Meet the older brother

freshnesschronic • Jul 21, 2010 11:11 am
So this weekend is my girlfriend's graduation party.
We've been dating for 6 months. I've met her parents numerous times, they like me enough. That is good. But this is my first time getting to meet her 28 year old brother.

She's told me that he is going to get me wasted. Now I haven't been forced to drink in over two years, since I became an upperclassmen of college I had been getting underclassmen smashed...yeah that's how I like to party heh. I don't mind drinking heavily, but I always chose to!

Now I'm freshly graduated and I'm feeling really nervous about a)meeting him b) him trying to get me wasted c)not making a fool out of myself in front of her family, friends, and parents' friends.
classicman • Jul 21, 2010 11:17 am
So don't get wasted. ??????? Be responsible. Whats the issue?
xoxoxoBruce • Jul 21, 2010 11:21 am
Puke, responsibly.
Shawnee123 • Jul 21, 2010 11:25 am
Next, a third cousin twice-removed will be along to make you jump off a cliff?

Seriously. Just say no, thank you. (Be polite...that damn Nancy Reagan took all the manners out of refusal.) ;)
Trilby • Jul 21, 2010 11:26 am
..."forced to drink"...

yeah. That's the ticket.
wanderer • Jul 21, 2010 11:44 am
Easy.....
Tell him you are teetotaler from day one of your life. And that you prefer drinking herb tea leaves from China.
When he leaves, say "mea culpa" to yourself ten times and chill off with some hard drink.
BrianR • Jul 21, 2010 11:54 am
I follow the "Get Drunk With Dignity" school of thought, myself. :)
glatt • Jul 21, 2010 11:59 am
Brianna;671767 wrote:
..."forced to drink"...

yeah. That's the ticket.


*snort*
Sheldonrs • Jul 21, 2010 12:10 pm
Keep a house plant nearby and dump your drink in it when he's not looking.
Shawnee123 • Jul 21, 2010 12:27 pm
Sheldonrs;671783 wrote:
Keep a house plant nearby and dump your drink in it when he's not looking.


Verrrry interesting!
limey • Jul 21, 2010 12:46 pm
freshnesschronic;671759 wrote:
So this weekend is my girlfriend's graduation party.
We've been dating for 6 months. I've met her parents numerous times, they like me enough. That is good. But this is my first time getting to meet her 28 year old brother.

She's told me that he is going to get me wasted. Now I haven't been forced to drink in over two years, since I became an upperclassmen of college I had been getting underclassmen smashed...yeah that's how I like to party heh. I don't mind drinking heavily, but I always chose to!

Now I'm freshly graduated and I'm feeling really nervous about a)meeting him b) him trying to get me wasted c)not making a fool out of myself in front of her family, friends, and parents' friends.


Meet him and be confident in accepting only as much drink as you wish to drink. This will earn the respect of her family, friends and parents' friends. The opinions of those that do not respect your choice are not worth caring about.
Spexxvet • Jul 21, 2010 3:08 pm
Tell him you have a drink for every hit of acid he does.
lookout123 • Jul 21, 2010 3:47 pm
Here's a thought. If you like this girl and want to make sure you don't do something really stupid, thus diminishing her enjoyment of HER day - be a man and say 'no thanks, I'm not drinking today'. Follow that up by being your charming self and not drinking. End of dilemma.
classicman • Jul 21, 2010 3:49 pm
Sheldonrs;671783 wrote:
Carry a house plant with you and dump your drink in it when he's not looking.


:eyebrow:
Shawnee123 • Jul 21, 2010 3:56 pm
Suddenly kick brother in the crotch! That'll endear you to him. ;)
squirell nutkin • Jul 21, 2010 4:02 pm
Give him an over long, warm, double handshake, look him in the eyes and say "You don't have to get me wasted, you had me at hello."

Then stick to his side like glue and ignore your girlfriend.

Be sure the cameras are rolling.
dmg1969 • Jul 21, 2010 4:03 pm
You have three choices:

1. Tell him that, while you enjoy pounding a few back and having a good time, it's not the appropriate time and/or place.

2. Let him get you wasted and hope you don't wake up the next morning wondering why your girlfriend won't return your calls.

3. Tell him that the last time you got really drunk, everyone around you wound up dead and you've been on the run since.
lookout123 • Jul 21, 2010 4:03 pm
If you want a real conversation stopper just say 'no thanks. I don't drink anymore. Last time I got smashed me and all my frat brothers finished the night by training some chick. Your sister was totally pissed when the chloroform wore off.'.

Then run. Fast.
Cloud • Jul 21, 2010 5:07 pm
this is a non-problem. Be a man, use your best judgment, don't make a fool of yourself, and you'll be fine.
piercehawkeye45 • Jul 21, 2010 5:47 pm
Be aware of your surroundings. If everyone else around you is smashed, then you probably won't come off as an idiot because everyone else will be at your level. If everyone else is just buzzed, getting smashed will most likely greatly embarrass you.
Sheldonrs • Jul 21, 2010 5:54 pm
Also, wait until he's passed out before you tell him how many times you've boinked his sister.
skysidhe • Jul 21, 2010 6:40 pm
squirell nutkin;671807 wrote:
Give him an over long, warm, double handshake, look him in the eyes and say "You don't have to get me wasted, you had me at hello."

Then stick to his side like glue and ignore your girlfriend.

Be sure the cameras are rolling.



chuckling heartily
lookout123 • Jul 21, 2010 6:47 pm
Sheldonrs;671837 wrote:
Also, wait until he's passed out before you tell him how many times you've boinked his sister.
or wait until he is just about to pass out before whispering "bro's before ho's" in his ear before snuggling up with him.
spudcon • Jul 22, 2010 8:08 am
Shawnee123;671805 wrote:
Suddenly kick brother in the crotch! That'll endear you to him. ;)

Shawnee comes up with the correct answer almost every time.
Shawnee123 • Jul 22, 2010 10:04 am
spudcon;671912 wrote:
Shawnee comes up with the correct answer almost every time.


