A Dad Drank 50 Beers Everyday For 6 Weeks. This Is What Happened To His Brain. ft

Patient JW portrayed by Justin Whang
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Patient JW was someone who presented to an ER in Chicago, early 2013, not Whang.
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This is a case of beer potomania, which is a very specific case of hypotonic hyponatremia. Humans need solute in order to produce urine. These solutes are predominantly sodium, potassium and urea, along with others.
Beer contains little to no sodium or potassium. Drinking only 50 beers daily for weeks causes solute loss, on top of vitamin deficiency and poor nutrition.
Slowly as sodium is depleted, more volume from beer is accumulated in the body.
Beer contains water, alcohol and carbohydrates, the latter which induces an insulin response in the body to prevent muscle catabolism.
Muscle catabolism could count as protein that would produce urea, but because of insulin response, it doesn't happen, further exacerbating solute loss.
The accumulation of water in the body and depletion of solute leads to chronic hyponatremia. This is because the kidneys need solute exchange in the process of urine production. If these solutes are absent, minimal urine is produced, and the urine that is produced is maximally dilute (eg low specific gravity) Neurologic sequelae from low sodium presence in blood include seizures and is an emergency.
In this patient, it wasn't clear whether he was suffering withdrawal syndrome, chronic hyponatremia, or both. In the case as it happened, the hospital ran out of medicines for the SE because it was so frequent, and needed to borrow twice from neighboring hospitals.
Osmotic demyelination syndrome appears to have a higher risk in patients who have more electrolyte abnormalities and metabolic derangements. Please see references for more information.
These cases are patients who I, or my colleagues have seen. They are de-identified and many instances have been presented in more depth in an academic setting. These videos are not individual medical advice and are for general educational purposes only. I do not give medical advice over the internet, see your own physician in person for that.
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References:
[0] An experimental study of the etiology of rum fits and delirium tremens. Q J Stud Alcohol. 1955;16(1):1.
[1] Sites of alcohol and volatile anaesthetic action on GABA(A) and glycine receptors. Nature. 1997;389(6649):385.
[2] Chronic ethanol administration alters gamma-aminobutyric acid, pentobarbital and ethanol-mediated 36Cl- uptake in cerebral cortical synaptoneurosomes. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1988;246(1):158.
[3] Electrolyte disturbances in beer drinkers. A specific "hypo-osmolality syndrome". Lancet. 1975;2(7928):245.
[4] "Beer potomania" in non-beer drinkers: effect of low dietary solute intake. Am J Kidney Dis. 1998;31(6):1028.
[5] Lancet. 2002;359(9310):942.
[6] NMDA receptors: role in ethanol withdrawal seizures. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1992 Jun 28;654:52-60.
[7] Central pontine myelinolysis induced by hypophosphatemia following Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Neurol Sci (2003) 24:407-410

[@JustinWhangYt]

Wait you were filming that?

[@AndrewJaworskiTV]

no

[@flatraul]

oh yeah

[@dragonxz61]

Ohmygod XD

[@Lucijinn]

Damn, didn't know that you were a full blown alcoholic!

[@flatP_]

you’re even extremely attractive whenever you’re portraying a 42yr old alcoholic

[@someonerandom8328]

Aight guys the limit is 49 cans of beer.

[@harli8242]

Let’s try it out. Let’s start drinking 49 cans of beer every day for the next 6 weeks

[@rhukiebeats]

tried 49 and ended up like JW, the limit is 48 fam

[@CED99]

@Rumpel Felt those 50 beers a day contained around 6,500 calories in terms of carbs - possibly more. They just lack the fat/protein/vitamins/minerals - hence the presentation at the ER.

[@kanjakan]

99 bottles of beer on the wall...

[@Dankestkey]

R/madlads

[@crisptomato9495]

A man was rejected from art school. This is what happened to Germany’s global reputation for the next 80 years.

[@XXStrong1]

O O F

[@ifthatthenthis3797]

Hahaha

[@andrew.lp.mcneill]

Presenting to the Polish Border with Type 1 Blitzkrieg

[@trebletrouble1348]

@@andrew.lp.mcneill on admittance Germany claimed he was doing fine but many of his vehicles weren't able to continue fighting. This gives us a crucial clue as to what was going on. Germany was suffering from a lack of oil.

[@crisptomato9495]

Trebletrouble 13 Germany was transferred to Russia. Upon arrival, Germany was in good spirits, but after a few hours he appeared to be suffering from hypothermia. Hypo meaning low and thermia meaning heat. But how could that be? Well, the freezing Russian winter had started to wreak havoc on Germany’s troops, which were already weak and poorly equipped. His oil froze, and his tanks ceased to function. But despite his critical condition Germany refused treatment. He was adamant about staying in Russia. However as his condition worsened he finally allowed doctors to move him, and he didn’t have much of a choice. Russia was now spreading throughout his body, and something had to be done fast to stop a full blown invasion.

[@aftersexhighfives]

I lost a friend from alcohol withdrawal at 56. He decided he was gonna turn his life around, stopped cold turkey after drinking at least 3 glasses of whiskey a day for 30 years; sometimes more but never less. His brain swelled and he never woke up. He went to sleep on day 3 of sobriety and never woke up. He should have talked to his doctor.

[@amyjobuchanan9684]

that's so sad !

[@bhatkat]

Alcohol is one of the few drugs where going cold turkey can kill you, worse than heroin but few care to face this fact.

[@kingfish4242]

So sad, but yes ,never quit alcohol cold turkey. Wthdrawals an be fatal

[@caroljo420]

Withdrawal from alcohol can kill you. Withdrawal from heroin can't kill you, but you'll wish it would. To get heroin addicts to quit, the government has authorized that they be given Methadone. Methadone withdrawal CAN kill. Sounds to me like they just made a bad situation worse.

