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...weight-lifting regimen. But nothing happens at the West Hollywood Ralphs branch besides deliberation in the brownie-mix aisle over Ghirardelli's, Hershey's and Duncan Hines'. And a good deal of time spent choosing steaks. And quite a few minutes debating the merits of ginger-ale brands. And waffle mixes. And protein bars. DiCaprio is the Hamlet of Ralphs...
...entered StrangeBrew, we were clueless. Surrounded by crazed and efficient NBC people, we needed to have a plan of action. Franklin proposed drinks; Noah suggested dinner. While fending off surreptitious stares (we look too young to be politically significant) we tried to force down French fries and ginger ale. Our chairs were arranged to suit the camera, and we were requested to remain in place until "Hardball" aired live at 8 p.m. Constantly surrounded by gorgeous women toting cell phones and looking inquisitively into his eyes, Paul kept joking about our presence. Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci showed up with...
...over to Franklin's studied determination. At every commercial, we could watch ourselves on the monitor to the left and comment about who got the most airtime. Noah's face continued to pale as his fifteen seconds of fame loomed over him. But the patrons swilled locally brewed Shipyard Ale and hooted uproariously as the floor manager grabbed her microphone and told us all to keep quiet. And then, after countless cracks at Bush, diatribes from Cellucci, praise from Simpson, analysis from Capital Hill think tankers and ranting and raving from good old Chris, the early evening show wrapped...
...Harvard students are trained in the art of bullshit--shouldn't that apply to beer drinking? At least pretend to know what you're talking about beyond Bud. Ale tends to be sweet and smooth with a higher alcohol content; Ale is probably what you know the best (read: Miller Shite); bitter is bitter; IPA is India Pale Ale and distinctively alcoholic; lager is simply aged, bottom fermented beer; pale ale ranges from mild to bitter with a dry taste; pilsners are very dry and tend to be light...
...Bush's most memorable campaign tactics was to sit on a throne made of beer cans and one can of Ginger Ale (in recognition of students who do not drink alcohol). After the election (Bush finished third out of seven candidates), the throne was sold at a Cabot House auction and has since been recycled...