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  1. Magnet Steve Magnet Steve is offline

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 4:42pm)

    From the hysterical people who brought you Four Loko panics across the nation:



    Mio Energy. One squirt is a cup of coffee, two is an energy drink. These nifty little Vodka-and-Cranberry superchargers are about 3 months and a couple college kid ODs away from finding themselves on the chopping block of some stupid city councilman or state senator. Expect a nationwide push for an outright ban of "concentrated caffeine additives" within 6 months.

    So, how is this an investment opportunity, you ask? A single Mio Energy is going for about 4 bucks at your local Megamart. Once they get popped, you could easily get $20-$30 each if you've got desperate college kids living nearby. 500% ROI? Pretty nifty.
  2. iansmithca iansmithca is offline

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 4:49pm) in reply to Magnet Steve

    well fuck, just load up on them, you'll be living the life on a beach in no time.
  3. chs3rd chs3rd is offline

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 4:56pm) in reply to iansmithca

    I see no downside to your plan, go for it
  4. Mr Galt Mr Galt is offline sister-in-law's a ho

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 4:59pm) in reply to chs3rd

    It has Vitamins! Buying some for my kids!
  5. Ugot2BKddn Ugot2BKddn is offline

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:00pm) in reply to chs3rd

    I think it's worth buying at least two truckloads of the stuff. When they do get "popped" i'm be ready with my custom brand designer label to replace the current ones in use.

    Personally, I call my the new and improved Enron Energy Drink... want some kool-aid?
  6. Neeek Neeek is offline

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:01pm) in reply to Ugot2BKddn

    Consider me one of those desperate college kids. that shit looks delicious.

    then again, I also have caffeinated soap, caffeinated breath spray, drink at least 2 energy drinks a day, and eat chocolate covered espresso beans constantly.
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:06pm) in reply to Neeek

    Went to the hospital for heart arrhythmia and the EMT asked if I had an energy drink and then another EMT asked me, then when I got to the hospital 2 different nurses asked me and when the Dr finally arrived she asked me if I drank an energy drink. I'm guessing heart related incidents due to energy drinks are a growing problem. I know this has been in the news but to witness this firsthand was crazy.
    Edited By: acp Dec 29th, 2011 at 05:08 PM
  8. wes_mc wes_mc is offline

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:07pm) in reply to Neeek

     
    Originally Posted by Neeek View Post

    Consider me one of those desperate college kids. that shit looks delicious.

    then again, I also have caffeinated soap, caffeinated breath spray, drink at least 2 energy drinks a day, and eat chocolate covered espresso beans constantly.


    When I first saw caffeinated soap in the store I seriously did a double take. Does it actually work?
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:07pm) in reply to Neeek

    or do you just like caffeine so much you want to rub it all over you
    Edited By: wes_mc Dec 29th, 2011 at 05:10 PM
    Reason: so do i
  10. Neeek Neeek is offline

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:20pm) in reply to wes_mc

     
    Originally Posted by wes_mc View Post

    When I first saw caffeinated soap in the store I seriously did a double take. Does it actually work?

    lol not at all. I just like to be as ridiculous as possible with my caffeine intake. I probably get 300-500mg most days.
    Edited By: Neeek Dec 29th, 2011 at 05:21 PM
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:21pm) in reply to Neeek

    I wonder if it will be illegal to sell something that becomes bant
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:22pm) in reply to niptuck

    3-5 cups of coffee is not that ridiculous, you need to up your game.
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:26pm) in reply to acp

     
    Originally Posted by acp View Post

    3-5 cups of coffee is not that ridiculous, you need to up your game.

    Its more like 3-5 lattes, or 6-8 cups of coffee. there are definitely people that consume more (are more pathetic) than me, but I am still pretty terrible.
    Edited By: Neeek Dec 29th, 2011 at 05:27 PM
  14. Mr Galt Mr Galt is offline sister-in-law's a ho

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:27pm) in reply to wes_mc

     
    Originally Posted by wes_mc View Post

    When I first saw caffeinated soap in the store I seriously did a double take. Does it actually work?

    Yes, but the taste is a bit off-putting.
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:39pm) in reply to Neeek

     
    Originally Posted by Neeek View Post

    Its more like 3-5 lattes, or 6-8 cups of coffee. there are definitely people that consume more (are more pathetic) than me, but I am still pretty terrible.

    brewed: 1 cup (7 oz, 207 ml) = 80–135*mg.
    drip: 1 cup (7 oz, 207 ml) = 115–175*mg.
    espresso: 1 shot (1.5–2 oz, 45–60 ml) = 100*mg

    there is more caffeine than you think, but I didn't mean to start a fact checking discussion, I was just kidding around I still think 3+ cups is a lot.
  16. Neeek Neeek is offline

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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 5:42pm) in reply to acp

    ya, I was just going off of my memory from my last research. actually makes me feel a bit less pathetic. glad I hate the taste of coffee, or I would probably be much worse off.
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 6:00pm) in reply to Neeek

    so your counting on them getting banned?

    i dunno, not much risk tho if u will drink them anyways if no one wants them...

     
    Originally Posted by niptuck View Post

    I wonder if it will be illegal to sell something that becomes bant


    probably but you could claim you had no idea and i doubt they would do anything, its just an energy drink after all
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 6:03pm) in reply to niptuck

     
    Originally Posted by niptuck View Post

    I wonder if it will be illegal to sell something that becomes bant

    It is. I know that people were selling Four Loko on craigslist that still had the caffeine in them and they were getting busted by cops and such and getting pretty heavy fines. Since this product doesn't contain alcohol it might be different however.

    article

    http://www.cliffviewpilot.com/bergen...n-buy-and-bust
    Edited By: BigEarn7 Dec 29th, 2011 at 06:14 PM
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 6:07pm) in reply to BigEarn7

     
    Originally Posted by BigEarn7 View Post

    It is. I know that people were selling Four Loko on craigslist that still had the caffeine in them and they were getting busted by cops and such and getting pretty heavy fines. Sinc this product doesn't contain alcohol it might be different however.

    article

    http://www.cliffviewpilot.com/bergen...n-buy-and-bust

    so glad the cops are out there serving and protecting us bitches
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 7:43pm) in reply to Tourney

    Thanks for sharing your sick plan on a poker forum.
     
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 7:45pm) in reply to silkhandlez

    [ ] poker forum
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 7:47pm) in reply to Popperhead

     
    Originally Posted by Popperhead View Post

    [ ] poker forum

    [*] poker forum

    yes this is a poker forum. We are in an off topic thread in a poker forum. Pocket fives is a poker forum.
     
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 7:58pm) in reply to silkhandlez

     
    Originally Posted by silkhandlez View Post

    [*] poker forum

    yes this is a poker forum. We are in an off topic thread in a poker forum. Pocket fives is a poker forum.

    I called 911. Paramedics should be there shortly to remove the log that seems to have gotten lodged up your anus
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    Dec 29th, 2011 (12/29/2011 8:15pm) in reply to Neeek

     
    Originally Posted by Neeek View Post

    Consider me one of those desperate college kids. that shit looks delicious.

    then again, I also have caffeinated soap, caffeinated breath spray, drink at least 2 energy drinks a day, and eat chocolate covered espresso beans constantly.

    mmmmm so good. When I lived in MI a buddy owned a candy store and used to get the ones from Kenya (not sure it matters). I've recently found some down here in GA but they just don't seem the same.
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