So Emmanuel Macron, the French President, downed a bottle of beer in 17 seconds? Kids these days are playing with bottle caps, and this guy is chugging for the world record. He was doing this, chilling with some rugby players, celebrating their victory. And now people are just up in arms, saying that he’s promoting binge drinking and showing toxic masculinity. Come on, can we not make mountains out of molehills? Some people are saying that Macron was trying to cater to the right by drinking Corona, which apparently was the favourite drink of a past right-wing president. Others are saying that he’s trying to show that he’s a man of the people, trying to dispel the accusations that he’s out of touch. Honestly, who cares? The man wants to drink a beer, let him drink a beer. Now, of course, the people who want to criticize have to bring up Macron’s policy on alcohol. Apparently, he’s a big supporter of wine, but he’s also been blocking public health attempts to promote Dry January. Plus, he’s on record saying that beer and spirits are more dangerous than wine. So naturally, people are connecting the dots, and saying that he’s now showing off his high-speed drinking for everyone to see. Look, here’s what I think. Macron’s a grown ass man. He can drink what he wants, when he wants. And he’s allowed to have celebrations with rugby players where they drink beer. That’s not toxic masculinity or promoting binge drinking, it’s just people having a good time. And let’s not forget, it’s not like he’s smoking crack or anything. It’s just a beer. But sure, people are saying that he’s a role model and should set a healthy example for behaviour. And that’s fine, but let’s not go overboard here. He’s allowed to have a drink or two without being called out for promoting dangerous behaviour. I mean, seriously, we have bigger problems in the world to worry about than Macron downing a Corona. That’s about it, see ya.
