HowStuffWorks - Drinking

Peg 1
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Things are pretty nice. Just stepped into the bar, can see the drunk ones moving about, howling, shouting making all kinds of noises. Behaviour is impeccable. Calls the waiter, asks for the drink, soda and snacks. Looks around for ladies. Spots one. Asks for more ice. Drinks in sips.

Peg 2
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The first peg has hit quite nicely. A smooth feeling. The stubbornness and niceness in behaviour comes down a little. The cuff-links open. The sleeves are rolled back.
A slow sway and a little head banging starts. No "excuse me" when getting up from the chair. Just a grin. Drink goes down in three gulps. A burp. Lights a cigarette.

Peg 3
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Corporate-ness has vanished. The tucked in shirt comes out. The seating position is more like a slump and the legs move to almost hitting the opposite chair. Singing along to the music starts. A hoot or two comes out when favourite numbers are played. The waiter is summoned by a "Tut - Tut". More Ice, More Soda, More snacks. "Make it fast now... I havent got all the time in the world". Goes to the washroom. Admires oneself in the mirror. Makes faces. Stumbles while coming back. Can't see the glass of drink that well. The drink is done in two gulps. With a spoon load of peanuts /corn. Summons the waiter to light the cigarette.

Peg 4
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On the dance floor. Five minutes of a newly invented dance form has inducted breathlessness. Order from the bar counter and not from the waiter. "More Ice PLEASE (Sarcastic) and water". Eyes close. World goes dizzy. Eyes open. Shake of the head. Fumbles all around to find the lighter. Asks the guy on the next table for one. Thanks generously. Being drunk is shameful. "Now try to behave like sober" - tells to oneself. The drink arrives. Smell is kind of nauseating. The first sip doesnt go down. Waits. Cigarette is done. Water. Snacks. Seems okay now. Careful next sip. Good to go. 1-2-3-4-5. Drink is done. Head is bowed. Thoughts. Promises. Affirmations. Introspection. "One more ^$#@#$ large here.........". Slump.

Peg 5
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Mind is still young, but the body has grown old. Doesn't matter much now. The hands know the way till the mouth. Snacks go in. Drink does too. Things are much clearer now, that they will not be clear until noon next day. "One more......."

Peg 6
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Did it. #6 is in..Or was it #5? Bill is on the table. Scrawls something like a signature on the slip. "Which way is out?.."

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Day after
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Where am I?
Wow.. am home. On my bed.
Who brought me here?
Wait.. I walked almost a mile? and crossed the road too??
Oh my... The head is splitting open.
I need some water? Coffee??
Ohh..
Never .. ever will drink again..
Oww...
This is the final time..
Need some more sleep.
aah..
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