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absinthe...
« on: October 07, 2006, 04:43:07 AM »
Has anyone here ever tried it?

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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2006, 04:45:45 AM »
can i answer in this thread if my answer is NO?
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2006, 04:46:24 AM »
I haven't tired it either, sorry.

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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2006, 04:47:26 AM »
can i answer in this thread if my answer is NO?

You just did.  ::)

I haven't tired it either, sorry.

You haven't tired of it?  >:D

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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2006, 04:48:32 AM »
is it one of them medicated heating balms that you rub on sore muscles?
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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2006, 04:50:23 AM »
can i answer in this thread if my answer is NO?

You just did.  ::)

I haven't tired it either, sorry.

You haven't tired of it?  >:D


I'm still waking up so I guess being tired must still be on my mind  :laugh:

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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2006, 04:55:17 AM »
is it one of them medicated heating balms that you rub on sore muscles?

No, it's a type of alcohol that's illegal in the US. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe

I've become fascinated with it now, and want to try it. I read it's over 60% alcohol!  :o

I wonder if odeon has tried it? Apparently it's sold in all liquor stores in Sweden.

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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2006, 04:55:53 AM »
can i answer in this thread if my answer is NO?

You just did.  ::)

I haven't tired it either, sorry.

You haven't tired of it?  >:D


I'm still waking up so I guess being tired must still be on my mind  :laugh:

I know the feeling. :laugh:

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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2006, 05:00:15 AM »
Apparently it tastes like shit, so I've no interest in getting any - they sell it here also. if its a question of getting completely off your tits, i'd rather have bigger shots of tequila or decent rum than rocket fuel for its own sake - at least most normal spirits taste good. :happypuke:

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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2006, 05:08:14 AM »
I think the fact that it is illegal here is what has me interested in it. Also it's supposed to put you in a euphoric mood, which is always fun.

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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2006, 05:10:06 AM »
I think the fact that it is illegal here is what has me interested in it. Also it's supposed to put you in a euphoric mood, which is always fun.

But if you were bipolar you would have the ability to achieve euphoric moods without aid.
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2006, 05:12:46 AM »
But people with bipolar don't get to choose when to experience that euphoria.

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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2006, 05:16:59 AM »
apparantly with ginsing they do.
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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2006, 05:19:30 AM »
I read the wikipedia article about it.  It's interesting.  I thought absinthe was supposed to be the reason Van Gogh cut off his ear?  I have never tried it, but I believe it is supposed to taste very bitter.  I think it is illegal here becuse thujone is a poisonous neurotoxin.  I have never wanted to try it, but I don't want to eat Fugu or arsenic either.  If you are desperate to try it, you could go to Quebec or Mexico.

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Re: absinthe...
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2006, 05:26:20 AM »
I thought absinthe was supposed to be the reason Van Gogh cut off his ear? 

I think I heard that too.

If you are desperate to try it, you could go to Quebec or Mexico.

I don't know if I'm that desperate. :LOL: Maybe when I study abroad...