When You Tell People You Don't Like Drinking. Wali Collins

[@philstubblefield]

Yes! Finally, someone else points out the absurdity of "You've got to learn to like it!" I have always had the same reaction as Wali: "Why in the world would I do that?!?" 🤔

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Same here.

[@austenhead5303]

I agree with that, which is why I don't bother with whisky. Pretty much the only one I like is Jamieson, and the fancier the whisky the less I typically like it. But I never had to learn to like wine, or cognac or tequila. I just did. Not to even mention the plethora of sweet liqueurs, and of course, all the many delicious cocktails. Who needs to "learn to like" a piña colada? Puhleez.

[@ajb.822]

Exactly - WHY actually put in EFFORT to become enslaved to a $ pit and ( usually) negative thing for your health, and become just another adult who's living like a middle schooler - has to go along to be cool - ... ?? Now, I on the other hand always liked beer. Not necessarily any and all brands equally. Always, as in, since as far back as I can remember, Dad would let us take sips of his. As a hardworking dairy farmer, he'd have usually no more than 1 or w a day, IF at all, and usually only in the warmer months. Often going days or weeks without any, esp. by my teens when we were much poorer for a while. So, I never had to push past any gag reflex that I know of ( and pry wouldn't have, willingly ! ). I am a very practical gal though and also love yummy food more than drink, so, would always rather save that $ or health or wellness exceptions for something I wanted more, like a homestead or cherries or pudding.

[@philstubblefield]

@AlWorth9738 My (adult) son loves spicy foods and has been working his way up to ghost peppers. A simple jalapeño can end my evening... 🥵

[@mountainjeff]

@AlWorth9738 Ahh, no. One can learn to love and appreciate some foods, I mean, kids used to hate broccoli, say, but to learn to love a substance that could destroy your life, and does, many. Not the same.

[@jurgenvonjessica4656]

Love this. Love how he portrays how weird folks act when you say you don't drink. But the best part is that he got a Provo, Utah audience fully engaged using a bit on *drinking*. That was skillful.

[@st0ryt3ll3r8]

Especially with a Dry Bar.

[@targetegrat]

Stopped drinking when the pandemic started. Noticed how much extra cash I had after the weekend. The cost benefit analysis of being sober is fine with me.

[@saltrock9642]

I lost weight, saved money and look younger. Blood pressure went down and I sleep better.

[@when-deh]

Same. Stopped about 3-4 months into the pandemic, and quite literally everything was better for it. More money, healthier looking skin, a better attitude, and I got 2 kittens (not kittens anymore 😂) who I refuse to let down in any way. I feel like my fur-babies became my 'booze' because I'm addicted to those cute little furry faces 🐈‍⬛️🐈🥰!

[@when-deh]

​@@edithdlp8045Oh man... that must be so hard and heartbreaking 🥺

[@7ebr830]

Congrats to you all. On behalf of those who will drink away all the money you leave behind when you shuffle off this mortal coil, thanks! 👍

[@jimmysmom7449]

Alcohol is not the culprit here. You can save a lot of money by staying at home and not going any places where you can spend it. Even not during a pandemic. Cook at home. Drink coffee at home. Bake at home. And avoid casinos.

[@richardtaylor8595]

I am an alcoholic and I praise this man for not falling into peer pressure. I wish I would have been that strong way back when. And he is funny as well.

[@BrittanyMMichelle0492]

You can do it brother! Conquering addiction IS POSSIBLE. It's not as hard as (we*) seem to make it seem man! Satans a liar! We don't need all that poison garbage to make us "feel happy, secure, better........" I pray that you overcome alcoholism in the name of Jesus ! And I pray that I overcome my addiction as well! Be strong ! Stay strong ! Dont lose faith ! The Lord is here with us and he is guiding us every step of the way - we just have to help him help us* - We have to do our part.

