When I've had about four beer, ohmigosh...I'm hitting on all cylinders. I'm past my natural shyness (which I am VERY much) and I feel confident and will talk or joke (and they're bulleyes!) and just feel really on top it all.
I love myself on a good four-beer-buzz.
But much beyond that (getting into 7-10 beer territory), I'll go one of two ways: sloppy and laugh/giggle at anything, OR I'll get really moody and withdrawn and just want to be alone and think.
I don't get mean or violent. And I don't get obnoxious and jerky. I just get to where I slur my words and talk really loose and fast (and, I've been told, my accent comes roaring back, full tilt).
After that seventh beer or so, I probably THINK I'm being cooler and more witty than I probably am.
But I'm kinda a mellow homebody, so I'm not out in public making an annoyance or an ass of myself. I usually am at my house or a friend's place and we're all, more or less, in the same boat.
Actually, my FAVORITE thing to do is get a good strong 4-6 beer buzz, grab the Gibson and sing/play every song I can think of. I ALWAYS sing and play guitar better (and have no shyness or inhibitions about my voice or remembering lyrics) when I'm a bit drink.
I've said for years that I'd love for there to be a safe, affordable, non-addictive and side effect-free pill or gum you can take that INSTANTLY (with no fallout or legal weirdness) gives you that cool "hey, I'm on my fourth beer and hitting on all cylinders" feeling.
It's a shame that I can't be as outgoing and uninhibited sober as I am while on a six-pack buzz.
i am quite aware of the joys of the beast and beirut.
We found a random hair in one of the cups the other week. Oh well.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Beirut is minor league. It's all about pong. The paddles just add so much to it.
The cauldron: A plastic prop that has been used to mix a certain form of strange punch that was dubbed "zoxo" by the person who invented it. I'm not a big punch drinker, but at the end of the night when the cauldron's not empty. . .
Lastly, I'm going to have to disrespect Guinness. I've had it, I know what it tastes like, and I like bitter beers. Why do I get the feeling that so many of the people who stand behind Guinness do so because it makes them think their johnsons are longer? To me it tastes like a rotten version of something like Pilsner Urquell, in the way that a rotten plum doesn't taste like a ripe one.
Beirut is minor league. It's all about pong. The paddles just add so much to it.
The cauldron: A plastic prop that has been used to mix a certain form of strange punch that was dubbed "zoxo" by the person who invented it. I'm not a big punch drinker, but at the end of the night when the cauldron's not empty. . .
Lastly, I'm going to have to disrespect Guinness. I've had it, I know what it tastes like, and I like bitter beers. Why do I get the feeling that so many of the people who stand behind Guinness do so because it makes them think their johnsons are longer? To me it tastes like a rotten version of something like Pilsner Urquell, in the way that a rotten plum doesn't taste like a ripe one.</strong><hr></blockquote>
<strong>Please tell me that none of these games are "soggy biscuit"? :eek: </strong><hr></blockquote>
No, nothing I've done involves the soggy biscuit, though I think some guys from my high school used to play it. (it's called "cookie")
[quote]Originally posted by Belle:
<strong>
I am intrigued by this 'pong' nonsense.
do explain further.
Apparently it doesn't happen around here?
</strong><hr></blockquote>
I think the only two institutions where pong is a major pastime are Dartmouth and Charter Club, the latter being a locale for upperclass dining and entertainment at Princeton.
Rules for Pong
------------------------------
The game can be played as singles or doubles, but doubles is usually the case. Unlike table tennis and tennis, serving is a disadvantage, because all shots must be lobs above shoulder height, including serves. Plus, one can't score on a serve. One service fault is allowed, and serves must be made cross-court. The team that serves is decided by beirut, but there is no drinking yet.
After the serve, the game continues as would a normal doubles ping pong game, where the team players alternate hits until the point is over. If a player loses the point (doesn't hit it on the correct side of the table) he/she has to serve. If a player wins the point (see upcoming section) then the opposing teams play who's cross-court from him/her must serve.
