Corona-virus Libel: Unfair Vilification of Beer

 

Sure, my favorite beer has given me a hangover from time to time, but to assert that Corona harbors a deadly virus is over the top.

In their zeal to banish Corona, which I think evidences a racist, anti-Mexican bias, the CDC, UN, and mainstream media ignore the tremendous contributions beer has made to our culture and our lives, including:

  • Thousands of lives saved by the Heineken Maneuver
  • Industrial innovation inspired by Henry Ford’s favorite quaff, Modelo-T
  • Astronomical advances by researchers experiencing Blue Moon, and…
  • Great strides in STD research by the founder of Falstaff’s, Papa Joe Griesedieck.

I say it’s time to stop all the finger-pointing and give beer a chance.

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  1. Stad Coolidge
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    MichaelHenry: give beer a chance

    I think I just found a new bumper sticker . . .

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  2. Caryn Thatcher
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  3. MichaelHenry Member
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    Stad (View Comment):

    MichaelHenry: give beer a chance

    I think I just found a new bumper sticker . . .

    Just so you’ll know, Stad, when I’ve had a less than stellar front nine, “give beer a chance” has been my longstanding motto and swing thought for the back nine.

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  4. Arahant Member
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  5. Arahant Member
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    MichaelHenry: a. Thousands of lives saved by the Heineken Maneuver;
    b. Industrial innovation inspired by Henry Ford’s favorite quaff, Modelo-T;
    c. Astronomical advances by researchers experiencing Blue Moon; and
    d. Great strides in STD research by the founder of Falstaff’s, Papa Joe Griesedieck.

    And that’s just off the top of your head, no doubt.

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  6. Sweezle Inactive
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    What a great motto “give beer a chance” to live by.

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  7. Mark Camp Member
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    MichaelHenry:

    Sure, my favorite beer has given me a hangover from time to time, but to assert that Corona harbors a deadly virus is over the top. In their zeal to banish Corona, which I think evidences a racist, anti-Mexican bias, the CDC, the U.N., and mainstream media ignore the tremendous contributions beer has made to our culture and our lives, including: a. Thousands of lives saved by the Heineken Maneuver; b. Industrial innovation inspired by Henry Ford’s favorite quaff, Modelo-T; c. Astronomical advances by researchers experiencing Blue Moon; and d. Great strides in STD research by the founder of Falstaff’s, Papa Joe Griesedieck.

    Tried to read aloud to spouse.  Got this far.  Suggest don’t try at home.  Esp. at the end of an emotional week/day. Overcome by paroxysms of laughter to point of tears at middle of every clause. May start a fresh attempt on the morning, after an experimental shift in medication, to stimulants from this other stuff.

     

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  8. Matt Balzer, Imperialist Claw Member
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    Stad (View Comment):

    MichaelHenry: give beer a chance

    I think I just found a new bumper sticker . . .

    #metoo

    Also #allbeersmatter.

    Maybe #backthebrew.

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  9. DonG (skeptic) Coolidge
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    First, Coronavirus sounds like a euphemism for a hangover.  I’ll be in late on Monday, I feel like I’m coming down with a case of Coronavirus.   Second, the subliminal advertising worked on me, just I just bought a 6 pack of Corona Extra. Happy Weekend, America!

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  10. Arahant Member
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    “Why is he posting like that?”

    “He got a case of the Coronavirus.”

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  11. Henry Castaigne Member
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  12. Muleskinner, Weasel Wrangler Member
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    I miss Papa Joe and Falstaff. I believe it was Falstaff who brewed and packaged plain label beer. The cans just said “Beer.” At the same time, the state legislature was unable to agree on a tag line for the new license plates, so they were made without any ornamentation.  The “Beer” cans were printed using the same color and font as the license plates. And for a time, we were known as “the plain label state.”

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  13. ddavewes Member
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    Wouldn’t it be something if the cure for Corona Virus was Lime?

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  14. Clifford A. Brown Member
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    ddavewes (View Comment):

    Wouldn’t it be something if the cure for Corona Virus was Lime?

    Vitamin C! Metered dosing one wedge at a time.

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  15. Hang On Member
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    They could never name it for dos X as it would be chromasomally sexist.

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  16. Front Seat Cat Member
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    Hang On (View Comment):

    They could never name it for dos X as it would be chromasomally sexist.

    How about the worst beer on the planet named with the virus – (certainly not Corona)? I’m not a beer drinker so which one would qualify?

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  17. Hang On Member
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    Front Seat Cat (View Comment):

    Hang On (View Comment):

    They could never name it for dos X as it would be chromasomally sexist.

    How about the worst beer on the planet named with the virus – (certainly not Corona)? I’m not a beer drinker so which one would qualify?

    Now you are trying to start a cat fight, Front Seat Cat. 

    My money is on Coors Lite.

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  18. Matt Balzer, Imperialist Claw Member
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    Hang On (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat (View Comment):

    Hang On (View Comment):

    They could never name it for dos X as it would be chromasomally sexist.

    How about the worst beer on the planet named with the virus – (certainly not Corona)? I’m not a beer drinker so which one would qualify?

    Now you are trying to start a cat fight, Front Seat Cat.

    My money is on Coors Lite.

    Of the major light beers Coors is probably the best IMO. If I were going to name a virus after a beer, it’d probably be Boxer, which used to be available in 36 packs for ten dollars. I’ve actually had worse beers but none of them had a name that translated well to a virus.

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  19. The Reticulator Member
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    Matt Balzer, Imperialist Claw (View Comment):

    Hang On (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat (View Comment):

    Hang On (View Comment):

    They could never name it for dos X as it would be chromasomally sexist.

    How about the worst beer on the planet named with the virus – (certainly not Corona)? I’m not a beer drinker so which one would qualify?

    Now you are trying to start a cat fight, Front Seat Cat.

    My money is on Coors Lite.

    Of the major light beers Coors is probably the best IMO. If I were going to name a virus after a beer, it’d probably be Boxer, which used to be available in 36 packs for ten dollars. I’ve actually had worse beers but none of them had a name that translated well to a virus.

    I’ve tried the lightweight Corona when Mrs. R bought some for me one time when she couldn’t reach the regular stuff on the shelf. It was OK.  My usual has been Corona the past few years.   

     

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