[@amyjobuchanan9684]

@@caroljo420 what about Suboxone, I thought Suboxone was approved recently

[@caroljo420]

My father was an alcoholic who smoked cigarettes. He died in 1987 from a combination of cirrhosis of the liver and emphysema. My oldest brother died in 2010 from emphysema (I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy). My other brother died of cirrhosis. They both are deeply missed, but I and my son are the only family members still alive. I quit drinking and smoking 32 years ago, and my son quit smoking a year ago! I'm now 70, and quitting smoking was THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I did for my health in my life.

[@BriansRainbowOverIreland]

Congratulations, my friend, and congrats to your son as well

[@willischwabe1324]

I am proud of you. Glad you live ❤️

[@Althecor]

How the hell could he afford 50 beers a day wtf.

[@walterk9916]

KZbin

[@seafoam6119]

Whang's channel is pretty successful.

[@TheFlubber33]

Beer cheap too

[@AposineYT]

Don't underestimate the resourcefulness of an addict in pursuit of their substance.

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

they didnt even fill the milk gallons all the way with beer because they didnt wanna pay for it

[@not_sure...]

Moral of the story, don't drink more than 49 beers a day

[@kayla-hn8zr]

yes, I've drank 46 a day, and I am well 😁

[@kawaski2250]

49th like lol

[@JimboDoomface]

Just think if they'd stuck to the equivalent amount of units in vodka they might not be paralysed now. Or had a sandwich every few days.

[@jabadahutwilson6115]

Everybody knows this

[@not_sure...]

@@jabadahutwilson6115 did you watch the video?

[@rileyhenry7728]

Was 9 years and three days sober. Going through a divorce I fell off the wagon and within 6 months was drinking a half gallon of vodka in 48 hours or less. I’m now 8 days sober that being said don’t ever get comfortable always remember the hell you put yourself through! Stay grateful stay sober, to drink is to die for a true alcoholic.

[@sadietaylorsversion13]

how’s it going now? im just glad you’re doing well!

[@rosehirstius]

I hope you are still doing well 💜💜

[@paroblynn]

Glad you posted that you’re doing well. I have a friend who is an alcoholic and it is sad because he’s one of the nicest and most talented people I know. Stay your path and try not to let life’s stressors get to you. Take care.

[@joemars41]

Stay healthy buddy - stick too it , all my best. I can't do 8 days myself so much respect. I live minute by minute ? Can't do well that way. Right now I can't because I lost the few family and close friends I had, even my fiance in 2020. None were Overdoses or suicide or COVID ,it just all hit at once , then half a year later after losing 6 family and friends, my dog died. And I was off to drinking oblivion.

[@silkysmoothington]

Hope you're well, random internet stranger.

[@crazieeez]

I had a friend. After his parents died from a plane crash, he became alcoholic. A year later, his wife divorce him. He drank more and more, until just two years after his divorce, he developed scarring of his liver and died the day after he received dialysis. Most alcoholism derived from psychology. Please take care of your mental health and be honest with yourself that you need love and care from others to get you through your alcoholism before it is too late.

[@cincin4515]

Well aren't you from a cozy little world to think everyone has someone to love them and can access mental health care. Not all alcoholism is psychological. Most is just immediate gratification of feel good. Just because one uses tragedy as their excuse doesn't mean it applies to everyone else. All drunks have fabulous excuses in their twisted little brains. I know from experience.

[@cumpilled]

@@cincin4515 i hate to break it to you buddy, but delusions are psychological. so its still a psychological condition

[@slowanddeliberate6893]

Never trying to cure depression with drugs or alcohol is key.

[@Rip.Van.Winkle]

​@@cincin4515 no one will miss you. Go back to through that experience.

[@caroljo420]

Alcoholics Anonymous is a VERY effective method to quit drinking. But it only works if you genuinely want to quit.

[@dreaminginnoother]

This is the same guy that died from the cough syrup. Man, dude's got some serious substance abuse problems.

[@nanahuatli2144]

He died from abuse of black licorice as well. He dies a lot.

[@funfactsfunworld630]

It’s an actor

[@dianaruman8723]

@@funfactsfunworld630 no wai

[@adrianmach7952]

@@funfactsfunworld630 Wait, you mean that guy didnt die like 5 times over?

[@trollinape2697]

@@funfactsfunworld630 you shouldve thought twice bfr saying that

[@justinmckee2256]

I started drinking heavily after a severe work injury. Within three months I was drinking 60oz of vodka every night. I quit cold turkey. That’s the second biggest mistake I made (first being allowing myself to fall victim to the bottle) I started throwing up blood, shaking, and went into a state of delirium. It took a full week to start feeling normal. That was back in April. Four months sober at this point. They had me on all kinds of meds to keep me alive. That’s when I learned just how dangerous cold turkey can be. Stay strong anybody that’s dealing with addiction. You aren’t alone

[@eddyg7025]

WOW, can't believe you didn't seize up and die... sounds like you suffered delirium tremens which is also highly dangerous due to your cognition being impaired. Congrats on getting sober. People often put it off too long and fall victim to long term side effects.

[@kingfish4242]

I was a fifth of vodka a day myself for 10 years. I'm lucky to be alive. I knew quitting cold turkey could be fatal. I sought help from my doctor. She put me on strong vitamins and ativan to help me detox slowly. It worked ,but still rough for a few weeks. I am also 4 months sober and haven't felt this good in a very long time

[@anonymous-rm9jk]

Two 750 ml bottles per day??? Am I getting that math Right?

[@Arctic740]

I almost started drinking, gave it many chances but always hated the sick feeling it gave me. Later I learned alcoholism runs in my family.

[@Wolf-qh2lk]

@@anonymous-rm9jk 2 1/3 bottles

[@SimRacingVeteran]

I don’t even comprehend how someone can drink 50 beer per day for six weeks.

[@pattybaselines]

Or even one day

[@paulmcgrath6118]

They were probably the little small 25 mil bottles . So it’s really 20 pints , it’s still an awful lot to drink every day , if it were me I’d be waking up every day still drunk

[@paulc3749]

I couldn’t do more than 2!

