kristina said:

he babbles as much as i do….yet ….sometimes i make more sense then he does…huh…cute…

This might be late, but no. You rarely make any sense at all, from what I’ve read thus far.

Heinrich_Himmler said:

Re the martini: Definitely no fucking olive or anything else. Anything in a martini is decoration and generally men don’t drink beverages with fruit or umbrellas in them unless they’re gay. From an aesthetic standpoint, it’s terrific, but from a practical standpoint (and men are practical above all), olives are pointless when they’re in the glass ’cause you have to fish them out, and the toothpick can get caught in your throat. And no ice cubes. Dilute the drink in the shaker to make it potable.

Mein freund, etiquette is very important. I too saw “Pretty Woman”., And so, for the love of God, DO NOT let the sociopathic partner- in-waiting wtith- big- buck-o-ramas, for even a moment think you are a GEICO caveman.
That said, there are really only two reasons for a MAN to suck it back. If you disagree, you might need another site entirely.
1. Socialize with the boys or girls. (If you are gay, that is fine with me, but i have no advice to offer, so quit it now.)
BOYS: pay their way , agree with everything yes EVERYTHING they say, you are WITHOUT A DOUBT the best friend they ever had in their life. Call next day. Be humble. Be sure to sneak in key words such as “RAMBO” followed by pregnant pause.
2. GIRLS: See number 1.
3. Wear a condom if it happens. She’s a slut.

Heinrich_Himmler said:

Dick, what say you? I can write no? I submit, is there anyone who can fill in when you take a break for on hour or one day

Heinrich_Himmler said:

BTW martini woos, i’ll kick yo f%ckin azz. You dont belong here.

Heinrich_Himmler said:

Gratis - of course - i used to work for nickel a word- WOW too much in 2007 no.

he babbles as much as i do….yet ….sometimes i make more sense then he does…huh…cute…

@Dick technically, I have consumed vodka provided by the US Government (The State Department in this case). It was pretty good. But in general, I agree with you.

-wolfe

-Dick

wolfe said:

Just stay away from that “Everclear” stuff.

About Everclear: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everclear_(alcohol)

It’s not that it’s nasty stuff, just incredibly pure and potent. It can double as a medical disinfectant without losing any of its smooth taste. (So I’m told.) Hence, no reason to drink it unless you want to get hammered as easily and quickly as possible. Best for people who don’t like the taste of alcohol.

jxbx said:
Man, you guys got class and style to spare. Me, I usually just open a bottle of cheap bourbon and drink until I can’t see.

Thank you. We’re men, so of course have class and style to spare. You’re a man, so of course you do too, even when drinking cheap bourbon. Just stay away from that “Everclear” stuff.

-wolfe

wolfe said:

@Sam talking about drinking single malt scotch (and other fine beverages) can never be off-topic, IMO.

Sam Adams said:
Single malt scotch: I prefer it, depending on the cost, either (1) poured in a shot glass, commented on each time a shot is poured, briefly sniffed, and depending on the cost, either sipped over 5 - 15 minutes or (2) drunk in a single gulp causing you to make whiskey face.

I run the risk of getting labeled pretentious for this, but so be it. Pour in a large brandy snifter. Swirl so that it can aerate and you can smell it. Add a drop or two of water — but only good water (well water is nice, not too hard), and literally no more than about 1-2% of the volume, max. (this is surprising advice; you’ll just have to trust me on this). Allow it to be warmed by your hand (holding the glass) as you sip of the course of 10-20 min.

Tequila:

I confess I don’t drink Tequila, so I have no opinion. Salt and lime seems fine to me.

Gin and tonic: … Is there any advantage of adding quinine to gin other than providing immunity to malaria?

Annoying the FDA. In my view, Bombay Sapphire gin and Schweppes Tonic if you can taste the difference. The former is considerably more important than the latter. Gin and tonic is a summer drink for a man, or a bit of a ladies’ drink, but that doesn’t make it bad. After all, women are attracted to money, and money isn’t altogether bad. As you observe, it’s also very English.

Schnapps: Is this a manly drink at all?

In my view, it is manifestly not.

Brandy: Possibly a pretentious drink, enjoyed in the company of pretentious men. Probably best used in cooking, but I may be wrong.

It’s inexpensive, and I’d argue it’s actually not that pretentious, precisely because of the low price. (Single malts might qualify as pretentious…) I don’t drink much brandy, though. Have it in a snifter or a wineglass (for similar reasons). The smell isn’t that interesting, unlike a good cognac, Armagnac, or malt, IMO. I would agree; use it in cooking. Like white wine. (cook fish with it rather than drink it).

