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Sports writers and drinking

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Your Huckleberry, Sep 7, 2007.

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As a sports writer do you consume alcohol and on what basis

  1. yes, regulary

    68 vote(s)
    34.0%
  2. not a lot but sometimes

    44 vote(s)
    22.0%
  3. like a fish

    14 vote(s)
    7.0%
  4. seldom

    38 vote(s)
    19.0%
  5. never

    27 vote(s)
    13.5%
  6. I think i need a drink before I answer this poll

    9 vote(s)
    4.5%
  1. So who all got smashed this weekend, and who all just had a couple of drinks.

    I'll say this much, not a drop of alcohol for me. I cover my sports with caffeine but that's it.
     
  2. chazp

    chazp Active Member

    Where is Oscar these days? Haven't seen his byline in a while!
     
  3. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    gotta question your intent when creating this thread. those who refer to tossing a couple back as being "smashed" usually are anal-retentive asses ... not saying you are, just sayin' what i know from experience.
     
  4. Yes, Tomas, I'm starting to wonder about his intent as well.
     
  5. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    the guy, well, ... yeah, you know what i'm sayin'.
     
  6. My intent was to start a good, interesting thread. I worked with someone closely who got "smashed" this weekend and it's fine with me. He's a great guy and good co-worker and he does his job well.

    The "intent" was to fuel interesting, informative communication from people who all work in a similar field. I used the word "smashed" just as a smartass way of putting it. However, I can definitely be anal retentive, just not to the extreme that I'm now somewhat being accused of. I like my facts right, my stories and my grammar correct and I like presenting them in an attractive fashion. If that makes me anal retentive, then so be it.

    I'd rather be anal retentive than not give a schatt about what I do.
     
  7. Good, Huckleberry.

    It appeared that you were looking down on others who drink, especially when you add comments such as "not a drop of alcohol for me."

    If you say that's not the case, I apologize.
     
  8. writing irish

    writing irish Active Member

    Have a Happy Temperance Day.
     
  9. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    did he get into a wreck?
     
  10. wickedwritah

    wickedwritah Guest

    Funny, Huckleberry says he's not trying to pass judgment, yet he's the one who keeps bumping this thread up and regaling us with stories about his co-workers being hammered. Hmmm.
     
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