[@AlchemistOfNirnroot]

@@paulmcgrath6118 20 pints seems more reasonable. It would be ~30 pints worth of alcohol as those are ~330ml cans. I don't think I've ever seen a 250ml can before.

[@gazzy9136]

They open a beer and drink it, that’s how.

[@AlphaCarinae]

This man literally had too much blood in his alcohol stream.

[@4chrislb]

I c wat u did there😂😂😂

[@eyespy0070]

Problem solved!

[@jesiah2083]

Oddly comprehensible.

[@trippiebutters]

it took me a second😂😂😂

[@hmsdemolition8588]

Huh , that's what I said

[@antrax607]

"he told them he was going to get some bread and snacks for the fish, but he never came back" ah yes, the classic with some twist

[@Steve_V1066]

Because going to get cigarettes for the fish would have been ridiculous 😂

[@Soul_Alpha]

Steve *slams table* that's it I'm going to go get cigarettes for the fish!

[@lisasteel6817]

FISH NEED SNACKS DAMMIT!

[@Riversofash]

Lmao

[@lindsaywheatcroft8247]

“’ow much d’t’bread an’ fish cost, Eight?” “Erm… one forteh-nine, love”

[@CranialCollabs]

This is exactly what happened to my father. He was 65, stopped eating overall and had a few bottles of whiskey. Was in icu for 2 months and ended up passing away from central pontine myelinolysis. He recovered, like said in the video and then he couldn't move well, couldn't even breathe. Was intubated 4 times with no success of lung function. I hope people realized the damage this poison causes not only them, but their loved ones. Rip dad.

[@Christopher-qq4dl]

Lol

[@Christopher-qq4dl]

@@CranialCollabs Actually not when people throughout the world 🗺 was given ample amount of opportunity, & warning to keep the New Covenant then true God is raining down rampant disasters as Judgment day is about to happen...

[@CranialCollabs]

@@Christopher-qq4dl Well then he was saved and you are still here in purgatory. Congratulations on making the cut. 👍

[@Christopher-qq4dl]

@@CranialCollabs You don't nothing about my Heavenly Parents you don't share their flesh, & blood within you

[@CranialCollabs]

@@Christopher-qq4dl You seem to be suffering inside with anger. I can only wish you peace and contentment so that you may radiate positive thoughts, actions and words.

[@kiwichicc]

Bernard: *starts talking about hyponatremia* Me: Ah yes, in this experiment I take a tube of water and submerge it in a bowl of salt water

[@justcasris6991]

fuck it salt water in da tube

[@sciencoking]

@@justcasris6991 subvert expectations

[@benpeltola1364]

every time that experiment and explanation comes up it feels like the first time.

[@pixeldragon6387]

@@benpeltola1364 B.P. is a 33 year old man, presenting to the youtube comments with transitive amnesia

[@hziebicki]

hypO meaning LOW...

[@konata8657]

steve aoki really let himself go

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

Only nine people get this.

[@LuinTathren]

I thought the same thing! I'm glad I'm not the only one.

[@karolbomba6704]

lool

[@thecluckingassassin]

Everyone who watches whang knows this

[@Blazefireert]

Kek

[@kurtismckemmie4850]

One of my homeless buddies used to drink at least 45 beers a day. Sometimes 32. Unfortunately he passed away from a long battle of cancer. He was also a roofer before his drinking habits picked up. RIP Maurice (Mo) we all miss you down here.

[@christiniyoutubesux]

I’m pretty sure my friend drank himself to death and I don’t know why and I probably never will. I wish I spent more time with him

[@kurtismckemmie4850]

@@christiniyoutubesux at his autopsy the medical examiner saw a lot of alcohol in his system. He fell off a roof on one of his jobs (from what my mom told me). He wasn't a heavy drinker when he was doing roofing.

[@Vandil_the_Rogue]

Poor bastards; RIP

[@christiniyoutubesux]

@@Vandil_the_Rogue it’s so strange he’s still gone i keep thinking hes here

[@dark7element]

Even 32 a day is more than 4000 calories

[@christinaseward9611]

I drank for almost 10 years, at the end it was almost two large bottles of vodka a day to keep me comatose from the world. When I first tried to slow down without help I went into seizures and doctors didnt believe me when I said I drank a lot and thought it was the withdraws. It took another 3 years of seizures causing broken bones and concessions before I went and got real help. It took two stays for detoxing (I relasped the first time, the pain of being sober and the withdraws drove me insane. Also trying to figure out how to live being sober, its easy being numb.), a stint in rehab and then a sober house but I'll be 4 years sober in Oct. Life has never been better.

[@ispinozist7941]

Major takeaway: eat a cheeseburger or two with those 50 beers a day.

[@killerbreadsticks]

A cheeseburger with a side of REALLY salty fries

[@Angultra]

Instructions unclear, drank a liter of soy sauce.

[@grim3646]

Posted a similar comment, you deserve my like lol

[@rabies__]

Instructions unclear: ate 150 gummy vitamins

[@spencedog]

That was my takeaway lol

[@tapulmao1513]

I just realized that 'JW' stands for Justin Whang

[@Tasurincci]

It seems to be just a coincidence

[@gagep.7017]

or justins wang

[@jameschou888]

Tapu LeanLean didn’t know Whang is a father

[@Rex-golf_player810]

@@Tasurincci clearly intentional lmao

[@Tasurincci]

@@Rex-golf_player810 in the video description it says it isn't? Or that I assumed.

[@jadehug9441]

alcoholic withdrawal seizures are serious stuff, and scary to witness. my aunt had two in 2020 and almost un-alived in the living room… both times. luckily she agreed to rehab and is going on 3 years sober!! i’m extremely grateful for the chance to get to know her as a sober auntie. (she’s pretty cool)

[@MrDonut-mb6ms]

do you mean DIED

[@MrDonut-mb6ms]

I commented this as an epic own and I regret it now I’m glad you have a good time with your auntie :$

[@ArDeeMee]

@@MrDonut-mb6msIt’s to get around KZbin‘s bs chat filter. That’s also why assault survivors get demeaned, because the thing that happened counts as „inappropriate“ in YT‘s community guidelines. I mean… yeah, that thing that happened was HELLA inappropriate. Talking about it isn’t.

