My boyfriend and I really want to win Most Stylish Couple at The Sadie Hawkins Style Ride in one week. Any suggestions? (previously) [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Nov 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Broke and Drunk in Montreal. Help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2009 - 31 answers

Give me your recommendations for good bars in Berlin and Hamburg-with a few provisos! [more inside]
posted by ClanvidHorse on Nov 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Is an underage drinking ticket a crime, for application purposes? I am afraid I might have answered it wrong and now I have an interview. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 20 answers

Hi, I'm going to be in the Munich area over the holidays and I want to find a place to hang out and drink. I've lived there already and I'm over the typical Bavarian biergarten/hall scene. Ideally, I'm looking for somewhere cozy and student oriented, good music playing (indie, downtempo, alternative hip-hop etc) and good, natural lighting for people watching. 100 super bonus points if their beer of choice is Augustiner!!! Thank you!!!!!
posted by badish on Oct 19, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I make myself actually *want* to stop drinking, rather than just intellectually *know* that I should, then feel guilty for not even trying? How can I motivate myself to keep attempting to quit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Trying to be safer and heeding the advice of many, I threw out all my plastic water bottles and bought new stainless steel ones including this stainless steel cup. On the cup (but not on the bottles), there was the California Proposition 65 warning that "This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm." [more inside]
posted by pasici on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Guys are always hitting on my girlfriend and making it clear that she is out of my league, how do I stop being jealous MeFi? [more inside]
posted by plechazunga on Aug 31, 2009 - 70 answers

I'm heading off to Ireland next week, and plan on spending lots of time in pubs. What do I need to know about drinking in and around Ireland to totally not come off as a dolt?
posted by nitsuj on Aug 30, 2009 - 52 answers

I am a recently recovering alcoholic. I am casually dating someone who does not know I am a recovering alcoholic. Should I tell him? How should I tell him? Should I end things all together? [more inside]
posted by somersault on Aug 24, 2009 - 23 answers

How bad is it to take Xanax with a glass or two of wine? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 22, 2009 - 21 answers

I turn 40 soon, married. A few years ago I had what I believe to be a major spiritual awakening, but it really hasn't "stuck", to the core anyway. I have since found the pendulum swing far the other way to where I'm a surprised to find i'm now inclined to: drink to excess, flirt with women (some pretty young), smoke marijuana/ tobacco, listen to stuff like Kid Rock and relishing the vulgarity/attitude, watch porn - (this is mostly all "private" behavior) is this all indicative a midlife crisis situation? or "spiritual backlash"? or do i need to come to terms that i've taken a road down towards creepville?
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2009 - 30 answers

In approximately two weeks, I will be holding a Blanket Fort Goodbye Party on almost the entire top floor of an apartment building. Given the excellent ideas I got from this previous party thread, I thought I'd ask what you crazy kids: what would you want to see at a blanket fort party? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Jul 30, 2009 - 20 answers

What music would best be played to accompany a Pimm's Cup? [more inside]
posted by dammitjim on Jul 29, 2009 - 23 answers

I have been watching the AMC series Mad Men (set in NYC office setting around 1960) and it made me wonder. Just how accurately does it portray the professional workplace of the period? (Ubiquitous smoking, drinking, degrading comments to women and overt flirting, etc.). In particular, was it ever considered normal to keep a stocked bar in every office/conference room? I realize things are exaggerated for TV and to contrast with today’s norms... but generally speaking was it really this bad back then? I guess I am looking for responses from those who are familiar with the TV show and worked in an office in this timeframe.
posted by punkfloyd on Jul 16, 2009 - 37 answers

I'm giving a friend a copy of Everyday Drinking (an excellent book, belongs in everyone's library) for his birthday and would like to include a mixtape ... Give to me your finest songs about boozes, parties and/or hangovers! [more inside]
posted by doublesix on Jul 6, 2009 - 57 answers

I just found out that my boyfriend drove drunk last night... What do I say to him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 5, 2009 - 46 answers

My boyfriend's best friend from childhood is an exact clone of Barney Gumble (from the Simpsons) in regards to drinking, but fortunately lives out of state. My boyfriend stopped drinking heavily last year, and says he's happier for it. Now "Barney" is coming to spend a week with us, and plans to move to our town/neighborhood in the fall. How do I deal with this situation, and my anxieties that my lovely boyfriend will revert to his old ways? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 46 answers

How do I avoid crashing when I go out drinking? [more inside]
posted by mealticket on Jun 20, 2009 - 28 answers

