Did I miss the memo in high school or college that outlined the benefits of drinking yourself incapacitated? I know I sound a prude here, but I just don't get it. I have been hung over once, and it was awful and I'll never do that again. And I'm pretty sure it wasn't even the alcohol that did it, since I only had 1 1/2 beers and lots and lots of fondue.

I know other people say this over and over again when they've overindulged, but then they continue to do it over and over again, regardless. I mean, I watch people drink so much that they can't function, and then the next day they can hardly move.

Throwing up, a headache, an upset stomach, not remembering what you did the night before ... Is it fun at the time? Is it fun afterward? Really, I don't get it. Peopl who do this are not martyrs and I don't feel sorry for them.