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sweetdiggity · 08-24-2006, 04:28 PM

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee has been ranked by Forbes.com as "America's Drunkest City" on a list of 35 major metropolitan areas ranked for their drinking habits.

Forbes said Tuesday it used numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to rank cities in five areas: state laws, number of drinkers, number of heavy drinkers, number of binge drinkers and alcoholism.

Minneapolis-St. Paul was ranked second overall; followed by Columbus, Ohio; Boston; Austin, Texas; Chicago; Cleveland; Pittsburgh and then Philadelphia and Providence, R.I., in a tie for ninth.

Rick DeMeyer, 28, said Wednesday as he was celebrating his birthday at G-Daddy's BBC he could understand Milwaukee's ranking.

"I have had people stay with me from London and Chicago, and they can't get over how much we drink," he said. "I guess we do."

But officials at Visit Milwaukee, the area's convention and visitors bureau, contend that the city has come a long way in ridding itself of its beer-guzzling image.

Milwaukeeans have plenty of other ways to entertain themselves without drinking alcohol, said Dave Fantle, a spokesman for the group. He noted a new convention center and baseball park had been built and the Milwaukee Art Museum expanded in recent years.

"We've gone from Brew City to new city," he said.

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Information from: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, http://www.jsonline.com

** I live in St. Paul, I always thought there were a lot of drunks around here. I was right.

Ireneparalegal · 08-24-2006, 04:38 PM

I'll Drink To That!!!!!!!!

PZelda · 08-24-2006, 04:41 PM

Good 'ole Twin Cities. I have to agree with you...I thought the same thing about there being too many drunks there.

I still love the Twin Cities, though.

However, good old North Dakota leads the nation in binge drinking rates overall. Not something to be proud of.

TJL · 08-24-2006, 05:32 PM

WHAT?!!!

New York City isn't even in the top ten??!!

I am outraged! Lord knows my friends and I are doing our part.

The rest of you New Yorkers...slackers!

PZelda · 08-24-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

WHAT?!!!

New York City isn't even in the top ten??!!

I am outraged! Lord knows my friends and I are doing our part.

The rest of you New Yorkers...slackers!

Come to North Dakota. We've got plenty of drunk bingers. You'll feel right at home.

Dutabi84 · 08-24-2006, 06:23 PM

Not much else to do out here in the midwest.

Ireneparalegal · 08-24-2006, 06:58 PM

New Yorkers and their Starbucks!

Brian Damage · 08-24-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

New Yorkers and their Starbucks!

Huh? lol

Ireneparalegal · 08-24-2006, 07:38 PM

I am responding to TJL and his comment abt New Yorkers not being on the top of the list...must be because NYorkers are crowding those coffee shops instead of bars...

Brian Damage · 08-24-2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I am responding to TJL and his comment abt New Yorkers not being on the top of the list...must be because NYorkers are crowding those coffee shops instead of bars...

Obviously, whoever took this poll, wasn't around the city during St. Patty's Day or New Year's Eve.

PZelda · 08-24-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Obviously, whoever took this poll, wasn't around the city during St. Patty's Day or New Year's Eve.

And I was in New York on St. Patty's Day, so I can vouch for that. Every other person watching the parade had a can of beer in their hand.

TJL · 08-24-2006, 08:32 PM

Seriously, I am shocked. Just shocked people. We really drink a lot here. Honest.

Ireneparalegal · 08-24-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Seriously, I am shocked. Just shocked people. We really drink a lot here. Honest.

Oh, I believe that, believe me, I am not discounting that. NO DOUBT WHATSOEVER. I guess New Yorkers are not drinking everyday as much as people in those other cities.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 08-24-2006, 11:48 PM

Chicago's number 6. I can definitely see that...

Janice · 08-24-2006, 11:53 PM

Boston is very proud.

08-24-2006, 04:28 PM	#1
sweetdiggity King of comedy!!! Senior Member Join Date: Oct 08, 2005 Location: L.R.G. Headquarters Posts: 2,258	Milwaukee Is "America's Drunkest City" MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee has been ranked by Forbes.com as "America's Drunkest City" on a list of 35 major metropolitan areas ranked for their drinking habits. Forbes said Tuesday it used numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to rank cities in five areas: state laws, number of drinkers, number of heavy drinkers, number of binge drinkers and alcoholism. Minneapolis-St. Paul was ranked second overall; followed by Columbus, Ohio; Boston; Austin, Texas; Chicago; Cleveland; Pittsburgh and then Philadelphia and Providence, R.I., in a tie for ninth. Rick DeMeyer, 28, said Wednesday as he was celebrating his birthday at G-Daddy's BBC he could understand Milwaukee's ranking. "I have had people stay with me from London and Chicago, and they can't get over how much we drink," he said. "I guess we do." But officials at Visit Milwaukee, the area's convention and visitors bureau, contend that the city has come a long way in ridding itself of its beer-guzzling image. Milwaukeeans have plenty of other ways to entertain themselves without drinking alcohol, said Dave Fantle, a spokesman for the group. He noted a new convention center and baseball park had been built and the Milwaukee Art Museum expanded in recent years. "We've gone from Brew City to new city," he said. ___ Information from: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, http://www.jsonline.com ** I live in St. Paul, I always thought there were a lot of drunks around here. I was right.
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PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Good 'ole Twin Cities. I have to agree with you...I thought the same thing about there being too many drunks there. I still love the Twin Cities, though. However, good old North Dakota leads the nation in binge drinking rates overall. Not something to be proud of.
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	WHAT?!!! New York City isn't even in the top ten??!! I am outraged! Lord knows my friends and I are doing our part. The rest of you New Yorkers...slackers!
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I am responding to TJL and his comment abt New Yorkers not being on the top of the list...must be because NYorkers are crowding those coffee shops instead of bars...

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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Seriously, I am shocked. Just shocked people. We really drink a lot here. Honest.

08-24-2006, 11:48 PM	#14
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