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« on: Aug 21, 2007, 02:15:07 PM »
AGs urge crackdown on energy drinks with alcohol, caffeine

http://www.kvoa.com/global/story.asp?s=6962669

How in the world can a drink with alcohol be an "energy" drink? I have never known a peppy drunk. Anybody here ever have one of the drinks listed?
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2007, 02:18:24 PM »
Nope, haven't had any of them, but i have seen a lot of people drinking the Sparks drink.. guess it's pretty good

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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2007, 02:21:17 PM »
I haven't had any alcohol for 20 years or so...but, I never recall feeling like jumping up and running a marathon after finishing a bottle of mezcal.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #3 on: Aug 21, 2007, 02:25:42 PM »
Quote from: military_stang on Aug 21, 2007, 02:18:24 PM
Nope, haven't had any of them, but i have seen a lot of people drinking the Sparks drink.. guess it's pretty good

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From what I hear-tell, people don't drink it for the taste.  :puke4:  I'm not about to test that theory.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #4 on: Aug 21, 2007, 02:28:08 PM »
I've had sparks. eh, its ok, definitely not the greatest.

However, for several years a popular drink has been redbull and vodka.  Gives you a nice buzz (depending on how much you drink obviously)  and keeps you awake.  Therefore, its great for clubs and stuff where people are up and moving all night.  These new alcohol energy drinks are just a way of skipping the mixing part in my mind.  

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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #5 on: Aug 21, 2007, 02:31:14 PM »
Quote from: BLACKDOG on Aug 21, 2007, 02:28:08 PM
I've had sparks. eh, its ok, definitely not the greatest.

However, for several years a popular drink has been redbull and vodka.  Gives you a nice buzz (depending on how much you drink obviously)  and keeps you awake.  Therefore, its great for clubs and stuff where people are up and moving all night.  These new alcohol energy drinks are just a way of skipping the mixing part in my mind.  



One bad thing about not drinking is...I can't go to clubs anymore, do you have any idea how unattractive a drunk woman is to a sober guy?
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #6 on: Aug 21, 2007, 02:36:21 PM »
Quote from: abnormaltoy on Aug 21, 2007, 02:31:14 PM
One bad thing about not drinking is...I can't go to clubs anymore, do you have any idea how unattractive a drunk woman is to a sober guy?

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One of my favorite things to do at clubs (not that I go very often, me dancing is the equivalent of frankenstein pissing on an electric fence)  is to people watch.  I don't drink much when I go out, so I wind up just laughing at everyone else
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #7 on: Aug 21, 2007, 02:40:09 PM »
I was at this club here in town, our band was playing...I was sitting on the front of the stage playing Lenny, and this soused cow came up and started talking to me, she got po'd because I was trying to ignore her.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #8 on: Aug 21, 2007, 04:01:00 PM »
Quote from: abnormaltoy on Aug 21, 2007, 02:31:14 PM
do you have any idea how unattractive a drunk woman is to a sober guy?

Seriously?!  I think you have it backward :_oops:
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #9 on: Aug 21, 2007, 04:04:28 PM »
ive drank sparks its not that bad but some chick bought it and I couldn't refuse because it'd be rude.  the point is that you no longer have to be the tired slow drunk like your talking about but you can stay up and have fun.  I cant say if thats a good thing or not but I know for sure its not healthy
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #10 on: Aug 21, 2007, 04:04:58 PM »
I haven't had soda or energy drinks in a year, but when I did drink them I never noticed any increased "energy".  Only time I ever felt anything from them was if I was having...........errrr.............ummmmmm............stomach problems at work.  If I drank about 3 I'd atleast start to feel better, not so drained.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #11 on: Aug 21, 2007, 04:06:06 PM »
Quote from: kneedownnate on Aug 21, 2007, 04:01:00 PM
Seriously?!  I think you have it backward :_oops:

No son...it's called ethics and standards.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #12 on: Aug 21, 2007, 04:39:30 PM »
I do notice when I drink mudslides... kahlua (coffee liquor), irish creme, vodka and milk, that I am way more awake then I would be with a non caffeinated drink, so I am sure there is something there, but I like something that tastes GOOD.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #13 on: Aug 21, 2007, 04:39:49 PM »
Quote from: abnormaltoy on Aug 21, 2007, 04:06:06 PM
No son...it's called ethics and standards.

