it to one drink a period or so. Have water during intermissions and you should be set, everyone will have fun and it won't be a totally pointless exercise.

As for drinks, if you like coke a lot as mentioned before whiskey or spiced rum is a good mixer for them. I do recommend the non caffeinated versions since alcohol is a stimulant and you don't want to be up all night.

Liquers are usually 26-30 proof so they have less alcohol than 80 proof drinks. Things like Amaretto or Scnhopps are typically good to drink plain (with water or ice) and taste fairly good all things considered

Hard alcohol is going to taste like alcohol, it takes a refined palette to get past it initially and it's probably a waste of time to put in the effort unless you think you might like to try again.

Ding ding ding, winner. The general plan is this: friends, BBQ, Stanley cup on the TV, kids at the grandparents' house.

Originally Posted by lunchbox

i somehow feel the OP can't be for real, but whatever, if i'm off, job has the best advice.

No, it's for real. A totally uninteresting event for most - but should be a unique experience for me!

Originally Posted by HeadInjury

I have a feeling than when this is all over you probably will wish you had decided to stay a teatotaller.

Probably.

Originally Posted by Lordmasterdeath

Jagermeister is calling your name

Believe it or not, my inner Kerry King was seriously considering this...

Originally Posted by orpheus

Just jump up and down after drinking in order to avoid a hangover.

Oh, wait, I think that's how one prevents pregnancy.

I was going to suck it through a straw and then spin around real fast. Will that work too?


So anyway, just a low-key gathering with my wife and I and some friends. Going to be going with wine for the most part with sips of various elixers folks want to share with me. Going to BBQ, have plenty of steak and cheese and good stuff and slowly get plastered watching the Cup/post-game show/parade all night long. I will post again when it's done in about two weeks.

Of course, if you're all really lucky, I'll post during the event too.

If you're going to stick to one drink an hour and also eat, you can drink whatever you want. You probably won't even get buzzed.

XXX till the end!

Straight edge people suck. They're like wet blankets only they scream when you throw them on top of a fire.

Yog, do drink lots of water, as it will help with the hangover. You might also consider going with a cider as BigBrown recommended. It's very mild tasting, taste being your biggest issue to overcome. I do also like the idea of having friends around to take care of you. Oh, and go streaking. That's the best part. If you're not sure how, get a copy of Old School. Will Farrell will show you how.