I’m amazed at the popularity and proliferation of energy drinks on the market today. I can’t figure why anyone would load up on caffeine and sugar from a can when there is a world of glorious dark chocolate for that purpose.
It seems like everyone with a faucet and some empty bottles has entered the energy drink market, including one called PITBULL.
With all the tragedies, breed bans and bad publicity associated with these poor dogs, this seems like an unfortunate choice of images. The juvenile cartoon features a spike collar, sharp teeth and …uh…anatomical correctness.
Ok, that can just makes me giggle. Let me lighten up here.
The makers of PITBULL probably know the market they are aiming for and it probably isn't the sophisticated connoisseurs of the world. THUNDERBIRD and WILD TURKEY aren’t great names either.
Besides I’m sure no one is going to buy an energy drink called SILVER POODLE, STUD MUFFIN, CHIHUAHUA MIX, or GENERIC DOG.
However, I did find a fascinating website, Taurine Rules, Energy Drink Reviews, that features reviews of the energy drinks of the world, “over 400 and counting.” It’s an encyclopedic consumers’ report of energy drinks.
Based in San Francisco, the website is professionally designed and well written, featuring high resolution pictures with no advertisements. It shows a lot of work, time, skill, and drinking.
They even have a listing of the energy drinks that give the best buzz and the ones that taste like crap.
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not fond of energy drinks in general and agree that this is an unfortunate name/likeness to use
Posted by: teetotaled | April 21, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I vote dark chocolate!!! I wonder if the drink will be banned in certain states that are trying to ban pitbulls?
Posted by: Matt | April 21, 2008 at 09:15 AM
I'd buy it, an energy drink with balls!!
Posted by: ed | April 21, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Just had to say - once again, you are so right, right down the line. Long live chocolate!
Posted by: Hope | April 21, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Okay, Ed beat me to it. But I'm with you, I'll stick to dark chocolate.
Posted by: Tony | April 21, 2008 at 11:53 AM
My Human thinks she's too old (41 in human years) for energy drinks. But she does have a can of "Whoop Ass" (by the Jones Soda folks) at home. Just. In. Case...
Posted by: Turbo the Sibe | April 21, 2008 at 12:51 PM
When I was a procrastinating student pulling all-nighters to hand essays in on time, I used to stagger to the Uni shop in the morning and buy myself a Jolt Cola. It's selling point was "Twice the caffeine!".
Nowadays I just sleep in.
Posted by: Lonie Polony | April 22, 2008 at 01:50 AM
I can honestly state that I have never tried an energy drink.. not that I couldn't use the extra energy.. just can't get my mind around the concept of energy in a can. But I will take chocolate.. and day. :-)
Posted by: Coll | April 22, 2008 at 06:38 AM
im with you..but a drink with balls can't be all bad.
i'd be more inclined to drink one called pound puppy.
Posted by: jackie | April 22, 2008 at 08:26 AM
I'm with you on the chocolate!! Energy drinks are nasty.
I remember trying one with guarana in it once, and almost passing out! It was horrible. Ack. No thanks.
Tea is a great energy drink! ;-) Nothing makes you feel better than a good hot cuppa tea.
Posted by: Chandira | April 23, 2008 at 04:18 PM