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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #14 on: Aug 21, 2007, 04:43:16 PM »
most nights when i know i will be up drinking into the early mornning i start with a few RockStar 21 (i like them them the best) and it seems to keep me going through the night.


but i have had tryed
Sparks (6% alcohol)
Sparks (7% alcohol)
RockStar 21 (7% alcohol)
Micky's (6% and in sux)
and a few more that i have found here and there
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« Reply #15 on: Aug 21, 2007, 05:00:55 PM »
Quote from: TacoStewie on Aug 21, 2007, 04:43:16 PM
most nights when i know i will be up drinking into the early mornning i start with a few RockStar 21 (i like them them the best) and it seems to keep me going through the night.


but i have had tryed
Sparks (6% alcohol)
Sparks (7% alcohol)
RockStar 21 (7% alcohol)
Micky's (6% and in sux)
and a few more that i have found here and there


keeps you up for hitting the coyote ugly?
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« Reply #16 on: Aug 21, 2007, 05:11:30 PM »
sometimes
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« Reply #17 on: Aug 21, 2007, 05:37:04 PM »
Quote from: TacoStewie on Aug 21, 2007, 05:11:30 PM
sometimes
The ugly have to git it too. :disturbed:
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« Reply #18 on: Aug 21, 2007, 05:41:42 PM »
Quote from: MrsWillyMammoth on Aug 21, 2007, 05:37:04 PM
The ugly have to git it too. :disturbed:


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« Reply #19 on: Aug 21, 2007, 05:52:47 PM »
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I know...and I appreciate all those who have taken pity on me  :ha_ha:

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« Reply #20 on: Aug 21, 2007, 05:53:06 PM »

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« Reply #21 on: Aug 21, 2007, 06:06:26 PM »
Quote from: abnormaltoy on Aug 21, 2007, 04:06:06 PM
No son...it's called ethics and standards.

Never heard of either :dunno:  I don't really go to bars anyway, not my gig.
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« Reply #22 on: Aug 21, 2007, 06:14:07 PM »
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« Reply #23 on: Aug 21, 2007, 08:13:33 PM »
lower your standard and raise your average.  Thats the motto I live by
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« Reply #24 on: Aug 21, 2007, 08:15:33 PM »
Quote from: TEAM RAMROD on Aug 21, 2007, 08:13:33 PM
lower your standard and raise your average.  Thats the motto I live by

I suppose...if you keep low expectations, you don't get disappointed as often.

I'd rather have one prime rib meal than 4 tv dinners.
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« Reply #25 on: Aug 21, 2007, 08:26:19 PM »
Quote from: abnormaltoy on Aug 21, 2007, 08:15:33 PM
I suppose...if you keep low expectations, you don't get disappointed as often.

I'd rather have one prime rib meal than 4 tv dinners.

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I actually had a jager/monster energy drink mix the other night.  I was up and wide awake until about 4 am  :hammerhead:  and it tasted good!!
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #26 on: Aug 21, 2007, 08:26:59 PM »
I just take what I can get at a givin moment.  sometimes its filet mignon?, sometimes its a cheap chinese buffet........jk I really do have standards
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« Reply #27 on: Aug 21, 2007, 08:33:45 PM »
Quote from: BLACKDOG on Aug 21, 2007, 08:26:19 PM
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I actually had a jager/monster energy drink mix the other night.  I was up and wide awake until about 4 am  :hammerhead:  and it tasted good!!

Are you certain you weren't just wired from the move?
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« Reply #28 on: Aug 21, 2007, 08:34:29 PM »
Quote from: TEAM RAMROD on Aug 21, 2007, 08:26:59 PM
I just take what I can get at a givin moment.  sometimes its filet mignon?, sometimes its a cheap chinese buffet........jk I really do have standards

We all have high standards here...it is Marlin's place after all. :biggthumpup:
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #29 on: Aug 21, 2007, 08:35:16 PM »
Quote from: abnormaltoy on Aug 21, 2007, 08:33:45 PM
Are you certain you weren't just wired from the move?

:nope:  haven't moved yet.  That is this coming saturday :gap:
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