People want to learn skills that match their interests, right? If you love computers, you want to learn how to code. If you love art, you want to learn how to draw or paint. And if you love alcohol, you want to learn how to become a badass mixologist…
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Every single alcohol reference in Taylor Swift’s albums in 1 gorgeous graph
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Anyone who’s ever listened to Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” will know that our gal has recently discovered partying.
Data-loving Redditer waitingforgoodoh decided to plot all the alcohol references in each and every one of Taylor Swift’s albums. And, the results are quite something.
It seems Swift made her first references to alcohol (with the words “bar” and “drunk”) in “Speak Now,” her third album. “Red,” meanwhile contained zero references to booze. “1989” contained two (“wine” and “drunk”).
But, “Reputation” is where things really get interesting. Per the Reddit graph—which was made using plotting system ggplot2—Swift makes a whopping 13 references to alcohol. Read more…
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“It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” isn’t just a song lyric — it’s a lifestyle.
We’d all love to come home from our evening commutes and have a relaxing cocktail, right? But after a long day of work, all you want is to change into sweatpants — not sit at the bar and fight for the bartender’s attention.
Or maybe you want to be the bartender but have no clue where to start. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of a bartender was around $25K a year. So even if bartending isn’t your full-time job, working nights or weekends could still bring in a significant amount of dough — especially if you’re at an upscale place making upscale drinks and getting those upscale tips. Read more…
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Bars are now making Tide Pod shots
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Nope, the Tide Pod challenge isn’t going away any time soon, especially when alcohol is involved.
One bar in New York City had a dream of taking the meme trend, make it not kill people, and even get people drunkBarcelona Bar has begun selling Tide Pod shots (without the detergent).
The Barcelona-style shot bar is known for their extensive list of themed shots inspired by pop culture, so it’s no surprise that one of the biggest (and dangerous) challenges is offered by them in liquid form.
Tide pod shots on a Wednesday because I’m a responsible adult who is up on current trends pic.twitter.com/iEUq2rPRio
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The Tipsy Robot in Las Vegas is introducing their latest bartenders—two robotic arms. They’re programmed to create your drink precisely and also mimic actions of a bartender. The company claims these robots can make 120 drinks within an hour. But if you’re not into robots, there’s also a human bar available. Read more…
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Creative people build mini-island to dodge NYE alcohol ban
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When it comes to New Year’s Eve, people are more than happy to get creative if it means their party plans can go unhindered.
On Sunday, a photo shared by David Saunders in the Facebook group Tairua ChitChat! began doing the rounds on social media.
It appears to show a group of New Zealanders sat drinking on a tiny island made of sand:
New Year’s revellers build sandcastle in Coromandel estuary to avoid liquor ban https://t.co/JihZYSEKkr pic.twitter.com/4Xw5HVh3Tm
— Stuff.co.nz News (@NZStuff) December 31, 2017 Read more…
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Between mass production and over-watering, beer from large-scale breweries is notoriously terrible. But there are some wonderful craft beer alternatives out there, and you can easily sample them with the SUB Home Beer Draft System.
This pint-sized device fits on your countertop and allows you to have a rotating selection of over 20 craft beers on tap in your home. Order the beers online and get them delivered right to your door in 67-ounce mini kegs that will stay fresh, cold, and carbonated for up to three weeks. Whether you’re a beer snob itching for a new brew or a DIYer who likes the idea of not having to leave the house, the SUB is a great way to try new flavors and simultaneously support local breweries. Read more…
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A drunk man decided to take matters into his own hands when he found the staff at Waffle House fast asleep.
Alex Bowen of South Carolina stopped by his local Waffle House in Columbia for some late night grub early Thursday morning, after enjoying some drinks with some friends.
“It was around 3 a.m. I was pretty inebriated,” Bowen told ABC News, which, let’s be real, we all knew.
Bowen says he waited at the register for service for 10 minutes, but when no one came to his aid, he decided to go back into the kitchen and make his own damn food. Read more…
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