Drunk Merry or Drunk Mental

manual_man

Right, this is the deal. I'm 30, been around the block in terms of the Dublin scene (lived here most me life apart from a couple of brief stints abroad). Now the thing is, maybe it's me age, but i've noticed people gettin progressively more mental as the years go by (weekends and city centre in particular). It's gotten to the stage where i'm not much arsed goin to town on a night out, where i used to love the buzz. just feel like some crazy dangerous sh** is gonna break out at any moment, and to be honest just amn't arsed with that sh**. Is it just me or do other folk see the same? It seems to me that city nightlife has gone (for the most part) from Drunk Merry to Drunk Mental (hence the title i came up with). Madness i tell ye!

Now another thing i haven't touched on is drugs. Maybe that's somethin to do with it, by all accounts i get the impression there's alot more sh** flyin about than before, maybe alot of it's to do with people whacked off their noggins on whatever yokes or powders they can get their hands on and then hence the crazy sh** breaks out

Dunno!

Anyway!, Curious as always to see what other folk think!

Gunsfortoys

What?

For Forks Sake

"dublin scene" ??

loniy

think its your age ( no offense)..im 32 & in the last few years i look at things completely different to the way i did when i was 22,im more weary of situations now.

mikom

For Forks Sake wrote: »

"dublin scene" ??

Fade street?

finnegan2010

Where is this scene? Last time i was in town i was bored outta me box.
Could do with a good old riot. Where you drinking?

manual_man

For Forks Sake wrote: »

"dublin scene" ??

dublin cork timbuktu or wherever. doesn't matter. if you've got an experience/opinion add it

am from Dublin obviously so that's where most my experiences lie

df1985

i go mental on nights out, theres no badness in it though,i dont get into fights or that, usually just make a show of myself-a merry mental!

Azureus

Nowt wrong with a bitta mental merriness

Ive only been going out in Dublin for 4 years or so, legally anyway, and its the same as ever in my view! Some nights theres the crazies out but no more than usual...

But then again maybe I am one of them so just dont notice

Badgermonkey

In the case of the ladies, it's most probably a cumulative 10 year build up of Piz Buin in the brain stem.

Men have always been mental tbh.

It's what made us discover the Americas, the moon and the ability to self-fellate.

manual_man

finnegan2010 wrote: »

Where is this scene? Last time i was in town i was bored outta me box.
Could do with a good old riot. Where you drinking?

Lol

Ah well when i go into town it's the usual spots, camden street - the 'bar - leeson/harcourt street - dame street ya know yourself

Though in truth ay it has been quieter in recent months, what with people havin f**k all money an what not

4zn76tysfajdxp

loniy wrote: »

think its your age ( no offense)..im 32 & in the last few years i look at things completely different to the way i did when i was 22,im more weary of situations now.

Should exercise more, it's good for your energy.

Yakult

Have mates that when they drink they just lose the head. Getting into fights etc. It stopped being fun when it would happen every weekend so decided not to waste my time heading out. I get baked instead.

manual_man

Heidi Rich Pensioner wrote: »

Should sexercise more, it's good for your energy.

been workin on that..

Pandoras Twist

The chances of you getting into fights when on pills are negligible in comparison to the chances of getting into a fight while consuming alcohol so I wouldn't blame the pills for the increasing inability of young people to understand their own limitations.

whydoibother?

Merry at the very most. Not even always that. Two drinks and I'm done usually.

scientific1982

Pandoras Twist wrote: »

The chances of you getting into fights when on pills are negligible in comparison to the chances of getting into a fight while consuming alcohol so I wouldn't blame the pills for the increasing inability of young people to understand their own limitations.

Good point. They have the opposite effect.

Badgermonkey

Yakult wrote: »

Have mates that when they drink they just lose the head. Getting into fights etc. It stopped being fun when it would happen every weekend so decided not to waste my time heading out. I get baked instead.

