That's a pretty bold statement (though TBH I don't really disagree). I'm not a big fan of dry beverages generally speaking, but different strokes for different folks; even for the same folks, tastes evolve (the booze I enjoy now was disgusting to me half a lifetime ago); and also context matters a lot. I have enjoyed dry red wines much more with a well paired dish or even mixed with a less dry drink than I have by themselves.

People who are not you or me can apparently even enjoy them without accommodation.

A straw still sounds like an unappealing addition, though.

[–] Zwiebel 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My comment was tonge-in-cheek, enjoy whatever you like :)

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

The feeling is mutual!

[–] thesporkeffect@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

It's just a powder if it's dry then, innit

[–] Toribor@corndog.social 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don't understand why (even while I sense it happening to me in real time) but it seems like part of getting older is enjoying drinks that are shitty on purpose.

[–] Draconic_NEO@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

I think most people develop a positive association with them because of the pleasant effects. That hasn't happened to me yet though, and probably won't. I prefer when my drinks taste good, like actually taste good like a fruity fizzy drink, not like I'm drinking something fermented way past its prime. I still do drink wine or beer in social gatherings to fit in but I don't really enjoy it. I just have them when there isn't anything else.