For Tab drinkers everywhere, Tab Energy Drink!
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toggleswitch
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Great that will work for the double Red Bull test too!
Call me uninformed, but just what is Red Bull? I see them around, but I've never had one. Does 'energy drink' mean 'loaded with caffeine'? Does Red Bull taste like sodapop?
When I consume caffeine I become the guy who talks a hundred mph about 2 inches from your face and whose heart is seen pounding through his shirt, eye muscles twitching and temples pulsing.
So I avoid caffeine. Except for Coke. Gotta have a Coke every now and then. I love Coke. Coke with crushed ice and a slice of lemon. A lemon Coke. But really, what is Red Bull?
When I consume caffeine I become the guy who talks a hundred mph about 2 inches from your face and whose heart is seen pounding through his shirt, eye muscles twitching and temples pulsing.
So I avoid caffeine. Except for Coke. Gotta have a Coke every now and then. I love Coke. Coke with crushed ice and a slice of lemon. A lemon Coke. But really, what is Red Bull?
That stuff is toooo expensive!
veg-o-matic
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Oooooh, gotta find me some of that!
Jackson, you listening? Let's go out and knock down a few and tear up the town!
Woohoo!
veg
Jackson, you listening? Let's go out and knock down a few and tear up the town!
Woohoo!
veg
WHAT THE HELL IS RED BULL?!! Sorry, am I yelling?
Someone around here must have actually consumed one and can explain the following parameters to Frigilux, the beverage Luddite.
1) Taste: compare and contrast to other common-knowledge beverages
2) Tactile aspects: level of carbonation, thickness/thinness of texture, mouth-feel
3) Composition: what ingredients make it an "energy drink" as compared to, oh, say, Tang?
A thousand thank-you's to the person who can provide this info.
Luv,
Frigilux
Someone around here must have actually consumed one and can explain the following parameters to Frigilux, the beverage Luddite.
1) Taste: compare and contrast to other common-knowledge beverages
2) Tactile aspects: level of carbonation, thickness/thinness of texture, mouth-feel
3) Composition: what ingredients make it an "energy drink" as compared to, oh, say, Tang?
A thousand thank-you's to the person who can provide this info.
Luv,
Frigilux
Frigilux, hopefully someone will chime in with the exact taste, my Red Bull intake usually involves the assistance of Jager so I'm afraid I can't give a straight answer ; )
But, these drinks can end up being very bitter, very tart, or very sweet depending on brand. The magic ingredients are usually a mix of caffeine with Guarana, Taurine and Ginsing. I actually like the taste of the Tab energy drink above, though the other taste testers around here were not impressed.
I think you'll just have to buy a can of RB and try it for the full effect. Not as much energy boost as taste-shock I'd say.
-Cory
But, these drinks can end up being very bitter, very tart, or very sweet depending on brand. The magic ingredients are usually a mix of caffeine with Guarana, Taurine and Ginsing. I actually like the taste of the Tab energy drink above, though the other taste testers around here were not impressed.
I think you'll just have to buy a can of RB and try it for the full effect. Not as much energy boost as taste-shock I'd say.
-Cory
toggleswitch
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What you should be asking is:
What is the double Red bull test? --wink--
Write to me and I will see if I can find the movie that refereces it.
http://www.red-bull.com/
What is the double Red bull test? --wink--
Write to me and I will see if I can find the movie that refereces it.
http://www.red-bull.com/
I beleive the "energy" drinks such as that new "TAB" or "Jolt" are spiked with caffeine-Don't like these-although I have seen some people drink these during night or mid shifts to help keep them awake.They may have two-three times the caffeine as regular sodas.They can also "spike" your blood pressure.If you have high blood pressure-do not drink these.
polkanut
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Frigilux:
One of my pet peeves is the phrase "sodapop". My wife works for the Pepsi distributor here and they refer to beverages as either soda, pop, or carbonated beverage. Red Bull, No Fear and the rest are referred to as alternative energy drinks. Sorry to rant.
One of my pet peeves is the phrase "sodapop". My wife works for the Pepsi distributor here and they refer to beverages as either soda, pop, or carbonated beverage. Red Bull, No Fear and the rest are referred to as alternative energy drinks. Sorry to rant.
cadman-- The last time I had Jagermeister I was in Sacramento. I woke up 14 hours later with a gash on my head and a black eye. Evil, evil stuff, Jager is. It's like a trippy narcotic.
polkanut-- I don't usually use the term sodapop; I was just thinking of The Outsiders, I guess, LOL!
polkanut-- I don't usually use the term sodapop; I was just thinking of The Outsiders, I guess, LOL!
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Red Bull: where I come from, we call that stuff "coder fuel."
Me, I don't do caffeine. Chocolate works great. Tastes good too!
Me, I don't do caffeine. Chocolate works great. Tastes good too!
Why am I always the stupid one? Designgeek, what the heck does 'coder fuel' mean?
I'm part geekette
Frig,
Coder is a term used for people who do "code". Ya know, writing the codes for software applications, and etc.. (IE: HTML scripting, writing web pages, the LONG way)
It is very time laboring, and intense. Anything with tons of caffeen in it would just be stimulating enough for the brain to react and help process writing out long --- strings of "code".
Frig,
Coder is a term used for people who do "code". Ya know, writing the codes for software applications, and etc.. (IE: HTML scripting, writing web pages, the LONG way)
It is very time laboring, and intense. Anything with tons of caffeen in it would just be stimulating enough for the brain to react and help process writing out long --- strings of "code".
Thanks, maytagmom! In my line of work, we'd call Red Bull 'roadie fuel', in that case.
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My scoop on Tab
As an avid energy drink/Red Bull fan, I had to try this, and when I saw it at the convenience store I promptly grabbed a can.