[@theedmee]

Your aunt is lucky to have you

[@DinDooIt]

This happened to me, I also was 42 at the time, its very very scary going through the dt's of alcohol, I'm 7 years clean and sober today! The ONLY way to quit is to want it for yourself!! Good luck to all that are suffering from addiction dependency, it only gets better when you want it to!

[@theedmee]

Congratulations on your sobriety!

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

Quitting alcohol is very easy. I've done it hundreds of times already.

[@celinerobin6150]

I can't believe how far whang has fallen, he used to be a successful youtuber, now 42 and 50 beers every day.

[@strawberrymagpie]

Just an average Sunday

[@dallymoo7816]

😂😂😂😂😂.....😦

[@kashinimeyo]

And a dad

[@kashinimeyo]

A dead beat dad who drinks Busch

[@ofthecaribbean]

Adpocalypse'll do that to you

[@Sara88890]

"His movements in the limbs above his waist" we call those arms around these parts.

[@kotsaris87]

Probably "arms" was triggering for someone.

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

Gigglesnorts

[@andrewg3196]

Neck.

[@hopefullynotanidiot7072]

Actually the thumbs are also limbs

[@megaman6710]

When you need to reach that 500 word essay

[@heavymetalweatherman7774]

As someone who is now nearly 4 years sober this video resonated with me. One of the things that I noticed about myself when I was still drinking was a nearly constant lack of appetite. I’d be hungry but just wouldn’t find anything that I wanted to eat. I’m super glad it never got as bad as this patient. Always good to know that I made the right choice to seek help and get myself on the right path to health.

[@raven4k998]

you gotta love how his livers is doing better then his brain with all that alcohol in his system for that long

[@danielgonzalez-yp7hi]

This exact thing happened to my dad, like everything, seizing, not eating, drinking from 1st thing in the morning & stopping when passed out at night, he had a bad seizure & didn’t come out of hospital, they put him in a nursing home at age 50, he also all of a sudden couldn’t walk & had to be in a wheelchair, but he could still move his legs, his personality was exactly the same , although he also all of a sudden had dementia, lasted about 5 years in nursing home before passing away, I really miss my dad, I feel robbed, a bit of salt could’ve changed this ?

[@emilyly8559]

If its a really bad alcoholic habit, i dont think only salt could have fixed this. Salt wont repair a damaged liver from years of alcohol consumption. So sorry for your loss by the way.

[@clownith53781]

This sounds like korsikof syndrome which is caused by a severe thiamine deficiency which itself is caused by years of alcohol abuse and malnutrition. It damages the part of the brain that controls arms/legs and the part that controls memory

[@ThonneThisseDeadeLif]

lol...

[@vaibhavdharmavaram453]

That moment when your dad says he is going to get "snacks for the fish and some bread" but never comes back.

[@jackcough8155]

Sadly I can relate..

[@highadmiraljt5853]

Jack Cough Oof

[@teubert2]

F.

[@nothanksplease]

Snacks for the fish?

[@subhrajyotiroy6042]

Hate when that happens

[@KaiserKaddu]

Me: "Oh no, I've got a headache!" *music starts playing* CE: "RG is an ordinary university student..." Me: "God damn it."

[@zad_rasera]

Relatable. I currently have a massive headache.

[@jmoa5758]

Go study.

[@Soul_Alpha]

Zad Ras Welp you're boned.

[@joenate3317]

I had a massive headache last week and it turned out to be viral meningitis lmaoo. Most painful week of my life but it passed without any side effects. And it turns out only 700 people in my entire state of millions gets it annually. Lucky me lol

[@TheMutantCreeper]

Me: *Is experiencing fatigue after a long day at work* CE: “LL is an regular college student...” Me: “Shit.”

[@retard_activated]

I know this vid is 3 years old now, but just wanted to say thank you, Dr. Bernard. I'm an active alcoholic and I've been looking into cutting back and quitting drinking. I'm not quite ready just yet but watching vids like these make me feel as though I'll be better prepared and informed and understand what's going on with my body. 💖

[@raineflores-pena9287]

Wishing the absolute best for you bro.

[@retard_activated]

@@raineflores-pena9287 Thank you!! 💖

[@trevorrogers95]

I love your name. Bring it back.

[@retard_activated]

@@trevorrogers95 lol

[@r0manovic]

Wish you all the fortune, support and willpower when you start at last!

[@Wiseman__]

it's wild that a drug as damaging as alcohol is still ok, celebrated, and even encouraged while you can be denied a job, lose your job, or even get arrested for weed

[@mmaknowledge-wp7hp]

Alcohol isn’t what killed him dummy it was his lack of salt and nutrition. Drink 50 cokes a day and watch what happens, drink 50 waters a day and see what happens. Drink 50 energy drinks a day n you’ll be dead before you reach the 20th. Should we ban energy drinks then? What about Coca Cola? Why should a whole substance be banned because some people are dumb af and can’t take it in moderation.

[@mmaknowledge-wp7hp]

Sugar kills just as many people as alcohol bro probably more and that’s literally pushed onto our children, and it’s in every product we consume. Let’s ban sugar

[@smokeyone]

Weeds also not good for you

[@ninelivesstealer]

Weed is way worse for you than alcohol

[@mmaknowledge-wp7hp]

@@ninelivesstealer Tell me you have no education, without telling me you have no education…

[@kellyanderson2696]

I'm going to share this with someone who is on this path. Thank you so much for your videos! I learn so much!!!

[@DaveAp7]

"A man laid down for several hours, without moving, in an attempt to binge-watch all of Chubbyemu... this is what happened to his lungs..."

[@pedroff_1]

Hehe, I see what you did there... Nice job coming up with a plausible result of watching too much chubbyemu

[@oledakaajel]

I felt this one

[@RoxNoAnne]

Or binge-watching Whang! Honestly both KZbinrs are interesting

[@jackpazin6159]

pulmonary embolism...

