Thursday, February 21, 2013

Is liquor the solution?


I'm afraid the folks who run this place didn't think through the name thoroughly enough.  Too many people have believed, to their detriment, that liquor was the solution to their problems.

I know that's not what the owners intended with the name, but still...


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23 comments:

  1. LindaFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    I agree, Lowell, that is a terrible name for a store! Here in Quebec the liquor stores are all governed by the government. Most of them are called "Societe des Alcools du Quebec".

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  2. tapirgalFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Sorry, Lowell, I'm with the owner today. As an essentially-non-drinker, and having suffered with a bad flu all week, I think a trip into alcoholic oblivion could be just the thing. However, don't ask me tomorrow; I will be "indisposed."

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  3. RandyFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Some people are just not that creative.

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  4. KayFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    After a lifetime around various alcoholics I've had enough booze drama to cure me of any belief in a liquor solution. "Chocolate Solution" would get my vote in a hearbeat, however.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Haha, Sheryl! The name of the place next door gives me pause. Is that Mona Lisa??

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  6. cieldequimperFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Yup, not the solution. But if someone ones to drink, they will...

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  7. AndyFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    It depends on how much you drink. It's like anything else. Over do it and there's problems.

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  8. brattcatFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    sometimes, i think, liquor is the solution. those living in blue zones drink at least a bit every day. moderation is the key, i guess.

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  9. Pierre BOYERFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    :-)
    Great !!!

    Pierre

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  10. HalcyonFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    A more apt name might be Liquor Problem! :)

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  11. HalcyonFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    PS: In Toronto we have the "Beer Store". Ontarians aren't very creative with naming their shops! ;)

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Solution(s) is a much over used word thesedays. However, they clearly do offer a very wide range of alcholic beverages!

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  13. SharonFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    That name is a bit amusing. The only solution I can see is finding a decent bottle of wine for dinner.

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  14. JudyFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I am with you on this one. I would call it more of the problem than the solution. But I know there are many who would disagree.

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  15. SRQFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Not a great branding idea, in my humble opinion. Also, with so many signs cluttering the windows, it's a robbery waiting to happen. Other than that, it seems to be a terrific operation. :)

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  16. Small City ScenesFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Might be more of a problem than a solution...hmmmmm. But clever I suppose. MB

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  17. KarlFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Nice photo, but not the best solution!

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  18. EG CameraGirlFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    You are so right, Lowell!

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  19. RedPatFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    In Ontario liquor is bought at the Liquor Board Of Ontario stores - all government run and owned. And as Halcyon said, beer from the Beer Store which is owned by the large beer companies - quite a monopoly.

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  20. PatFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    I wonder what they actually DID mean by the name.

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  21. magiceyeFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    :) lovely capture though!

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  22. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Some people have a certain talent for naming their businesses, no? :)
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  23. Stefan JanssonFebruary 24, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    I'll drink to that.

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