[@MrBlakeleyden]

Hey, just an F.Y.I., replacing alcohol with the plant "Kratom" from Indonesia helped me quit drinking. Do your own research on how much to take and the different colors/ strains for different effects. It is even euphoric feeling at the right dose, and no hangover. You'll want to take it on a relatively empty stomach. It's a lot healthier than drinking at least. It can help get you off of alcohol long enough to not need it anymore

[@lisabeaumont]

Find a 12-step programme. You’re not an alcoholic, you’re a person with an addiction, and addictions can be broken free of with the right intervention.

[@kiodakodaa5690]

hi ,this could literally help you overcome your addiction, you can search neville goddard healing videos or joe dispenza meditation (watch testimony of healed people) you can aslo search book the secret

[@kiodakodaa5690]

hi ,this could literally help you stop drinking,search neville goddard and joe dispenza meditation (watch testimony of people) /you can also search book called the secret

[@BrittanyMMichelle0492]

Happy 3 year anniversary to my dads sobriety!!! God bless you dad ! You are my hero!!

[@BrittanyMMichelle0492]

@@edithdlp8045 oh man I am sorry, my condolences 🙏🏻 yeah addiction is tough man..psh.. just terrible. It sucks. Life is hard in general. Just have to stay strong and thank the Lord for everyday that He gives us.

[@keylasharp8281]

That's great news! It's so hard to do. My dad was an alcoholic for years. He finally stopped when I was 15, a little late but better late than never! He's been clean for 12years now and I couldn't be prouder ♥️

[@modulemodule]

Quitting drinking was one of the best decisions of my life.

[@jimmccarthy6294]

The Best!

[@Revelation20.10]

@@jimmccarthy6294same here!

[@Revelation20.10]

@@jimmccarthy6294congrats btw! 🎉😊

[@samsonsilverhand5159]

I'm a non-drinking bartender and I love what this man has to say about booze! Can relate to pretty much all of it. Brilliant!

[@pixelshocker7775]

THANK YOU! Finally, someone who gets it.

[@megaaquarius]

Definitely freaks a lot of people out when you tell them you don't drink especially if it is not related to alcoholism/sobriety they can't wrap their minds around it. Shrinks the dating pool considerably. But that can be a good thing.

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

And I do t understand why it’s a turn off - I’m, let’s see, my beverages will cost less and I’ll be able to safely drive anyone home at any time.

[@stixxnstonerz3450]

I was an alcoholic for over 10 years. Have been sober for over 20 years. I’ve tried a few drinks since then, I don’t like the taste nor effects of it anymore. Feels great to be sober.

[@12thDecember]

I was laughing so hard. Wish this had been longer. His impression of "Stephanie" was perfect. 😅

[@tme3509]

Props to Wali.... 5+ mins on drinking and alcohol at DRY BAR and has the crowd laughing. 😂🎉

[@commonsensecorner7275]

I’m 49 y/o and have never had a drop. After a surgery in 2016, the followup papers stated in all caps, “ORGANS IMMACULATE!!!” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@martybuck]

There are many of us. 65 and never wanted it.

[@eunoia3926]

Many of us😊

[@factsoverfiction7826]

Wali Collins is so relaxed and relatable and his voice ... wow, like aged Kentucky bourbon. No need to drink after hearing him!

[@MartheseNatale]

I’m with this guy. My family doesn’t drink. You don’t have to drink to have a good time.

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

Or as I like to say - “if you feel like you need to have a drink, then maybe you’re hanging out with the wrong people “

[@rossmilner6780]

In a hypothetical world where alcohol was only discovered yesterday, it would be immediately labelled as a toxic poison, dangerous to human health, and prohibited from sale because of the short and long term effect on the body and the mind.

[@Mario-ur8ti]

Absolutely. It still is a poison that must be avoided, because of its grave negative social, economic, and health implications. I really respect societies that have banned alcohol as a whole.

[@suewolmarans6195]

It's a tool to control the masses

[@rainacherienne1010]

Dry Bar always puts an effort to create great backgrounds for the comedians.

[@lowlightevangelist9431]

For sure. Respect to their stage people.

