Posted on 01/04/2009 6:42:50 PM PST by nickcarraway
My college roommate went to Russia and he said the 16 year old girls could out drink him.
I wish I had those brain cells back.
While we Irish only drink enough to save the world, preserve all worthwhile culture and create new stories and songs, yet look at all the rumors about us.
“While we Irish only drink enough to save the world, preserve all worthwhile culture and create new stories and songs, yet look at all the rumors about us.”
As old Uncle Patrick used to say, “We have a fondness for spirituous liquors—fermented ones too.” Cheers!
Did they mention the average age at death of a Russian male?
Also, did they happen to mention the abortion rate in Russia?
Did they mention the number of single women raising children in Russia?
Even though I love enjoying my adult beverages, just being able to put away large amounts of alcohol isn’t something to brag about.
I’m enjoying a Deschutes Brewery season beer called “Jubelale” right now. Next up, “Obsidian Stout”.
GOD Created Whiskey to keep the IRISH from taking over the WORLD!!
The Russians are just an AA Meeting looking for a PLACE to Happen!
Been there 6 times... Myth? HAH!
Those people DRINK! They drink HARD! They drink EARLY!!! and, A LOT!!
Oh my... a myth?? BAHAHAHAHA!!!
Back in 1979, while living in Lake Placid, I ended up volunteering as an interpreter for the Russian Bobsled Team. Most called it World something something Competition... I called it my ... LOST WEEKEND!
To this day I still don’t remember MOST of it.
Yeah Tim they DO drink HARD.
You didn’t answer my questions though.
The actual statistics in Russia are frightening. The life expectancy of an average male is dismal, and heavy drinking is one of the biggest reasons.
Read the chapter on Russian in Marc Steyn’s “America Alone.”
Reminds me of the scene in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" when Karen Allen outdrinks that fat Tibetan or Nepalonese guy.
Having read contemporary Russian, Ukrainian, Polish writers, I’ve got to tell you, outside of their works literary values, what emerges are disgustingly, depressingly alcoholic cultures.
Explaining how Russians manage to put away a couple of litres of Vodka and maintain verticality:
One hour before the party.
1. Eat a couple of boiled potatoes.
2. Drinks one or two raw eggs.
3. Drink one or two table-spoons of olive oil. Sunflower oil will also do.
Thus its guaranteed that at the Russian party you will stay sober for at least one bottle of vodka. Im not kidding. Raw eggs are the most important part of Russian pre-party preparations.
At the party.
1. If you start drinking vodka drink only vodka. No beer or wine. No water or juice. Carbonated drinks are taboo.
2. Drink vodka only in shots. Never sip.
3. Eat immediately after taking a shot. Russian zakuskis are often translated as appetizers. Thats not quite correct. Zakuskis are something you zakusyvayesh with after taking a shot of vodka. They are very important to neutralize alcohol. Thats why they all contain two most important alcohol neutralizers acid and salt. I recommend taking the following sequence:
- immediately after taking a shot two slices of lemon;
- then some salted cucumbers, pickles, marinated tomatoes or caviar.
- then something with a lot of oil: herring (traditionally with cold boiled potatoes and onion), sardines, or shproty (small smoked sprats in olive oil);
- then traditional Russian salads, like Oliviye or Herring with boiled beet and mayonnaise. Almost all Russian salads come under heavy mayonnaise dressing. Remember acid, salt, eggs and oil.
Ukrainians and Southern Russians prefer smoked lard with garlic but its a zakuska for professionals.
No wonder Russians are so damn smart. They need a Masters degree to know how to drink!
From the words of Cliff Clavin, It makes you smarter..
I’ve long thought drinking should be an Olympic sport. I spent years training for that day before I quit.
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