Texaco nightshift say hi.

manual_man

Pandoras Twist wrote: »

The chances of you getting into fights when on pills are negligible in comparison to the chances of getting into a fight while consuming alcohol so I wouldn't blame the pills for the increasing inability of young people to understand their own limitations.

maybe not so much pills as coke

got attacked by some randomer i hadn't even spoke to who was like a caged animal after (presumably) snortin a whole loada that sh** one night in town

stevejr

loniy wrote: »

think its your age ( no offense)..im 32 & in the last few years i look at things completely different to the way i did when i was 22,im more weary of situations now.

Very true, the older you the more situations you'll have seen therefore, if something's about to kick off you'll know the signs. No bad thing IMO

billymitchell

manual_man wrote: »

Right, this is the deal. I'm 30, been around the block in terms of the Dublin scene (lived here most me life apart from a couple of brief stints abroad). Now the thing is, maybe it's me age, but i've noticed people gettin progressively more mental as the years go by (weekends and city centre in particular). It's gotten to the stage where i'm not much arsed goin to town on a night out, where i used to love the buzz. just feel like some crazy dangerous sh** is gonna break out at any moment, and to be honest just amn't arsed with that sh**. Is it just me or do other folk see the same? It seems to me that city nightlife has gone (for the most part) from Drunk Merry to Drunk Mental (hence the title i came up with). Madness i tell ye!

Now another thing i haven't touched on is drugs. Maybe that's somethin to do with it, by all accounts i get the impression there's alot more sh** flyin about than before, maybe alot of it's to do with people whacked off their noggins on whatever yokes or powders they can get their hands on and then hence the crazy sh** breaks out

Dunno!

Anyway!, Curious as always to see what other folk think!

Think you need to man up OP

Pace2008

manual_man wrote: »

Now another thing i haven't touched on is drugs. Maybe that's somethin to do with it, by all accounts i get the impression there's alot more sh** flyin about than before, maybe alot of it's to do with people whacked off their noggins on whatever yokes or powders they can get their hands on and then hence the crazy sh** breaks out
!

Fights breaking out on yokes? I'll have to ask what the **** you're on.

At the start of my clubbing career I was into trance and nothing but, and was out at gigs several time a month. In Ireland, trance does not attract the nicest of punters by any means, yet despite having this motley collection of ASBO enthusiasts and newly release Montjoy ex-cons wedged together in a dark room, with a heavy bass to get the adrenal glands working, there was a miraculously low level of trouble most nights. Why? Because everyone was off their banger and loved-up on pills. When MDMA availability declined and everyone was drunk or on horrible pips, there was a noticeable negative shift in mood on the average night and skirmishes became somewhat more commonplace.

It was a true testament to the power of MDMA. It is, without a doubt, the most effective form of riot control in existence.

TheZohanS

manual_man wrote: »

It's gotten to the stage where i'm not much arsed goin to town on a night out, where i used to love the buzz. just feel like some crazy dangerous sh** is gonna break out at any moment, and to be honest just amn't arsed with that sh**. Is it just me or do other folk see the same?

Really?

manual_man

billymitchell wrote: »

Think you need to man up OP

I'm man enough billy. so's my cousin. sadly for him he got knifed christmas week by some weasel c**t who decided he wanted to start a fight. go figure

point is you can be Brock f***in Lesner and it doesn't matter a toss if you're in the wrong place at the wrong time

course sh** like this doesn't happen all the time, but simply pointin out that it seems to be happenin more often nowadays, if that's alright with yourself?

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manual_man wrote: »

Now another thing i haven't touched on is drugs. Maybe that's somethin to do with it, by all accounts i get the impression there's alot more sh** flyin about than before, maybe alot of it's to do with people whacked off their noggins on whatever yokes or powders they can get their hands on and then hence the crazy sh** breaks out

Alcohol, no?

Yakult

Badgermonkey wrote: »

Texaco nightshift say hi.

