What possess's people to drink coffee

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 5:51 am

I have never really understood why people drink coffee, it isnt good for them and really, in the run of the day, makes them more tired.

If people ate healthy, and i dont mean only the 4 food groups, chips and chocolate are fine to eat, in moderation, then they would be more awake in the morning and feel better throughout the day. I eat an apple for my natural caffinee each morning and i always feel great, and i have energy, people i view drinking coffee are always tired in the morning and just get coffee "boosts" when they drink it.

People dont realise that alot of them waste $180 a month (30 day period) on coffee. This is assuming that a large coffee is $1.50 and they drink 4 coffees a day. Obviously this number can change depending on your location, but its an average. Thats quite a bit of money that could be spent elsewhere.

It makes no sense to me, really.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:04 am

schlockey wrote:It makes no sense to me, really.

Your analysis completely fails to account for the addictive qualities of caffeine, or the cultural & marketing reinforcers.

This peer review finds your paper wanting, and we thus reject it.

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:08 am

Caffinee takes ages to become addicted, it isnt like smoking where its something you need gum/patch/anal method to stop drinking it.

I watch TV as much as the average person and i dont drink coffee, marketing only works if you are a mindless drone.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:15 am

schlockey wrote:I watch TV as much as the average person and i dont drink coffee, marketing only works if you are a mindless drone.

there's more to marketing and cultural forces than tv. Your very social consicousness is largely a product of the culture you live in.

The use of the drug caffeine is incredibly normative. This has massive implications upon people's behaviours and judgements around caffeine.

Post by **Dr.Gibbs** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:17 am

It's probably the same reason why people go to McDonalds and get a Bic Mac and a Diet Coke.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:19 am

schlockey wrote:Caffinee takes ages to become addicted, it isnt like smoking where its something you need gum/patch/anal method to stop drinking it.

It is very easy to become dependent upon caffeine. It has profound effects upon the mind and body, many of which are very functional (increased cognitive abilities/alertness) within certain contexts (high workload expectations, etc).

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:21 am

Dr.Gibbs wrote:It's probably the same reason why people go to McDonalds and get a Bic Mac and a Diet Coke.

Whenever i eat there i dont lie to myself, I know what i am eating isnt healthy so i dont try and dumb is down by getting diet anything, besides the fact that diet liquids of any sort are gross.

Double Quarter Pounder
extra pickles *5
extra cheese
add bacon
No fries
Fruitopia to drink

Best meal at mcdonalds, and i use the term "best" very loosely here.

Post by **menkent** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:21 am

tastes good.

Post by **Chupacabra** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:22 am

because its delicious?

i actually like the big mac

Post by **Chupacabra** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:23 am

schlockey wrote:
Dr.Gibbs wrote:It's probably the same reason why people go to McDonalds and get a Bic Mac and a Diet Coke.
Whenever i eat there i dont lie to myself, I know what i am eating isnt healthy so i dont try and dumb is down by getting diet anything, besides the fact that diet liquids of any sort are gross.

Double Quarter Pounder
extra pickles *5
extra cheese
add bacon
No fries
Fruitopia to drink

Best meal at mcdonalds, and i use the term "best" very loosely here.

extra pickles times 5...meaning 5 times over? do you get any weird looks when you tell the cashier that?

Post by **menkent** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:23 am

Chupacabra wrote:i actually like the big mac

double whopper w/ cheese >> *

fuck, now i'm hungry >:[

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:25 am

Chupacabra wrote:
schlockey wrote:
Dr.Gibbs wrote:It's probably the same reason why people go to McDonalds and get a Bic Mac and a Diet Coke.
Whenever i eat there i dont lie to myself, I know what i am eating isnt healthy so i dont try and dumb is down by getting diet anything, besides the fact that diet liquids of any sort are gross.

Double Quarter Pounder
extra pickles *5
extra cheese
add bacon
No fries
Fruitopia to drink

Best meal at mcdonalds, and i use the term "best" very loosely here.
extra pickles times 5...meaning 5 times over? do you get any weird looks when you tell the cashier that?

Yeah, i have to repeat it about 8 times, but its really good.

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:25 am

menkent wrote:
Chupacabra wrote:i actually like the big mac
double whopper w/ cheese >> *

fuck, now i'm hungry >:[

Me as well, good thing lunch time is soon.

Post by **Chupacabra** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:26 am

menkent wrote:
Chupacabra wrote:i actually like the big mac
double whopper w/ cheese >> *

fuck, now i'm hungry >:[

wow. havent seen you around in a while. do you still play q3?

Post by **Kills On Site** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:27 am

I drink coffee cause I personally feel a jolt of energy. I only wish the school provided some for students. Now I know I do not spend $180.00 on coffee a month. I don't buy coffee from a place like Starbucks, I make it and I make it strong as hell and drink it black. Only add milk if I need to drink hot coffee in a hurry. I also like the taste, and especially the smell, of hot coffee in the morning.

Here is what I tend to drink Community Coffee. The New Orleans blend with Chickory is only 5.49 plus shipping for 16 oz.

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:28 am

Kills On Site wrote:I drink coffee cause I personally feel a jolt of energy. I only wish the school provided some for students. Now I know I do not spend $180.00 on coffee a month. I don't buy coffee from a place like Starbucks, I make it and I make it strong as hell and drink it black. Only add milk if I need to drink hot coffee in a hurry. I also like the taste, and especially the smell, of hot coffee in the morning.

Here is what I tend to drink Community Coffee. The New Orleans blend with Chickory is only 5.49 plus shipping for 16 oz.

I am a gay homosexual. That's why I was flaming in GD.

Post by **Chupacabra** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:32 am

schlockey wrote:
Kills On Site wrote:I drink coffee cause I personally feel a jolt of energy. I only wish the school provided some for students. Now I know I do not spend $180.00 on coffee a month. I don't buy coffee from a place like Starbucks, I make it and I make it strong as hell and drink it black. Only add milk if I need to drink hot coffee in a hurry. I also like the taste, and especially the smell, of hot coffee in the morning.

Here is what I tend to drink Community Coffee. The New Orleans blend with Chickory is only 5.49 plus shipping for 16 oz.
Enjoy being a fucking dickhead for the rest of your life.

wow

the guy actually gives a nice long post responding in your thread addressing exactly what youre asking and you blow him off?

Here, I think this might help:

http://www.dbsalliance.org/

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:35 am

Not really, i've grown to dislike him from T&T.

He is the reason that kids are growing up tired as hell in the mornings, hes only young and he looks forward to waking up and drinking extremely strong coffee and thinks that schools should have it available to students? Thats stupid, the fact that a "jolt of energy" makes him drink something that will turn his teeth brown and cause the same issues a few bottles of pepsi a day will.

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:35 am

I'm really sorry and going to stop being a twat in GD, or I am going to learn real quick what the term GTFO means.

Post by **Dave** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:39 am

I like the floral taste of Earl Grey

Post by **Dave** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:40 am

schlockey wrote:Not really, i've grown to dislike him from T&T.

Complain to a mod or admin. Don't make the situation worse by fighting back.

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:40 am

Tea is alright.

(here we go)

Post by **Chupacabra** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:42 am

Dave wrote:I like the floral taste of Earl Grey

i cant tell if youre being serious or not. floral?

Post by **Dave** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:43 am

I'm always serious. If you've never tasted what I describe, your tea isn't strong enough

Post by **schlockey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:44 am

Chupacabra wrote:
Dave wrote:I like the floral taste of Earl Grey
i cant tell if youre being serious or not. floral?

He is serious, Earl Grey is great.

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