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Namely Monster. I love them, and it's a shame because they're horrible for you and basically a drug once you're hooked. What's pretty funny is Monster's king size can, which is comically large called "BFC" for "big fucking can." Pretty sure there's enough caffeine and sugar in one of those things to send a pack of mice to enjoy a rave party for the rest of their life.
http://www.wearebored.com/gallery2/d/10758-2/Monster+BFC.JPG
YourLocalJesus
10-06-2008, 10:13 PM
Is whiskey considered to be an energy drink? :huh:
I think so ^^
I get tired when I drink, so not in my opinion. Is it your energy drink on the other hand, quite possibly.
whatever
10-06-2008, 10:37 PM
about 3 16 oz redbulls a day, suplemented by several cups of tea :rolleyes:
yes- I don't like the morning all that much!
Antisocial one
10-06-2008, 11:19 PM
Sorry, I don't use them and I don't understand why others use them.
Why wouldn't you understand why others would? It seems like simple logic to me. Sweet, soda-like taste with a hearty caffeine infusion. Besides it being detrimental to health, it's pretty win/win.
Cimarron
10-06-2008, 11:36 PM
No, I don't believe in energy drinks. Regular soda, and generally eating lots of food is what I use to stay awake through the night-hours if I need to get something done. To get up in the morning, all I need is some cold milk. (I'm fine with mornings.)
Aimahn
10-06-2008, 11:41 PM
Yo those B.A.M.F( thats what I call them) are brutal, everytime I get them like 3/4 through its almost like a sedative Im to hyped to even move and my heart like slows down. Crazy, pure craziness.
sanveane
10-06-2008, 11:49 PM
omg how weird, I just drank my first ever energy drink (well discounting Red Bull and Vodka, blurgghh) cos I gotta stay awake for the next 6 hours or so... I feel fantastic! I drank one that isn't supposed to make you crash later (yeah right...)
Aimahn
10-06-2008, 11:53 PM
I think there is something to being addicted to those things, Ive probably been through like at least 100 in the past year. Mostly Monster, thats where its at, the coffee ones are are good for like half a can. Rockstars are alright as well.
sanveane
10-07-2008, 12:01 AM
eeps, I'm hoping this will be my first and last...
Aimahn
10-07-2008, 12:01 AM
mmhmm... thats what they all say..
sanveane
10-07-2008, 12:04 AM
hmm yes wondering what the crash will be like...
Aimahn
10-07-2008, 12:09 AM
well... first you have your hair loss followed by general itchiness and don't get me started on the diarrhea. Ohh did I mention the withdrawal?
sanveane
10-07-2008, 12:16 AM
TMI. Things like that do not happen to me. Ever. (eeps thanks for the heads up! :D)
So do they really give you energy?
Yeah, and normally a hellish crash.
Yeah, and normally a hellish crash.
haha I've never experienced that.
Sometimes I want to murder people. lol
whatever
10-07-2008, 02:37 AM
the fucking headache that you get with withdrawl from caffeine MAY make you murder people! I'm pretty much a solid addict, so I know that it's best to go ahead and continually consume caffeine ;)
not to mention, when feeling sluggish in the morning (that horribly accursed time of day) it can really make you feel human again :)
Metamorphosis
10-07-2008, 02:39 AM
the fucking headache that you get with withdrawl from caffeine MAY make you murder people! I'm pretty much a solid addict, so I know that it's best to go ahead and continually consume caffeine ;)
not to mention, when feeling sluggish in the morning (that horribly accursed time of day) it can really make you feel human again :)
I lol'd. But I identify.
Aimahn
10-07-2008, 02:40 AM
Yea I know what you mean. It seems like I always have a way of getting my fix though, be it green tea, coffee, energy drinks, VAULT(good alternative to regular soda).
EvanTheClown
10-07-2008, 03:56 AM
Caffeine is my lord and savior. I tried going without it, and the headaches were horrible.
Not to mention, all headache medicine is aspirin and caffeine combined -.-'
Without caffeine in the morning, I'm liable to be in a shitty mood for a good while
Bella
10-07-2008, 04:14 AM
Namely Monster. I love them, and it's a shame because they're horrible for you and basically a drug once you're hooked. What's pretty comical is Monster's king size can, which is comically large called "BFC" for "big fucking can." Pretty sure there's enough caffeine and sugar in one of those things to send a pack of mice to enjoy a rave party for the rest of their life.
http://www.wearebored.com/gallery2/d/10758-2/Monster+BFC.JPG
Only in America...
oasispaw
10-07-2008, 04:39 AM
mlb + gatorade = "it's got electrolytes!" (http://earthfirst.com/mlb-bans-bottled-water-deems-gatorade-the-only-acceptable-beverage/)
EvanTheClown
10-07-2008, 04:47 AM
mlb + gatorade = "it's got electrolytes!" (http://earthfirst.com/mlb-bans-bottled-water-deems-gatorade-the-only-acceptable-beverage/)
Brawndo the thirst mutilator anyone?
Its got electrolytes!
(Idiocracy reference)
ByMySword
10-07-2008, 04:48 AM
Brawndo the thirst mutilator anyone?
Its got electrolytes!
(Idiocracy reference)
And its got what plants crave!!!!!! :nice:
sanveane
10-07-2008, 04:53 AM
^mwahaha that movie rocks.
Antisocial one
10-07-2008, 02:04 PM
Why wouldn't you understand why others would? It seems like simple logic to me. Sweet, soda-like taste with a hearty caffeine infusion. Besides it being detrimental to health, it's pretty win/win.
