# I am an alcoholic **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 22, 2016, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859 "2016-01-22T05:16:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/61 "2016-01-22T07:37:58Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > Are you married? Yes, I have checked my papers and would appear I am married for the forseeable future. ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/62 "2016-01-22T07:39:49Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > This is a brilliant idea and I shall give it due consideration. I will try to stop drinking for 23 hours, and if this works, then I shall endeavor for 30 days. Lets stay in touch. yes, sometimes it helps to take the pressure of if you think of a temporary change instead of a permanent one. then if you like the change you can keep it. if not, go back. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/63 "2016-01-22T07:40:14Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > Yes, I have checked my papers and would appear I am married for the forseeable future. If you are aroused by other men, might this not be a problem? ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/64 "2016-01-22T07:40:34Z")
Look. Listen to [David Bowie & Freddie Mercury doing ‘Under Pressure’](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoDh_gHDvkk). Do you get it or not? ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/65 "2016-01-22T07:42:24Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > This is a brilliant idea and I shall give it due consideration. I will try to stop drinking for 23 hours, and if this works, then I shall endeavor for 30 days. Lets stay in touch. i’m off to bed talk to you ulater ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/66 "2016-01-22T07:46:19Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > If you are aroused by other men, might this not be a problem? OK, I see what you are saying here, and given my previous comments I understand your perception, but I am not an homosexual. I would just say that Bowie transcends all sexuality, and he is a rock hero, and he is what my drunk brain is being sentimental about right now. Combine that with Freddie and it is just multiplied 100x. I could name dozens of female stars I like in order to boost my hetero cred, but just trust me. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/67 "2016-01-22T07:46:42Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > Look. Listen to [David Bowie & Freddie Mercury doing ‘Under Pressure’](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoDh_gHDvkk). Do you get it or not? Like the song but those two aint doin it for me. ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/68 "2016-01-22T07:49:40Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > Like the song but those two aint doin it for me. What are you talking about? There’s no song without those two. Unless you’re into Vanilla Ice. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/69 "2016-01-22T07:51:11Z")
What do you like to eat when u drink? ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/70 "2016-01-22T07:52:36Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > What do you like to eat when u drink? Whatever I can get my hands on. My wife buys “white cheddar cheez-its” and I eat them all, then she yells at me when there’s none left for the kids’ lunch. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/71 "2016-01-22T07:58:53Z")
What does your wife think of your drinking? ---
**Author:** ![the\_diego](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/72 "2016-01-22T07:59:35Z")
Oooohhh… me and the wife love Irish Cheddar (some brand) to go with our wine or beer. ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/73 "2016-01-22T08:00:18Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > What does your wife think of your drinking? Hates it. Any further questions in this vein? ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/74 "2016-01-22T08:02:09Z")
I am going to interrupt this thread with the information that the song ‘Under Pressure’ is actually derived from a Queen tune called ‘Feels Like’. [link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kdxcxF5CmY&list=RD2kdxcxF5CmY) ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/75 "2016-01-22T08:07:11Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > Hates it. Any further questions in this vein? You did invite any and all questions ;). Can you work the next day after a night of drinking? ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/76 "2016-01-22T08:13:37Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > You did invite any and all questions ;). > > Can you work the next day after a night of drinking? Tomorrow at 8:59am I will report that my car will not start due to unseasonably low temperatures, and as a consequence I cannot appear at the office. I will begin working at at 9:00am at home. By virtue of being remote, nobody will notice that I am lying on my floor in the fetal position, only responding to the most critical issues. It’s good to be white. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/77 "2016-01-22T08:17:37Z")
Do you get day after depression? ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/78 "2016-01-22T08:19:40Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > Do you get day after depression? “Depression” would be understating it. A more accurate description would be “existential crisis”. David Bowie recorded ‘Blackstar’ WHILE HE WAS DYING. ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/79 "2016-01-22T08:22:34Z")
Stop everything you’re doing right now and watch the Blackstar video. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-alcoholic/743859/80 "2016-01-22T08:24:53Z")
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