Random media triggers
Reflecting back on my life, I realize what a powerful influence certain TV and movie scenes have had on me. I am 100% not blaming the actors nor the folks that make these films- It's on me. But as a younger man I realize these things did send a message that drinking alcohol was normal and expected. Some of these are really obscure, but I remember them so well. Please feel free to add yours.
- Good Will Hunting bar scenes
- Happy Gilmore "Hey how bout a beer" bar scene with Shooter M.
- Shawshank Redemption rooftop beer drinking scene
- Regal Beagle bar scenes Threes Company
- Tommy Boy, David Spade character drunk in car
- Dumb and Dumber "lets get a bowl of loudmouth soup"
- Beer commercials esp "Hey Beer man!" and "Real men of Genius"
- Any TV show where the guy tells the bartender "Make it a double"
- The Hangover movies...pick a scene
- Homer Simpson. He's brought me a lot of laughs over the years...but I think his constant Duff beer drinking did sink into my thinking a little. Yeah that's a little embarrassing I admit...
- To Live and Die in LA. Main character "Let's go get drunk and play cards"
-The Exorcist bar scene
- Bad Teacher various scenes about getting wasted
-Rambo bar scene, big cop drinking Wild Turkey
There are hundreds more, I am sure. But these stuck out.
Seems as though Alcohol is portrayed as either:
1.) The only way to have a good time. Or
2.) The poor sad sap has to have a drink to relieve his miserable life.
Thanks for reading, I realize this is a bit of a strange post. But I know these images affected me.