Not only is this a pretty sick song by 'Against me!' but it's a solid truth I take to heart every time I wet my whistle with the king of dark beers.
Now I'm not one of those loud jerk-ass drinkers who gets his way and yells a lot about how much he could kill everyone in a fight... mainly why I don't drink whiskey anymore. But one thing I notice when I drink beer is the Chill Factor. Now I know I sound like one of those loser surfer guys but the 'Chill Factor' is a pretty sick action that occurs when the following happens.
- good friends are in the vicinity, either male or female
- Your significant other- to take care of, or to get her to take care of you
- complete strangers that shock or amaze you with how randomly cool they are
- people you don't know but want to
- Alcohol - beer preferred
- Location, Location, Location - Bar, Friends Basement, Club, Park, Sidewalk... anywhere you can chill
- Good unhealthy food is a must
- Entertainment - sports games, movies, video games, boozeogoning, strippers ;)
and we mustn't forget that illustrious sound of many a beer bottles, cups, or cans clanging together in a symphony of brotherhood and yelling something that doesn't really make sense. The Chill Factor can get out of hand sometimes but when you fight your way through the hangover in the morning you'll piece apart what you know about all your people and friends and call them back. You'll arrange another date to chill whether it be alcohol induced or not; The scene in which beer is consumed with more people around you is a social unity that lets you come out of your shell and just hang loose, no matter who you are.
It doesn't reflect the way contemporary society works these days but I think it dam well should.
... now time for a brew
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