How Good’s a Drink?

2021-05-25

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From our earliest history, this country has adored a frothie like nothing else. Whether a work function, a catch-up with family or a three year old’s birthday party, there is no event that can be undertaken in Australia without it being densely imbued by booze.But why do we crave the sweet elixir with such concerning fanaticism? Has anyone seen the end of Friday Night Footy without being half-cut? Would it kill us to enjoy a gourmet seafood lunch without being paired with a range of premium white wines? Or is this j...

From our earliest history, this country has adored a frothie like nothing else.

Whether a work function, a catch-up with family or a three year old’s birthday party, there is no event that can be undertaken in Australia without it being densely imbued by booze.

But why do we crave the sweet elixir with such concerning fanaticism? Has anyone seen the end of Friday Night Footy without being half-cut? Would it kill us to enjoy a gourmet seafood lunch without being paired with a range of premium white wines? Or is this just soft, ya dog?

Where does our involuntary uptake of four cheeky schooners sit in the new modern Australia? Is our functioning alcoholism at all-time highs, or are we turning the corner in to a new era of uncomfortably-comfortable sobriety?

Featuring insights and thought-provoking life experiences of comedian and revered social commentator Cam Knight.

Spicy stings courtesy of audio producer Tim ‘T-Dog’ Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards.

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