Beers I have drunk in the past month by Dan Haddigan

We Northeasterners get a bad rap sometimes – when you think of cities with rude people, the names Philadelphia, New York, and Boston come to mind – but at least we’re up front about it here. Now, I’m generalizing here, but Californians have mastered the art of subtle rudeness, undercover assholishness, and too-cool smugness all under the guise that they’re chill and laid back. I think it’s the relaxed attitude that they’re well known for that makes them well suited to champion the most insulting of non-insults, the inconspicuous affront. My friends and I call this particular move the “cool guy”, the “big league” or most commonly, the “big boy”.  Continue reading →