Comments on: Beer Consumption and the Economy http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/ Sociological Images encourages people to exercise and develop their sociological imaginations with discussions of compelling visuals that span the breadth of sociological inquiry. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:55:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-174760 Anonymous Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:14:18 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-174760 I hope the increasing use of Cannabis wipes out alcohol from the face of the Earth . This would result in less crime , less accidents , less drunk driving , more productivity , less family and spousal abuse , less lies .....and a safer sane World I hope the increasing use of Cannabis wipes out alcohol from the face of the Earth . This would result in less crime , less accidents , less drunk driving , more productivity , less family and spousal abuse , less lies …..and a safer sane World

]]> By: Sociological Images » Job Loss in 100 Largest U.S. Metropolitan Areas http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-59198 Sociological Images » Job Loss in 100 Largest U.S. Metropolitan Areas Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:51:38 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-59198 [...] by state, unemployment rates by county, video on the credit crisis, framing the stimulus package, beer consumption, the New York Post monkey cartoon, a graph of job losses, gender and job loss, unsold cars, [...] [...] by state, unemployment rates by county, video on the credit crisis, framing the stimulus package, beer consumption, the New York Post monkey cartoon, a graph of job losses, gender and job loss, unsold cars, [...]

]]> By: T B http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7448 T B Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:31:32 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7448 At the moment there's an ad at the side of my Facebook page with this heading - "Beer Drinkers Needed" At the moment there’s an ad at the side of my Facebook page with this heading -
“Beer Drinkers Needed”

]]> By: John http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7443 John Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:33:14 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7443 ^I just wanted to point out I drink beer maybe twice a week at most and not in excess (1-2 beers). This seems to be the same trend (economically) with other people I know that drink beer socially or otherwise. ^I just wanted to point out I drink beer maybe twice a week at most and not in excess (1-2 beers). This seems to be the same trend (economically) with other people I know that drink beer socially or otherwise.

]]> By: John http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7442 John Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:30:26 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7442 I used to be a Miller Lite beer drinker whenever I'd drink, but during the high gas prices last year, all goods raised their prices due to the price of shipping to the stores. For some reason, these prices have remained high. For example, Miller Lite used to be around $5.99 per six pack, and now it is $6.99-7.99. Consequently, I've switched to a budget beer that goes for $7.49 for a 12 pack. I used to be a Miller Lite beer drinker whenever I’d drink, but during the high gas prices last year, all goods raised their prices due to the price of shipping to the stores. For some reason, these prices have remained high. For example, Miller Lite used to be around $5.99 per six pack, and now it is $6.99-7.99.
Consequently, I’ve switched to a budget beer that goes for $7.49 for a 12 pack.

]]> By: T B http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7440 T B Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:47:01 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7440 Hey, I'd be interested in seeing a graph of how the smile trainer has been selling - http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2008/12/24/smile-trainer-for-the-future-beauty-queen/ (Kidding.) Hey,

I’d be interested in seeing a graph of how the smile trainer has been selling -
http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2008/12/24/smile-trainer-for-the-future-beauty-queen/

(Kidding.)

]]> By: T B http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7439 T B Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:43:34 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7439 Like "eruvande", I wonder whether there's more hard drinking going on these days. I can tell you that I heard stats (via TV journalism) around Christmas which indicated that people were buying cheaper alcoholic drinks more, while sales of the more expensive alcoholic drinks had gone down. The stats may have only been about Ontario, Canada, and I think beer might have been (largely?) out of the equation. (OK, so I can't tell you much, ultimately.) Like “eruvande”, I wonder whether there’s more hard drinking going on these days.

I can tell you that I heard stats (via TV journalism) around Christmas which indicated that people were buying cheaper alcoholic drinks more, while sales of the more expensive alcoholic drinks had gone down. The stats may have only been about Ontario, Canada, and I think beer might have been (largely?) out of the equation.
(OK, so I can’t tell you much, ultimately.)

]]> By: chuk http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7407 chuk Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:03:26 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7407 I've noticed that a lot of folks I know tend to be treating beer as a luxury item. It's one of the first things to get cut back on when money is short (this, of course, excludes a few chronic alcoholics). I think beer has gotten more expensive over the years, especially if you drink out. Conceivably, if prices rose, but actual units sold dropped, my theory could explain that graph. It's a long shot though ;) Also, I think the connection between "I'm bumbed, let's drink" is becoming less socially acceptable. This is generally met with a: "Well, that's when you know your an alcoholic." This could abet the trend I mention above. Hahahahah. Oh this is fun. I’ve noticed that a lot of folks I know tend to be treating beer as a luxury item. It’s one of the first things to get cut back on when money is short (this, of course, excludes a few chronic alcoholics).

I think beer has gotten more expensive over the years, especially if you drink out. Conceivably, if prices rose, but actual units sold dropped, my theory could explain that graph. It’s a long shot though ;)

Also, I think the connection between “I’m bumbed, let’s drink” is becoming less socially acceptable. This is generally met with a: “Well, that’s when you know your an alcoholic.” This could abet the trend I mention above.

Hahahahah. Oh this is fun.

]]> By: Penny http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7404 Penny Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:38:45 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7404 Sign me up for the fan club too. I want some sparkly "I Heart Nate" stickers and a pin for my backpack, please. Sign me up for the fan club too. I want some sparkly “I Heart Nate” stickers and a pin for my backpack, please.

]]> By: Kristin http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7400 Kristin Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:52:34 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7400 Everyone has a crush (geek or otherwise) on Nate Silver. He's the unsung hero of the election. Everyone has a crush (geek or otherwise) on Nate Silver. He’s the unsung hero of the election.

]]> By: eruvande http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/02/19/beer-consumption-and-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-7397 eruvande Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:17:51 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=7003#comment-7397 I'd like to see whether a similar graph for hard liquor sales will show a spike where the beer graph shows a plunge. I’d like to see whether a similar graph for hard liquor sales will show a spike where the beer graph shows a plunge.

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