A somewhat recent NY Times article explains the connection between ALDH2 deficiency and throat cancer. Request for perspective on level of risk and appropriate response in extended. [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Jun 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Shouldn't the cops take this seriously? Loud parties and underage drinking. [more inside]
posted by fifilaru on Jun 7, 2009 - 20 answers

Is there a proper etiquette for drinking a salt-rimmed margarita - especially when served with a straw? Am I doin it rong? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Jun 1, 2009 - 48 answers

The water in my #7 plastic polycarbonate 5-gallon jug is starting to taste funny. Also a bonus BPA question. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on May 30, 2009 - 13 answers

Title of classic Mac game about getting drunk? It was European (maybe Danish or Swedish), and ran on System 6/7. [more inside]
posted by deepbeep on May 29, 2009 - 7 answers

Am I headed towards liver cirrhosis at "normal" alcoholic speed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2009 - 11 answers

My sister and I want to take a cheap cruise over the summer. I'm 22, but she's 19. Are there cruise lines that let you drink at 19 in international waters? Also, does anyone have any recommendations for cheap-ish (doesn't have to be dirt cheap, just reasonable) and fun cruises?
posted by slowcat on May 10, 2009 - 14 answers

LA Gourmet Cocktails? What are the finest, most crafted cocktails you've had in LA? High-end genius drinkology? Even just the best-balanced martini? Is there a molecular gastronomy equivalent here? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on May 1, 2009 - 15 answers

I found an old bottle Anchor Steam porter in my basement today that had a copyright date of 1974. Possibly stupid question, but would this be drinkable? The cap does not seem to have been disturbed or altered at all.
posted by MattMangels on Apr 30, 2009 - 29 answers

What are my next moves? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 23, 2009 - 18 answers

Is "old" water safe to drink? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Apr 22, 2009 - 30 answers

Where to go for a girls night out in Charleston, SC? [more inside]
posted by thejanna on Apr 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Why can't I drink anymore? [more inside]
posted by diogenes on Apr 17, 2009 - 24 answers

Replacement for that lovely "brain: shut off" feeling one gets from drinking at the end of a long day? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Apr 17, 2009 - 51 answers

How can I be outgoing without the use of alcohol? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Apr 12, 2009 - 11 answers

I need help finding a silver drinking straw for a friend. [more inside]
posted by Flamingo on Apr 8, 2009 - 11 answers

Do you know the recipe for this drink? [more inside]
posted by not that girl on Mar 12, 2009 - 4 answers

I need advice on classy Irish drinks, hosting a whisky tasting and the proper way to make a Black & Tan without making a mess. [more inside]
posted by cior on Mar 9, 2009 - 32 answers

How can I tell when it has crossed the line from heavy drinking into alcoholism? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Mar 9, 2009 - 33 answers

I want to have a Sock Puppet Party and a Grilled Cheese Party that will have people tripping out, throwing up, and talking about it for years to come. I need all your tips on how to throw the sickest shindigs of all time. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Mar 3, 2009 - 70 answers

I have a sensitive stomach and 1 drink can make me throw up 6 hours later. Help me find a way to combat this! [more inside]
posted by wannaknow on Feb 26, 2009 - 28 answers

I do not like drinking (plain) water, but I know I should. Is it healthy to only drink stuff like Gatorade? If not, how can I force myself to like water? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Feb 5, 2009 - 61 answers

Is it safe to drink alcohol after a cavity filling? [more inside]
posted by Groovytimes on Feb 3, 2009 - 14 answers

How did you acquire a taste for scotch? [more inside]
posted by Silvertree on Jan 23, 2009 - 52 answers

I think my sister and her boyfriend have a drinking problem. How can we help? [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo on Dec 28, 2008 - 25 answers

I am looking for a biological answer to a very strange and SFW question. The following are a somewhat isolated set of circumstances: When I'm hungover and in any car, whether as a passenger or driver, I will feel pretty nauseous. My cure for this nausea is to hang one hand out the window. The twist is that the cure only works if it is precipitating and cool outside, but it works really well. More below... [more inside]
posted by Arquimedez Pozo on Dec 7, 2008 - 11 answers

I have a very weak stomach when it comes to alcohol. Help me not embarrass myself on my 21st birthday! [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Nov 23, 2008 - 40 answers

How do I politely decline 21st birthday drinks? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Nov 14, 2008 - 29 answers

At what point does a person have a drinking problem? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Nov 10, 2008 - 29 answers

Help a beer drinker expand his horizons a little bit. What's a good place to get an absinthe cocktail in Manhattan (or anywhere else in New York)? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Oct 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Questions about drinking and sexing before a UTI is completely treated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 17, 2008 - 8 answers