Poll of the Day > It's about time! Bars for Teetotalers (non-drinkers) are here

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https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/08/tech/alcohol-alternative-sober-curious/index.html

Getaway is a sober bar, a new kind of dry nightlife option that is cropping up in New York City. The idea is to provide outlets for people who want to socialize in a bar-like location, but without having to drink alcohol.
They are part of larger trend. People are paying greater attention to their mental health and wellness, and many Americans are specifically looking to reduce their alcohol intake. People of all ages are drinking less beer, while millennials are drinking less overall. And Silicon Valley is taking note, with tech companies reevaluating their alcohol policies and investors looking to capitalize on people who prefer not to drink.

Science partner Mike Jones, who lives in Los Angeles, told CNN Business that he made a choice many years ago not to drink alcohol. "There's many people in my circle that have chosen to not drink and chosen to be selective about what they put in their bodies," said Jones. "We're seeing a consciousness around it more and more."

Cool! Sounds like things are finally trending towards less drinkers, and less social pressure to drink when out with colleagues. All excellent things! I do have to say...

Kin's first product is a non-alcoholic beverage called "High Rhode." It is part adaptogen (a nontoxic plant that is claimed to have de-stressing effects), part nootropics (a supplement said to help with cognitive functions), and part botanics. On its website, the company notes that its statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and that its product is not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease.

Sounds like pseudo-science bs. And...

Last month, Liquid Death made waves when it launched. The startup applies the bold marketing of energy drinks to a water-in-a-can beverage. Its tagline is "Murder Your Thirst." Like an alcohol brand, it has an age gate on its website that says, "This water may give nightmares to persons under 18 years of age."
The idea is to make consumers look cool while they keep hydrated, and to the unsuspecting eye, one may never know they're downing simple H2O.

LOL?

Interesting. I've heard about this becoming a thing but I actually thought millenials were drinking more. Or maybe its just that they're doing way more of every other drug

streamofthesky posted...

Getaway is a sober bar, a new kind of dry nightlife option that is cropping up in New York City. The idea is to provide outlets for people who want to socialize in a bar-like location, but without having to drink alcohol.

Why the fuck would you want to go to a bar like location and not drink? Bars suck, everything is expensive and loud and dark, not ideal for socializing

What idiot had the idea to take away the single redeeming quality of something and getting rid of just that

If you want to go to a bar and not drink, why can't you go to a regular bar and not drink?
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I mean, soda shops have been a thing since before I was born. And not nearly as stupid as
this fucking shit right here...

Last month, Liquid Death made waves when it launched. The startup applies the bold marketing of energy drinks to a water-in-a-can beverage. Its tagline is "Murder Your Thirst." Like an alcohol brand, it has an age gate on its website that says, "This water may give nightmares to persons under 18 years of age."
The idea is to make consumers look cool while they keep hydrated, and to the unsuspecting eye, one may never know they're downing simple H2O.

Monster has been doing that for a while, with their tour water cans. Not usually sold to the public but its why you see every musician at festivals downing "monster energy" because its just water in a monster can.

It has its uses though I am not sure why somebody would need to put on an act like that.

Muscles posted...

streamofthesky posted...

Getaway is a sober bar, a new kind of dry nightlife option that is cropping up in New York City. The idea is to provide outlets for people who want to socialize in a bar-like location, but without having to drink alcohol.

Why the fuck would you want to go to a bar like location and not drink? Bars suck, everything is expensive and loud and dark, not ideal for socializing

What idiot had the idea to take away the single redeeming quality of something and getting rid of just that

If you want to go to a bar and not drink, why can't you go to a regular bar and not drink?

Apparently the guy who wrote the article got two fancy drinks (non-alcoholic) and a bread bowl for $15, in NYC, so that's probably pretty cheap compared to if those two drinks were some sort of alcohol cocktails.

And going to a regular bar and not drinking sucks. I have to go to one every once in a while b/c my workplace has a bar they like to have after hours functions at, and it fucking is awful being the lone person there not drinking and feeling out of place. Would love if we had such events at one of these alcohol-free bars and the ones who can't function w/o booze were now the ones who felt awkward and uncomfortable. :p

streamofthesky posted...

Muscles posted...

streamofthesky posted...

Getaway is a sober bar, a new kind of dry nightlife option that is cropping up in New York City. The idea is to provide outlets for people who want to socialize in a bar-like location, but without having to drink alcohol.

Why the fuck would you want to go to a bar like location and not drink? Bars suck, everything is expensive and loud and dark, not ideal for socializing

What idiot had the idea to take away the single redeeming quality of something and getting rid of just that

If you want to go to a bar and not drink, why can't you go to a regular bar and not drink?

Apparently the guy who wrote the article got two fancy drinks (non-alcoholic) and a bread bowl for $15, in NYC, so that's probably pretty cheap compared to if those two drinks were some sort of alcohol cocktails.

And going to a regular bar and not drinking sucks. I have to go to one every once in a while b/c my workplace has a bar they like to have after hours functions at, and it fucking is awful being the lone person there not drinking and feeling out of place. Would love if we had such events at one of these alcohol-free bars and the ones who can't function w/o booze were now the ones who felt awkward and uncomfortable. :p

But you can just go to a restaurant then
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Muscles posted...

streamofthesky posted...

Getaway is a sober bar, a new kind of dry nightlife option that is cropping up in New York City. The idea is to provide outlets for people who want to socialize in a bar-like location, but without having to drink alcohol.

Why the fuck would you want to go to a bar like location and not drink? Bars suck, everything is expensive and loud and dark, not ideal for socializing

What idiot had the idea to take away the single redeeming quality of something and getting rid of just that

If you want to go to a bar and not drink, why can't you go to a regular bar and not drink?

Millennials
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ArvTheGreat posted...

If you want to go to a bar and not drink, why can't you go to a regular bar and not drink?

I'd like to go to a bar and drink Coke and mingle, and find a cute mousy librarian lookin' girl and be all like "hi thar, Coke or Pepsi"
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