What are some things that actually turn out better if you're half in the bag?

SPC David S. — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:32:50 -0500

In looking for some creative writing tips I came across this article about writing while inebriated. Turns out Ernest Hemingway was on to something with his advise in “Write drunk, edit sober”. Curious if there are other areas in our lives that might actually be for the better with a few libations. In looking at the list in the article - seems the military community may think and talk as if we are drunk - you curse more, you're direct and say what you mean and antagonists become lovable assholes - sounds about right.

https://puckermob.com/fun/20-things-that-happen-when-you-write-drunk/

20 Things That Happen When You Write Drunk

“Write drunk, edit sober” is arguably Ernest Hemingway’s best and worst advice for writers. Drunk writing is a rare type of experience next to the moment when you actually write a sentence that actually sounds good. I think my fellow writers can agree there are supernatural wonders that come from writing stories while tipsy, turvy: … More

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2020 1:38 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:38:43 -0500

Who hasn't done that. Older brothers and I used to have a blast when parents were gone. That's until the jig was up; my oldest bounced and took out 1/4 sheet of drywall. No explaining that.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2020 1:44 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:44:48 -0500

I liked the last one!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 4 at 2020 3:21 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:21:32 -0500

Tequila might get you laid.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 4 at 2020 3:55 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:55:14 -0500

Alcohol will make your hunchback date look like Jennifer Lopez and you look like Enerique Iglesisas. People staring at you is proof positive that you are quite rico suave on the dance floor, and every wants your scrawny body.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Mar 4 at 2020 5:22 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:22:37 -0500

I knew some people who chugged beer before competing in chainsaw contests.

Response by SSG Michael Noll made Mar 11 at 2020 8:13 PM

SSG Michael Noll — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:13:12 -0400

Amen brother!!!