Roofied... final thoughts.
Over the past couple of posts, I've explained what happened on Saturday night. But I don't think I've been very effective at making it clear how I feel about the whole thing. I've had a lot of well-wishings from folks, and I thank you very much for that. Reading these really did help me feel better.

However, I want everyone to know that I'm just not taking this too seriously. And this is something I want to say before the barrage of "OMG, 2 got totally drugged and pwned!" comments come out (if they already haven't).

The only thing that I have really found myself a bit upset over is some of the London Furs complete denial of the event. They're going to completely dismiss this situation unless they have what they believe is hard evidence... which of course, there's not a chance of getting.

Guys... three and a half beers and a shot of tequila. That's it. Dare I say that thousands of people have seen me drink twice that much right in front of them. My last show in Germany, I drank two PITCHERS of beer and a half a pitcher of mead in front of the whole convention and was just fine. I downed at least half a dozen shots that furs bought for me at the last RBW *during* my show... and that was after I'd already had several beers.

I'm a functional alcoholic. Three and a half pints of beer and a shot is not going to send me into a medical emergency. I drink more than that just watching TV in the morning! (Ask Jibba. I'm not bullshitting.) I've drank FIVE pints of beer and TWO shots of vodka just TODAY! Just before I made this post!

Besides that, you have the opinions of medical services and two different police departments saying that I'd had something slipped in my drink. I really think you should consider the idea that you may simply want to throw this situation into ambiguity because you don't want to have the responsibility of dealing with it.

However... I'm going to defeat my own purpose here, if I'm not careful. Because what I'm here to say is that I really haven't been disgruntled or "injured" by this situation. And I really don't want anyone else to become too emotional about it.

When someone gets a punch in the face or a stubbed toe and runs around whining about it, what do I always say? "Grow a fucking spine." Well, it's easy to say that when it happens to someone else. And this is how I walk the talk. I got roofied. I spent a day sick. And you know what? ...So what? It's not the end of the world. In some ways, part of me is saying, "Dude, you got roofied. That's fucking hilarious."

I want people to understand the dangers of this and I would like them to be careful in regards to drinking at events like this. But when it comes to me, I have already started writing jokes about it that I'm going to tell on stage! I was being reckless, I got my ass handed to me and I'm willing to laugh about it. I don't want anyone starting lynch mobs. I consider this to be a punch in the face from a dumbass drunk. I would have probably fallen down and laughed about it.

So, while I want everyone to be aware of the dangers, I don't want to start some kind of "crusade". Just be careful. Don't drink in an unsafe way, and when it comes to me... laugh! That's what I'm here for, right?

**UPDATE**

Eight pints of beer I've had at this point. EIGHT pints. Still coherant. Nyaa.

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	slade_moonrise 2008-10-27 04:56 pm UTC (link)
	I had a feeling you might incorporate this into your routine or at the very least into your jokes XD I look forward to hearing them sometime :-) (Reply to this)

	rickwoods 2008-10-27 04:56 pm UTC (link)
	Amen. This is why you are awesome. (Reply to this)

rattie_cookie 2008-10-27 05:06 pm UTC (link)

You definitely are handling the situation perfectly... I'm in admiration of the way you do things. You are brave and cautious about not starting a "war"... Denial is also a "natural" reaction, i had troubles believing anybody could sink sooo low to spike your drink, so don't be too harsh on them :) That's stupid and dangerous, how could anybody do such a thing? Especially if only for an opinion divergence? There are one-man show people that i don't like. I just don't go to their show, that's it.. i would never try to harm them..But i have a brain, thing that is apparently lacking in the jerk that spiked your drink. Best of recovery and continue to make us laugh (after all you managed to convert my boyfriend to your humor, and he's not even a furry!!). Hugs from Belgium (Reply to this) (Thread)

	2_gryphon 2008-10-27 05:16 pm UTC (link)
	Of course I don't want to start a war. We're all furries! And how weak would we be if one single douchbag with bad judgment could cause infighting? I'd like to think we're more of a community than that. And I'll be damned if I'm going to help provoke a conflict between furs who had nothing to do with the incident. That's just not right. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

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	xeans 2008-10-27 05:06 pm UTC (link)
	Keep on rolling then :) That which dose not kill you only makes you stronger, wiser or adds to your comedy material (Reply to this)

	joshuwain 2008-10-27 05:09 pm UTC (link)
	Have you seen footage of your performance, yet? Do you know how it effected you? I'm glad you're Ok, hon; it's a very disturbing situation you describe... Yours, Sylvan (Dave) (Reply to this)

	rona_dolvi 2008-10-27 05:20 pm UTC (link)
	I'm glad, for once, that you are such an alcoholic. It really did save your life that night. I think a sip of your blood would be enough to make me pass out, but you are who you are and drinking is a part of you. A part that we all love! Keep up the great work, and I will see you at MFF this year. You deserve a lot! (Reply to this) (Thread)

jinxtigger 2008-10-27 05:37 pm UTC (link)