[@John-X]

**correction** "this is what happened to his IQ, and overall knowledge of the medical world."

[@ryanmarie4461]

"Bread and snacks for the fish" is so much more creative than cigarettes and milk. Im impressed

[@Soul_Alpha]

That's it! I'm going to get cigarettes for the fish!

[@fryshicken1621]

Question. Is this just a scenario or is this like something that actually occurred to someone? Probably a dumb question because it’s hard to believe someone can drink 50 beers a day for 6 weeks

[@deathcube7255]

@@fryshicken1621 I believe these are real cases from medical journals. Clearly names are changed/ommited, etc. I know for a fact that the one on the girl who drank water till she died is real, I'm rather certain they're real.

[@radiomandelbrot5868]

@@fryshicken1621 it's called "beer potomania" because it's frequent enough to need a name

[@yodacat9589]

Whang did a great job portraying the patient! Was really surprised to see him in this video until I read the description, thought he had a doppelganger that was into stock imagery.

[@sincostan7229]

this is not the crossover i was expecting but lord knows it was the one i needed. thank you !

[@firecracker5767]

A brain drank 6 dads every day for 50 days. This is what happened to his beers.

[@jakemoffatt3004]

This sentence just gave me a stroke

[@jakejohnson3986]

fucking gold

[@BerryCrush19]

i cant breath what have i done

[@HaXD1209]

Aghhhhh not the beers! What did I told you, brain?

[@psychopianist630]

A beer drank 50 brains every day for 6 weeks. This is what happened to his dad.

[@VoidMiasma]

I'm actually extremely impressed that he could drink 50 beers a day without his stomach exploding.

[@HBC423]

I know people who can drink 2 cases or beer in a day or night

[@beavernation06]

His butt probably exploded frequently

[@Dylski.]

Andre the giant drank that everyday. Man weighed as much as a small horse though lmao

[@the_last_raposa3810]

I know a lot of people who litterally only drink alcohols cos they own or work in breweries

[@rkchoka101]

I once spent 3 weeks drinking vodka redbull from morning to night I was ok exept I was always drunk

[@robojimbo7039]

Man the more I watch these. Life In moderation and limitations seems like the key to longevity

[@NapkinEdStern]

My withdrawals: No sleep, itchy all over, diarrhea, nausea, pain in the eyes and skin (that's where the poison escapes), hallucinations, panic attacks, etc. The worst pain mentally and physically I've ever had. Glad I'm sober now. Only 30 days so far, but I'll take it!

[@TheJokesterSCR]

While I've never had anything physical aside from nausea the day after drinking and sometimes SUPER dry and burning eyes, the affects alcohol has on my mental health is insane. I was forced to quit for a short while and within the first week my chronic depression and anxiety were basically eliminated. I went a little over 2 months without a drink and hadn't felt that good mentally or physically since I was a teenager. It's amazing what happens and how fast it happens when we don't treat our bodies like a dumpster. Sadly, I let myself slip back into drinking, but only a couple of nights per week now. Sometimes 3 if I can stomach it. I'm gonna start only allowing myself to drink on Friday nights, though. I film for an upcoming YT channel with my brother and a few friends that day, so it makes sense. At least it would only be once per week while with people instead of 3-5 nights per week while drinking alone at home after the wife goes to bed. Even then, I probably should just stop altogether. I'll probably try and see how a couple of Friday sessions without it goes and go from there.

[@NapkinEdStern]

@@TheJokesterSCR Good luck. I hope it works for you!

[@bobbouwer90]

I was an alcoholic for over 20 years, when started having epileptic attacks I was forced to stop. I am happy now to be clean for 8 years now.

[@heh2393]

Keep it up😁

[@chynnadoll3277]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰👍❤️

[@jackpedersen1847]

good to hear man!

[@z.s.n.]

Youre the man!

[@greentea_23]

That's awesome. Keep at it!! 10 days in detox scared the shit outta me, thought I was gonna die. I have over two years now.

[@Lincolnbiofl]

You've inspired me to become a doctor. I'm not going to, but still.

[@Marcuslionable]

Why is this so funny lmao

[@pick1played07]

@@suicidium i be a dum-dum

[@corruptedslayer4377]

Then how to he inspired you

[@PS-py8zf]

@@corruptedslayer4377 I'm often inspired then forget after 1 sleep 🤷‍♂️

[@dasshrs]

Lmao You literrary say you inspired me, but NO

[@lt3lt3lt3]

That's so wild! Or bodies are so adaptable and sturdy but also so sensitive.

[@jonellis6235]

This is what happened to me. I spent several months and years in P/T. Home & sober for 4 years now. This video was helpful for me understanding what happened.

[@swandivemedia9249]

"a dad drank 50 beers every day for 6 weeks" oh no that sounds horrible for him *its busch beer* At least hes staying hydrated.

[@TheeCapN]

Dude I tried busch and it tasted like straight vomit to ne

[@hugoprince868]

squidman6000 *me*

[@patc1448]

@@hugoprince868 we

[@TheeCapN]

@@hugoprince868 NE as in New England

[@DreamedHaze]

You eat Busch, not drink it

[@dice4572]

petition to replace meme "mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell" with "emia, meaning presence in blood"

[@LuinTathren]

YES!

[@dagoninfinite]

So much science packed inside a short vid

[@Bigvs.Dickvs]

They kidneys meme votes against!

[@fullalbums5675]

"hypo means low"

[@imthebaddestalive3130]

My uncle died from alcohol addiction in 2020. (He died twice, they couldn’t revive him the second time) but it’s just so devastating. Alcohol is like a drug, be careful.

[@scruffy-thejanitor]

I'm sorry for your loss 😔 Alcohol is a horribly addictive drug that harms so many people and families.

[@guitarman11000]

Alcohol IS a drug. It's also a poison.

