yeah, exactly. Plus substance misuse is a known symptom of PTSD which many people in za would have. At least by drinking he's in some way coping, other people just go completely off the rails e.g. Shane.

 

Yes, he does not seem like a bad guy..he reminds me of my kitty, who is sweet but clumsy, knocking things over all the time (haha). I would just love to see more of Bob's back story, though, and what his behavior is like when he drinks, and how his past group members died. He's an interesting character.

 

I wonder if it's darker than that and he's actually been responsible for their death in some way, e.g. They've gone mad and he's had to put them down.

 

I'm dying to know too. I hope they don't kill him off yet, I'd like to know more.

 

Well I'm surprised there isn't more of it...but remember back in season 2, when Herschel went to the bar? It's cool to see which characters use that as a way of dealing with things.

But I see what you're saying, it's a very weak topic in a TV series that is full of heavy and exciting ones.

 

Alcoholism could be a very big issue in a ZA so how is it a weak topic? He could be causing serious trouble in the show with it.

 

Yup, very curious how Bobby was the only survivor of his last two groups being massacred. Thinking this guy is the 'rage virus' carrier and now has brought this pestilence to our group:zombies_cool:

 

Agreed on all counts.

Because it is boring. Alcoholism is everywhere. It isn't anything new or, IMO, worth seeing again on a TV show that is for entertainment and escape. There are so many other interesting things to explore.

 

Bob's two groups more than likely succumbed to the mutated flu virus and Bobby'TheBoozers' nightly pickling rendered him immune. I guess we'll see how the pickle remedy works for the old, now that recovered alcoholic Herschel has taken up residence in 'death row'. Imagine that, in order to survive the 'rage virus' one must carry high test instead of water in their canteens.

 

My assumption has been that the prison group most likely has had a ban on alcohol on the premises because of all the problems it could potentially cause. Given the stresses that everyone lives with, having access to liquor could certainly amplify an already bad situation. With Daryl giving the bottle back to Bob, that might nullify my assumption, but it would make sense to have the group not allow drinking, or access to any liquor (or at least, very limited access) within the prison.

I don't think alcoholism is a weak topic within TWD, but would serve as an interesting and very realistic sideline if done well.

 

I was just looking at that vid above of Daryl grabbing Tyreese's arm, and he isn't even looking at him! Who in their right mind would grab a big agitated man from behind and be looking in the other direction?

 

Ha! Excellent point. Not a smart move from any angle! It is also disconcerting to see Rick looking down like that. The whole scene looks so much different in this little gif then it felt watching it.

 

Some people are just looking for a ''stress free'' time...and by the looks of it alcohol is the most common thing to find,or does TWD need have drug dealers for every group?

anyone see a crackhead?no?it's The Walking Dead,not Pineapple Express

 

Oh, I just can't resist (other Canadians, and esp. Torontonians, will get this):

 

He put the meds in Michonnes bag, the black backpack. I don't really think it was just about the meds. It was the fact that Bob had just previously opened up to him (Daryl) about how he believed his addiction was what got Zack killed, and then a couple of hours later he was letting the addiction control him again.

I think this had stronger connotations. Daryl comes from an abusive family and his mother was an alcoholic if I remember correctly. He has probably heard the apologies and guilt speeches many times before only to see people go right back to their reckless behaviour. I'm guessing this is why he got so upset.

 

Alcohol might have a lot to do with the plot! What if the reason why Bob isn't sick is cause he has been drinking and the alcohol is like the cure! think about it, why do doctors use alcohol for shots? To clean up!

 

See, my guess is that Bob's two previous groups were a bunch of bullies. They'd snatch his shit out of his hands, search through it and throw away anything they didn't think he should have. They'd then humiliate him by getting in his face and daring him to do something about it. Eventually, like all who are bullied to the point that they have enough, Bob had to either snap or off himself. He snapped and when the smoke cleared, found himself alone and in search of a group that wouldn't treat him like that.

 

I struggle to see how Bob has survived this long...

 

didn't want anyone to hear the bottle