[@jamesgenovese8185]

Lol. I deal with this at every social event I go to, including with my wife's family. No. I don't drink. No back story. No drama. No trauma. It just doesn't appeal to me anymore. I got married and left all of that behind when my first kid was born. Never looked back. It was a choice about priorities, I guess. This guy's take is spot on though. 😂

[@mollypinto4666]

I wish there were more people like you Sir. Promoting better choices in life❤ Awesome.....God bless 💗

[@JohnTheRevelator11]

Thank you for this. From the 1% club who chooses not to partake 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rabbitila7685]

​@@edithdlp8045My spouse and I are both the same. But yet I have a collection of shot glasses. 😂

[@chickadddee]

So funny, his expressions and body language for the first part made me lose it!! Need more of this guy 🥳

[@asabifatosin1150]

Oh, he’s funny! I can’t wait to hear more from him!

[@kari4295]

The shot bit was hilarious! That is what happens!!😂

[@klaasjehaasje]

Dry bar. I stumbled upon this comedic gold mine, and now I've found a comedian that tickles my funny bone. Thanks a bunch, you linguistic wizards!

[@user-ll8be9vt4u]

It's when someone makes that face after a shot and says smooth

[@littlejoe9381]

I agree with this man and we are very similar when it comes to drinking. I am 55 now , however when I was in my early twenties my family and I visited a winery. I was able to taste several fine wines, red, white, etc. I didn’t like any of them. The taste of alcohol was just nasty to me. As the years went on, people would tell me to try wine coolers because they were supposedly “fruit flavored “ and “ didn’t really taste like alcohol”. I was also told that “ you have to get used to the taste”. Why? It didn’t make sense to me. Also, I have seen how some people act a fool when they’ve had a little too much. Although a little modest drinking is not wrong, I just decided not to drink at all. To each his own. Or as my ninth grade Spanish teacher used to say, “ Whatever floats your boat, flips your lid, etc.” ( …and a few other expressions I don’t remember)

[@tobiaschurch8848]

As a non-drinker, the drinking logic is actually insane😂 Never thought about "gotta learn to like it" or "acquired taste" properly, I just moved on😅

[@jamesgenovese8185]

I often ask the people who act like there is something wrong with me because I don't drink to cite one good thing that happened to them in their life BECAUSE they drink and that would not have happened if they didn't drink. 99 Out of 100 can't name a single thing. 1 Couple who were raging alcoholics and embarrassing themselves all evening with their over the top behavior, actually said, "We would never have met eachother." Apparently, they met at a college frat party and were drinking heavily. Their description, not mine. That had been over 10 years prior and they were oblivious to the revelation that, in spite of aging 12 years and getting married, they hadn't matured a single day emotionally. They were literally emotionally arrested at 18 and never advanced beyond their college drinking days. Their entire existence revolved around the consumption of alcoholic beverages beverages. Sad, really. The next day, at a breakout session, all they could talk about was how hammered they had gotten the night before, how sick they felt, and how they were the last people from our group left at the club and had "Closed the place down." Nobody in the group was impressed. It was truly embarrassing. 😬

[@jamesgenovese8185]

"Here comes the chaser!" 😅

[@jamesgenovese8185]

Stephanie. We all know "Stephanie". 😅

[@revrup]

What a range of voices this guy has! He can do a high pitched girl’s and then at the end, he has that super rich base announcer’s voice! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ImHair4U]

💖💖💖💖 So glad to be in the non drinking, non smoking, non cursing, non drug use club!! 👌😊

[@peterlaberee2568]

Excelllent. I remember him as a host on the old Comedy Channel. 😊

[@whitneysimon6828]

A lot of comedians I can just listen to. But his performance demands your attention. Bwhahaha I love it

[@moowilliams731]

that felt very natural, good laugh!

[@sashaashby]

great bit, fabulously executed

[@TheFatalcrest]

I drink on and off, I'm social drinking type. This dude is hilarious!

[@lioness3963]

The chaser 🔨

[@decland2678]

I, too, don't like the taste. The line I always get is "You don't drink for the taste you drink for the way it feels." To which I always reply, "Well when I drink it I feel like I'm going to gag and throw up." This usually gets them to stop trying.

