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more about #drinking ideas of light: Coconut rum and no mixers in the house except for Sunset Blush Franzia. The result: Frumzia. It was actually sort of delicious, considering. It was ... more » wheresthebread: Once, at my university's annual weekend long pishfest (this is in scotland...heh), I failed in a drinking game. The punishment was cheapest vodka and ... more » Lady Saira, Vere de Vere: Related, speaking as a high school senior, I cannot wait to be through with high school-party-alcohol. So help me god. more » lmathewsla: In college my roommate and I didn't have enough milk to finish making waffles. We substituted the rest with Southern Comfort and then added sprinkles... more » rah29: You know what should have been terrible but was actually brilliant? My friend's home-brewed absinthe. I've honestly never had an absinthe that compare... more » geisha1010: A few people I work with (in a bar) came up with the brilliant idea of Fear Factor. In a game of dice, cards, darts, etc, the loser is punished with a... more » Seize: One of my friends just put a shot and a half of vodka in some hard cider. Someone comment on this and I'll tell you how it went in the morning. more » Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.: Last year, a bunch of my friends who had a thing for making home brew and they made one that was the color of pale anti-freeze. Their home brew involv... more » spamanda: I still think Zima and Jolly Ranchers is one of the grossest things ever. Once we didnt' have Jolly Ranchers, so we used lollipops. With sticks. Ah,... more » zayante: The absolute worst drink I ever had was my sophomore year: My roommate mixed me a drink of two shots of vodka, Country Time lemonade, and powdered mil... more » BarnabyJones: Same story as many here already - at a party in college and the liquor cabinet was running low. All that was left was Bailey's, Lemoncello, and grenad... more » Hell on Heels: I make a signature punch that my friends have taken to referring to as "Long Island Sangria," and while it's actually delicious, I think that with its... more » eatsshootsleaves: Luckily I had a friend who was pretty good at making cocktails -- otherwise we'd stick to screwdrivers and Cuba Libres. The worst drink I had? Waterm... more » Hell on Heels: One night in college, we decided to do shots of Chodka: vodka with an artistic swirl of Hershey's chocolate syrup. I wish I could say we had run out ... more » Cimorene: Dear Margaret, Underage Wellesley Students, if I recall correctly, made use of the fake cranberry juice cocktail from the dining halls as well. The sm... more » LadyNo Fondles Sweaters: On the vernal equinox of my 20th year, we got shitfaced on vodka, cranberry juice and Sunny D. And that is how "Vernie the Equal Ox" was born. more » SaturdaysChild: We have a trashy Halloween party every year, and we invite our friends to bring their favorite trashy drinks as well.My two favorites? A punch called ... more » SouthernSatine: In desperation one night, I made some sort of vile concoction out of Everclear, Kool aid powder and Sprite. My friends called it "rocket fuel" and the... more » Dorilys: My husband used to empty the last drops of any bottle of liquor into an old El Toro bottle. By mid year, there was a good inch-inch and a half of mix... more » crustaceangirl: The Wild Thunder: Wild Turkey and Dr. Thunder (Sam's club version of Dr. Pepper). Actually, that one is pretty good. I think the worst I've ever witn... more » -
#barftending
McNuggetinis, "Church Wine," And Other Beverages One Should Never Imbibe
The recent popularity — or meta-popularity — of the McNuggetini has led us to consider that mainstay of high school parties and apparently beyond: the really gross drink. More » -
#raperape
"Being Drunk Is Voluntary": England Strengthens Protections For Victims Of Assault
Yesterday, Baroness Stern - a Parliament Committee member commissioned to write a report on rape convictions in England - stated that rapists cannot "use alcohol as an excuse." The Daily Fail worries about the impact on office Christmas party season. More » -
#invinoestveritas
If You Can't Beat 'Em: British Girls' Schools Introduce Wine-Tastings
Maybe it wasn't until we read this headline that we really appreciated the scope of the British teen binge-drinking problem: "Wine-tasting club is the toast of top independent girls' school." Oh, and heard that the "critical thinking" teacher started it. More » -
#schooldaze
Animal House
Researchers from Brigham Young University are worried about a new study that suggests students in coed dorms are more likely to binge drink, have multiple partners, and watch porn than those in same-sex housing. Sounds like...fun? [LiveScience] -
#bottomsup
Finish Your Holiday Shopping Early
The giant wine glass holds an entire bottle of wine and certain people who shall remain nameless could really put it to good use, especially on a Friday at the end of the longest week ever. [Rurally Screwed, Kotula's] -
#bodypolitic
Drinking While Pregnant: How Much Is Too Much?
