Topic: What, exactly, does "please drink responsibly" mean?
Metæ? started this discussion 11 years ago #47,656
This is in every alcohol ad. But what is responsible drinking? Okay, sure designated driver, dont operate heavy machinery, etc but is getting drunk - at all - responsible? Do responsible people call it a night after their second Bud Lite™? Is it responsible to harass some poor guy in New Zealand after half a box of Franzia at 5 in the morning provided you don't drive??
But if you ever watch alcohol commercials everyone appears sober. And the ads, they're always coy about what alcohol actually does. Just like cigarette ads. Marlboro red promises "full flavor" but everyone knows that's really "full nicotine" so why not just say so? You never hear "gets you more shitfaced for less money" or "less unpleasant than Listerine" in alcohol ads but just sort of vague allusions to parties and laughing.
But if you ever watch alcohol commercials everyone appears sober. And the ads, they're always coy about what alcohol actually does. Just like cigarette ads. Marlboro red promises "full flavor" but everyone knows that's really "full nicotine" so why not just say so? You never hear "gets you more shitfaced for less money" or "less unpleasant than Listerine" in alcohol ads but just sort of vague allusions to parties and laughing.
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FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #624,408
Don't drink irresponsibly, duh.
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #624,411
@OP
This is a good post. Thankyou for your service.
This is a good post. Thankyou for your service.
Syntax joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 11 minutes later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #624,418
@op
> This is in every alcohol ad.
Check with becky. That line is CYA speak to protect the company. Betting its the result of several court cases where someone blamed the booze company for getting drunk. Same for casino gambling etc
> This is in every alcohol ad.
Check with becky. That line is CYA speak to protect the company. Betting its the result of several court cases where someone blamed the booze company for getting drunk. Same for casino gambling etc
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 4 minutes later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #624,424
they should put a picture on the bottles of retarded kids that say, "this is what you get when you fuck drunk"
Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6 joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 7 minutes later, 28 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #624,427
"Drink responsibly" means don't do dumb shit like drive, get in fights, poop on the kitchen floor, get alcohol poisoning, threaten to burn your neighbor's house down, or anything else reckless or dangerous as a result of being inebriated.
Anonymous C replied with this 11 years ago, 39 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #624,440
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,446
I think what it really means...is do not spill any liquor...wasting liquor is alcohol abuse..
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,459
@624,440 (C)
To be fair, that was a decent observation that added a new point to the thread.
@OP
> but is getting drunk - at all - responsible?
I suppose the message, vague as it is, is not to do anything too stupid or dangerous whilst drunk. Or maybe also not to drink so much that it causes health problems.
To be fair, that was a decent observation that added a new point to the thread.
@OP
> but is getting drunk - at all - responsible?
I suppose the message, vague as it is, is not to do anything too stupid or dangerous whilst drunk. Or maybe also not to drink so much that it causes health problems.
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Anonymous C replied with this 11 years ago, 6 hours later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,477
@624,459 (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
Being fair to Syntax only encourages him to post more bad content.
Being fair to Syntax only encourages him to post more bad content.
Syntax replied with this 11 years ago, 2 hours later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,490
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Syntax replied with this 11 years ago, 22 minutes later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,495
@previous (C)
Staying on topic with relevant info.
Alcohol Ads Fail To Qualify 'Drink Responsibly' Message With Real Health Advice
http://www.medicaldaily.com/alcohol-ads-fail-qualify-drink-responsibly-message-real-health-advice-301038
In 2014, Americans paid more than $135 billion for alcoholic beverages. Apparently its not like Tobacco re law demands. The Drink Responsible because a quick skim says only 85% of ads contain the ambiguous statement.
Staying on topic with relevant info.
Alcohol Ads Fail To Qualify 'Drink Responsibly' Message With Real Health Advice
http://www.medicaldaily.com/alcohol-ads-fail-qualify-drink-responsibly-message-real-health-advice-301038
"The contradiction between appearing to promote responsible drinking and the actual use of 'drink responsibly' messages to reinforce product promotion suggests that these messages can be deceptive and misleading,"
In 2014, Americans paid more than $135 billion for alcoholic beverages. Apparently its not like Tobacco re law demands. The Drink Responsible because a quick skim says only 85% of ads contain the ambiguous statement.
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Anonymous C replied with this 11 years ago, 29 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,499
Syntax replied with this 11 years ago, 15 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,500
@624,477 (C)
> Being fair to Syntax only encourages him to post more bad content.
Disingenuous of Anon C - considering how Anon C asks for more on Topic elements. I can even decode that you dream of your tongue up me where the sun no shine.
