Annoying sobriety
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He knows he's not good enough to play with the big fish in the big pond, but he enjoys being the big fish in the little pond.
True, and sooner, or later the BIG Fish in any Pond Gets Eaten.
Get over it, T.
I like this thread.
Every so often someone poses the really obvious question on this board, "does alcohol hurt your pool ability?", or something similar.
What generally follows are a few serious comments, pro & con, and lots and lots of jokes.
This post by "T" makes the point well. His ability is NOT enhanced, but reduced, when he drinks. Any alcohol expert will tell you the same, and the physiological reasons why. It's a no-brainer, starting with eyesight, fine motor skills, judgement, etc, etc.
Anyway, why are you complaining, T? Assuming it's a public room or bar, you can either choose to play this guy, with your "hydraulic handicap", or you can decline. But no reason to get angry! If everybody in the joint feels as you do, and nobody plays him, he'll stop coming in for last call. Or, if folks still want to play him, let the chips fall where they may.
I'm sober 20 years, and my pool improved greatly as a result. But I still recall the days, though, when I didn't trust anyone that didn't drink. (Kind of like Bob Dylan, who famously used to say you shouldn't trust anyone over 30 years old... and that was 40 years ago.)
Good shooting -
RL
I like this thread.
Every so often someone poses the really obvious question on this board, "does alcohol hurt your pool ability?", or something similar.
What generally follows are a few serious comments, pro & con, and lots and lots of jokes.
This post by "T" makes the point well. His ability is NOT enhanced, but reduced, when he drinks. Any alcohol expert will tell you the same, and the physiological reasons why. It's a no-brainer, starting with eyesight, fine motor skills, judgement, etc, etc.
Anyway, why are you complaining, T? Assuming it's a public room or bar, you can either choose to play this guy, with your "hydraulic handicap", or you can decline. But no reason to get angry! If everybody in the joint feels as you do, and nobody plays him, he'll stop coming in for last call. Or, if folks still want to play him, let the chips fall where they may.
I'm sober 20 years, and my pool improved greatly as a result. But I still recall the days, though, when I didn't trust anyone that didn't drink. (Kind of like Bob Dylan, who famously used to say you shouldn't trust anyone over 30 years old... and that was 40 years ago.)
Good shooting -
RL
man thats great
you just say what you think . I like that .....funny That brought at
least 10 people to mind ....he heee heee
:rotflmao:
you just say what you think . I like that .....funny That brought at
least 10 people to mind ....he heee heee
:rotflmao:
It's those 'days' that make the difference. They sure do add up.
Just posted this in the joke thread
One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm.
Here's how it went:
"Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm.
Here's how it went:
"Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
If you read Norm's words through the bottom of a beer glass it makes perfect sense.
:groucho:
Ditto. Sometime these help with stress..
That is possibly the worst idea ever: take valium on top of the alcohol.
You couldn't make this shiat up.
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