[@RobertWhite1]

"When you don't drink, people always need to know why, too ...they're like 'You don't drink....Why?' This never happens with anything else: 'You don't use mayonnaise....why? Are you addicted to mayonnaise? Is it Ok if I use mayonnaise? I could go outside." ---Jim Gaffigan

[@TKBMcdaniel]

Bahahaha! I remember that one! 😂

[@helenvarner5787]

It is true. When you don't drink, people think something bad happened.😅❤

[@TKBMcdaniel]

Yeah, it's like they feel sorry for you. 😂

[@KieroSi]

​@@TKBMcdaniel Same if you drink in moderation and on rare occasions, nursing the same drink all night. So many assumptions are made... if it's not related to addiction, then many act like you're sheltered or the equivalent of clergy or some authority figure in their life and you'll be judging them if they do. . . which is probably a reasonable assumption to have because when you try to find other people to hang with that don't drink or rarely. . . there's a greater tendency for them to be on the militant side of it. And it's usually not just limited to not drinking.. it doesn't seem to change until you hit your peers hit their 50s and they need two weeks to prepare for drinking at night, past 9pm and having to pop an antacid before every sip. It also helps that mock-tails have come into vogue.

[@TKBMcdaniel]

@KieroSi Yeah, there's no way I could recover in one day from some of the stupid drinking parties I used to get into. In the last several years, i have noticed that 2 glasses of wine over several days is bad. I start losing mental clarity on day 3. That's when I realized I needed to stop. An occasional glass or 2 of a good Merlot is very nice. Especially on date nights. Here's something I found funny about drinking lately: there's this beer commercial I've seen lately that is hilarious. The ending end is"You deserve this" and all I could think of was Bill Cosby's stand up wheres he's groaning and hugging the toilet and he stops and reminds us "now remember you said you deserved this (night out partying) then he goes back to hugging the porcelain god. If you've never seen his big stand-up, check it out on KZbin. That act always makes me laugh! It's sad what happened to him, what he was accused of. He did Pictue Pages on Captain Kangaroo when I was 3 years old.

[@jeanniebell9493]

Looking forward to seeing more ! :)

[@eternalspring1034]

This is one of the best comedy sets i can remember seeing dry bar or not. 👍

[@TC8787-yq7og]

People don't like it because it holds up a mirror to the reasons they actually do drink

[@billbucktube]

A lot of places where I nearly had to fight with the host since I didn’t drink. Sheesh!!!!

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Yeah, one really stands out if one does not drink. Annoying people.

[@entrthedragon]

It’s sucks to be around drunks. You feel like a policeman at the party, making sure things don’t get out of hand. The worst is driving the knuckleheads home.

[@user-wj2zv1vd8y]

It's funny there's so much ritual and nuance about liquid poison.

[@franklynjames2408]

Hey, Wali!! Very funny!! Shout out from your hometown!! Great to see you're still making us laugh!!

[@KISSGreatestFan]

Great Comedy!!! Love it!!! LMAO! My 1st experience was MD 20/20 Red Grape. UGH!!!! Spent the night at the toilet....LOL

[@emperor_sunshine]

OMFG HE IS INCREDIBLE

[@MyRockMyFortress]

I can totally relate to this. Whenever I tell non Christians that I don’t drink, they give me a look as if something is wrong with me😂😢

[@trishfishel558]

WHAT? Wow, sober and a hypocritical Christian 👏🏼

[@jennycadot3635]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 He's brilliant! I can realate, I don't drink.

[@tichu7]

Finally a comic who understood the assignment of "dry bar comedy"!

[@angrypotato_fz]

Awesome one! As a non-drinker I relate :) Although it's surprising he pulled it out in Utah, but he improvised well after a lack of response from the audience :)

[@justbenice7448]

This guy is really funny! I love his delivery!

[@mysteriousplankton]

Laugh out loud funny. The "shots" bit is hilarious.

