"Anyone who says that alcohol is a depressant isn’t drinking enough of it” is a jocular line that has been cited in print since at least January 27, 2010. The one-liner went viral on Twitter on February 19, 2010.
The jocular saying has been included in collections of New Year’s Eve one-liners since at least 2013.
TeensHealth—Alcohol
How Does It Affect the Body?
Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system. Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person’s perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing.
My Status Is Baddest
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Take me drunk, I’m home. More funny Facebook status updates about drinking/being drunk.
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____ thinks that anyone who says that alcohol is a depressant isn’t drinking enough of it.
Twitter
(maura)
@behindyourback
Anyone who says that alcohol is a depressant isn’t drinking enough of it.
4:56 PM - 19 Feb 2010
Twitter
RacheL
@liketheTEA
Anyone who says that alcohol is a depressant isn’t drinking enough of it.
8:54 PM - 19 Feb 2010
Catanduanes Tribune (Philippines)
New Years Eve One Liners
posted 31-Dec-2013
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Anyone who says that alcohol is a depressant isn’t drinking enough of it.
WiganWorld
Cyril
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:33 pm Post subject: A funny end to the year
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Anyone who says that alcohol is a depressant isn’t drinking enough of it.
Comedy Plus
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Resolutions
Posted by Sandee
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Anyone who says that alcohol is a depressant isn’t drinking enough of it.
Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.
Recent entries:
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“They cheated in the last election. Better vote them out this time” (6/3)
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“Anything I don’t like should be banned. Everything I like should be a human right…” (6/3)
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“It’s that time of year where people will say, ‘It’s too hot for coffee‘“ (6/3)
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“Cashier wanted. Must be 18 years old with 20 years experience” (6/3)
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Entry in progress—BP (6/3)
More new entries...
Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
Also listen to a 1937 "The Big Apple" song by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. See a 1929 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald and a 1931 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald.
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