Having a glass of wine or two while knocked up used to be No Big Thing, but it seems like the guidelines keep changing. With all the contradictory advice, where do you draw the line? More » -
#tippling
Alcohol & Old Lace
A new study suggests that "light to moderate alcohol intake" helps keep women in their 70s spry. [Reuters] -
#cyclesoflife
Menstrual Flow-Chart: Coolest Thing We've Seen All Week
Since we're currently working on the hypothesis that we are cycle-syncing over the Internet, illustrator I Heart Guts' menstrual flow-chart is both handy and topical. Legends like "Day 13: HORMONE PARTY!" and "LUTEAL LUNACY!" make bleeding seem...fun. More » -
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#leftovers
Russian Miracle Baby Celebrated With Prayers, Shrine • Bride Slaps Around Spanish Cop
• Hundreds of Muslim pilgrims have lined up to catch a glimpse of this Russian baby, who supposedly has verses from the Koran inscribed on his leg, which appear and fade every few days. • More » -
#leftovers
Low Body Confidence Leads To Drunken Sex? • Drunk Mice Make Bad Decisions
• According to a recent poll, 1 in 20 British women has never had sex sober. Also, a "staggering," 75% of women like to have a glass of wine before hopping into bed with their boyfriend or husband. • More » -
#science
Crack Open A Cold One For Bone Health, Ladies
Speaking of booze: A study of 1,700 women found that regular beer drinkers had higher bone density than abstainers. Plant hormones in the beer, rather than the alcohol per se, are believed responsible for the result. Cheers! [BBC] -
#madmaddworld
Why They Drank: After Accident, Other Alcoholic Moms Tell Their Stories
Authors Susan Cheever and Rachael Brownell remind us that Diane Schuler, whose wrong-way drunk-driving crash killed her daughter and nieces, wasn't the only mom to suffer from alcohol problems. More » -
#dontgowiththeflow
At Least She Can Stand?
A reader pointed out this annoying flowchart to help a man determine if his date will bang him — based on factors like whether she's "dressed slutty," saw a "sad movie," or is "sober enough to stand up." [Holy Taco] -
#leftovers
Chinese Bride Wears Record Breaking Dress • Wine Improves Sex, Study Says
• A Chinese bride may set a new record for saying "I do" while wearing the most insane gown. The groom purchased the dress, which is adorned with a record-breaking 9,999 silk flowers and a 1.2 mile train. • More » -
#wasted
22-Year-Old Alcoholic Denied Transplant; Dies.
Gary Reinbach was only 22 when he died Monday in England of liver failure. And now people are pointing fingers at his parents for not curbing his alcoholism. More » -
#leftovers
Teen Pregnancy, STDs Rose In Bush Years • Anti-Abortion Zealot Threatens "Violent Convulsions"
A CDC study found that rates of teen pregnancy and STDs rose during the Bush years, reversing earlier decreases. Gee, maybe abstinence-only doesn't work? • More » -
#comicrelief
Sarah Haskins Is Not Charmed By Charm School
After watching the ladies of Charm School screaming and dry-humping, Sarah Haskins realizes that she knows what every good reality show needs… Alcohol! But when she tries it for herself, results are mixed: More » -
#drinklikeagirl
Female Beer Inspector: Ale Must Be "Feminized"
Annabel Smith, Britain's only female beer inspector, wants more women to drink authentic ales. Her plan: starting women off with something "floral," and stemmed glasses at bars for a more ladylike presentation. [TimesOnline] -
#strangebrew
Girlie Beer Is Here To Give You Another Embarrassing Option At The Bar
I am not a big drinker. But when I do drink, the last people I want to be sitting with are those people who can't shut the hell up about what they are currently drinking. More » -
#noshitstudies
War & Peat: Women's Drinking On The Rise In Britain
New research shows that alcohol makes drinkers' minds wander, and, because they're drunk, they're not aware of it. Undeterred by this shocking discovery, Brits are boozing more than ever. More »
