The Dave Chang Show Drinking, Gen Z, and Hangovers
Oct 15, 2026
A lively conversation about drinking culture, Gen Z missing classic rites of passage, and the fine line between social fun and disastrous blackouts. Stories range from first drinks in the Amazon to ordering nearly every beer in a bar. Along the way comes a debate over the three-drink rule, smaller beers, obsolete flasks, and the ultimate bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich for surviving a hangover.
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Why Dave Chang Rejects Hair Of The Dog
- Dave Chang advises against hair of the dog because it may merely delay the withdrawal-like discomfort of a hangover.
- He prefers enduring the unpleasant period and recovering rather than restarting the drinking cycle.
Strict Drinking Laws Can Encourage Bingeing
- Dave Chang and Chris Ying view America’s 21-year drinking age as potentially counterproductive because prohibition-like stigma encourages bingeing.
- They contrast it with cultures where young people encounter alcohol gradually and casually.
Choose Smaller Beers For Better Temperature
- Dave Chang favors smaller beers because they stay colder and make portion control easier.
- He praises tiny Mexican beers and European ponies over large cans or steins that warm before they are finished.
