What is the appeal to getting drunk?

[Anonymous]

I don't understand why people find it fun to go get drunk. You wake up with a headache, throwing up, and I've heard stories about alcohol poisoning. It doesn't sound fun. And while you're drunk you do stupid things and are vulnerable. It just makes no sense to me. Drinking, sure. But planning to get trashed, no.

[Scoopie]

It's not the appeal of being drunk, it's the social environment that influences people. Study has shown that if you're in the company of friends that drink a lot, you will also drink more. And if you're friends are not drinking much, you'll drink less. This, of course, assuming you're not an alcoholic, as they drink throughout the day no matter who's around them, but they are a special case.

I don't get drunk often, and my hangovers during my whole life can be counted using two hands. I also don't just drink anything, I'm picky and only drink what I like, but do know my boundaries. So a couple of times I crossed that boundary, mostly because my friends also did so and I didn't have to worry about the day after. But a couple of times I didn't realize I had crossed the boundary.

When I've been drinking I feel better and will talk more with people, because I'm more introvert and shy. I will worry less about stuff I'm usually constantly worrying about, and suddenly don't have a problem to talk to girls.

But getting drunk is only fun when my friends also get drunk, and especially if they're more drunk than me (which is usually the case). I remember one time I was the only one drunk, and that was no fun at all. The upside was I wasn't hungover the next morning.

[Prof_Don]

Drinking to the point of going past a buzz into steady drunken-ness, without being sick, is the ideal.

The inhibitions go out the window for you, and you;re gonna be in an area where other ppl' inhibitions are down, so that means that people overall will be a lot more loose, open and sociable than they are when they're sober in their everyday affairs.

Most people don't realize how guarded they are in real life...until they have a few drinks in a sociable and safe environment where alcohol is served.

I must admit...some of the funniest and most memorable stories I have with my friends in college involve alcohol in some way or another. Yes, inhibitions being down may be a bit scary for someone who is even the tiniest bit of a control freak. As long as you learn your limit for alcohol, drinking is relaxing and fun in an area in which there are people you can trust to have your back.

[Stacyzee]

It's fun because you feel powerful and mighty while you are getting this way.

To some people the end result is worth it.

It takes them away from the reality they are facing, and anything is better than

staying in that present time (and mind frame).

For others,

They don't mean to get this way.

Some people do not know their tolerance and end up drinking more than they knew their body could tolerate.

Knowing your tolerance sometimes comes with maturity and/or age.

[Prof_Don]

I truly believe in order to fully recognize your limit for alcohol, you;re gonna have to pass it once or twice. :-P

[Stacyzee]

Exactly! :) I found it out just that way, haha!

[dabbaros]

it's fun because all the things you are to shy to do normally becomes a piece of cake!

dance on tables? why not!

steal the mic from the pub singer and sing like you have never sung before? whyyy not you are a good singer and it's fun!

[Electric_Boogaloo]

My god, someone who agrees with me on the pointlessness of Alcohol. People like their inhibitions being lowered, I've been told a few times that the reason I struggle to find a partner is because I over think things and getting drunk would stop me from getting myself worked up.

Of course it's pointless and I've never considered it, but let them have their fun and realize it's silly and stupid,

[Theguyoverthere]

A lot of people enjoy being able to feel more relaxed with it. People these days just take the stuff too far. Especially in the US. I got rid of drinking overtime and the money saved alone is great and I feel much more awake all the time. Some people can have a drink or two, most people cannot!

[HotStud]

Well, shoeiks itsssh like thisss rightts. Zzz zzz z zz . What? huh? errr oh yeah...Hey Baby, Ur so fit, innit! Text me yeah! What?

Where am I? Whose house is this? What street have I just woken up in? How did I end up with paint on me? Is this someone's hotel room?

Randomness of being wasted.

[smallguy]

You right hun it is a stupid behavior even when I done it in the past. So I talk by experience I am lucky my son does not like drinking

[Shooter-McGavin]

Yeah right. Bet that dude got wasted just last week...Chocolate wasted. :D

[nate18]

lols at not being of age to legally get drunk. you have lots to learn little one.

[Stacyzee]

;P says the person who just became 21. j/king

[nate18]

drining age in canada is 19...

[Asker]

lol yeah. But I'm a senior in high school so it's already old news

[nate18]

theres a difference between being a senior in high school and going out and having fun and getting tanked. and call me an alcoholic if you want, idgaf, but sometimes its just nice to go out and get yucky with the boys( or girls in your case) and sometimes its needed. go out, get sh*ttered, say dumb sh*t, hit the dance floor.

ps. I remember my first beer...actually I dont. vodka is where its at.

[booyah]

personally I feel more at-ease with talking to girls when I'm drinking, also helps me to be less shy.

[Shooter-McGavin]

It's fun because all your inhibitions go out the window. That's it.

Source: myself (Just got drunk a few days ago)

[coprophobia]

coz they're donuts !