A Sobering Reminder: Jenna Bush Hager's Take on Underage Drinking
In a recent episode of 'Today With Jena & Friends,' Jenna Bush Hager and Willie Geist sparked an intriguing conversation about getting 'high school drunk.' But here's where it gets controversial: their discussion led to a powerful public service announcement (PSA) about underage drinking.
The hosts were chatting about an interview with George Clooney, who shared his experience of feeling 'sick all day' after a night of heavy drinking. Willie Geist humorously pointed out Clooney's tequila company, suggesting it might be a reason for his indulgence. However, Jenna Bush Hager had a different take on the matter.
"You're not a huge drinker because you don't drink to get drunk," she said, a statement that Geist agreed with. This led to a deeper discussion about the concept of 'high school drunk,' a term that, while not defined explicitly, seemed to resonate with both hosts.
"I don't like to get high school drunk," Bush Hager stated, and Geist concurred, adding, "I like a drink, but I don't get to that point."
And this is the part most people miss: the hosts' agreement with Clooney's sentiment that getting 'high school drunk' makes you feel 'sick.' Bush Hager noted, "The older we get, the more we feel that way. You don't feel bad the next day when you're high school drunk."
It was at this point that Bush Hager delivered her powerful PSA, addressing the camera directly: "Even though you're not supposed to get drunk in high school, just a PSA: Don't do it. I meant college!"
Geist chimed in, emphasizing the legality of the matter: "No, it's against the law. Like senior year of college, when you're 21." Bush Hager lightened the mood with a joke about '24-year-old drunk,' and the conversation moved on.
So, what's your take on this? Is getting 'high school drunk' a harmless rite of passage, or a dangerous habit to be discouraged? Share your thoughts in the comments! Remember, it's always important to drink responsibly and within the legal limits.