Everclear:

I’m unfamiliar with this. It sounds like a product one would polish floors or wash windows with. I guess women must love drinking it.

And no ice cubes. Dilute the drink in the shaker to make it potable.

In the case of a martini I definitely agree. In the case of (say) a Rusty Nail, I’d be an advocate for ice. (Though make that with a fairly crappy scotch).

There is some comfort in enjoying a drink in silence.

Indeed.

-wolfe

Man, you guys got class and style to spare. Me, I usually just open a bottle of cheap bourbon and drink until I can’t see.

Re the martini: Definitely no fucking olive or anything else. Anything in a martini is decoration and generally men don’t drink beverages with fruit or umbrellas in them unless they’re gay. From an aesthetic standpoint, it’s terrific, but from a practical standpoint (and men are practical above all), olives are pointless when they’re in the glass ’cause you have to fish them out, and the toothpick can get caught in your throat. And no ice cubes. Dilute the drink in the shaker to make it potable.

Mein freund, etiquette is very important. I too saw “Pretty Woman”., And so, for the love of God, DO NOT let the sociopathic partner- in-waiting wtith- big- buck-o-ramas, for even a moment think you are a GEICO caveman.
That said, there are really only two reasons for a MAN to suck it back. If you disagree, you might need another site entirely.
1. Socialize with the boys or girls. (If you are gay, that is fine with me, but i have no advice to offer, so quit it now.)
BOYS: pay their way , agree with everything yes EVERYTHING they say, you are WITHOUT A DOUBT the best friend they ever had in their life. Call next day. Be humble. Be sure to sneak in key words such as “RAMBO” followed by pregnant pause.
2. GIRLS: See number 1.
3. Wear a condom if it happens. She’s a slut.

Sam Adams said:
Single malt scotch: I prefer it, depending on the cost, either (1) poured in a shot glass, commented on each time a shot is poured, briefly sniffed, and depending on the cost, either sipped over 5 - 15 minutes or (2) drunk in a single gulp causing you to make whiskey face.

I run the risk of getting labeled pretentious for this, but so be it. Pour in a large brandy snifter. Swirl so that it can aerate and you can smell it. Add a drop or two of water — but only good water (well water is nice, not too hard), and literally no more than about 1-2% of the volume, max. (this is surprising advice; you’ll just have to trust me on this). Allow it to be warmed by your hand (holding the glass) as you sip of the course of 10-20 min.

Tequila:

I confess I don’t drink Tequila, so I have no opinion. Salt and lime seems fine to me.

Gin and tonic: … Is there any advantage of adding quinine to gin other than providing immunity to malaria?

Annoying the FDA. In my view, Bombay Sapphire gin and Schweppes Tonic if you can taste the difference. The former is considerably more important than the latter. Gin and tonic is a summer drink for a man, or a bit of a ladies’ drink, but that doesn’t make it bad. After all, women are attracted to money, and money isn’t altogether bad. As you observe, it’s also very English.

Schnapps: Is this a manly drink at all?

In my view, it is manifestly not.

Brandy: Possibly a pretentious drink, enjoyed in the company of pretentious men. Probably best used in cooking, but I may be wrong.

It’s inexpensive, and I’d argue it’s actually not that pretentious, precisely because of the low price. (Single malts might qualify as pretentious…) I don’t drink much brandy, though. Have it in a snifter or a wineglass (for similar reasons). The smell isn’t that interesting, unlike a good cognac, Armagnac, or malt, IMO. I would agree; use it in cooking. Like white wine. (cook fish with it rather than drink it).

Everclear:

I’m unfamiliar with this. It sounds like a product one would polish floors or wash windows with. I guess women must love drinking it.

And no ice cubes. Dilute the drink in the shaker to make it potable.

In the case of a martini I definitely agree. In the case of (say) a Rusty Nail, I’d be an advocate for ice. (Though make that with a fairly crappy scotch).

There is some comfort in enjoying a drink in silence.

Indeed.

-wolfe

wolfe said:

On the contrary, a woman who is right, is, like a politician who keeps all of his (or her) promises, a wondrous person to behold.
-wolfe

Genius.

-Dick

sonyad said:

- Paul Oakenfold & Amoebassassin - Get Out Of My Life Now

Appropriate, Sonyad.

Dr Z said:

@Sam Adams: No crush. No worries. But you’re cute when you’re flustered.

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Oh, sam! Your commas and periods are so thick and strong…

- Paul Oakenfold & Amoebassassin - Get Out Of My Life Now