Tell them I'll be back friday night

Big Nasty

whydoibother? wrote: »

Merry at the very most. Not even always that. Two drinks and I'm done usually.

Why do you bother?;):p

RichieC

Never had a bit of trouble in town, probably the places I go more than anything else, though.

Cheap Thrills!

I'm old, so the only mental I get is sentimental

scientific1982

Pace2008 wrote: »

Fights breaking out on yokes? I'll have to ask what the **** you're on.

At the start of my clubbing career I was into trance and nothing but, and was out at gigs several time a month. In Ireland, trance does not attract the nicest of punters by any means, yet despite having this motley collection of ASBO enthusiasts and newly release Montjoy ex-cons wedged together in a dark room, with a heavy bass to get the adrenal glands working, there was a miraculously low level of trouble most nights. Why? Because everyone was off their banger and loved-up on pills. When MDMA availability declined and everyone was drunk or on horrible pips, there was a noticeable negative shift in mood on the average night and skirmishes became somewhat more commonplace.

It was a true testament to the power of MDMA. It is, without a doubt, the most effective form of riot control in existence.

+1. Ive been to huge rave where I was surrounded by the scum of the country and I never seen one fight, never mind getting into any trouble.

Big Nasty

I'm 35 now and couldn't be arsed going in to the city at all. Way too much hassle (effort) and too expensive. I live out by Marlay Park, about 12k from O' Connell Bridge, Dublin so there's always taxi's involved too. Can walk to the local, meet up with friends, guaranteed good seats, good and reasonably priced drink, good music at the weekend and a good laugh. Would struggle to spend €100 between myself and the OH on a good night out.

Was in the city last Saturday for a party and spent €350 between us! :eek: Would have had a better night in the local too. Only time I hit town is for a particular occasion - certainly not just for a random night out. Also, more on topic, I'm always very aware of my immediate surroundings and naturally feel a lot more comfortable in the local than in town.

manual_man

Pace2008 wrote: »

Fights breaking out on yokes? I'll have to ask what the **** you're on.

At the start of my clubbing career I was into trance and nothing but, and was out at gigs several time a month. In Ireland, trance does not attract the nicest of punters by any means, yet despite having this motley collection of ASBO enthusiasts and newly release Montjoy ex-cons wedged together in a dark room, with a heavy bass to get the adrenal glands working, there was a miraculously low level of trouble most nights. Why? Because everyone was off their banger and loved-up on pills. When MDMA availability declined and everyone was drunk or on horrible pips, there was a noticeable negative shift in mood on the average night and skirmishes became somewhat more commonplace.

It was a true testament to the power of MDMA. It is, without a doubt, the most effective form of riot control in existence.

yeah well man it was a bit of hindsight by myself throwin yokes into that sentence (not that i've ever taken one myself of course :rolleyes: ) it's booze an coke gets the old engines revved up

Copper23

finnegan2010 wrote: »

Where is this scene? Last time i was in town i was bored outta me box.
Could do with a good old riot. Where you drinking?

I used to know where the scene was. Then they changed where it was and I wasn't there anymore.

finnegan2010

MCMLXXV wrote: »

I'm 35 now and couldn't be arsed going in to the city at all. Way too much hassle (effort) and too expensive. I live out by Marlay Park, about 12k from O' Connell Bridge, Dublin so there's always taxi's involved too. Can walk to the local, meet up with friends, guaranteed good seats, good and reasonably priced drink, good music at the weekend and a good laugh. Would struggle to spend €100 between myself and the OH on a good night out.

Was in the city last Saturday for a party and spent €350 between us! :eek: Would have had a better night in the local too. Only time I hit town is for a particular occasion - certainly not just for a random night out. Also, more on topic, I'm always very aware of my immediate surroundings and naturally feel a lot more comfortable in the local than in town.

350 between 2 people on a night out to town, ease off on that Bolanger mate, Harps your only man :P.

