Seriously, I know a couple of kids on forums who are like 15-17 and they keep taking pictures of them holding a beer bottle to make themselves look cooler, and then talk about how "real drinkers" stay wasted overnight etc... Really, they should just remove the age limit because it's making people(mostly teens) think that "drinking" is like a privilege when it's not. Drinking alcohol doesn't make you any cooler than if you liked Sprite or Coca Cola.
Taking a picture of yourself that contains alcohol in it does not mean they're doing it to look cool. And to answer your question in the title: Because they're stupid.
Taking a picture of yourself that contains alcohol in it does not mean they're doing it to look cool. And to answer your question in the title: Because they're stupid.DrSponge
When you're clearly under the legal age, yes it is. I'm not talking about a "post your wasted pics" thread where legal people are showing pictures of themselves vomit into a red bucket. I'm talking about kids who like holding a beer(or vodka) RIGHT beside their face in their pics..
I think it is a maturity thing...or lack there of, I also think it's because it's novel and illegal thus "cooler" No to mention in most highschools it seems that the popular kids drink thus making it cooler by association...
I don't know that lowering the drinking age would necessarily solve that, because then teenagers would do the same things only earlier. The way in which I think lowering the age would help is if adults started to see alcohol in a new light due to the guideline. I think a big problem is adults who try to take the position of keeping their kids away from it completely until they're x age. Just have a drink with them when they get into their teens and let them have a drink with dinner as they mature. If people want to know where this binge mentality comes from, it's not immaturity, it's the social precedent of aclohol being a strict taboo up untila certain age and having absolutely no restrictions aside from driving drunk thereafter. Also, there's a hell of a lot of media out there that makes being completely ****-faced look cool and not as painful as it really can be.
Well, for one, kids "these days"arent the first.Underage drinkinghas been happening for quite some time. Secondly, its kind of normal. I dont think lowering the drinking age would help at all. It would still be a novelty for most, and then kids would start drinking underage even younger.
[QUOTE="ManifestoJoe"]Because no matter what you say, only the uncool kids wont party like that.th3warr1or
Is this a joke statement? Only slightly. I'm just saying, no one hear is like "Dude last night I was so sober, it was sweet". I don't mean drinking automatically makes you cool or anything it's just that straight edge people are straight up lame.
ya, of the stereotype you describe, those kind of kids quite annoying
but there no worse than the kids who go out of there way to tell people how much of a desire they have not to drink and how they dont need alcohol to have fun
Because it is socially accepted within their peers. I dunno, I like sitting back with friends, having a few drinks and playing videogames while telling stupid jokes, but if you can't remember any of it the day after and if you have to unswallow the bag of Cheetos you ate last night, it's not cool...
They love the feeling it gives them, same goes for drugs, to escape from social issues and just lay "lose" with their friends and party without caring for the consequences.
I would say that some of the teens probably dont even like the taste of alcohol...
They probably just chug it down to achieve the buzz or simply get drunk.
Most teenagers are idiots, simple as that. They think getting drunk is cool and fun. Although it can be fun, doing it every weekend is stupid. Most of them don't even like the taste of alcohol, they just suck it up in order to get drunk. Binge drinking is what its called, and its something that needs to go away. I think I'm one of the few people my age who actually drink for the taste.
It's easy to think in present tense.. but the fact is it's always been this way.... Every children of every generation like to do what they aren't suppose too. At least in America and other western cultures.
Let me make this clear. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING that is just happening now, or started recently.. It's been going on progressively for the last few hundred years if not longer.
First of all, it's not these days, teen drinking has been around for a long time. Second, it's true that some people think they are the **** because they drink, but most teens simply drink because it's fun. And it's not just teens, even adults like getting wasted. I personally don't drink to rebel or be cool. My parents know I drink and are fine with it because they drank as teenagers, and still do now, and understand that it is fun. As for people saying kids don't like the taste, that is true for many, but i personally love the taste of beer and whiskey. And thats my two cents.
I do not know, it seems stupid to get so drunk you pass out and are puking that night, I don't think I'll ever really drink though,not much point in it,and i've seen what it does to people.
They love the feeling it gives them, same goes for drugs, to escape from social issues and just lay "lose" with their friends and party without caring for the consequences.
I would say that some of the teens probably dont even like the taste of alcohol...
They probably just chug it down to achieve the buzz or simply get drunk.
tzar3
I don't know one person that uses drugs to escape from social issues.I believe that to be a common misconception. Why can't drug use just be something to do instead of having some issues behind it. To me it's just another thing to do, like playing video games.
i drink to get drunk cause it's fun and an amazing experience. i don't do it cause of what anybody thinks. i hate people who think they're superior cause they don't drink or do drugs. it's annoying as hell. get off your damn high horse.
