Hail to the pain

- You know why we, rugby players, drink so much after the game?
- ...?
- To ease the pain, fella. To ease the pain. It bloody hurts, and the alcohol sooths you down.

That was Saturday, around noon, before drinking. Now, half a week later, after a punch, a huge hangover and already a couple of days with a swollen jaw, I really understand him. To ease the pain, that's why they drink.

To ease the pain. The swollen jaw... :(