[@neoblakkrstal9865]

This was very funny. I don't drink either, and for the same reason, never liked the taste, and didn't get the whole "It's an acquired taste" thing. First time I tried it was Iron City Beer, and it was just so bad. We used to joke that they must take the cooling water from the steel mills in Pittsburgh and just pipe them right on down to the brewery and pour it straight into the vats. LOL! And it is so true, people don't believe it when you tell them you don't drink, and why. And that is what makes this bit outstanding, funny because it is true.

[@emperor_sunshine]

Touché, lol “How many years have you been sober?”

[@KeyofGtutorials]

I can feel the audio engineers pain every time he hit the mic stand with the mic 🫣

[@evilmonkee42]

Thank you! Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that!

[@TKBMcdaniel]

That was hilarious! "Here comes the chaser!" 😂😂😂

[@quito59]

Lol, Mad Dog 2020! 😂I drank that in high school.

[@stephensibley]

Wish id had the guts to say what i thought in my 20s. Youre bang on

[@chrisread6103]

This guy is Great! I really hope he has much success in the Comedy industry.

[@cu4wur6023]

A natural and instantly likeable. Great to hear some talk about what reactions you get when you say you don’t drink alcohol 😂 because it’s true! I never liked the taste of alcohol from when I first tried it. You had peer pressure, come on you git to drink!! Finally, I had to be on medication which meant I couldn’t drink and I’m on it for life! 😉 😂

[@nascarsteve]

I've never touched alcohol either. When I turned 21 I said, do I wanna try it? And I was like, Nah, I'm good. Twice past my 21st and still get a lot of the same reactions he gets. I just chose not to.

[@Kayenne54]

What I do or don't do is no one else's business, is my attitude. If asked "What would you like to drink?" when out, I'll just say I'd love an orange juice or similar "soft" drink. I never mention that I don't drink. No one ever presses me on it, because it's not open for discussion.

[@SaltySojourn]

Grape Mad Dog was the first drink I ever had.

[@eunoia3926]

This is gold!!!, I'mma share,with all my friends who think alcohol is the best thing ever

[@melissasibbald4617]

I'm so glad I found this. He's really funny! 👍 And I can relate 😂

[@MyRockMyFortress]

Last time I drank was 9 years ago, it was a lemon drop shot and it took me over an hour to finish 😂18 years before the lemon drop shot I had a beer😂

[@Aaron-vn3ej]

I used to love to drink until 5 years ago around the age of 27. Then I started getting migraines so bad after just 1 or 2 drinks. I physically can’t tolerate alcohol at all anymore.

[@7munkee]

MD actually stands for Mogan David, the manufacturer of the wine.

[@cchambers30]

Love this guy. I've finally found another member of my tribe -- I don't drink bc I don't like the taste! (IMO, fuzzy navels are okay bc you don't taste the alcohol.) I've also never understood the appeal of getting drunk. I'm just like, "Whatever. I'll be the designated driver."

[@dancing_odie]

I watched this while drinking lol

[@dancing_odie]

I also did a shot when he mentioned shots

[@anaderol5408]

As a bar owner, I can vouch that people doing shots react exactly like portrayed.

[@tinyfreckle]

I dont drink, my thinking was always: "Why would i wanna drink something that tastes like nail polish remover, makes me stupider, and might make me puke?"

[@stnwrd]

Somebody has to be the Designated Driver.... and yes that was ME!!!!!!!

[@nik.p2]

Excellent set!

[@FastSS02]

I'm not a drinker either and I TOTALLY get the same reactions when I say I don't drink. I have drank a few times, but like him, most of the stuff just tastes like crap to me! Especially beer! I worked in a bottle room in high school before these fancy do it yourself machines and the rank leftover splashes of beer in cans and bottles reaked and I would end up smelling like beer when I'd be done for the night. Lucky I never got pulled over driving home, they would have tried to bust me for drinking and driving!

[@mikebond6328]

They would have busted you unless you can stand on one foot, say the alphabet backwards, pat your head, and rub your tummy all at the same time.

[@FastSS02]

@@mikebond6328 while walking backwards in a straight line for 19 steps!

[@MediaLieDetector]

Smooth voice and funny. Way to go bro! Comedians who yell all the time are annoying.