Big Nasty

finnegan2010 wrote: »

350 between 2 people on a night out to town, ease off on that Bolanger mate, Harps your only man :P.

I wont be doing it again for a while I can tell ya!

orourkeda

Pace2008 wrote: »

Fights breaking out on yokes? I'll have to ask what the **** you're on.

At the start of my clubbing career I was into trance and nothing but, and was out at gigs several time a month. In Ireland, trance does not attract the nicest of punters by any means, yet despite having this motley collection of ASBO enthusiasts and newly release Montjoy ex-cons wedged together in a dark room, with a heavy bass to get the adrenal glands working, there was a miraculously low level of trouble most nights. Why? Because everyone was off their banger and loved-up on pills. When MDMA availability declined and everyone was drunk or on horrible pips, there was a noticeable negative shift in mood on the average night and skirmishes became somewhat more commonplace.

It was a true testament to the power of MDMA. It is, without a doubt, the most effective form of riot control in existence.

Most clubbers usually are in a trance

sbsquarepants

It's called getting old, this crazy sh1t always went on, but when you're younger you don't care or don't fully grasp the consequences, at least i didn't! But now that im in my mid 30's i'm a windy f'ucker, and make no apology for being so!
I actually hope i go the entire rest of my life without any confrontation or aggresion from anybody.:D

enda1

The youth of today are <insert phrase here> than when I was young.

Round and round the merry-go-round.

dolphin city

manual_man wrote: »

Right, this is the deal. I'm 30, been around the block in terms of the Dublin scene (lived here most me life apart from a couple of brief stints abroad). Now the thing is, maybe it's me age, but i've noticed people gettin progressively more mental as the years go by (weekends and city centre in particular). It's gotten to the stage where i'm not much arsed goin to town on a night out, where i used to love the buzz. just feel like some crazy dangerous sh** is gonna break out at any moment, and to be honest just amn't arsed with that sh**. Is it just me or do other folk see the same? It seems to me that city nightlife has gone (for the most part) from Drunk Merry to Drunk Mental (hence the title i came up with). Madness i tell ye!

Now another thing i haven't touched on is drugs. Maybe that's somethin to do with it, by all accounts i get the impression there's alot more sh** flyin about than before, maybe alot of it's to do with people whacked off their noggins on whatever yokes or powders they can get their hands on and then hence the crazy sh** breaks out

Dunno!

Anyway!, Curious as always to see what other folk think!

it's called growing up and getting sense. happens to everyone. YOU ARE the person you looked at ten years ago and thanked the gods you were nothing like. :D

billymitchell

manual_man wrote: »

I'm man enough billy. so's my cousin. sadly for him he got knifed christmas week by some weasel c**t who decided he wanted to start a fight. go figure

point is you can be Brock f***in Lesner and it doesn't matter a toss if you're in the wrong place at the wrong time

course sh** like this doesn't happen all the time, but simply pointin out that it seems to be happenin more often nowadays, if that's alright with yourself?

Well thats a different story OP, if you had said that at the start, it would have given more validation to your paranoia(sp?). I think that incident probably has you more spooked, which is understandable, I think we would all be the same.

Sorry to hear about your cousin, that sucks the big one when shít like that happens. But I think stuff like that could just as easily happen during the day in Dublin/anywhere with somebody strung out on drugs trying to mug your cousin, as much as it could happen at night time when people are drunk.

It could happen anywhere for any reason. Check out how knife crime is a huge issue in the UK for the last couple of years, becuase kids are going around stabbing each other over nothing.

Quentinkrisp

Jezz louise i'm only 25 and i'm already sick to the fuckin teeth of town: seen some nasty ****e, had to step in once or twice (scary:eek:) and been ripped off once too many!

OP, what you're on about has been going on in town for years, just a case of angry, stressed out people who either have (a)no cop on or (b)can't hold their drink!