Rules for scoring:
---- on the serve --
1) double fault or hits a cup on second serve: server drinks half of one of his own beers.
2) sinks into opposing team cup: drink a full beer own own side.
-Note: no double fault (ulimited serves) when only one beer left for the server.
---- on the rally
1) ball sinks into a cup: loser chugs full cup, loser serves
4) ball is low: low-ball hitter serves (cannot score on a low ball unless it's a "save")
5) Out of turn hit: player out of turn serves.
-Note, though, that if a ball hits a cup, the opposing team (whos cup was hit) can "save" it by hitting it back onto the other side of the table as long as the ball only bounces once on his side of the table. A save is NOT bound by the height rule, nor by the turn rule. That is, a save can be hit by either player, on or out of turn.
Usually the game is played with 6 full cups of beer in triangle form a paddle length from the rear of the court.
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It's simpler in practice, and there's more strategy than in beirut. For instance, effectively moving the ball around the court in wait for the perfect winner, etc.
<strong>Clearly pong is too difficult for us mental midgets at Georgetown to undertake.
Or, we don't wear our ascots tight enough.
Take your pick. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Heh, Aside from an unfortunate minority of student here who are old-money playboys (or wannabe old money playboys) Princeton is a pretty laid-back place, culturally and socially.
Heh, Aside from an unfortunate minority of student here who are old-money playboys (or wannabe old money playboys) Princeton is a pretty laid-back place, culturally and socially.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I note you didn't bother to refute the mental-midget part of my post.
I see how it is.
PS: why is my friend all worked up about Lauren Bush or something?
<strong>i find that i can't speak english if i really need to, irregardless of inebriation. i often cant understand it either. [some on ai may have noticed that i cant spel it sometymes ether] pretty sad considering its my native langage, and all. when i'm hih though, i speak in tongues not oft heard elsewhere. i spake at my friends some weeks ago, for like 30 minutes in 'freak-speak' before i relized what i was saying wasn't discernble. and it was just slurring or not pronouncing, it was really different words and verbiage that most humans aren't accustomed to. while in thta state, i tried to explain to the mortals what a `grizzler' was. for those not in the know, its IE's download manager window. to be grizzled is to download.
i have found that place of enlightenment which was joked about earlier in the thread. i have achieved nirvana. but not on alcohol, on mix of marij and magick mushrooms. o man that was some real fun.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thuh... If i'm drunk enough i don't speak english. Normally just spanish... but if there are any Spanish (or European spanish speakers) I keep quiet... the spaniards have a horrible big brother complex
Semi drunk could be spanglish then ... <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />
<strong>Lastly, I'm going to have to disrespect Guinness. I've had it, I know what it tastes like, and I like bitter beers. Why do I get the feeling that so many of the people who stand behind Guinness do so because it makes them think their johnsons are longer? To me it tastes like a rotten version of something like Pilsner Urquell, in the way that a rotten plum doesn't taste like a ripe one.</strong><hr></blockquote>
you, sir, are a baboon.
i know my place, and my approximate size, and when/if i say i like guinness, it has nothing to do with any kind of compensation. i like guinness. it tastes better than most brew. so getting drunk its so much of a chore for me. and when i'm putting down bud or someshit, its like a ****ing chore sometimes. god bless Erin. another decent irish brew is killian's, tho not quite up to par with guinness. 'my goodness, my guinness`.
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beat that.
and my roommate was a bartender there. sweet deal.
When I've had about four beer, ohmigosh...I'm hitting on all cylinders. I'm past my natural shyness (which I am VERY much) and I feel confident and will talk or joke (and they're bulleyes!) and just feel really on top it all.
I love myself on a good four-beer-buzz.
But much beyond that (getting into 7-10 beer territory), I'll go one of two ways: sloppy and laugh/giggle at anything, OR I'll get really moody and withdrawn and just want to be alone and think.
I don't get mean or violent. And I don't get obnoxious and jerky. I just get to where I slur my words and talk really loose and fast (and, I've been told, my accent comes roaring back, full tilt).