[@karenshadle365]

This retired ICU nurse nerd enjoys watching you As your cases have become more complex, I do enjoy it even more Some of your earlier cases were a bit simplistic to me, but your presentation was always enjoy Now I find that you present new knowledge tor. So, thank you, sir 😊

[@polycrase]

So remember kids, put some salt in your daily 50 beers.

[@ava.and.jasper]

and eat a banana every once in a while

[@ddc9999]

And pee a lot.

[@myfirstcrappyvideobilly]

And have a banana

[@u-k]

And take your vitamin gummies

[@imdefinitelynotataco8906]

Yes daddy

[@p1nkfreud]

When I saw the thumbnail, my first thought was, "Whang is a dad?!" Not "Whang drinks 50beers a day??"

[@davilathegreat]

@Elite Soulfly Yeah, never questioned that part. lol

[@shua_the_great]

My exact reaction.

[@steelpump100]

I mean, he didn't actually drink 50 beers a day. Nor is he a dad lol.

[@inspirationdynamics]

An excellent and very informative video. Thank you for posting 👍

[@thekatt...]

Absolutely fascinating. Thank you.

[@juliamac9089]

Steve Aoki really let himself go.

[@McCov1]

🤣

[@musicwelikemang]

Made me laugh way harder than it should have.

[@harrycallahan5674]

I haven't laughed that hard since 2019

[@hydra-hellfighter2156]

YES IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT THIS

[@JamesPidgeon]

ffs 😭😂

[@scootypuffjr9906]

Me, squinting at the screen: "Is that Whang???"

[@setheroth2421]

Read description

[@powerpuff4ever]

Same

[@breetheraven2520]

The entire reason I clicked on the vehicle

[@fauberthoude]

no, it's JW, an alcoholic dad who only consumes 50 cans of beer every day

[@houstonburnside8985]

Literally what I was thinking

[@scottsenatra1193]

I could never ingest quantities like that but I’ve been around the block a few times for withdrawal. The last “runner” nearly put the lights out. Very informative share. Well done and thank you. I’d hardly be the one to tell anyone what to do. I’ll just say this. If you have to drink just to keep from shaking and not fall on your ass because you have D-T’S....I needed a doctor a few times. Run out of money and the withdrawal kicks in. It can kill you and this guy in the video. He has my sympathy.

[@spencercaubarreaux1253]

Bros a sixth grade math problem

[@ifacro]

Absolutely stunning hair for a homeless alcoholic.

[@martin-1965]

Homeless alcoholics almost always have a full head of hair. There must be some secret to be discovered there lol

[@Jjustsam]

That is an actor

[@ifacro]

@@Jjustsam Uhh no, they actually filmed a drunk hobo

[@martin-1965]

@@Jjustsam Oh yeah I know but have you ever seen a bald hobo? There's something in that hooch that keep the hair thriving :)

[@x_machina192]

You don't look that good after drinking so much for so long. Trust me I've been there

[@boogerz2000]

Whenever I have a daughter, I'm going to name her Emia, so that one day when she asks what it means, I can tell her, "presence in blood."

[@mork6668]

You siror Madame ,won the internet today!!

[@mustacheboyo]

Once she grows up she can marry someone named Luke

[@alexlikesallthegamez]

@@mustacheboyo I like that

[@reedman0780]

@@mustacheboyo have another child and name him luke. Hide him from her and never mention him. Then by "chance" make them meet, then they became a couple without knowing it was all planned.

[@PuppiiiOwO]

@@reedman0780 Sweet home alabama

[@davidburns3480]

thanks too for the original definition of these medical terms

[@jasonthompson5324]

I love listening to intelligent people like this young man I can’t imagine how much there must be to learn to graduate medical school

[@GammaDeKuiper]

Me: *gets stomach ache* Music: *starts playing* Me: *Sweats nervously*

[@thatsnodildo1974]

Could be worse you could be a Chinese factory worker and see the live leak logo appear

[@phrog1723]

@@thatsnodildo1974 LMAO

[@leval1000]

😂😂

[@da14a49]

@@thatsnodildo1974 coronavirus is then pumped into the factory on order of the (corrupt) Chinese government

[@HoshimachiNova]

A man had a stomach ache, this is how his organs shut down.

[@heavens.sorrow]

JW: *"Hold my beer."* Friend: *_Collapses from weight of beer._*

[@johnwolford2715]

Lol

[@blueberry5822]

I love when you break each diagnosis down into layman’s terms it helps a lot :)

[@philliprichards1660]

I drank approximately 120 fifths of 100 proof rum in 120 days during a very stressful event in my life and I can testify that drinking such an amount consistently while ignoring my caloric intake can and will cause extreme issues in your biology. I originally began to drink because it allowed me to eat while in a state of extreme stress that i endured for a long period of time which my adrenalin would not allow me to do otherwise. There has to be a point at which you must break the fear that causes yourself to self-destruct. Many prayers going out to those that get stuck in this cycle of self torture.

[@jeremysumpter8939]

I was a severe alcoholic, sober now with no lasting effects, this video reminds me of how lucky I am to have survived it. I was hospitalized countless times with a multitude of things because of alcohol withdraw. So glad to be rid of that demon.

[@bluemgk69]

How much exactly did you drink on an evening of drinking ? Or if it was an all day thing then how much per day ?

[@despacito2271]

Wish you the best mate👍

[@jm353]

Well done 👍

[@theresahickson8326]

Congratulations

[@MadScientist267]

Same. Definitely don't miss all the bullshit that came with it. Craziest part is how one day I just "walked away"... I'm apparently one of the lucky ones.

[@djkukumix]

I'm a simple man, When I see a scary medical title from ChubbyEmu, I click it.

[@IGrowKnees]

When a title describes my life, I click it

[@puurplegiraffe]

I see Whang! I click

[@nicklespale22]

drinking beer is scary? 😂

[@wettoast8141]

But it's my boy whang!

[@wendyokoopa7048]

@@IGrowKnees when a title describes what you wish would happen to someone you dislike you click

[@sterneis1]

l love this channel. it explains your body and medicine for everyone understandable.