Oh balls. He'd be absolutely the same 2 if he didn't drink, because he'd be the same guy and being that kind of person is a part of him. You don't stop being the dude who can do the 'Death Puke' routine just because you can't keep rolling those dice over and over and getting lucky. I love the dude because I can relate to him, but why the fuck would I love the drinking when he's just as funny about everything else? I won't beat it into the ground but I'd like to think it's OKAY with people if the Gryphon ever decided there were more comfortable ways to die. It's not like he'd be a different gryphon. Fuck, man, Robin Williams got some great material out of quitting drinking, and it was even rawer and wilder than the stuff he came up with drunk. I'm glad 2 lived. He's seriously good people and I have great respect for him as a human being. We need him in the world, not in the morgue. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

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	gothicat 2008-10-27 05:27 pm UTC (link)
	i'm not wanting to start drama but at least you 2 double tequilas, 2 double jegermeisters and 2 double sambucas put on your table during your show ... im not sure what else you had though.. but the 3 and a half beers and 1 tequila isn't really the case.. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	pluckyfox 2008-10-27 08:13 pm UTC (link)
	I thought this is what the list was too... :S (Reply to this) (Parent)

(no subject) - 2_gryphon, 2008-10-27 08:33 pm UTC (Expand)

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	kandrel 2008-10-27 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	That which does not kill you, only makes you that much more hilarious on stage? Wait, that can't be right. When did Nietzsche become a comedian? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	jinxtigger 2008-10-27 05:39 pm UTC (link)
	I guess you don't know many comedians ;) (Reply to this) (Parent)

coyotewolfen 2008-10-27 05:38 pm UTC (link)

Yep, I'd say you're pretty functional, Mr. Lush. Whatever gets ya through the maelstrom, hey? *sits down to enjoy a dram with yeh* I get the message, and I'm willing to laugh with ya about it. :) All ya got was sick, and the decisiveness of a friend probably kept it from getting any worse for you, like, ya know, someone actually having had a plan to sneak you away and make you their stuffed turkey. :D Your advice is good. There's really nothing that can be done about this sort of thing at events without making the overall event more expensive to monitor and less fun and relaxed for everyone. One more sign the the community is growing up and, thus, has to deal with grown-up problems too? (Reply to this)

sparky_fox 2008-10-27 05:59 pm UTC (link)

While I agree there shouldn't be a crusade against the ass that did this to you, I still think there should be a crusade for informing people. From the comments to your other posts there are too many people allowing this to happen. The furry community needs to educate itself about these dangers, not just roofies but also the dangers of too much alcohol. I don't think the crusade should be stopped, but redirected. (Reply to this)

kepe_fox 2008-10-27 06:05 pm UTC (link)

I've had this happen to me once. From a friend no less. Apparently it was hilarious... Unfortunately, I can't remember. From what I've been told, I didn't pass out, but instead tried to jump out of a moving car, then recounted my entire history of drug use. To my mother. Then passed out on the living room floor. The point is, the dumb fuck who spiked your drink probably had no real bad intentions. He probably thought it'd be funny. Hope you keep doing shows in the UK. We need our gryphon fix too. :) (Reply to this)

	campybear 2008-10-27 06:07 pm UTC (link)
	Good attitude man. I wasn't so laid back when it happened to me, but hey live and learn. Glad you's all right. (Reply to this)

	rubbertexcooper 2008-10-27 06:09 pm UTC (link)
	When alls said and done, I'm glad your feelin better. Sorry ya had to go through that ... *big squishy rubber hugz* (Reply to this)

	kyyanno 2008-10-27 06:11 pm UTC (link)
	The most important outcome from this event (whatever happened, as I know there's more than a few versions of events flying around the intarwebs) is that you're still alive and with us. I hope that this weekend didn't sour your impression of the UK too badly, and that you'll be back over again someday. (Reply to this)

	gildedtongue 2008-10-27 06:19 pm UTC (link)
	Meh, I'd laugh, but I'm not much for Schadenfreude outside of a scripted environment. On the other hand, I thought Jihad Jenga at Furfight was fucking hilarious, so I'm a hypocrite. Hope you don't go through this again, though! (Reply to this)

	eagle_bird 2008-10-27 06:40 pm UTC (link)
	Far be it from me to disagree much, but I don't find your being roofied hilarious in the least. ;x (Reply to this)

shadowing 2008-10-27 06:41 pm UTC (link)