Would I join the self-flagellating masses if I were to say "yes, that is true, thanks for noticing" or does that sort of response just seem really attention whorish and pathetic? Kind of like "you like me, you really like me" See? Did anyone see? :lol:
glatt • Jul 22, 2010 10:12 am
the proper course of action is to quote spudcon in your signature line. So we are reminded of your awesomeness every time you post. Not to say that we aren't already.
Shawnee123 • Jul 22, 2010 10:15 am
Heheheheeee...I'm on the top of the world! Even tongue-in-cheek compliments have me on cloud nine! I'm going to take your advice, my friend. Sort of a little affirmation for me, every time I post. :lol:

(seriously, I'm killing myself today. Froggy mood.) ;)
glatt • Jul 22, 2010 10:24 am
What have I done?
Shawnee123 • Jul 22, 2010 10:30 am
You've created a monster! No, not really, you've only enabled a monster! And not the cool kind of monster like our transplanted Brit.

:wassuretherewasafrankensteinsmilie:
TheMercenary • Jul 22, 2010 11:40 am
Cloud;671826 wrote:
this is a non-problem. Be a man, use your best judgment, don't make a fool of yourself, and you'll be fine.


Completely agree...
Sheldonrs • Jul 22, 2010 2:08 pm
Originally Posted by Cloud:
"this is a non-problem. Be a man, use your best judgment, don't make a fool of yourself, and you'll be fine."


TheMercenary;671967 wrote:
Completely agree...


The only problem with this suggestion is you cannot be a man AND use your best judgement & :Dnot make a fool of yourself.
Getgo • Jul 22, 2010 3:46 pm
He could be trying to sabotage your efforts so you can keep going out with his sister. Who knows, maybe her and her family know and it's a test to see if you really are a good guy and trustworthy. Be your own person and the rest will follow.
xoxoxoBruce • Jul 22, 2010 6:12 pm
Test? Keep your condoms in your car.
lookout123 • Jul 22, 2010 6:17 pm
Your safest bet is probably to skip the party. Later you can say you were kidnapped and forced to do drugs.
Getgo • Jul 22, 2010 7:04 pm
xoxoxoBruce;672094 wrote:
Test? Keep your condoms in your car.


That's very wise. Don't let her parents know how anxious you are.
monster • Jul 22, 2010 7:15 pm
My girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. My parents helped us in every way, my friends encouraged me, and my girlfriend? She was a dream! There was only one thing bothering me, very much indeed, and that one thing was her younger sister. My prospective sister-in-law was twenty years of age, wore tight mini skirts and low cut blouses. She would regularly bend down when near me and I got many a pleasant view of her underwear. It had to be deliberate. She never did it when she was near anyone else. One day little sister called and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations. She was alone when I arrived. She whispered to me that soon I was to be married, and she had feelings and desires for me that she couldn't overcome and didn't really want to overcome. She told me that she wanted to make love to me just once before I got married and committed my life to her sister. I was in total shock and couldn't say a word. She said, "I'm going upstairs to my bedroom, and if you want to go ahead with it just come up and get me." I was stunned. I was frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs. When she reached the top she pulled down her panties and threw them down the stairs at me. I stood there for a moment, then turned and went straight to the front door. I opened the door and stepped out of the house. I walked straight towards my car. My future father-in-law was standing outside. With tears in his eyes he hugged me and said, "We are very happy that you have passed our little test. We couldn't ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family.

"The moral of this story is:"

"Always keep your condoms in your car."
spudcon • Jul 22, 2010 9:08 pm
Shawnee123;671942 wrote:
You've created a monster! No, not really, you've only enabled a monster! And not the cool kind of monster like our transplanted Brit.

:wassuretherewasafrankensteinsmilie:

We're just telling the truth, oh awesome witty one!
squirell nutkin • Jul 24, 2010 2:14 pm
monster;672125 wrote:


wasn't there a youtube video of that skit?
Very funny

Here it is:
[youtube]Mf_oAjqBRe4[/youtube]
casimendocina • Jul 24, 2010 7:53 pm
If you can't be bothered saying that getting wasted with him will have to wait for another time (when you know him and the family dynamics quite a lot better) and you're carrying a glass (transparent drinking vessel), make sure it's always full so that no-one can offer to get you another one or give you a top up. Alternatively, carry a can of drink as if it's full.
toranokaze • Jul 25, 2010 3:05 pm
And don't forget the non-drink sip
monster • Jul 25, 2010 9:55 pm
It's all over now. He's either still wasted and dumped, or doesn't want to come back and admit he was drama-queening it was all just fine and big brother was barely there....
Shawnee123 • Jul 25, 2010 10:12 pm
Well that was completely anti-climactic. Hmmph.

He got three pages out of it, though. Good for the virtual scrapbook. :lol:
freshnesschronic • Jul 26, 2010 12:40 am
All good. We drank, but I never got wasted. She said her brother liked me too much, she said I passed the "bromance" of her brother and his best friend, who were going to put it on me. Good weekend, had a great time!
casimendocina • Jul 26, 2010 4:29 am
Phew! Now that you're 'in', you can get wasted next time. :D
wanderer • Jul 26, 2010 5:33 am
Did you guys had a "vomit" competition?:p:
casimendocina • Jul 26, 2010 7:51 am
Maybe that should wait til the 3rd time they catch up.
monster • Jul 26, 2010 11:01 am
"bromance"? :vomit: