Can booze fix the American South's problems?

[Nazi Flower Power]

That's what Coke and milkshakes are for.

Well, at least you said Coke and not Pepsi. You're not entirely a Damn Dirty Yankee Lib'ruhl.

In New England, Coke vs. Pepsi isn't considered a regional issue and both are about equally common. Pepsi isn't a local favorite like Dunkin Donuts or whatever.

[Nazi Flower Power]

Well, at least you said Coke and not Pepsi. You're not entirely a Damn Dirty Yankee Lib'ruhl.

They're both the same damn thing

No, Coke is better.

[UBS]

No,propane will fix the south.this statement is sponsored by hank hill

[Nazi Flower Power]

No,propane will fix the south.this statement is sponsored by hank hill

What are you planning to do with the propane? I mean, it's useful if you are trying to set the South on fire; but I don't think that will fix it. For one thing we already tried setting it on fire and it's still not fixed.

[Communist Volkstrad]

No,propane will fix the south.this statement is sponsored by hank hill

What are you planning to do with the propane? I mean, it's useful if you are trying to set the South on fire; but I don't think that will fix it. For one thing we already tried setting it on fire and it's still not fixed.

We need to burn it to ashes, to non-existence. It'll fix all the problems, because there will be no one left to complain




/sarcasm

[Asterdan]

No,propane will fix the south.this statement is sponsored by hank hill

What are you planning to do with the propane? I mean, it's useful if you are trying to set the South on fire; but I don't think that will fix it. For one thing we already tried setting it on fire and it's still not fixed.

I've tried fixing the North that way. It was too cold, so it didn't work.

[Nazi Flower Power]

What are you planning to do with the propane? I mean, it's useful if you are trying to set the South on fire; but I don't think that will fix it. For one thing we already tried setting it on fire and it's still not fixed.

We need to burn it to ashes, to non-existence. It'll fix all the problems, because there will be no one left to complain




/sarcasm

OK, let me see if I still have General Sherman's phone number...

[Omarian]

As far as I can tell booze doesn't fix problems, instead it makes them easier to forget.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

They're both the same damn thing

No, Coke is better.

Ah, but you see, I don't like American Coke.

That's heresy.

Mexican Coke with REAL sugar is where it's at. Not this high-fructose syrup bullshit

[The Floating Island of the Sleeping God]

No, Coke is better.

Ah, but you see, I don't like American Coke.

That's heresy.

Mexican Coke with REAL sugar is where it's at.

And in glass bottles, too! *grumbles* damn mex'cans, takin' our jobs and our best sodas.

[Communist Volkstrad]

Ah, but you see, I don't like American Coke.

That's heresy.

Mexican Coke with REAL sugar is where it's at.

And in glass bottles, too! *grumbles* damn mex'cans, takin' our jobs and our best sodas.

Glass bottles are awesome.

[Greed and Death]

I see we Texans are defending the rest of the country from southern sobriety.
The rest of you owe us therefore do as we say.

[Nazi Flower Power]

What are you planning to do with the propane? I mean, it's useful if you are trying to set the South on fire; but I don't think that will fix it. For one thing we already tried setting it on fire and it's still not fixed.

I've tried fixing the North that way. It was too cold, so it didn't work.

Humidity matters more than temperature. That's why wildfires are mostly a Western thing rather than a Northern or Southern thing.

[Nazi Flower Power]

No, Coke is better.

Ah, but you see, I don't like American Coke.

That's heresy.

Mexican Coke with REAL sugar is where it's at. Not this high-fructose syrup bullshit

Mexican Coke does taste different, but I actually like both. The Mexican stuff tastes better, but it also goes flat a lot faster.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Ah, but you see, I don't like American Coke.

That's heresy.

Mexican Coke with REAL sugar is where it's at. Not this high-fructose syrup bullshit

Mexican Coke does taste different, but I actually like both. The Mexican stuff tastes better, but it also goes flat a lot faster.

True, but that's why it comes in reasonable bottles and not 2 gallon bottles

[Nazi Flower Power]

Mexican Coke does taste different, but I actually like both. The Mexican stuff tastes better, but it also goes flat a lot faster.

True, but that's why it comes in reasonable bottles and not 2 gallon bottles

You mean 2 liter or is there actually somewhere you can get 2 gallon bottles of Coke?

[Soldati Senza Confini]

True, but that's why it comes in reasonable bottles and not 2 gallon bottles

You mean 2 liter or is there actually somewhere you can get 2 gallon bottles of Coke?

Yes, the two liter kind

Damn you imperial system! (and the fact it's 11pm).

[Greed and Death]

True, but that's why it comes in reasonable bottles and not 2 gallon bottles

You mean 2 liter or is there actually somewhere you can get 2 gallon bottles of Coke?

Texas Outlawed metric soda.
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[Nazi Flower Power]

You mean 2 liter or is there actually somewhere you can get 2 gallon bottles of Coke?

Texas Outlawed metric soda.
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As much as I love Coke, I think bottles larger than 2L are a bad idea. It will go flat before you finish the bottle.

At Passover, if I get the kosher Coke, even the 2L bottles sometimes go flat before I finish drinking them.

[The Rebel Alliances]

Heil NSG!

Earlier today, I came across this article about the drinking habits of various US states. It's somewhat silly, but it got me thinking...

