Binge Drinking: I

In the spirit of the DI/DO "Special Drinks Issue," a handful of alcohol-fueled observations, as my hommage to Andy Capp, that lovable drunk:

This got left out of the last post, about things that are other than what they seem. Repeal Day, Dec 5th, the anniversary of the end of prohibition, is being touted as a new holiday that will focus on drinking, without any of the distractions of other holidays:

It’s easy! There are no outfits to buy, costumes to rent, rivers to dye green. Simply celebrate the day by stopping by your local bar, tavern, saloon, winery, distillery, or brewhouse and having a drink. Pick up a six-pack on your way home from work. Split a bottle of wine with a loved one. Buy a shot for a stranger. Just do it because you can.

And yet. Considering that every holiday except for Easter has become a drinky one, do we need this? And yes, Elvira, I am looking at you. With Halloween, St. Pats, 16-19 pro football games, 12-13 college football games, the NCAA basketball tournament, promotions, 162-181 baseball games, births, Christmas, demotions, Thursdays, NASCAR, bosses, employees, deaths,  weddings, the Oscars, divorces, elections, and fishing, we need a special day to remind us to drink?

Comments

[michael]

You forgot Purim.

[Skeen]

Another omission: First Communions!!!