Sorry I don't get it.
Why do you think that they are so important for health?
Victor
10-07-2008, 02:08 PM
Caffeine is my lord and savior. I tried going without it, and the headaches were horrible.
Not to mention, all headache medicine is aspirin and caffeine combined -.-'
Without caffeine in the morning, I'm liable to be in a shitty mood for a good while
These are withdrawal symptoms.
Aside from getting withdrawal headaches if you don 't have enough caffeine, is there any other benefit you get from the caffeine? Would slowly weening yourself off it, work?
Sorry I don't get it.
Why do you think that they are so important for health?
They aren't important to health... They're bad for you. that's why I consider it a guilty pleasure that I indulge in more often than I should. However, with the decent taste and the caffeine buzz, I don't get why you'd be confused by others enjoying it.
Antisocial one
10-07-2008, 07:09 PM
I don't get why you'd be confused by others enjoying it.
Because they are bad for you so it makes no sense to consume them.
Cimarron
10-07-2008, 07:29 PM
Despite all logical evidence that they shouldn't, some people still give in to their desires and drink it anyway.
Because they are bad for you so it makes no sense to consume them.
Right.... Sense isn't part of the equation in the way you are trying to apply it. Doing and consuming for nothing more than pleasure isn't something you're ever guilty of? Do you not drink soda ever? How about ice cream?
Aimahn
10-07-2008, 07:59 PM
Caffeine honestly is such a small harm, that it really makes no sense to get worked up over the health consequences. There are MANY more stimulants that are a hella lot more damaging...cough...ritalin, cocaine, diet pills, and a whole host of other commonly used drugs that I wont bother mentioning. The ups and downs aren't really that pronounced either once you get used to it( in a relative sense, and considering you dont go completely cold turkey)
Antisocial one
10-07-2008, 08:07 PM
Right.... Sense isn't part of the equation in the way you are trying to apply it. Doing and consuming for nothing more than pleasure isn't something you're ever guilty of? Do you not drink soda ever? How about ice cream?
Sorry, from my perspective this equation works and should be applyed.
I don't drink soda.
As for the ice-cream, when my family is feasting with ice-cream I reject my portion because I don't see the point in eating it. I can eat it without problem if I don't want to be hungry but the sensing feeling part is lost for me.
From experiance I know that this sounds like a horror story to other people but this is who I am.
Aimahn
10-07-2008, 08:13 PM
I can sort of see that. When I got into working out I was like that and could really understand your perspective... but to maintain that for a prolonged period of time is another story.
Damn, while apparently you don't enjoy soda and ice cream is something you try to stay away from, I find it hard to believe you've thoroughly cut out all self destructive indulgences in your life lol. So, while energy drinks may not make sense to you, I'm sure there is something that does where I could reverse your argument on to you.
As for me, I'm a fan of moderation and I try my best to adhere to it. I don't cut out the bad stuff completely, I just don't get carried away with it. I feel guilty about it when I do, hence me complaining of my indulgence in energy drinks as of late.
Antisocial one
10-07-2008, 08:46 PM
Damn, while apparently you don't enjoy soda and ice cream is something you try to stay away from, I find it hard to believe you've thoroughly cut out all self destructive indulgences in your life lol. So, while energy drinks may not make sense to you, I'm sure there is something that does where I could reverse your argument on to you.
You have no idea how many people think like you.
I guess it is because my senses are not too sophisticated and I am not very emotional person.
I'm not sure where emotions come in to play, however if you don't enjoy or feel the need to indulge in simple pleasures that aren't necessarily great for you, more power to you. Really. But if it's just stringency, I'd have to ask what you hope to accomplish by completely cutting yourself off from it. In my view of moderation, you shouldn't really have to fear any risk of health problems (assuming that that's your fear) because you're regulating your consumption... Given you don't have any chronic health problems or whatever, the body is fairly tough.
Antisocial one
10-07-2008, 10:09 PM
I was talking about the food and drink.
You got the wrong picture. I am not doing what you have said. From what I know it is quite hard for other people to accept my position. I am not doing this on purppose I simply can't enjoy in this kind of things simply becuase my senses are to week. Plus I am also very T so I don't feel the emotional need to satisfy myself. This is closed circel.
But if you really what to know my addiction: it is abstract thinking and thirst for knowledge. This probably sounds funny but it is true.
I have very rich inner life. Every day when I do what I have too I close myself in my room for many hours and do my stuff. That is the only way I can cut myself from reality any my senses and be the person I really am.
^Normally, I'd probably be very confused and un-understanding :P but my brother is VERY much like what you've described of yourself, so I guess I can at least understand that there are people like you out there and you aren't my first case. It's good stuff. A little alien to me, but it's admirable. My bro is ISFP btw.
sanveane
10-07-2008, 10:39 PM
Yeah, and normally a hellish crash.
^Well I had one last night, you were right, hellish, felt sick all day. Won't be doing that again anytime soon...
Antisocial one
10-07-2008, 11:23 PM
^Normally, I'd probably be very confused and un-understanding :P but my brother is VERY much like what you've described of yourself, so I guess I can at least understand that there are people like you out there and you aren't my first case. It's good stuff. A little alien to me, but it's admirable. My bro is ISFP btw.
Are you sure?
prplchknz
10-07-2008, 11:36 PM
I'm a fan of energy drinks, though lately they haven't done shit for me. I can drink a BFC of monster and people are amazed at how calm I still am.
Are you sure?
That's how he tested online and it doesn't surprise me. I've had a hard time manually typing him, but I think ISFP fits.
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