Dear Alcohol

Wednesday, 14th of September 2005 at 8:16pm

Okay I got this in an e-mail forward and I usually hate them (because people forward and don't create a new message -- damn spam) but this is worth posting in my opinion..

Dear Alcohol,

First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours. As my friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work cocktail, a beer at the game, and you've been around in the holidays, hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings. However, lately I've been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences.

1. Phone calls: While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the suggestion that any conversation of substance or necessity takes place after 2am. Why would you make me call those ex-boyfriends/girlfriends when I know for a fact that they do not want to hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night?

2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal, but why must you suggest that I eat a taco with chilli sauce, along with a big Italian meatball and some stale chips (washed down with wine and topped off with a Kit Kat after a few cheese curls and a big dirty kebab)? I'm an eclectic eater, but I think you went too far this time.

3. Clumsiness: Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to improve my balance, I see no need to hammer the issue home by causing me to fall down. It's completely unnecessary, and the black and blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond me. Similarly, it should never take me more then 45 seconds to get the front door key in the lock.

4. Futhermore: the hangovers have got to stop. This is getting ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evenings debauchery may be in order, but the 3pm hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. My entire day is shot. I ask that, if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread, aspirin) prior to going to sleep/passing out face down on my floor with a bag of popcorn, the hangover should be minimal and in no way interfere with my daily activities.

Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now and would like to ensure that we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets. I order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above and address them immediately. I will look for an answer no later then Thursday 3pm (pre-happy hour) on your possible solutions and hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.

Thank you
Your biggest fan

P.S
Things that are difficult to say when drunk:
- Innovative
- Preliminary
- Proliferation
- Cinnamon

Things that are very difficult to say when drunk:
- Specificity
- British Constitution
- Passive- aggressive disorder

Things that are downright impossible to say when drunk:
- Thanks, but I don't want to have sex tonight.
- Nope, no more beer for me.
- Sorry, but your not my type.
- Good evening Officer, Isn't it a lovely night out?
- Oh, I couldn't... No one wants to hear me sing.

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