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It was my round and I did it in the obligatory disdainful manner - at no time did I actually touch said alco-pop and I even tipped the waitress to sneer and give a condescending huff when she served it to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingwilly
My manhood is intact.
Actually she smiled at me, stroked my dimples, and told me I was cute:nerner: Your money was wasted! She charged me an extra 10 baht for my next drink as a "hansum man" tax, good technique! Though at 110 baht a bottle I'll be buying my alcopops from 7 in future.Quote:
Originally Posted by AntRobertsonIt was my round and I did it in the obligatory disdainful manner - at no time did I actually touch said alco-pop and I even tipped the waitress to sneer and give a condescending huff when she served it to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingwilly
Not when we explain to your missus that you were tipping the waitresses extra for a little extra services......Quote:
Originally Posted by AntRobertson
She gives good huff, mind you.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingwillyNot when we explain to your missus that you were tipping the waitresses extra for a little extra services......Quote:
Originally Posted by AntRobertson
Mrs R is heavily pregnant with twins, you unleash that force of nature and I assure you it won't only be me taken out in the resulting carnage.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingwilly
Think about that ramifications of what you're about to do.
^ thats exactly why i'll make sure i'm 7000 miles away in Indonesia when I do! ;)
Was Indonesia spared the devastation of the tsunami? No. Well same thing. Only worse. :D
erm, yeah ok, u have a point!
What is an alco pop?
A granddad with a drinking problem?
an icey pole made with alcohol in it...
^Like jellyshots that girls drink at hen's parties?
Alcopop is a term coined by the popular media to describe bottled alcoholic beverages that resemble drinks such as soft drinks and lemonade. In the alcoholic beverage industry they are known as RTDs (Ready To Drink), because they are already pre-mixed, FABs (Flavored Alcoholic Beverages), FMBs (Flavored Malt Beverages), PPSs (Pre-Packaged Spirits), "Bitch Beer", or "Chick Drink" because of its perceived appeal to females. NEVERTHELESS THEY ARE ALSO EXTREMELY MANLY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Description
These drinks, such as alcoholic lemonade, tend to be sweet and are served in small bottles (typically 200–275 ml in Europe and 12 fl oz or 355 ml (the normal size of a soda/pop can) in the US and Canada), and between 4–7% alcohol by volume. In Europe and Canada, alcopops tend to be pre-mixed spirits, including vodka (e.g. Smirnoff Ice) or rum (e.g. Bacardi Breezer). In the United States, alcopops are generally un-hopped beers with added sugar, coloring and flavoring; these drinks are legally classified as beers and can be sold in outlets that do not or cannot carry spirit-based drinks.
[edit] History
These drinks emerged onto the US market in the mid-1990s with the launch of Merrydown's Two Dogs and Hooper's Hooch. Zima, introduced in 1994, was the first widely known and widely purchased alcopop in the US and was marketed under the title of "malternative beverage". Many more have followed, as the drinks became increasingly popular. Later, Mike's Hard Lemonade was released in the United States, with humorous commercials depicting what they called "violence against lemons". Smirnoff also came out with another citrus-flavored malt beverage in the United States in the late 1990s called Smirnoff Ice, which promoted itself with flashy commercials, usually involving trendy young people dancing in unlikely situations and places. (In the UK, Smirnoff Ice is marketed by Diageo as a PPS.)
Some have expressed concern that such drinks might appeal to children as they tend to be sweet and brightly coloured. Many alcopop advertising campaigns have been criticised as trying to make alcopops appeal to young drinkers. In the United Kingdom, that led to a media outcry during the mid-1990s as the tabloid press associated alcopops with under-age drinking which damaged sales and would lead to off-licences withdrawing them from their stores. The drinks would become popular again in 1998, when Bacardi introduced the Breezer using an adult-specific marketing strategy.
