LoL

In Russian the difference between the words 'water' and 'vodka' is only a single letter... perhaps explaining why the entire country hydrates itself with vodka, as if it was water.

In English there is only one letter difference between water and tater, which is a slang abbreviation for potato which is used in the making of vodka

The moral of the last 2 comments - drink and be merry, regardless of the language you speak, because by the time you get done drinking you'll come up with another language.

I'm drinking to that, RecordSage!

haraya, your enthusiasm on the subject is almost tilting me to try it... I had a little Cognac last night, but never tried vodka... anyway since you're in the mood - I'll give you a slogan in Russian for such occasions. When you raise your glass say 'NA ZDOROVYA", which means "to health". Obviously we all know what kind of health this activity results in, but it's an ironic and thus funny and well-meaning sentiment, besides it's tradition so you might as well say it. As much as I prefer English over Russian - I like saying this better than 'cheers' for some reason.

oops. the pronounciation is suppose to be as 2 words and sounds like this "nah" and "zdahrohvye". sorry, rusty on the Russian these days, especially written in English

Hah, thanks Record Sage! I shall try that next time I go drinking. Also on mojito night.