What are we most thankful for?  It’s hard to pinpoint one thing.  But surely, one item that’s on the list is the following…

Virtually every country makes it….from the mega-producing corporations like Anheuser-Busch to a guy named Bruce making it in his bathtub, we live in a world in which beer can be found on almost every street corner.  A beverage that was once illegal in this fine country, now finds its way to every home and restaurant from sea to shining sea.  Beer is often used as a tool, even a symbol, to allow us to loosen up and enjoy life for the wonderful blessing it truly is.  We all remember Betty at the company Christmas party having a few glasses and then treating us all to an “R-rated” version of the Macarena. The truth is beer makes us smile a little bigger, laugh a little harder, and pee in your buddy’s bathtub when you just can’t wait any longer.  It makes a cold day warmer, and a hot day cooler.  Not to mention, it makes us all a little more attractive.  It’s gotten you into the pants of girls who would ordinarily look right through you as if you were made of glass.  For some of you, it’s brought a child…or a bonding experience with a sworn enemy…and it never seems to fail in making a manufactured cheeseburger taste like filet mignon.

We've actually had them all

Let’s not forget sports….my first time stepping in Yankee Stadium, what did I do?  Dog and a beer.  Watching Monday Night Football with friends…beer.  Why is that guy in the top row of Staples Center having the time of his life?…beer.  Any way you want to cut it, sports and beer go hand in hand. Whether you’re an import guy who enjoys a nice, thick Guinness…or you just enjoy a frosty Bud for its familiar taste…the enhancing qualities of this sweet sports nectar can make the dullest Super Bowl party seem like a Caribbean Cruise.

It's True

This time of year, every Sunday we are treated to a bombardment of beer commercials…they are all directed to the average American Joe.  They all have subtle implications of sex….and generally paint the American male as an idiotic half-wit. We all feign laughter…and carry on with our day.  Isn’t that cute?  Perhaps it’s time we American males fight back and tell these beer companies we will no longer stand for this inaccurate portrayal!!!  We would….except we don’t care.  We drink the beer for the beer.  In fact, go grab one right now….seriously, tell your wife I said it was alright.  It’s time we had a toast!

“To sports fans…to the Pirates, Mariners, Ducks and Islanders…..to the Saints, Dolphins, Suns and Timberwolves….to Phil Mickelson, Michael Phelps and Manchester United!  Whichever sport or team you love…it’s you, the fan, who prays for victory and screams in disgust….you boo, curse and jump with glee…through the highs and lows, at the end of the day, we’re all the same.  We have beer….raise your glasses.  To beer.”

Now drink up, you losers…..and don’t stop there. Keep drinking and offer up your own toast below in the comment section. I believe I know a few of you faithful readers very well…and I’m looking forward to your toasts.