All I can say is EWWWWWWW. Definitely not energy drink material and is no match for the others, just like Tab was no match for Coke! Is very celery-tasting (reminded me of water from a plant stem) with no carbonation and VERY LITTLE fruity notes. Also lacks that "hyper-sweet" flavor that prevents you from guzzling one down too quickly, and that energy drinks are most famous for. My advice: SAVE YOUR $2 and go for a plain old Red Bull or the 16 oz. Rockstar energy drink which I like.
--Austin
As an avid energy drink/Red Bull fan, I had to try this, and when I saw it at the convenience store I promptly grabbed a can.
All I can say is EWWWWWWW. Definitely not energy drink material and is no match for the others, just like Tab was no match for Coke! Is very celery-tasting (reminded me of water from a plant stem) with no carbonation and VERY LITTLE fruity notes. Also lacks that "hyper-sweet" flavor that prevents you from guzzling one down too quickly, and that energy drinks are most famous for. My advice: SAVE YOUR $2 and go for a plain old Red Bull or the 16 oz. Rockstar energy drink which I like.
--Austin
Red Bull Rules!
I've been drinking Red Bull for awhile now. I would take two Advil and drink a can before Tae Kwon Do classes. I don't particularly like the taste, but it ain't bad either. I was really hoping that the new Tab energy drink would be a replacement, but judging from what Westy said....FEH! If it's plant water ya want, drink out of the watering can! I'll keep my Red Bull, thank you.
I've been drinking Red Bull for awhile now. I would take two Advil and drink a can before Tae Kwon Do classes. I don't particularly like the taste, but it ain't bad either. I was really hoping that the new Tab energy drink would be a replacement, but judging from what Westy said....FEH! If it's plant water ya want, drink out of the watering can! I'll keep my Red Bull, thank you.
Hi Venus! I called you out for your Valentine's Day hug in another thread. Good to hear from you!
I may just have to go buy a can of Red Bull and find out what it's all about. I am a super-traditionalist when it comes to beverages. The only pop I'll drink is Coke. Coke with crushed ice and a slice of lemon. Yum.
I may just have to go buy a can of Red Bull and find out what it's all about. I am a super-traditionalist when it comes to beverages. The only pop I'll drink is Coke. Coke with crushed ice and a slice of lemon. Yum.
Fooey
Eh, what can I say? ...it's an acquired taste : )
(toggle's gonna run with this one)
Eh, what can I say? ...it's an acquired taste : )
(toggle's gonna run with this one)
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my problem with red bull is the high sugar content. many folks think it helps provide energy to burn calories, but are in reality loading up on calories.
The other problem with sugar is this: Yes, you get a quick sugar boost, but then you get the sugar/carb lows afterward, which make you crave more sugar.
toggleswitch
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Eh, what can I say? ...it's an acquired taste : )
Eating dandelions is an acquired taste (my ethnic does).
I behave now.
LOL
Eating dandelions is an acquired taste (my ethnic does).
I behave now.
LOL
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Also any beverage with lots of sugar, or with any amount of alcohol, requires the body use up water to process it. The coldness quenches thirst temporarily because it gets interpreted as "cold water," but then you get thirstier as the stuff is digested. So you should increase your actual water intake when drinking those things, but do it carefully because it will also increase the effects of their other psychoactive components (and you could accidentally OD).
Another common form of geek fuel around here is Skittles candy, the little fruity things with the "s" on them. (Also useful at parties, to mix with M&Ms in a bowl, and then you can call the mix "S&Ms"
. I can eat a handful of those and woo-hoo, instant energy!
Dosage control is the key to avoiding blood-sugar crashes. Just eat (or drink) enough (candy, stimulant beverages, etc.) to perk you up a little, not put you in orbit.
When it comes to playing with your brain (and brains after all are fun to play with), the key is to learn to observe subtle changes, and work with them carefully. A little goes a long way.
Another common form of geek fuel around here is Skittles candy, the little fruity things with the "s" on them. (Also useful at parties, to mix with M&Ms in a bowl, and then you can call the mix "S&Ms"
. I can eat a handful of those and woo-hoo, instant energy!Dosage control is the key to avoiding blood-sugar crashes. Just eat (or drink) enough (candy, stimulant beverages, etc.) to perk you up a little, not put you in orbit.
When it comes to playing with your brain (and brains after all are fun to play with), the key is to learn to observe subtle changes, and work with them carefully. A little goes a long way.
toggleswitch
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the little fruity things with the
yes, I too went after those at one time.
yes, I too went after those at one time.
I'll have some humble pie with that Tab!
Ok...Cory...I went out and bought a can of Tab Energy. Heck...it's pretty good! Kind of tastes like raspberry (even though Austin described it as "celery water"). It's not as tart as Red Bull and only has five calories!
I stand corrected as far as taste is concerned. Now, let's see what it can do for an energy boost!
Venus :-D
Ok...Cory...I went out and bought a can of Tab Energy. Heck...it's pretty good! Kind of tastes like raspberry (even though Austin described it as "celery water"). It's not as tart as Red Bull and only has five calories!
I stand corrected as far as taste is concerned. Now, let's see what it can do for an energy boost!
Venus :-D
Did someone say that it contains taurine? yukkers. I'll leave it up to you to google what taurine is. If it's true I'll be drinking none of it.
kenmorepeter5a
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BEVERAGE
Hi Cory, my name is Peter...I am deaf and best friend.
Is that right about TAB "Energy" (red can) of diet soda or water (which is)? is that NEW?
-- Peter (kenmorepeter5a) ;-)
Hi Cory, my name is Peter...I am deaf and best friend.
Is that right about TAB "Energy" (red can) of diet soda or water (which is)? is that NEW?
-- Peter (kenmorepeter5a) ;-)
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