Letter to My Best Friend Alcohol (Humorous)
Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2008
by Ian Asotte
Esober.com
Dear Alcohol,
First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a HUGE fan of yours.
As my friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work cocktail, a beer at the game and you're even around at the holidays (hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings).
However, lately I've been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences:
1. Phone Calls/Text Messages: While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the suggestion that conversation after 2 a.m. can have much substance or necessity. Why would you make me call my ex's? Especially when I know, for a fact, they DO NOT want to hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night.
2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal. But, why do you suggest that I eat a taco with chili sauce along with a big Italian meatball and some stale chips (washed down with wine & topped off with a Kit Kat after a few cheese curls & chili cheese fries)? I'm an eclectic eater but I think you went too far this time.
3. Clumsiness: Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer this issue home by causing me to fall down. It's completely unnecessary, and the black & blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond me. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the front door key into the lock.
4. Hangovers: Furthermore, these have GOT to stop! This is getting ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evening's debauchery may be in order. But the 3 PM hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. My entire day is shot. If the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin) prior to going to sleep/passing out (face down on the kitchen floor with a bag of popcorn or whatever), the hangover should be minimal and in no way interfere with my daily activities.
Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now and would like to ensure we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets. In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above and address them immediately. I will look for an response no later than Friday, 3 PM (pre happy hour) on your possible solutions.
Hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.
Thank you,
Your Biggest Fan
P.S. Please take a moment or two and note the following items below that I think may be of some interest to you.
THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Innovative
2. Preliminary
3. Proliferation
4. Cinnamon
THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Specificity
2. British Constitution
3. Passive-Aggressive Disorder
THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Thanks but I don't want to have sex.
2. Nope, no more beer for me.
3. Sorry but you're not really my type.
4. Good evening, officer. Would you like a soft taco?
5. Oh, I couldn't. No one wants to hear me sing.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)I absolutely love the wit with which this article was written. We don't always have to be politically correct, do we? I'm so glad SearchWarp includes articles like this on the front page. I got your point without being lectured to and that is harder to do than simply pointing out the harm alcohol has the potential to bestow upon its victims. I sincerely hope you do not get negative reponces for making light of a serious subject...I think you did well to attack it from a more palattable angle and I apprecite clever and humerous writing, whatever the subject. Great job!
hi Ian, what a great article. i can totally relate, this is the week of my 14th year sober, for all the reasons you mentioned, and many more. it's never fun to wake up when you don't know where you are! you did a great job writing this article, and as myla, i enjoyed your wit. best regards, sue thom
Ian, What a powerful way of bring home the way in which alcohol harms us through teasing the frontal lobe of our brain. Denial is a potent thing, but you have uncovered the darkness of this troublesome addiction. Thank you.
Thanks Ian. Since the first of this year I have had exactly one day free from alcohol. This article helps me keep prospective a little bit.
I loved it! Thanks Ian, you tackled a very serious subject with humor! Kimberly
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