I think this says it all so unless some other MC user replies in thread I have nada more to say to Anon C cause of his unhealthy fixation on my anus.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140903105343.htm
This article is clearly the most related to Metæ?Question.
'Drink responsibly' messages in alcohol ads promote products, not public health
> Being fair to Syntax only encourages him to post more bad content.
Disingenuous of Anon C - considering how Anon C asks for more on Topic elements. I can even decode that you dream of your tongue up me where the sun no shine.
I think this says it all so unless some other MC user replies in thread I have nada more to say to Anon C cause of his unhealthy fixation on my anus.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140903105343.htm
This article is clearly the most related to Metæ?Question.
'Drink responsibly' messages in alcohol ads promote products, not public health
Summary:
Alcohol industry magazine ads reminding consumers to “drink responsibly” or “enjoy in moderation” fail to convey basic public health information, according to a new study. Federal regulations do not require "responsibility" statements in alcohol advertising, and while the alcohol industry's voluntary codes for marketing and promotion emphasize responsibility, they provide no definition for "responsible drinking."
Alcohol industry magazine ads reminding consumers to “drink responsibly” or “enjoy in moderation” fail to convey basic public health information, according to a new study. Federal regulations do not require "responsibility" statements in alcohol advertising, and while the alcohol industry's voluntary codes for marketing and promotion emphasize responsibility, they provide no definition for "responsible drinking."
Anonymous C replied with this 11 years ago, 4 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,502
@previous (Syntax)
"I am Syntax, and I have a fat nigger cock in my cum filled throtey throte"
~ Syntax
~ Syntax
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,507
@624,499 (C)
@previous (C)
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fix'd your typos
no need for you to post ever again, or thank me
@previous (C)
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"Hitler didn't hate Jews enough"
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"Niggers tongue my anus"
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> ~ madaboutSyntax
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"I am Syntax, and I have a fat nigger cock in my cum filled throtey throte"
> ~ madaboutSyntax
> ~ madaboutSyntax
fix'd your typos
no need for you to post ever again, or thank me
Anonymous C replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,512
@previous (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)
> >>/hugbox/
"Number of times I defended Syntax: Too many to count
Number of times Syntax rewarded me with sex: 0"
~ FuckAlms
Number of times Syntax rewarded me with sex: 0"
~ FuckAlms
> >>/hugbox/
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 11 years ago, 2 hours later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #624,570
@previous (C)
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really, there's no need to thank me
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"Number of times I told asshats to can it: Too many to count
> Number of times it worked: 0"
> ~ FuckAlms
> Number of times it worked: 0"
> ~ FuckAlms
really, there's no need to thank me
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Quality topic. Would read again.
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Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 2 hours later, 4 years after the original post[^] [v] #1,067,608
Imagine being in a public bathroom where syntax has beer shits after a long day of taco tuesday.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 50 minutes later, 4 years after the original post[^] [v] #1,067,623
I haven't had a drop of alcohol in over 18 months. Now that's responsible!
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE replied with this 6 years ago, 3 minutes later, 4 years after the original post[^] [v] #1,067,624
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Huh, feels like longer since you got sober. You drinking feels like distant thing. At least to me.
Huh, feels like longer since you got sober. You drinking feels like distant thing. At least to me.
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tteh !MemesToDNA joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 22 minutes later, 4 years after the original post[^] [v] #1,067,626
Some people simply can't learn to Enjoy Alcohol Responsibly™ -- I genuinely think some people have personalities that are just really ill-suited to any mind-altering substance, whether it's alcohol or codeine or weed or whatever else.
Especially you soft Yank bastards. ?
Especially you soft Yank bastards. ?
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Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 4 hours later, 4 years after the original post[^] [v] #1,067,664
@1,067,624 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
To me too sometimes!
@previous (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Do alcohol ads in the UK include something about "please drink responsibly" or "please enjoy responsibly" or something to that effect? All alcohol ads here do. It's not, as far as I know, a legal requirement but it is weird that you're supposed to drink "responsibly" but there is no actual definition of that ?
To me too sometimes!
@previous (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Do alcohol ads in the UK include something about "please drink responsibly" or "please enjoy responsibly" or something to that effect? All alcohol ads here do. It's not, as far as I know, a legal requirement but it is weird that you're supposed to drink "responsibly" but there is no actual definition of that ?
Anonymous N replied with this 6 years ago, 37 minutes later, 4 years after the original post[^] [v] #1,067,668
Bars have parking lots. How many people out of 100 drinking in a bar
do you suppose drive away drunk?
do you suppose drive away drunk?