Is there anything else besides sobriety that the American people/culture like to celebrate?

18 comments

1. This is a confusing question.

2. The winner of the super bowl

3. What are you talking about? Out of all the celebrations how did… sobriety become the one that stuck in your head? That wouldn’t even be on a list I’d make.

   Birthdays

   Holidays

   Weddings

   Anniversaries

   Academic achievements

   Athletic achievements

   and so many more…

4. I like a London Fog as much as the next guy, but so help me if you take it too far I will put the Twinings in the harbor.

   And people will politely clap.

5. No. Literally the only possible accomplishment Americans will acknowledge is not being an alcoholic. That and being totally cracked at Escape From Tarkov.

6. Sobriety is a fine virtue taken in small amounts. I may try it someday before I die

7. Wow. Passive aggressive much?

   I’ll bite.
   No, we have nothing to live for and only celebrate the ways in which we overcame addition.
   Americans only know of addiction and can only celebrate we finally break the cycle.
   Holidays… Nope
   Personal achievements… Nope
   Sports…. Nope
   Country independence… Nope
   Literally anything…. Nope

   Hope this helps. I have to go and get stoned and drink now. I have a talk glass of Bourbon waiting for me!

8. No, Americans are widely known for having no celebrations other than sobriety celebrations. Certainly you’ve heard of our national anthem, The Sobriety-Spangled Banner!

   /s

9. You must remember my Greek Life better than I do

10. My only vices are chocolate and caffeine from the occasional Diet Coke. I like to celebrate my athletic achievements as a runner, like running a marathon and three half marathons last month.

11. I’m curious why you’re asking. It sounds like there’s a story here.

12. This is an incredibly broad question. Are you asking if sobriety is the only thing Americans value?

13. I’m curious what you mean. I think there may be some language barrier here?

    We have a ton of holidays. Like birthdays to Christmas to the Fourth of July.

    Sobriety dates are particular to people in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. That is hardly a large portion of the population.

14. Am I drunk?

15. Ok, so I shared everyone else’s confusion at first, but looking at your post history I think I’ve figured out the language barrier.

    If your question is “do we only celebrate people who stop drinking and not people who quit other addictions?” then no, many people celebrate beating addictions from caffeine to gambling to nicotine to opioids, and many other things too.

    Opioids would be considered an even bigger achievement than drinking, and nicotine arguably is too.

16. Holidays, weddings, graduations, good grades/passing exams, birthdays, the harvest, the changing of the seasons, first times (e.g. first paycheck, first car), new jobs, new relationships, babies, unseasonably nice days, sports games, friends/family visiting…

    Like… There’s not even a thing on the calendar for sobriety. And I would say that’s only really relevant to those who suffered from addiction and are now sober.

    I don’t understand this question at all.

17. What?

18. I’m confused. Are you saying that you think sobriety is the only thing to celebrate? Most of us aren’t sober.