As a psych. major, I know I will be pummeled with accusations of rationalization but I have been reading, and hearing, even on National Public Radio, of the health benefits of drinking tequila each day. Supposedly, studies show that it is good for the heart, digestive system, etc.. Only in moderation, unfortunately, but even still, that could be good news. Anybody have any personal thoughts on this? Is tequila, in moderation, actually a good thing. Personally, if I drink too much of it, I become fearless, which aint usually good.
By christobeldawg on Sep 10, 2007, 20:54 in Friendly Talkzone.
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 20:56: digame admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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ukcatfan says on Sep 10, 2007, 20:56: Haha, tequilla is definately hazzardous to my health!
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 20:57: oh friend of cat, did I mention moderation? next... admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 10, 2007, 21:06: You can graph alcohol consumption and age of death and get a J-shaped curve. People who drink one drink of alcohol (a drink is 12 oz. of beer, 4 oz. of wine or 1.5 oz of tequila) a day are at the bottom of the J, having a lower mortality than those who drink no alcohol. People who drink three or more drinks a day have considerably higher mortality (die sooner) than people who drink less. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 10, 2007, 21:06: Good for the heart, bad for the digestive system. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 21:12: esta bien, well of course I would hear from MAN TEQUILA here. thanks but that is general on alcohol. what about tequila in particular? admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 10, 2007, 21:39: The general benefits of alcohol apply to tequila. Agave has some purported benefits since it is high in fructans, but these benefits are lost when agave is distilled. Nothing special about it that I've read in the medical literature. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 21:43: but your name precedes you, and yet, you say no. ok, maybe a couple of shots a day for a good long life? admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 10, 2007, 21:48: I like tequila, but when I drink it rarely stick to two shots. One shot a day seems to be the best for living a long life, but make sure it's worth living. Having a good social network is also associated with longer life and greater satisfaction, maybe people who drink are more social too? Tequila is medically known for being delicious. It seems to make things worse for diabetics. Medical research into tequila is sorely lacking. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 21:54: I know, scientific studies, double blind or otherwise, never reflect all the other true factors that are involved. I believe that if we believe tequila is a healthful benefit, truly believe that, than it will be. If we think of it as harmful, than that will be the case as well. same as anything. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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miamimike says on Sep 10, 2007, 22:05: In all the medical reports I have read, I have never read where Tequila(or aguardiente sp) was ever good for you, even in Moderation. ,,,I hate to think of the damage these do to your stomach/liver. Now a few glasses of Wine daily is another story,,, "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 22:09: I am trying to rationalize that "I can do anything" feeling it gives me, though I have noticed the digestive system doesn't seem to always agree, the following day. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 10, 2007, 22:19: Why is wine another story? Some industries are better than others at marketing benefits, but it doesn't make it so. See this American Heart Association article: Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 22:23: fruits and veggies, and grape juice, are good but they don't offer the relaxing benefits, which seems paramount, and is yet, at this point, not so much measurable. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 22:25: I think anything that releases resistance, emotionally, is valuable, healthwise, and if tequila is particularly strong in that respect, as long as one does not tend to overdo it, then I believe it can be beneficial. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 10, 2007, 22:35: But if the benefit was due to antioxidants and flavanoids, and not alcohol, fruit consumption would also show mortality curve benefits in heart disease. Vitamin E was touted by cardiologists for its antioxidant effect, but no benefit was shown by the HOPE trial. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 10, 2007, 22:42: but if those double blind studies were to be valid, they would have to rule out particular individuals having very different responses, which is always the case. I say, generally speaking, therefore, throw the baby out with the bath water. unless one is in public health, and wants to only show general tendencies. Individual responses always vary, extremely, and it is almost dangerous to think of how these studies might adveresely affect individuals, only because of that entire mind over matter factor. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 05:25: ok here are my thoughts... Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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miamimike says on Sep 11, 2007, 05:30: MT-We read different Medical Reports,,,LOL,,Now we are seeing where Coffee is purported to be beneficial to the Heart,,,Stick around long enough and one of these days we will see Bacon pushed as a health food. I always laugh at a lot of these so called health studies. As George Burns quipped one day before he died(being close to 100 when he passed) when asked what his Doctors think of Him Smoking 5-6 Big Cigars daily as well as Drinking Alcohol Daily, He answered "I don't know, they(my doctors) are all Dead" LOL,,,Moral of the study, take those Studies with a grain of salt,,,Seems they are like Opinions, everyone(depending on the Industry) Everyone has one,,, "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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slguy says on Sep 11, 2007, 06:14: I've always loved the superhero qualities tequila brings...especially invisibility! I was invisible just last month...I think. Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 11, 2007, 07:34: I think maybe I will begin my own personal studies, to sacrifice myself for the better good of all. Anybody wanna join me? admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 07:39: me!!!!!! Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 11, 2007, 10:31: There are lots of good studies, and a good double-blind reduces inclusion bias by putting enough people with similar lifestyles into each group through proper randomization. Studies are far from perfect, but even the good ones are quickly blown out of proportion by a media more interested in saying whether popular food X is "good" or "bad" rather than a nuanced view of the physiology. Most folks don't have the training in statistics or medicine to tell a good study from a bad one anyway. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 10:44: por eso mismo Man Tequila me propongo para ser rata de laboratorio Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 11, 2007, 10:50: No, me acuerdo que su propuesta es importante y crucial. Me creo que boberías un copa o quatre y regresar con su tesis. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 11, 2007, 18:49: well Gabo and I are going to sacrifice our liver and digestive tracts for a two man double blind study. I will begin when I arrive back to Colombia. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 18:53: ok and I will bring the Tequila... Centenario Plata is ok with you?? Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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houstongal says on Sep 11, 2007, 18:57: OK guys...you guys can be the subjects and I'll run the study OK? I still know how to run experiments and stats. Too many years of grad school to forget any of that! "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 19:08: jajajajajajajajajaja good point HG.... Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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houstongal says on Sep 11, 2007, 19:44: I just can't join you because I once got really, really sick on tequilla (after 6 shots) and doing shots would not be good. I'll just play researcher and you guys can be my test subjects! "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 19:50: so we will be your lab rats.. mmmmm Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 19:51: oh please don't tell your cats that we are your lab rats... pleeeaaassseee... Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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houstongal says on Sep 11, 2007, 19:55: LOL!!!! Wait...you didn't know my cats were my assistants? ;-) "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 20:03: gatos y ratas de laboratorio no se llevan, además tus asistentes tienen un poco de pereza Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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houstongal says on Sep 11, 2007, 20:07: LOL!!! These are great photos! "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 11, 2007, 20:08: HG did I not mention in moderation? 6 shots way too much. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 11, 2007, 20:09: ahí me tienes sacrificándome para mostrarles a estos hombres el poder curativo del tequila mientras que tu "asistente" juega!!!!!! Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 11, 2007, 20:15: finally, HG can use those statistics and methodology classes for something worthwhile admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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houstongal says on Sep 11, 2007, 20:16: Yup, you guys are being sacrificed for the better good of scientific research! But we can't do this with just 2 subjects. We're gonna need much more to conduct a robust research project! "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 11, 2007, 20:20: In college once, we took way too many tequila shots, and I, one who is not an Indian, and therefore terrified of heights, then climbed to the top of a rural power line pole, without any fear. The next day I decided that tequila was something to avoid, and yet here I am, willing to sacrifice myself for the good of man and womankind. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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campbell says on Sep 12, 2007, 02:50: I once heard Willie Nelson say "Stress is the number one killer in the world today". Drinking one shot of tequila a day would probably relieve stress but half a bottle will land you in more stress than you started with. So my thoughts are that one or two shots would more than likley be benificial to your mental well being.
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Lowell says on Sep 12, 2007, 14:12: About 30 years ago, when I used to go deep into Baja Mexico for surfing trips, I met a very old dude who sold me Mescal in an earthen jug. In all my bozzin , druged out, wasted days, I've never had a better high. Especially with some good mexican purple (weed). Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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goin_south says on Sep 12, 2007, 22:28: How did I miss this thread? Where do we go from here? 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 05:28: GS it's Jimador.... hehehehehehe Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 13, 2007, 08:52: "As a psych. major, I know I will be pummeled with accusations of rationalization"... Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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houstongal says on Sep 13, 2007, 14:44: Hey...I'm a psych major and have a MA in Industrial/Organizational Psych. I could've gotten a PhD but decided I really didn't want to write the dang dissertation. "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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goin_south says on Sep 13, 2007, 15:11: damned impressive Houstongal; we thought you jus had a major in 'porn auditing' ;) Where do we go from here? 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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houstongal says on Sep 13, 2007, 17:07: That was my minor! ;-) "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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goin_south says on Sep 13, 2007, 17:23: was your minor,... major? Where do we go from here? 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 17:53: I have a name for your research project on Tequila Health Benefits Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:15: Might be fun, doing a few shots of tequila than having to run through a maze in search of cheese... Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:26: sounds like a good analogy for what does happen to most guys after a few shots of tequila admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Man Tequila says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:30: Yeah, no wonder you climbed the power line. Jeje. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:32: "Might be fun, doing a few shots of tequila than having to run through a maze in search of cheese..." Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:38: Si Gabo. I thought of bailing out on ya but we are going to do this. no preoccupe. good one TMan. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:45: Ok, I thought I was going to do this alone.. and I said "wait a minute Gabo, you have to share this tequila with Chris, and Man Tequila (if he wants)" Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:49:
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Man Tequila says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:50: If I get to run through a maze, I'm so in on this. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 13, 2007, 18:59:
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houstongal says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:05: You guys are just too funny! I love the logo Gabo! Too cool! Of course, when I see you in November, we can have our own tequilla experiment - jajaja! "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:11: so you'll be part of the Xtreme Rat Challenge too? Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:12: Erm... Chris... those are lovely ladies.... Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:13:
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:14: LOL Chris!!! Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:18: Those girls are volunteers for my tequila health study control group. As I said, I am sacrificing for science and the betterment of man and womankind. tough work but somebody had to step up. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:21: oh I see!!! Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:21: oh I see!!! Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:22: just another routine day at the office for me huh Gabo? admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:24: I have to hurry and join this experiment ASAP.... Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gabolicious says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:27: Ok lady and guys good night!!! I gotta eat something.... you know I'm starving... BAU Elección no canonización.... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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houstongal says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:29: Oh Chris, that cat photo is hysterical!!! Hey, you guys are all welcome to join Gabo and I in Mexico City at the end of November. Boy do I LOVE my job! :-) "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:33:
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houstongal says on Sep 13, 2007, 19:36: LOL....these are too funny Chris! Have a good night! "It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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goin_south says on Sep 13, 2007, 23:02: brings a new definition to the term: todos estas perros! Where do we go from here? 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2007, 21:03: actually the dawg aint a big drinker but will be willing to drink tequila when I am in Bogota next month, and will be happy to post the results. man what I am willing to do for science. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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