[@teshuverma8562]

Even though I am a commerce student i have been interested in human body since 8th grade and knowledge like this feels so satisfying.

[@SimoExMachina2]

This is the reason Russians eat salty snacks like pickles when they drink. Keeps your salt levels up. They are professionals after all.

[@Fe26man]

SimoExMachina2 in college we were too poor for chasers, so we chased vodka with pickle juice. It actually worked fantastically.

[@tanish9381]

Russians are salty in general.

[@tom-four]

Another russian drinking tradition is eating a large pat of butter before drinking. Another is including beer as a necessary in between drink to the vodka.

[@danijelujcic8644]

"Mmmm, pickle juice." - Boris (Life of Boris)

[@jegr3398]

Is that why they would traditionally serve peanuts in bars in the US as well?

[@theCodyReeder]

It’s stories like this that make me feel so much better about my own comparably small consumption.

[@robrod7120]

Cody'sLab Good thing you’re not severely malnourished

[@Miquelalalaa]

Cody'sLab lol

[@pokrec]

Maybe that is because you do many other things in your lab and have not enough time to moonshine.

[@y__h]

@@pokrec now now slow down, don't give him that idea.

[@da14a49]

*Comparably*

[@christopherkane2842]

Awesome information thank you

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Chubby Emu is such an insightful genius with the anatomy. Thank you

[@pootato2462]

This video is so scary. It reminds me of when I was hospitalised with starvation ketoacidosis, plus hyponatraemia and hypokalaemia. I had a lot of trouble eating after major GI surgery. I did go to both my surgeon and a dietician, but they completely dismissed my concerns (and I ended up reporting them to the health practitioner registry agency in my country). I don't remember a lot from that time, but I do remember that the effects on my cognitive function were terrifying. They were the first sign, to me, that I was seriously ill. They made it a lot more difficult to advocate for myself, and after my surgeon and dietician both failed me, I couldn't co-ordinate myself enough to find new specialists to see. I quickly became too sick to think straight or care for myself at all. I've been through some really awful things, but that was the worst time in my life. The muscle cramps were unreal, and they progressed to seizures. I also kept constantly gagging and retching, but I didn't have anything to bring up. Eventually, the gagging actually made it impossible for me to even drink water. I also had this awful sense of impending doom. That's what I remember most vividly. Thankfully I'm okay now. It wasn't a complicated case like the one in the video. I still have some trouble eating, and I'm still struggling to recover from the muscle wasting it caused, but I'm alright. I guess the moral of the story is, don't starve yourself for six weeks. Or maybe don't drink fifty beers a day. This is not something you want to experience.

[@chubbyemu]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you're ok now.

[@jennywrenn469]

Wow, that sounds really difficult! I am glad you are doing better now.

[@M13]

A man once went over 400 days without eating anything to no ill effect. Lots of people fast for 6 weeks with only positive results. But you do need fat to begin with. And the man in the video didn't fast....he ate/drank badly.

[@pootato2462]

@@M13 He did fast, to an extent. The video said that he only consumed beer for some time.

[@pootato2462]

Thank you for the well wishes. ❤️

[@JM-jq7ft]

No wonder it took 50 beers a day, he’s drinking Busch light

[@LeapingZebra504]

😂😂 Me-“And I took that personally”

[@Nate_H.]

haha seriously, break out those double ipa's and barrel aged stouts.

[@MrLeiduowen]

No, I think he meant beer, not "beer" 😜

[@Nate_H.]

@@MrLeiduowen haha I see what you did there

[@t.k.326]

@@Nate_H. A bottle of Weizendoppelbock will make your night great.

[@jessicagalvin4598]

This is a good reminder of the chronic problems which can be caused by excess alcohol. So often, we picture the immediate consequences of drinking too much: stupid decisions, hangovers, or vomiting. Other than liver failure, we rarely think about the long term health concerns.

[@glom_gazingo]

I used to drink everyday for half my life and now I don't. I'm 6 years sober. I saw my reflection in the detox.. actually he was my future self reflection. A man in his 50s or 60s that woke up next to me in the detox bed room asked if I could buy him some beer... He didn't even know where he was.. that was going to be me if I didn't stop drinking. I didn't want that life and decided to make the change.. 3/11/17. I haven't had a drink since. If you're struggling and want to quit, please try and reach out... the bottle doesn't have to consume you, and there are people who want to help.

[@ProdCharles]

Best crossover event ever to coincide with an actual medical case 🤣🤣

[@user-ks3uq8nc7u]

Why u no more post

[@user-ks3uq8nc7u]

Yay u posted

[@registralified6143]

@@user-ks3uq8nc7u OMG FLAMINGO I'M A BIG FAN

[@adrienperie6119]

Fun fact: wham wasn’t given any instructions to behave or look drunk, they just recorded a normal afternoon with him.

[@dreaminginnoother]

it was actually a candid camera

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Justin Whang

[@ecthelion222]

I thought he was paralyzed now though.

[@adrienperie6119]

@@ecthelion222 It's the heroin.

[@SnailSnail-lo4pm]

@@ecthelion222 these are recreations

[@mickgatz214]

I'm glad I watched this video again. 👍

[@agustintellez136]

Reason to stay sober right here. Was an alcoholic for about 5 years, went to the ER for severe withdrawals. Had my 1 and only seizure in the hospital. Stayed and detoxed for 5 days, incredibly weak and dizzy. Couldn't sleep for the 5 days there. Recovery was slow but steady. Every Day with out alcohol felt like a victory. Been sober 16 months. Not going back.

[@magurocha]

I was confused when they said "JW" because the first thing that came to mind was "Jehovah's Witnesses."

[@Jaykun09]

iDiscoverThat A fellow Telltale watcher, I see.

[@lukeslayer]

I suffer from "Anemuia" when you don't upload for a while, "AN" meaning "without" and "EMUIA" meaning "presence of chubbyemu content".