[@User-Viy]

I can 100% relate to this.😊 Never taken alcohol once in my life. Tasted it a couple of times - awful. Don't get appeal of being drunk, I am crazy enough already. Eventually had to come up with excuse of "weak pancreas" (partial functional excretory insufficiency of pancreas, for my medical friends) to definitely explain why, if someone asked.

[@mcknackus4721]

I have had 3 alcoholic drinks that were enjoyable, expressly because they had very little alcohol to ruin the flavor. The one time I did a shot I got buzzed for 30 minutes which basically just made me lightheaded and my limbs felt a little floppier. Between all that and the cash in my wallet I don't think I'm missing out on anything.

[@kellssheehan8578]

When people try to push booze on me I just tell them I’m stupid enough already. Usually does the trick.

[@justme-27]

I dont drink..Never really liked the loss of control when you drink.

[@nevamind68t23]

LoL 😆😆😆 Unfortunately I'm a work in progress 🙏🏾 But soooo true and hilarious 👍🏾🤎

[@seancycle1]

Love it!

[@themacocko6311]

No way! Mad Dog 20/20 was the first drink of alcohol I ever had too 😅

[@KenC-xh9st]

She said Uh....... Uh 😂😂

[@Unknown2Yoo]

FINALLY, someone understands one of the main reasons I don't drink 😆 Why force myself to keep drinking something gross?

[@kmc6506]

I'm 55 and I've never even tried drinking. I don't understand why anyone would want their thinking to be impaired. Like "I'm tired of being smart, I want to be stupid for a few hours!"

[@deanvaillancourt2881]

I can relate. Never liked the taste and drunks are irritating. 😝

[@mikebond6328]

That’s why most people drink, to tolerate other people who drink, and people who don’t drink.

[@ashtonyoshi6811]

At 14 when i had MD dude just brought up all memories and taste lol

[@deeppointturkiye2666]

He is so adorable lovable funny friendly person

[@useryou9877]

he is really good 🙂

[@ajb.822]

I would understand/not assume why, because #1: I know some fellow Christians who were raised to or now believe to, never have any alcohol. Personally, I can't afford it either financially or with my health issues, and that incl. non-alcoholic drinks, because they're neither free nor healthy (enough for me, currently) either. So, yeah. My hubby likes his whiskey and dark ales but also can't indulge often so water is the norm for us. Esp. when we're out. We can barely afford the meal and tip, I'm not spending $$$ on drinks ( incl. coffee unless we just need it) that I can make for lots less at home, and/or with OG, mold free ones at that.

[@54frances]

Very funny!!!! 😄

[@kimberlyhickman9135]

I used to drink when I was younger! I raised my son by myself and when he got to be a certain age, I knew that I had to be his role model! So I stopped going out but would have a couple of drinks when I went out to dinner. Then I got sick and almost died because of my colon. Then I would take a small drink of alcohol and I would be in the bathroom sick as a dog!!! It is funny when I tell people I don't drink, they say the same things to me!!!! 😂

[@mikenuyen4441]

Mogen David 20/20 purple, used to be popular. So was Boones Farm, Annie Green Springs, T J Swan, just to name a few.

[@joyspaulding452]

So relatable.. I don't care for the taste either, and my first drink was mad dog 20/20..

[@urieaaron]

Mad dog 20/20, Boone's Farm, and Ripple when I was a kid. Probably the same reason I never learned to like the taste either.

[@danielhuff1397]

This guy looks like Nipsey Russell😂

[@alewisscott]

And a little like Lou Rawls too. 😊

[@laymansview5246]

Some Army buddies and I drank the bar out of MD 20-20 one night. It was like 15 bottles between 5 of us. Ah to be young and full of vinegar again. Those were the days.

[@Highest_Priestess]

I don’t like alcohol- haven’t had a sip since college… 1992. Now, weed on the other hand….

[@makeitlight]

Wali was hilarious. He was just on my podcast called “What’s So Funny About…?”

[@milanvrolijks]

Full special on KZbin please

[@natiasamuels4170]

What a coincidence the first time I got drunk was in high school drinking Mad Dog 20/20. I wonder how old he is.