We’ve also seen her drink early in the day, too, and there’s hints that she was doing so for a pretty big chunk of high school. Given how little attention her parents paid her and the fact that Billingsworth Sr’s loaded, that doesn’t bode well. (Wonder how much attention he’d pay to his booze stock whenever he gets back from traveling.)
I’m not sure she’d be getting the life-threatening symptoms, but given she’s been drinking heavily for at least a couple years and how young she is, it’s probably still pretty damn bad.
By long period of near constant consumption I mean what would be essentially impossible for an 18-year-old who actually made it into college.
The most (in)famous alcohol withdrawal symptom is delirium tremens, which is famous because you hallucinate. If Billie starts seeing pink elephants and having nightmares the second she falls asleep, that’s a sure sign she needs to go to a hospital.
Seizures are the life a threatening bit and are essentially the domain of 30-50yos who were drinking a bottle a day for a decade or more. Theoretically if Billie’s been putting away a handle of vodka every day for the past 6 months, that could put her at risk, but at that point I doubt she’d be able to function.
All the other nasty symptoms of withdrawal aren’t typically life threatening, but benzo and alcohol withdrawal can potentially cause the brain to crash. But the kind of alcohol abuse a functional alcoholic typically achieves isn’t enough until after a decade or so. But you really have to give the body zero chance to flush all the booze out.
And being young is actually a huge advantage in many cases. On the one hand, the earlier you start drinking, the more likely it is to completely fuck up your psychological state and turn you into a lifelong addict. On the other hand, in terms of withdrawal severity, things get worse each time you dry out. So theoretically, this is the easiest she will EVER have it if she relapses.
Death by lover’s groin? There are far worse fates in this world, in fact that might be one of the better ways to go out.
I do like that Ruth is trying to get Billie to go out with her, it is very sweet of her. I really hope these two continue to have a better relationship.
Back in 1966 there was a gay guy at Marshall U., probably the only out guy on campus, who said his preferred death was drowning by having all the football players in the world cum on him.
Maybe the idea is that most people come in and out of the quiet room so the people who need quiet don’t get overwhelmed by too much fun? ‘Cause honestly that sounds ideal to me.
You know, that “quiet room off to the side” where people can just play video games (stuff like Mario Party, Smash or Mario Kart all make for excellent party games), hang out quietly sounds pretty darn cool. It’d actually make me want to go to a party for a change. 😛
Man, once Billie makes it through this hideous withdrawal, she desperately needs to learn how to actually have fun in ways that don’t involve hard partying. She seems to have written every single potentially enjoyable activity other than drinking, sex, and cheerleading off as “nerd stuff” she is Too Good For.
Having nothing else to do but indulge in an addiction is a really good way to keep having that addiction.
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“will there be a separate room for having a gay old time”
“and for crotch times”
I doubt it’s that kind of party.
Dina & Becky will be there, so it might! (Sarah will be claiming the Quiet Room)
The Flintstones?
heh, now I have to reconsider just what was going on in the Flintstones.
“Yabba-Dabba-Q”
With this episode’s special guest star, John de Lancie!
Who among us has *not* shipped Fred and Barney?
If I must leave this earth, let it be thus!
The party’s not until tonight, Billie! You planning on being strung out all day? o_O
Billie is pretty seriously sick right now. If anything, she should be in a hospital.
tbh, it’s extreeeeeeemely unlikely her withdrawal is life-threatening. That requires a long period of near constant consumption.
It’s pretty hinted at she’s a daily drinker
We’ve also seen her drink early in the day, too, and there’s hints that she was doing so for a pretty big chunk of high school. Given how little attention her parents paid her and the fact that Billingsworth Sr’s loaded, that doesn’t bode well. (Wonder how much attention he’d pay to his booze stock whenever he gets back from traveling.)
I’m not sure she’d be getting the life-threatening symptoms, but given she’s been drinking heavily for at least a couple years and how young she is, it’s probably still pretty damn bad.
By long period of near constant consumption I mean what would be essentially impossible for an 18-year-old who actually made it into college.
The most (in)famous alcohol withdrawal symptom is delirium tremens, which is famous because you hallucinate. If Billie starts seeing pink elephants and having nightmares the second she falls asleep, that’s a sure sign she needs to go to a hospital.
Seizures are the life a threatening bit and are essentially the domain of 30-50yos who were drinking a bottle a day for a decade or more. Theoretically if Billie’s been putting away a handle of vodka every day for the past 6 months, that could put her at risk, but at that point I doubt she’d be able to function.
All the other nasty symptoms of withdrawal aren’t typically life threatening, but benzo and alcohol withdrawal can potentially cause the brain to crash. But the kind of alcohol abuse a functional alcoholic typically achieves isn’t enough until after a decade or so. But you really have to give the body zero chance to flush all the booze out.
