Yet there's no mention of all the young female characters in nearly every sitcoms drink all the time. On a date? Have a drink. Hanging out with girldriends? Have a drink. Kids annoying you? Have a drink. Sitting around kinda bored? Have a drink. It's pervasive and women spend a lot of time watching these shows. I joke all the time that that the "pretty but strong independent 20 something" women in these shows ought to be obese because of their alcohol intake.