This whole ordeal is still something of a shock to me. This could have killed you if you weren't such an avid drinker. A .41 blood alcohol level isn't quite the same as a punch in the face or stubbed toe. I've been a fan of yours since the days of Wolfox Radio. You've been a part of my life in the furry community since I came to it however many years ago it was. It would really suck to lose you to some idiot who thought it would be funny to drug you up. But on the other hand, I also have to ask: is .41 is a new record for you? (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	lenoh 2008-10-27 07:13 pm UTC (link)
	Didn't he say during one of his shows that he heard of someone with a .55? And that he almost did it once and had to have his stomach pumped? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

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	mix_hyenataur 2008-10-27 06:59 pm UTC (link)
	Furries deducing common sense? LIES! Lemme guess, more material for your act? Lame. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	aydin_e 2008-10-27 07:22 pm UTC (link)
	... What? (Reply to this) (Parent)

lenoh 2008-10-27 07:16 pm UTC (link)

I know this is a very mean thing to say, and I sincerely apologise if anyone except 2 (we can't offend him anyway, the lion-assed birdbrain) is offended. "Roofle." I wonder if the person that roofied you really, REALLY wanted to get into your pants? Like a fanboy that took it to far? Or maybe someone just desperate for that sweet, sweet gryphon ass that smells like booze and win? (Reply to this) (Thread)

katheralockhart 2008-10-28 07:16 am UTC (link)

heh you know, that could be why he did it, there are lots of desperate fanboys out there who want to get in 2s pants, and I am guessing that whoever did this, if this was the reason, realized that he had done w horrible thing and didn't go through with the "act" so that the others could help him. PS:If whoever did this is reading this, please, come forward, if you did this for the lulz, then honestly, you could have chosen a much safer way of getting those lulz, but at least we will know your not complete scum, if you did it because your a desperate fanboy trying to get in his pants, then honestly, you should have tried asking him out, if he says yes, and your not some creepy fat loser, then fine, that will get you a date with 2, but drugging him to get in his pants, thats rape, and thats really not cool, If you realized you did something wrong, then I will at least give you credit for having a concience. Anyways before I end up rambling on, I am going to end this post. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	warsawkook 2008-10-27 07:18 pm UTC (link)
	Booya! Although my comment about eviscerating anyone who spikes anyone else's drink still stands. ALSO should I ever find myself at a con/bar where you are, we're going pitcher-to-pitcher. (No tequila though, yiiiick... I'm a whiskey chick.) (Reply to this)

aydin_e 2008-10-27 07:28 pm UTC (link)

>They're going to completely dismiss this situation unless they have what they believe is hard evidence... Yup, didn't see that one coming at all. Even when 2 denies being that upset about the whole matter, there will always be someone in the community that wants to stir up drama about the matter in one way or another... Ususally by deliberately going against the popular opinion just to make a point. The sad thing about this is that if it were anyone else less well-known this happened to, not only would they just be laughed at until this "hard evidence" was found... But everyone would probably be right to laugh at them, because they probably would just be doing it to stir something up. Jaded = Understatement. (Reply to this)

	klepsydra 2008-10-27 07:53 pm UTC (link)
	Some furs, if they went around saying "I got roofied!" I'd take it with a biiig pinch of salt, because some furs are attention seekers and will do anything to grab the spotlight. You, on the other hand, don't need to resort to that kind of cheap trick to become the focus of attention. Which is why I believe you, no matter what other Londonfurs may or may not think. (Reply to this)

	sugerhound 2008-10-27 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	Mel Gibson's been telling us the English are evil for years, haven't you been listening? :) Come to Scotland next time, buy some whiskey and get Alcohol poisoning the right way. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	pluckyfox 2008-10-27 09:03 pm UTC (link)
	I challenge you to fisty-cuffs, sir! >:V (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

(no subject) - sidepocket_pro, 2008-10-27 10:30 pm UTC (Expand)

	barberio 2008-10-27 09:00 pm UTC (link)
	I'm very sorry to hear about what happened to you, and the level of denial being expressed by some members of the UK furry fandom. I do hope you know that not all of us confuse Furry Fandom with 'alcohol fuelled hormonal young male club culture'. Unfortunately, the vocal parts of the 'Londonfurs' still seem to. (Reply to this)

	havoc_wolf 2008-10-27 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	ugh, that just blows what happened to you bud. Do you know what they spiked yer drink with? Since the word "roofied" came up in your title I assumed GHB, which is no fun at all by any standards. *Hugs* Best wishes bro, hope to see you again soon. (Reply to this)

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