Cocaine energy drink sparks buzz (merged)

There's a drink called Hemp in Australia which has a picture of a marijuana leaf of the bottle. It tastes like crap and is more expensive than redbull. In fact it tastes pretty much just like a bad lemonade with a bunch of caffeine in it.
 
Ya, the can looks nice, but i'm not a fan of energy drinks, so i doubt i'll be drinking any of that
 
"Cocaine" pulled from 7-11 shelves

Them's some edgy marketers!!

7-Eleven stores pull Cocaine energy drink
Franchises told to stop selling caffeine beverage after parent complaints

Updated: 1 hour, 33 minutes ago

DALLAS - Convenience-store operator 7-Eleven Inc. is telling franchises to pull a high-caffeine drink from its shelves because of the product's name: Cocaine.

The company acted after getting complaints from parents of teens, who are a big part of the drink's target audience.

"Our merchandising team believes the product's name promotes an image which we didn't want to be associated with," said Margaret Chabris, a spokeswoman for 7-Eleven.
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Cocaine comes in red cans, with the name spelled out in what are meant to resemble lines of white powder.

According to the label, each 8.4-fluid ounce can contains 280 milligrams of caffeine _ more jolt than a cup of coffee, a can of Coca-Cola or the leading energy drink, Red Bull _ but no cocaine.

The drink is made by Redux Beverages of Las Vegas, which markets it as "The legal alternative."

Hannah Kirby, the company's managing partner, said 7-Eleven stores didn't account for many sales of the drink. It hit shelves in New York and California in August and is now available in more than a half-dozen states, mostly in mom-and-pop convenience and liquor stores.

This isn't the first time Cocaine has been yanked. Some stores in the New York area pulled the drink after local politicians complained. It's all part of the company's plan to stand out in the fast-growing energy drink market.

"We knew the name was going to be provocative," said Kirby, whose husband, James, created the drink.

Kirby said the company wasn't glorifying an illegal drug in the eyes of its young consumers. "Kids understand the difference between a controlled substance and an energy drink," she said.

Chabris, the 7-Eleven spokeswoman, said the Dallas-based chain is recommending that franchisees not stock the drink.

Chabris said a vendor that isn't recommended by 7-Eleven "dropped the product off at some stores in Northern California." She said she didn't know how many stores carried it.

7-Eleven stores sell other energy drinks, which nutritionists warn can cause caffeine and sugar highs followed by crashing lows among kids who consume them — sometimes several in a row.

Researchers in Chicago reported this month that they saw a surprisingly high number of cases of caffeine abuse over the past three years, including 12 percent that required hospital treatment. The average age of the victims was 21.

Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Damn you! I was gonna post this! I assume it'll be merged w/ the other thread about this drink.
 
I don't think these two points have been mentioned, but if they have excuse the repetition.

1) If Cocaine (energy drink) contained cocaine (stimulant) you would not get any effects, aside from numbing, you could need coca not cocaine. Cocaine originates from Coca, but if you ever put a dot a coke on your tongue or gums it gets it numb with sparkly effect...I'm not trying to be a smart ass just sharing what I know =)

2) Cocaine (energy drink) is supposed to be 350% more caffeinated than Red Bull (3.5xRed Bull), sounds good
 
What do you mean, you would not get any effect aside from numbing? Cocaine HCl is most certainly orally active.
 
Does it come with a straw and an overpowering sense of entitlement and egomania?
 
anyone see they daily show today? The maker of Cocaine was interviewed.

Summary: Nobody liked it, and he came off as a silly marketer looking for the extra buck. He chugged a can for the interview, but would not even take another drink after he finished.
 
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Blacksoulman said:
He chugged a can for the interview, but would not even take another drink after he finished.
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hey man, you gotta take a break after you finish the first bag before you get another line :lol:
 
Cocaine.

I actually had this drink with a few of my friends. I ordered a pack online cause they don't sell the drink in stores. This drink feels exactly like it says on the can and online. It feels like a "Atomic Fireball in your throat." Funny thing is, it actually does feel like that. It burns your throat so bad it's crazy. It's not really a good tasting drink but it's alright. It's kind of spicy. Very cool drink though, I'm probably going to find some more crazy drinks like this :D
 
TheEdibleShoe said:
I actually had this drink with a few of my friends. I ordered a pack online cause they don't sell the drink in stores. This drink feels exactly like it says on the can and online. It feels like a "Atomic Fireball in your throat." Funny thing is, it actually does feel like that. It burns your throat so bad it's crazy. It's not really a good tasting drink but it's alright. It's kind of spicy. Very cool drink though, I'm probably going to find some more crazy drinks like this :D
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not as crazy as cocaine, but NOS will give you a shit ton of energy, and its my personal favorite energy drink. i cant drink cocaine that shit burns your throat way too much.
 
"When a person sees the name of the drink, some psychological effect happens and the person is already experiencing the energy buzz before they even open the can," speculates Cocaine inventor Jamey Kirby, whose company, Redux Beverages, is based in Las Vegas.
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Thats really horrible, thats gotta be a joke(?). Relying on placebo effect for marketing isnt exactly a fool proof idea..
 
they have this shit at the gas station by me, my friend tried it and said he felt nothing good from it and feels no effect comparable to coke and hes a heavy cocaine/crack users.
 
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