Apparently, the North is into booze more than the South. Southerners, feel free to quote this if anyone stereotypes you as drunks. I'll also back you up if anyone rags on you about your hygiene. Northerners are less likely to bathe or shower every day. This is probably because people sweat less in colder climates and don't want to dry out their skin in the winter, but feel free to bring it up if anyone makes disparaging comments about "dirty" Southerners.

There are very few subjects where I will defend the South and say that negative stereotypes are not accurate. In fact, these two -- drinking habits and hygiene -- are the only two I can think of off the top of my head. I think the South is very fucked up, and that got me wondering if it is really a good thing that they drink less. A lot of the things I dislike about the South come from Southerners having irrational fears. People are afraid of terrorists, afraid of being overrun by illegal immigrants, afraid of black guys, afraid of change, afraid of the federal government... Not every individual Southerner has every one of these fears, but paranoia is a recurring theme behind a lot of Southern attitudes. I can't help but wonder if drinking more would help to calm their nerves so they can stop overreacting to minor threats (e.g. Saddam Hussein) and stop feeling threatened by things that aren't actually dangerous (e.g. gay marriage). They say alcohol doesn't solve your problems, but I think that depends on the type of problem you are trying to solve. Drinking a little is a good way to relax.

So what do you think, NSG? Would it make the South a better place if they drank more? For those of you who do not share my preference for the North, do you think the North would be a better place if we drank less? Does it surprise you that the North and West are "boozier" than the South?

Well, this is a unique OP.

Personally, I love the south. It has problems, but I have the reversed attitude you seem to have. I cannot stand the north. Perhaps my opinion is just based off of bad personal experience. But, my opinion formed regardless. Now, I have really only been to large cities like Chicago. And...could not stand it. I am from Augusta, GA. A good sized city, not really small. But even there, people seem to see and notice people. A wave, opening a door, howdy ect.

I was lucky to get directions in Chicago. Actually had one lady try and charge me for telling me to walk down two lights and take a left. And in another conversation with a Chicagoan I had a woman state that my home, Georgia, was "Her favorite third world country".

Now, I get that maybe I just drew bad cards, but first impressions count for something. The South, at least for me is friendly, home oriented and sincere. Even if you hate what they stand for.

[Nazi Flower Power]

I was lucky to get directions in Chicago. Actually had one lady try and charge me for telling me to walk down two lights and take a left. And in another conversation with a Chicagoan I had a woman state that my home, Georgia, was "Her favorite third world country".

I never had anything like that happen when I visited Chicago, but I can see how it would make a bad impression. Was the woman who tried to charge you for directions a panhandler? Cos I've spent a lot of time in the North and that's not normal to me.

Now, I get that maybe I just drew bad cards, but first impressions count for something. The South, at least for me is friendly, home oriented and sincere. Even if you hate what they stand for.

I don't think you can tell just by visiting a place if the people are "home oriented." And that is also an area where urban vs. rural makes a big difference. Boston and Providence aren't especially home oriented, but smaller cities and towns in New England definitely are.

My experience with Southerners is that they are friendly when you first meet them, but that friendliness is frequently insincere or it's contingent on you conforming to narrowly defined social norms. New Englanders are more likely to ignore you or cuss at you, but they are less likely to judge you, talk down to you, or stick their nose in your business and tell you how to live your life.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I was lucky to get directions in Chicago. Actually had one lady try and charge me for telling me to walk down two lights and take a left. And in another conversation with a Chicagoan I had a woman state that my home, Georgia, was "Her favorite third world country".

I never had anything like that happen when I visited Chicago, but I can see how it would make a bad impression. Was the woman who tried to charge you for directions a panhandler? Cos I've spent a lot of time in the North and that's not normal to me.

Now, I get that maybe I just drew bad cards, but first impressions count for something. The South, at least for me is friendly, home oriented and sincere. Even if you hate what they stand for.

I don't think you can tell just by visiting a place if the people are "home oriented." And that is also an area where urban vs. rural makes a big difference. Boston and Providence aren't especially home oriented, but smaller cities and towns in New England definitely are.

My experience with Southerners is that they are friendly when you first meet them, but that friendliness is frequently insincere or it's contingent on you conforming to narrowly defined social norms. New Englanders are more likely to ignore you or cuss at you, but they are less likely to judge you, talk down to you, or stick their nose in your business and tell you how to live your life.

It really depends on where you go.

In my years in Texas I haven't been treated with insincere friendliness.

Then again it's fucking Texas, which is to the South as what the South is to the North.

[Laerod]

Yes. Here in the South, all Cola is referred to simply as "Coke". That is how things are.

Also here in the south, Pepsi is assuredly not Coke. Pepsi is a communist plot. :p
We should probably get back on topic at some point.

If Pepsi is so communist, why is Coke the one with the red label?

[Laerod]

Now, I get that maybe I just drew bad cards, but first impressions count for something. The South, at least for me is friendly, home oriented and sincere. Even if you hate what they stand for.

I have noticed a correlation between hospitality and voting for the dumbest of fucks imaginable in Germany as well.

[Nazi Flower Power]

Also here in the south, Pepsi is assuredly not Coke. Pepsi is a communist plot.
We should probably get back on topic at some point.

If Pepsi is so communist, why is Coke the one with the red label?

Maybe it's a Nazi thing... Which one was it that used swastikas in their marketing in Asia, but had to stop because people in the West were getting offended?