Yeah this doesn't seem to match up with the data I'm seeing.
The percentage of U.S. adults aged 18 and older who say they drink alcohol averaged 63% over the past two years, whereas 36% described themselves as “total abstainers.” The drinking rate ticks up to 65% when narrowed to adults of legal drinking age, which is 21 and older nationwide.
You know I'm a sucker for the side-boob thing...
If this were true, beverage companies wouldn't advertise to the masses and the bourbon industry would be exploding like it is.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry but I seem to recall that the statistics on Russian and Eastern European alcohol consumption is more like 40% - 60% are heavy drinkers.
ReplyDeleteI you have the allergy, it's tough to stop.
ReplyDeleteYeah this doesn't seem to match up with the data I'm seeing.
ReplyDeleteThe percentage of U.S. adults aged 18 and older who say they drink alcohol averaged 63% over the past two years, whereas 36% described themselves as “total abstainers.” The drinking rate ticks up to 65% when narrowed to adults of legal drinking age, which is 21 and older nationwide.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/467507/percentage-americans-drink-alcohol.aspx
Never read stories where you have first hand knowledge of the subject. You'll lose respect for the fine institution of journalism.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is of "Dick the Birthday Boy". (google it) Better known as Rich Evans from "Redletter Media".
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