The Federal Trade Commission investigated ads, product placement, and internal company marketing documents after a direction from the Conferees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. "The Commission’s investigation found no evidence of targeting underage consumers in the marketing of FMBs. Adults 21 to 29 appear to be the intended target of FMB marketing and the products are popular among adults, including those over 27."([1], p22)
Nevertheless concern remains. In December 2003, Ireland raised the tax on alcopops to equal that of spirits, (the second highest in Europe). While Germany has imposed an extra duty of 0.80 to 0.90 euro per bottle effective August 1, 2004. Some now carry a warning stating that they are not for consumption by minors (under 18 in the UK and 21 in the United States).
The Federal Trade Commission report states, "Further, industry-conducted research on consumers over the age of 21 who use FMBs shows that these consumers generally view the FMBs as substitutes for beer, ... This research also concludes that consumers are not likely to consume more than two or three FMBs on any occasion because of the products’ sweetness.([1], p5) Therefore, it has been hypothesized that if alcopops became much more popular, heavy drinking would decrease [1].
[edit] Law
California's state assembly recently passed AB 346, a bill which requires manufacturers of alcopops to carry a 'warning' label stating "ATTENTION: THIS DRINK CONTAINS ALCOHOL." [2] This bill has been praised by anti-youth drinking groups[3], since these drinks are favored by young people due to their flavor and alcohol content.
- Absolut Cut
- Vodka Cruiser
- Vodka Cruiser Black
- Bacardi Breezer
- C.C.&G (Canadian Club and Ginger [Ale])
- Hooch
- Jack Daniel's Country Cocktail
- Johnnie Walker and Cola or Dry
- Jim Beam and Cola or Dry
- UDL
- Gordon's Gin and Tonic
- Skyy Blue
- Lemon Ruski
- Stoli Black Russian
- Doc Otis (discontinued)
- K Ice
- L'ush
- Metz (discontinued)
- Ceasar (produced by Mott's and The Keg)
- Mike's Hard Lemonade
- Reef
- Spirit, Hop And Grape Co. (outlawed by the Portman Group – rude)
- Spoof (discontinued by the Portman Group - marketing 'too young')
- Smirnoff Ice
- Smirnoff Ice Triple Black
- Smirnoff Twisted
- Twisted Tea
- Two Dogs
- V Ice
- Vikingfjord
- WKD
- Coast
- Joose (new "energy" hybrid containing stimulants: caffeine, ginseng, taurine)
- Sparks (new "energy" hybrid containing stimulants: caffeine, taurine)
- Tilt (new "energy" hybrid containing stimulants: caffeine, guaraná and ginseng)
- TVX
^A great defence but maybe just a little over the top for someone who is comfortable with their sexuality:rofl:
Indeed. Methinks he doth protest too much!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily
heh, sitting here in my chainmail lederhosen with a bottle of amyl up one nostril (cheers, nooners), a gecko up my bum, and a strapping young lady from the Sompet Market dried fish shop rubbing somtam into my thighs I can assure you that I am very comfortable with my sexuality. The other people in the office, however, seem a little nervous and it may be time for me to start thinking about a career change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily
any man who drinks alco-pops is either a woman or gay. or both.
I don't have hobbies. I'm happy just doing nothing though.
been sewing, ironing and putting up the sails, bloody fiddly, but looks good!
**dont anyone tell the forum Real Men mafia that i was using an ironing board...**
anyway - here are the sails...
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...37;2818%29.JPG
and a couple been added...
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...g_%2816%29.JPG
your ironing board is cheap crap.
what brand is your iron? it looks cheap as well
no idea, the maid bought them.
^^ those sails are ironed? Huh. You need spray starch. And I told ya before, I want my ship in a bottle.
^ F'ing big bottle, Jet ;)
KW - lose the white border around the red ensign please. it looks cack
I just got an e-mail from my (ex) diving teacher, he asks me to do diving again. That sounds good but where I live now is a far from the sea so if I want to do it again I will have to pay for the transportation, hotel, bla bla bla.
Actually it's not a bad idea, I would do once in awhile.
My hobby ended up being my work/business, so now I dont have time to even think about having a new one, it kind of sucks, but that's life at the moment.:(