The4BellsLondon

Is it just me that finds the naming of cocktails / donuts after car bombs totally reprehensible?

Seems to be a growing thing this year.

Shard

Any examples? It certainly sounds reprehensible.

caretaker

I'll be asking a co-worker about that one; I know we sell a lot of shooters over the bar but there's no list. Mr Google says the parfait thing has been around for 10 years but I never heard about it until now. The first popular shooter drink here was the B-52 (martial). The shot of whiskey dropped in a beer, or depth charge, (also martial) was more often called a boilermaker here. Buffalo Bill's favourite drink was a shot of rye in a mug of cider, (Stone Fence). I tried it and it's terrible.
Yes, calling a drink a car bomb is offensive, considering that dozens of people are killed by them nearly every day. young people can be totally tactless.

Tirytory

Yep totally...

Question is...would I not drink one out of protest? I don't naturally gravitate towards cocktails anyway, I'm more of a cider or wine girl..

Jingsamichty

I remember drinks where a shot glass of something was dropped in a pint glass and that was called a 'depth charge'.

Don't recall anyone get upset about that.

Jingsamichty

I think it should be almost mandatory for young people to be offensive.

Stephen Fry's words on the matter:

“It's now very common to hear people say, 'I'm rather offended by that.' As if that gives them certain rights. It's actually nothing more than a whine. 'I find that offensive.' It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. 'I am offended by that.' Well, so ****ing what."


To the OP: No offence intended.

Shard

I agree with Stephen Fry, but disagree with you. Young people should be polite! They have no reason to be bitter and offensive, they have been looked after by parents, teachers and other older adults, and have their whole life ahead of them.

Jingsamichty

Nonsense. If you encourage docility in young people, you end up with... well, Canada.

Shard

What does politeness have to do with docility? Kids will get up to their antics wherever they are, but there is no reason for them to be offensive and vulgar.

The4BellsLondon

Jimg I agree that young people can be offensive


There was a donut shop called Glazed and infused selling the CB donuts, they seem to have pulled them today !

The4BellsLondon

With regard the depth charge I suppose it's because it's not "glamorisong"
A group and It's available all year,

Jingsamichty

Of course there is, it stops adults from getting complacent and reminds them that the world doesn't revolve around them and their sense of what's right or wrong.

Shard

Ok, fair comment, though personally I remain in the "kids should avoid being offensive" camp. Plenty of time when they get older, IMO. At which point Stephen Fry's rule kicks in.

colchar

There is a drink called an Irish Car Bomb. But it is not new this year, it has been around for ages.

The4BellsLondon

Yes, but seems to be more popular / prevalent this year .