After that seventh beer or so, I probably THINK I'm being cooler and more witty than I probably am.
But I'm kinda a mellow homebody, so I'm not out in public making an annoyance or an ass of myself. I usually am at my house or a friend's place and we're all, more or less, in the same boat.
Actually, my FAVORITE thing to do is get a good strong 4-6 beer buzz, grab the Gibson and sing/play every song I can think of. I ALWAYS sing and play guitar better (and have no shyness or inhibitions about my voice or remembering lyrics) when I'm a bit drink.
I've said for years that I'd love for there to be a safe, affordable, non-addictive and side effect-free pill or gum you can take that INSTANTLY (with no fallout or legal weirdness) gives you that cool "hey, I'm on my fourth beer and hitting on all cylinders" feeling.
It's a shame that I can't be as outgoing and uninhibited sober as I am while on a six-pack buzz.
<strong>
Heh, you are a snob!
Hooray for beast, ping pong balls, and drinking from the cauldron!
You only live once.</strong><hr></blockquote>
cauldron?
i am quite aware of the joys of the beast and beirut.
We found a random hair in one of the cups the other week. Oh well.
<strong> <img src="graemlins/bugeye.gif" border="0" alt="[Skeptical]" />
You want a medal or something?
Please
EDIT: NO, I'll take an O'Douls!
[ 09-24-2002: Message edited by: ShawnPatrickJoyce ]</p>
<strong>
Please
EDIT: NO, I'll take an O'Douls!
[ 09-24-2002: Message edited by: ShawnPatrickJoyce ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yuck. Whats the point? Its not like O'Douls or any of those non-alcoholic beers actually tastes good. You might as well just have a root beer.
Suck it up and have a Guiness, at room temperature no less. mmmmmmmmm guinesssssssssss
<strong>
cauldron?
i am quite aware of the joys of the beast and beirut.
We found a random hair in one of the cups the other week. Oh well.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Beirut is minor league. It's all about pong. The paddles just add so much to it.
The cauldron: A plastic prop that has been used to mix a certain form of strange punch that was dubbed "zoxo" by the person who invented it. I'm not a big punch drinker, but at the end of the night when the cauldron's not empty. . .
Lastly, I'm going to have to disrespect Guinness. I've had it, I know what it tastes like, and I like bitter beers. Why do I get the feeling that so many of the people who stand behind Guinness do so because it makes them think their johnsons are longer? To me it tastes like a rotten version of something like Pilsner Urquell, in the way that a rotten plum doesn't taste like a ripe one.
<strong>
Beirut is minor league. It's all about pong. The paddles just add so much to it.
The cauldron: A plastic prop that has been used to mix a certain form of strange punch that was dubbed "zoxo" by the person who invented it. I'm not a big punch drinker, but at the end of the night when the cauldron's not empty. . .
Lastly, I'm going to have to disrespect Guinness. I've had it, I know what it tastes like, and I like bitter beers. Why do I get the feeling that so many of the people who stand behind Guinness do so because it makes them think their johnsons are longer? To me it tastes like a rotten version of something like Pilsner Urquell, in the way that a rotten plum doesn't taste like a ripe one.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I am intrigued by this 'pong' nonsense.
do explain further.
Apparently it doesn't happen around here?
<strong>Please tell me that none of these games are "soggy biscuit"? :eek: </strong><hr></blockquote>
No, nothing I've done involves the soggy biscuit, though I think some guys from my high school used to play it. (it's called "cookie")
[quote]Originally posted by Belle:
<strong>
I am intrigued by this 'pong' nonsense.
do explain further.
Apparently it doesn't happen around here?
</strong><hr></blockquote>
I think the only two institutions where pong is a major pastime are Dartmouth and Charter Club, the latter being a locale for upperclass dining and entertainment at Princeton.
Rules for Pong
------------------------------
The game can be played as singles or doubles, but doubles is usually the case. Unlike table tennis and tennis, serving is a disadvantage, because all shots must be lobs above shoulder height, including serves. Plus, one can't score on a serve. One service fault is allowed, and serves must be made cross-court. The team that serves is decided by beirut, but there is no drinking yet.
After the serve, the game continues as would a normal doubles ping pong game, where the team players alternate hits until the point is over. If a player loses the point (doesn't hit it on the correct side of the table) he/she has to serve. If a player wins the point (see upcoming section) then the opposing teams play who's cross-court from him/her must serve.
Rules for scoring:
---- on the serve --
1) double fault or hits a cup on second serve: server drinks half of one of his own beers.
2) sinks into opposing team cup: drink a full beer own own side.
-Note: no double fault (ulimited serves) when only one beer left for the server.
---- on the rally
1) ball sinks into a cup: loser chugs full cup, loser serves
2) ball hits a cup: loser chugs half cup, loser serves
3) ball is not in court: loser serves
4) ball is low: low-ball hitter serves (cannot score on a low ball unless it's a "save")
5) Out of turn hit: player out of turn serves.
-Note, though, that if a ball hits a cup, the opposing team (whos cup was hit) can "save" it by hitting it back onto the other side of the table as long as the ball only bounces once on his side of the table. A save is NOT bound by the height rule, nor by the turn rule. That is, a save can be hit by either player, on or out of turn.
Usually the game is played with 6 full cups of beer in triangle form a paddle length from the rear of the court.
--------------------------------
It's simpler in practice, and there's more strategy than in beirut. For instance, effectively moving the ball around the court in wait for the perfect winner, etc.
[ 09-24-2002: Message edited by: Splinemodel ]</p>
Or, we don't wear our ascots tight enough.
Take your pick.
<strong>Clearly pong is too difficult for us mental midgets at Georgetown to undertake.
Or, we don't wear our ascots tight enough.
Take your pick.
Heh, Aside from an unfortunate minority of student here who are old-money playboys (or wannabe old money playboys) Princeton is a pretty laid-back place, culturally and socially.
<strong>
Heh, Aside from an unfortunate minority of student here who are old-money playboys (or wannabe old money playboys) Princeton is a pretty laid-back place, culturally and socially.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I note you didn't bother to refute the mental-midget part of my post.
I see how it is.
PS: why is my friend all worked up about Lauren Bush or something?
<strong>i find that i can't speak english if i really need to, irregardless of inebriation. i often cant understand it either. [some on ai may have noticed that i cant spel it sometymes ether] pretty sad considering its my native langage, and all. when i'm hih though, i speak in tongues not oft heard elsewhere. i spake at my friends some weeks ago, for like 30 minutes in 'freak-speak' before i relized what i was saying wasn't discernble. and it was just slurring or not pronouncing, it was really different words and verbiage that most humans aren't accustomed to. while in thta state, i tried to explain to the mortals what a `grizzler' was. for those not in the know, its IE's download manager window. to be grizzled is to download.
i have found that place of enlightenment which was joked about earlier in the thread. i have achieved nirvana. but not on alcohol, on mix of marij and magick mushrooms. o man that was some real fun.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thuh... If i'm drunk enough i don't speak english. Normally just spanish... but if there are any Spanish (or European spanish speakers) I keep quiet... the spaniards have a horrible big brother complex
Semi drunk could be spanglish then ... <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />
<strong>Lastly, I'm going to have to disrespect Guinness. I've had it, I know what it tastes like, and I like bitter beers. Why do I get the feeling that so many of the people who stand behind Guinness do so because it makes them think their johnsons are longer? To me it tastes like a rotten version of something like Pilsner Urquell, in the way that a rotten plum doesn't taste like a ripe one.</strong><hr></blockquote>
you, sir, are a baboon.
i know my place, and my approximate size, and when/if i say i like guinness, it has nothing to do with any kind of compensation. i like guinness. it tastes better than most brew. so getting drunk its so much of a chore for me. and when i'm putting down bud or someshit, its like a ****ing chore sometimes. god bless Erin. another decent irish brew is killian's, tho not quite up to par with guinness. 'my goodness, my guinness`.