But why is the rum gone?

At some point or another, most people have had so much fun one night that they don’t remember any of it! All they may have is a bar tab and some blurry pictures as evidence of the most epic night ever. Sound familiar? 

Alcohol leads to some really, really, really fun times. That’s another reason I feel that alcohol as become such a big part of our society today. It produces so many funny moments and memories (if you can remember) that make great stories between friends later. A prime example is textsfromlastnight.com where everyone can read the funny things that happen or are said usually while under the influence. 

But looking at alcohol with such hilarity makes it much less serious. People joke about how trashed they got the night before, or how they woke up not knowing where or who they were with. But honestly, how could that not freak them out just a little bit? I believe society is encouraging alcohol use overall due to the high advertisement of alcohol and sponsorships of alcohol companies along with social networking and the internet. It’s everywhere and it’s spreading faster than ever. But joking about alcohol makes people forget about the impact that alcohol can have.  Making light of a situation with a joke usually makes people feel better about something negative, so why not a bad situation as the result of alcohol? Movies like "The Hangover" are promoting these “good times.”

 
What is it that we find so funny about having your friends stuck on the roof of a hotel for days getting sunburned and dehydrated before his weeding after having a ridiculous drunk adventure? The situations are so outrageous and seem hilarious. But actors are not actually harmed in the making of these movies. If that story was real, it’s more likely that the entire bachelor party would be dead or imprisoned by the end of the weekend. It’s a shame life isn’t just like the movies.

So watch the hilarious TV commercials for the latest and greatest new party beverage and laugh. But when using it, remember the disclaimer and “Please Drink Responsibly.”