🍻 On the Wagon: Dry Times and Dusty Roads 🚜
Ah, “on the wagon,” that vivid phrase illustrating the stubborn determination to abstain from swilling the nectar of Bacchus! Like a bumpy ride on a dust-spewing cart, it’s not the journey you’d take for thrills but for health—although “falling off the wagon” might add an unanticipated twist!
related terms and similar phrases:
- Dry as a bone: Completely sober or having no alcohol.
- Clean and sober: Being both free from drugs and alcohol.
- Taking the pledge: Formally committing to abstain from alcohol.
- Teetotaling: Advocacy or practice of total abstinence from alcoholic drinks.
synonyms:
- Sober
- Abstinent
- Temperate
- Abstemious
antonyms:
- Intoxicated
- Drunk
- Inebriated
- Tipsy
humorous quotes:
- “I went on the wagon, and somehow I ended up in the dumpster with a wet martini.” – An Unwise Wise Man
- “Being on the wagon is like being in a rowboat with three clowns, none of whom can row.” – Anonymous Harlequin
proverbs and wisdom:
- “When the wine is in, the wit is out.” – Proverb
- “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” – Mae West (with a cautionary twist)
literature, books, and movies:
- Books:
- The Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams (features characters battling addiction)
- The Lost Weekend by Charles R. Jackson (a classic tale of alcoholism)
- Movies:
- 28 Days (about a journalist fighting her addiction)
- Leaving Las Vegas (a darker look into the lives affected by binge drinking)
inspirations:
- Song: “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse (lyrical contemplation of refusing to go ‘on the wagon’)
- Poetry: Look into lighter pieces by William Butler Yeats or serious reflections by John Berryman for poetry haunted by intoxicants yet seeking sobriety.
thought-provoking farewell:
“May your journey, whether atop the proverbial wagon or teetering near its edge, be one of discovery, self-honesty, and steady balance. 🎩 Bottoms up to not bottoming out!”
quizzes
### Which of these is NOT a synonym for "on the wagon"?
- [ ] Dry as a bone
- [x] Three sheets to the wind
- [ ] Teetotaling
- [ ] Clean and sober
> **Explanation:** "Three sheets to the wind" means to be very drunk, which is the complete opposite of being on the wagon.
### True or False: "To be on the wagon" means to actively drink alcohol.
- [x] False
- [ ] True
> **Explanation:** Nope, to be on the wagon means to abstain from drinking alcohol.
### What's the historical reference originally connected with "on the wagon"?
- [ ] Beer cart
- [ ] Grocery cart
- [ ] Parade float
- [x] Water cart
> **Explanation:** The phrase originates from the "water wagon," a cart that sprayed water to keep dust down, symbolizing abstaining from alcohol.
