Post by kds on Mar 16, 2022 18:22:32 GMT
According to some of the posts I saw from local bars this past weekend, some St. Paddy's Day revelry has already come and gone, but the actual day is tomorrow - March 17.
You're probably looking at the thread title and wondering, what's there to gripe about with St. Patrick's Day. Rest assured, I have nothing against the day itself. It's an excuse for me to drink some Irish beer this weekend, and get some corned beef, which I love but rarely buy. Maybe I'll put on some Irish music too.
No, the day is fine. But, it's one of those "amateur hour" days when it comes to picking up good libations. For those who might not be aware, amateur hour is the term regular drinkers like myself use for days where bars get jam packed, mostly with folks who might only party a couple days out of the year. You have New Year's Eve, Super Bowl Sunday, Halloween, and of course, St. Patrick's Day. No, there's nothing wrong with people going out and having a good time. But, what happens when you have a lot of people going out and drinking who don't normally do so? You get a lot of people who don't know how to act in public when tying one on. Personally, I never really saw the appear of being in a super crowded bar.
Some of the worst offenders of those who don't know how to act are "bros" and "woo girls." In fairness, these folks are usually on the younger side, and I know it took me a while (and some bad nights / mornings) to really learn my limits when it comes to drinking. But, even in my early 20s, I knew to not act like an obnoxious asshole after a few drinks.
If you've been to a bar, especially after dinner time, you've probably seen some "bros" or "woo girls" in action. The one characteristic they both share. They're LOUD!!! Do a shot "YEAH BRO" or "WOOOOOO" (not just clever names). They love being loud, and they love attention (think time of year, think loud green outfits). And the drunker they get, the louder they get, and the more attention they want. Heaven help you if you're in a bar filled with these characters and Sweet Caroline comes on. "Bros" and "woo girls" are pretty much why I treat bars like Transylvania - to be avoided after dark.
Now, you don't have to be a "bro" or a "woo girl" to be an asshole. One of the worst offenders of amateur hour is the guy who gets all drunk and wants to either creep on the female patrons and / or start fights with the male ones. These are the absolute worst kind of people for a bar. The last thing a bar owner wants is some drunk douchebag causing tension. Everyone is out to have a good time, if you want to use booze as an free ticket to grab a girl's ass or try to start a fight, stay home.
And, let's get back to Irish music for a second. I like to listen to some traditional Irish pub songs this time of year. But, one band seems to have really taken over the holiday - the Dropkick Murphys - the Irish equivalent to bro country. They mix traditional Irish sounds with the fast pace and shouty vocals of punk. The way people feel about Mariah Carey in December is how I feel about the Dropkick Murphys in March. Jesus Christ, put on some Dubliners, or maybe for something more modern, the New Dubliners.
Speaking of old Irish entertainment. What happened to Darby O Gill and the Little People? This 1959 Disney classic (starring a pre-Bond Sean Connery) used to be aired on TV every March 17, but it seems to have been largely forgotten. Maybe it was a little too adult for modern Disney audiences (a similar gripe can be found on my Halloween rant), but there's really not a ton of St. Patrick's Day related entertainment out there. It's not like Rankin Bass and Charlie Brown paid the holiday any mind.
So, there's my rant on St. Patrick's Day. If you participate, be safe, be responsible, and don't be a jerk.
You're probably looking at the thread title and wondering, what's there to gripe about with St. Patrick's Day. Rest assured, I have nothing against the day itself. It's an excuse for me to drink some Irish beer this weekend, and get some corned beef, which I love but rarely buy. Maybe I'll put on some Irish music too.
No, the day is fine. But, it's one of those "amateur hour" days when it comes to picking up good libations. For those who might not be aware, amateur hour is the term regular drinkers like myself use for days where bars get jam packed, mostly with folks who might only party a couple days out of the year. You have New Year's Eve, Super Bowl Sunday, Halloween, and of course, St. Patrick's Day. No, there's nothing wrong with people going out and having a good time. But, what happens when you have a lot of people going out and drinking who don't normally do so? You get a lot of people who don't know how to act in public when tying one on. Personally, I never really saw the appear of being in a super crowded bar.
Some of the worst offenders of those who don't know how to act are "bros" and "woo girls." In fairness, these folks are usually on the younger side, and I know it took me a while (and some bad nights / mornings) to really learn my limits when it comes to drinking. But, even in my early 20s, I knew to not act like an obnoxious asshole after a few drinks.
If you've been to a bar, especially after dinner time, you've probably seen some "bros" or "woo girls" in action. The one characteristic they both share. They're LOUD!!! Do a shot "YEAH BRO" or "WOOOOOO" (not just clever names). They love being loud, and they love attention (think time of year, think loud green outfits). And the drunker they get, the louder they get, and the more attention they want. Heaven help you if you're in a bar filled with these characters and Sweet Caroline comes on. "Bros" and "woo girls" are pretty much why I treat bars like Transylvania - to be avoided after dark.
Now, you don't have to be a "bro" or a "woo girl" to be an asshole. One of the worst offenders of amateur hour is the guy who gets all drunk and wants to either creep on the female patrons and / or start fights with the male ones. These are the absolute worst kind of people for a bar. The last thing a bar owner wants is some drunk douchebag causing tension. Everyone is out to have a good time, if you want to use booze as an free ticket to grab a girl's ass or try to start a fight, stay home.
And, let's get back to Irish music for a second. I like to listen to some traditional Irish pub songs this time of year. But, one band seems to have really taken over the holiday - the Dropkick Murphys - the Irish equivalent to bro country. They mix traditional Irish sounds with the fast pace and shouty vocals of punk. The way people feel about Mariah Carey in December is how I feel about the Dropkick Murphys in March. Jesus Christ, put on some Dubliners, or maybe for something more modern, the New Dubliners.
Speaking of old Irish entertainment. What happened to Darby O Gill and the Little People? This 1959 Disney classic (starring a pre-Bond Sean Connery) used to be aired on TV every March 17, but it seems to have been largely forgotten. Maybe it was a little too adult for modern Disney audiences (a similar gripe can be found on my Halloween rant), but there's really not a ton of St. Patrick's Day related entertainment out there. It's not like Rankin Bass and Charlie Brown paid the holiday any mind.
So, there's my rant on St. Patrick's Day. If you participate, be safe, be responsible, and don't be a jerk.