I do take your point Jim, and I agree that a "Shirley Temple" is a far cry from a pint of mild , but I don't think that audiences would latch on to what a "shot of bourbon" would be trying to convey.

A "Shirley Temple" indicates that the old geezer can't drink alcohol any more, which kind of fits in with his inability to dance and to tolerate music at high volume. But yes, it does change the original meaning of the song. Still, that's the fok process isn't it? *G*

Murray