I was called the town drunk once. Let me explain. My ex-boyfriend called me that after I broke up with him. Although I did my best interpretation of the town drunk, there were a few others in the running. My response to his quip was, I may be the town drunk, but you are the village idiot. I can quit drinking, but you will always be stupid. Okay, I admit, not the best model behavior and it was a mean thing to say. But, after all, I was a sick person with sick thinking. I played the mean drunk quite well. I've evolved somewhat since those days. I did quit drinking and have dropped out of the drunken scene. Town drunk? Not a chance, not any more. Hmmmmm....I wonder is he is still...never mind. Better not go there.