Tuesday, November 4, 2008

the Beauty of the Shower Beer (an opinion piece) Use with Caution!!

however you line up on this issue, i implore you to give it some thought. the Shower Beer is a great thing and is a topic near and dear to my heart. im not sure where or when i picked up this useful relaxation technique but it has been part of my repertoire since my college days and it has kept me on-course to this day.

i believe there are 4 categories of people:
people who will immediately condemn me as an alcoholic for even suggesting such an outrageous scenario, those who havent heard of this option, those that have heard about it but choose not to participate and finally, the vast majority who understand the Beauty and exercise their right to partake in this wonderful type of refreshment.

i am writing to the unaware with a few helpful insights to impart, so you can make your own informed decision...

1. despite what some people will tell you, Shower Beer is not a bad thing and its use doesnt mean the user is a degenerate alcoholic. while some are, most arent, as is the case with most of this world. (1 bad apple spoils the bunch) you dont need those people slowing you down anymore anyway!
2. you can use the Shower Beer technique to prime your engine for the evening or to unwind after a long day. its up to you how you live your life.
3. Shower Beer gives you the opportunity for reflection on the days events or an extra moment for planning the nights' conquests. i cant stress enough how encouraging this time can be for your resolve. take the time to drink it all in.(please pardon the pun)
4. if you have the choice, go for cans over bottles for safety reasons! i know that fans of good beers will scoff at this idea but if you feel like duct-taping your tattered wheel back together on the off-chance the bottle becomes slick and shatters, be my guest.
5. there is nothing better than the contrast of cold, refreshing ML against the warm, encompassing nature of the shower. go ahead, give it a try. i'll wait... see, i told you so!

to those who are already in the know: congrats and i know you are spreading the word as often as possible.

to those who have made the conscious decision to refrain and those that make snap judgements about people based on an opinion: dilligaf what you think and maybe you should relax and have a beer in the shower.

with that said, go warm up the shower, crack open your favorite combination of water, malt, hops and yeast and get into it.

3 comments:

B said...

Finnie-
I wanted to be your first comment and follower. Now, please keep me entertained.
B

son of a cook said...

I too enjoy the cool, crisp taste of a nice cold beer as part of my pre-game ritual. It should also be noted that a cup, glass, or any other type of open-topped vessel is also a no-no.

Scratch Head said...

Well said Finnie - get all scratched up and have a beer in the shower.

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