Because the youth create the trends and youth follow the trends. and right now it's "trendy" that teenagers drink so much they pass out and puke.Treflis
i drink to get drunk cause it's fun and an amazing experience. i don't do it cause of what anybody thinks. i hate people who think they're superior cause they don't drink or do drugs. it's annoying as hell. get off your damn high horse.
LeGoofyGoober
Well I'm not on a 'high horse" but i think it's dumb to be puking, acting retarded and having a headache as well as not remembering anything. How is that fun?..
i drink to get drunk cause it's fun and an amazing experience. i don't do it cause of what anybody thinks. i hate people who think they're superior cause they don't drink or do drugs. it's annoying as hell. get off your damn high horse.
Xx_Hopless_xX
Well I'm not on a 'high horse" but i think it's dumb to be puking, acting retarded and having a headache as well as not remembering anything. How is that fun?..
You don't always puke, have a hangover or have to act "retarded" just because you're drunk
Breaking the law has always made teenagers cool. Its called rebellion.
foxhound_fox
more ignorance. teenagers don't drink cause they're trying to break the law, achieve total anarchy, overthrow their town, etc.... "we" do it cause it's fun, simple as that. yeah, it comes with consequences, but what doesn't? really? everything on this planet comes with consequences. play too many video games and stay inside all the time and you'll never get laid, drink a little bit of alcohol and you throw up. there's a balance. too much of anything is a bad thing.
i drink to get drunk cause it's fun and an amazing experience. i don't do it cause of what anybody thinks. i hate people who think they're superior cause they don't drink or do drugs. it's annoying as hell. get off your damn high horse.
Xx_Hopless_xX
Well I'm not on a 'high horse" but i think it's dumb to be puking, acting retarded and having a headache as well as not remembering anything. How is that fun?..
There are different levels of drinking. You are describing the top end.
I dont think lowering the drinking age is good i think they should just completely get rid of it. But still educate kids of its affects
Gnomefan
Exactly what I'm saying. Lowering the drinking age is still going to create the illusion that drinking is a "privilege" that only "grown ups" get to enjoy.
i drink to get drunk cause it's fun and an amazing experience. i don't do it cause of what anybody thinks. i hate people who think they're superior cause they don't drink or do drugs. it's annoying as hell. get off your damn high horse.
Xx_Hopless_xX
Well I'm not on a 'high horse" but i think it's dumb to be puking, acting retarded and having a headache as well as not remembering anything. How is that fun?..
you need to be drunk to understand. and you don't need to drink to the point of vomiting. i drink just need to feel "loose" and more open and giddy. another common misconception against above the influence elitists.
They love the feeling it gives them, same goes for drugs, to escape from social issues and just lay "lose" with their friends and party without caring for the consequences.
I would say that some of the teens probably dont even like the taste of alcohol...
They probably just chug it down to achieve the buzz or simply get drunk.
ManifestoJoe
I don't know one person that uses drugs to escape from social issues.I believe that to be a common misconception. Why can't drug use just be something to do instead of having some issues behind it. To me it's just another thing to do, like playing video games.
Thats fine, whatever you like, but I stay away from drugs because I feel no need to use them whatsoever at all.
Breaking the law has always made teenagers cool. Its called rebellion.
foxhound_fox
What he said. And not to go off topic, but it's also the reason why marijuana laws and the drinking age won't be changed. Teens are simply too stupid. I know a lot of smart people who are cautious about what they do, but the vast majority of kids now-a-days drink to unhealthy extents, drink behind their parents back, or drink just to brag about how drunk they got. It's a status thing. Heck, weed is illegal here and yet I could easily point out at least 10 kids on my facebook friends list that have pictures of them taking bong hits. These people aren't necessarily bad people when you converse with them, they just simply look to the wrong things for enjoyment.
I went and got wasted at a club on friday night, it was fun, just like every other time me and my mates get drunk, it's good. Don't give me that "I don't need alcohol to have a good time" crap, it's pathetic. I always have a good time with friends even if it doesn't involve alcohol.
Some start drinking simply due to the social pressure surrounding them, however a lot, like myself tried it out of sheer curiosity, to see what the buzz(pun intended) is about. Yes it feels good, but I don't think it's absolutely necessary to be completely drunk to have fun. Teenagers have been drinking alcohol for ages, it's just one of those things that goes with the whole coming of age thing.
I'll admit, I'm underage and have drank the in dozens of times! But drinking is something you have to be responsible about, I always drink til I get a decent buzz but have yet to ever be hammered til I pass out and vomit. That's when drinking just gets really stupid. Having a few shots or a couple of beers is always fun from time to time and really makes some great conversations lol :P
I'll admit, I'm underage and have drank the in dozens of times! But drinking is something you have to be responsible about, I always drink til I get a decent buzz but have yet to ever be hammered til I pass out and vomit. That's when drinking just gets really stupid. Having a few shots of Listerine is always fun from time to time and really makes some great conversations lol :P-RocBoys9489-
Goddamn, man! Settle down! What's wrong with you kids these days?! :P
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