Skip the wellness maxing and have some wine
The article discusses the cultural perception of alcohol and wellness, highlighting the experiences of podcaster Steven Bartlett and comedian Ron White. Bartlett shares how a few glasses of wine negatively impacted his life for days, reflecting a trend of extreme health optimization. The author argues for a balanced view of alcohol, recognizing its historical significance while cautioning against treating it as a mere toxin.
- ▪Comedian Ron White jokes about the health of vegetarians, suggesting that extreme dietary restrictions can lead to negative health outcomes.
- ▪Podcaster Steven Bartlett claims that drinking wine ruined three days of his life due to its impact on his sleep and overall well-being.
- ▪The article critiques the obsession with wellness optimization, suggesting it can lead to fragility rather than strength.
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Comedian Ron White, who famously smoked cigarettes and drank scotch during his sets, used to tell a joke about vegetarians. “You ever seen a healthy vegetarian?” White would ask his audience. “They look like s***. They’re all plump and gray.” Recommended Stories Inside Scoop: Trump 2.0 post-Dobbs, Ben Sasse’s warning to Congress, Colbert signs off Inside Scoop: Trump and Mamdani, Restoring America, why women are moving left Inside Scoop: Left-wing violence epidemic, White House ballroom momentum, tale of two kings “It’s because their bodies become intolerant of things they need, and I’ll give you an example,” White continued.
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