And being young is actually a huge advantage in many cases. On the one hand, the earlier you start drinking, the more likely it is to completely fuck up your psychological state and turn you into a lifelong addict. On the other hand, in terms of withdrawal severity, things get worse each time you dry out. So theoretically, this is the easiest she will EVER have it if she relapses.
You mean like what she’s been doing all year
Well, how do YOU plan on pre-gaming for a Becky party then, Ruth? 😛
With scowling at people and/or snuggling with Billie? Seems to be working so far.
*plays “Let’s Have A Party” on the hacked Muzak*
And maybe I’ll follow it up with her version of “Shakin All Over”
thanks bruh that’s a real mover n a shaker
Death by lover’s groin? There are far worse fates in this world, in fact that might be one of the better ways to go out.
I do like that Ruth is trying to get Billie to go out with her, it is very sweet of her. I really hope these two continue to have a better relationship.
It might be a good way to go, but the owner of the groin probably won’t like it…
Usually the horrible barf-y feeling is for after a party. . . usually not for the actual party.
Usually.
I hear you Billie. That’s how I wanna go too.
The universe continues to find ways to make Bille uncool
I mean, in her defense, it looks like she’s going through withdrawal symptoms. Not that she couldn’t mitigate those by seeing a medical professional.
Back in 1966 there was a gay guy at Marshall U., probably the only out guy on campus, who said his preferred death was drowning by having all the football players in the world cum on him.
Death by bukkake? Now that’s a truly horrifying image.
awesome that ruth is actually trying to socialize… and awesome way billie is trying to suicide! (Was it good for you too??) lol
So dramatic
“I’ll make you reach your climax even if I have to die trying”
I like the idea that Sarah and Dina are in the non-party room at their own birthday party.
Honestly, it’d be weird if they weren’t.
If we could harness the power of pretty gay we could power the entire west coast
Gay people solve Global Warming, and the mix of these two topics would make conservatives angry.
We could solve a lot of problems by harnessing the power of gay.
Amazing.
Also, maybe go for some ginger ale.
So long as she lets the ginger ale go flat first, otherwise it will make her nausea worse. I speak from experience here.
Death by asfixition with a female groin… That can be added to sexiest ways to die, and Joe would watch that show that I just thought about.
A second sequel to Deadly Weapons?
I’ve heard quitting an addiction cold turkey can turn people pretty crotchety.
Boay!
(That’s a mixture of “boo” and “yay”, in case you’re wondering.)
At Sarah and Dina’s birthday party, the occupants of the non-partier room are… Sarah and Dina.
Maybe the idea is that most people come in and out of the quiet room so the people who need quiet don’t get overwhelmed by too much fun? ‘Cause honestly that sounds ideal to me.
I actually expect that, at this rate, the “non-party” room will end up with the most people.
Now THAT’S a Slipshine idea
The very reduced sclera on Billie in panel two really gets her condition across. Good stuff.
people usually eat pie after dinner
DoA Book 10: Save Some Pretty Gay For The Party
I believe the proper term for that Billie is, “Death by Snu Snu.”
It’s going to take a lot of effort to crush a pelvis that way.
If these two don’t go to that party, they’ll miss out on the shenanigans.
And we can’t have the party missing out on the shenanigans.
Pretty Gay Sailor Moon
That’s just Sailor Moon.
You know, that “quiet room off to the side” where people can just play video games (stuff like Mario Party, Smash or Mario Kart all make for excellent party games), hang out quietly sounds pretty darn cool. It’d actually make me want to go to a party for a change. 😛
Does that count as death by snu-snu?
I think that qualifies, yeah.
Goodbye, my friends. I never thought I’d die this way. But I always really hoped.
And then, in a reference to QC by Jeph Jacques, Billie barfs all over Ruth’s crotch and then falls asleep.
I like Ruth positive attitude more and more.
Ruth hasn’t done anything dumb lately. Not sure can stay in the cast at this rate.
I think someone is about to notice her… interior decorating skills.
Nice comment/Gravatar synergy!
Thanks, didn’t even notice!
Can’t say I’m a fan of New Ruth. Can we get back to the person who takes femurs and crushes dreams?
This is gonna be a weeeeeird Slipshine.
Bloody hell, Ruth on meds is awesome and supportive and none are worthy.
Aww, Billie. 🙁
I do wonder if she should go to a doctor.
And I hope Ruth stays this well.
Man, once Billie makes it through this hideous withdrawal, she desperately needs to learn how to actually have fun in ways that don’t involve hard partying. She seems to have written every single potentially enjoyable activity other than drinking, sex, and cheerleading off as “nerd stuff” she is Too Good For.
Having nothing else to do but indulge in an addiction is a really good way to keep having that addiction.
I love how hopeful Ruth is in the first panel. She wants to do normal people things with her girlfriend!