[@unknownuser1154]

If this comment don't break the internet me and the boys got a problem

[@certified_baller]

Yea

[@---nobody---]

Hahaha. This comment is amazing! 😝 This should be pinned or heated by chubbyemu

[@omniyambot9876]

It's Huawei's software

[@majidesu6191]

Love it

[@georgesmith4869]

Damn I learn more from your channel than all the schooling I ever had.

[@belochai12]

Your videos are fascinating.

[@isathena]

A woman: drinks three gallons of water one time and dies This guy: *drinks four gallons of beer every day for a month*

[@dodecahe]

in conclusion, beer > water

[@dasshrs]

There was an explanation in the Video. Body can take more beer liquid than Walter because of the sodium Level difference.

[@atomictyler]

@@dasshrs I could have swore he said the sodium levels were about the same for water and beer. ~10mg each. That makes sense considering beer is something like 95% water.

[@jamesagarfield7775]

That in litres?

[@daskaffeetschal8635]

thing is the woman drank distilled water as far as i know, which has no sodium

[@stickyrick1939]

"In this small science experiment..." HES DOING THE TUBE AGAIN YESSSSSSS

[@lNFINlTEx]

Starting to suspect he just reuses the footage... xD

[@allecio]

Man, I was stoked when I saw JW portrayal.

[@jamescarroll1101]

I had quit drinking but watching this started me back

[@crystalmckinney3151]

Dr. Bernard's hair is on point!

[@RealGlowup]

Crystal McKinney very true -- it really is

[@julian.tin00]

Crystal McKinney no. Cap

[@knifefreak1234]

Good Lord, I'm an alcoholic that hit my bottom and quit almost 5 years ago, 5 years on May 14. I was a beer guzzler too. I feel awful for this guy. I guess I got lucky. My health is good and I have no desire to ever drink again.

[@aurea.]

Happy soon-to-be anniversary, and congratulations!

[@knifefreak1234]

@@aurea. thank you very much!

[@allcatz]

Good for you! I know someone who needs to stop with drinking a lot of beer every day but this person needs to want to quit and be serious. This person's life is being effected in many negative ways.

[@grantgarrison7872]

One day late, but congrats on 5 years buddy! wishing you the best

[@knifefreak1234]

@John R LMAO.....

[@mikelord9860]

There was a guy in our neighborhood who was a chronic alkie - he wouldn't stagger side to side or stumble, just walk real slow, upright and catatonic, and always with a beer can in his hand.

[@sreetips]

Alcohol creates a condition known as “Histotoxic Hypoxia” commonly referred to as “drunk.” Unlike hypoxia from lack of breathable air, histotoxic hypoxia interferes with the uptake of oxygen from the blood to the brain, even though there’s plenty of oxygen in the blood. That’s why the slurred speech of a pilot who has lost cabin pressure at 24,000 feet sounds exactly like someone who has ingested ten shots of liquor down here on earth. Alcohol is one of the few substances that can cause you to become unconscious but still be walking, talking, and even operating machinery such as a vehicle. Commonly referred to as a “blackout.”

[@zachsheldon4296]

Steve Aoki looking rough these days

[@pageran4832]

Poor whang lol

[@AlanWatts33]

Yeah he can’t handle the Pokémon community anymore

[@eddihurta7173]

Instead of throwing cakes at raves it's almost empty beer bottles, and that's how he orders them

[@andrewsmith3257]

😄

[@chayamandel]

I legit thought the same thing

[@blairlohnes8103]

As a recovering alcoholic, watching videos like this really help me to stay sober. Thanks!

[@ripnsoar]

Yeah I feel this too. Seems like they did that on purpose lmao

[@Wishingweezy]

@@ripnsoar i know u ck lol Can u sub to me?

[@laserbeamlightning]

Congrats on staying so! Keep it up!

[@Wishingweezy]

@@laserbeamlightning why laser am i am bad guy look at my face plz sub to me

[@clammymccockleshell6075]

I was gonna drink today, but I wont. Good luck on your soberness!

[@mickdunne981]

i have subbed to your channel and liked the video.Greetings from ireland.I only subbed to his you tube channel the other day this is the first time that i have heard about his private life 😮😮 wow he seriously needs help

[@ArchieCrypto]

I drank 30 beers a day for around 15 years, then switched to drinking 20-25 shots of rum a day, quit on March 8th, 2023 had a seizure and went through weeks of hell withdrawing and now I’m almost 8 months sober, I’m playing hockey again and on a minor pro team. I’m on around 5-6 roller teams, at least 3-5 ice teams and play 10+ games a week. I’m 33yo with around 20 bulging disc in my back and I have sciatica coming on. I feel better then ever besides the pain in my neck, back, and low hip area. I’m playing the best hockey I’ve ever played, and I’ll never drink alcohol again.

[@peterlyons8793]

I can't believe you're still alive.

[@ArchieCrypto]

@@peterlyons8793 I was dying. I was probably a couple months off. I was too the point I’d wake up and be hallucinating demons, witches, and the grim reaper and was throwing up and hadn’t ate in months. I was drinking smoothie’s becauseI couldn’t get food down. I’m almost a year sober now and never felt better.

[@peterlyons8793]

@@ArchieCrypto Good for you. Team sports and physical fitness is a healthy lifestyle choice.

[@YT_player_412]

How. Did you not explode from all that liquid

[@KaiDaigneau]

My mom was an alcoholic for many years, but it got really bad in the last few years she was drinking. She would have seizures and at one point, her heart stopped for ten minutes while in the ER. She's incredibly lucky to be here. She's been sober for 4 years now and I'm so proud of her.

[@L1Run]

"A man binge-watched Chubbyemu for 8 hours. This is what happened to his phone battery."

[@epoxeclipse]

Battery transplant needed doctor Stat!

[@elijahvalongo9528]

@chubbyemu

[@skystrike8955]

underated

[@staidenofanarchy]

Seeing these comments, definitely going to cut down on my, at this point, more-than-average intake. Godspeed lads, thank you.

[@jvb3294]

The fact that I could understand 80% of this vid while being intoxicated proves how well explained this video is.... Probs to the creator!