What's the fun in getting smashed?

[Icimoi]

I have absolutely nothing against alcohol and social drinking, I like the odd glass of wine or G&T at home and will drink a bit more if I go out socially. I also completely understand that sometimes people will go over the top and drink too much and do things they may regret later. But I do find it difficult to understand people who talk about how they specifically plan to go out and get totally rat-arsed, and how they do it every weekend.

So could someone explain it to me? I just don't understand what is the point in planning to go out and spending a fortune on drink, getting so drunk that you throw up and can't remember anything about it the next day but have a horrendous hangover? I could understand it if you remember feeling that you were having a good time, but frequently people can't. And is it really a good time if you are totally embarrassed by what you remember about your behaviour?

I love the happy tipsy buzz. The pint when the bass in the music gets you right in the feels and you can just lose yourself in the music.

Finding that point however is tricky as one sip too many can tip you over into "oh god I don't feel well" mode and I don't like that. I hate being so drunk I can't operate.

I also dislike drinking at home or at a friends house - I drink alcohol on the rare occasion I go clubbing. The rest of the time I stay sober.