“Light” is the new default Presidente

I’m sitting at this restaurant in Santo Domingo and I ask for a beer:

“Light or regular?” asks the waiter

“Regular”, I said.

“You said “light”, right?

“No, I said “regular”.

“Are you sure?” (in state of shock)

“Yes, sure.”

So, i figure this guy is just weird. Two restaurants later, where I was brought “light” beer without even being asked my preference I’ve come to the conclusion that “light” is the new default. “What have you been living under a rock?!” Asked my sister. I guess I have. Forgive my ignorance.

2 comments to “Light” is the new default Presidente

  1. Tú lo has dicho. Ahora para pedir una cerveza tiene que ser de esas dos maneras. Los dominicanos nos acostumbramos a lo “eso” o “esto”. No existen más opciones.

  2. Antonia says:

    Si, pero por qué la preferencia? Menos calorías, más barata, mejor sabor, menos borrachera? Curiosidad… a lo mejor alguien sabe.

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