Energy drink virgin asking for advice.

Probably a pretty lame excuse to take an energy drink, but last night I stayed up pretty late playing FTL. And today I have this dinner with some friends that I always get super sleepy as soon as we get there. So what would you recommend so I don't fall asleep on the table?

Thanks.

Redbulls

s? How many?

Just drink water and coffee. Seriously. Stay the fuck away from energy drinks if you can help it.

I dont drink them very often but when I do it's Redbull.

Yeah, do what HistoryInRust says. Coffee for energy and water to keep you hydrated is wayyy better than drinking any energy drinks.

Alright. I normally drink two coffees a day. I'll take a third one before leaving, and buy a Red Bull for emergencies :D

Red Bull does a great job but I would stay away from it unless its an emergency. I would recommend coffee though.

Stay far away from energy drinks.

red bull is pretty good. if you like you could put jagermiester or vodka in it. either one is good.

i also like monster, but i wouldn't not suggest drinking that all the time. i mean like only drinking that like drink water with it. it's like 18 oz can.

i know you said you were eating out but don't drink it on an empty stomach. i drank a red bull before swimming in pe class. we had this test we had to swim for like 30 minutes. i ended up throwing up but didn't as i was empty stomach.

@brainwins said:

Probably a pretty lame excuse to take an energy drink, but last night I stayed up pretty late playing FTL. And today I have this dinner with some friends that I always get super sleepy as soon as we get there. So what would you recommend so I don't fall asleep on the table?

Thanks.

Just don't drink them. Clean water and fruit juice are the best energy drinks out there. All the crap that energy drinks are full of just make you crash.

Monster. Lots of it :3

@Guided_By_Tigers said:

Stay far away from energy drinks.

@wemibelec90 said:

@Guided_By_Tigers said:

Stay far away from energy drinks.

Energy drink vet here. Used to pound down two 24 once jolt colas in 10 minutes or less when I worked at a busy restaurant and I am telling you right now OP these two dudes I quoted.... Are dead on right. Energy drinks are terrible for you and the more of them you drink the worse you will feel and the less effect they will have. Do yourself a favor and if you really have to have a pick me up go with a small black coffee every once in awhile.

It's a lot better to just drink a couple of cups of coffee. Tastier too.

Caffeine is a better drug than anything they put in energy drinks.

@artofwar420 said:

It's a lot better to just drink a couple of cups of coffee. Tastier too.

True story.

Alright. The votes are on stay the fuck away from energy drinks. I'll drink a coffee or two, then. Thanks a lot for all the advice.

I didn't know they were that bad.

I used to like redbull when I was younger, but now I think they taste horrible. I guess thats a good thing, since that's  exactly what they are.  
Yes, drink a cup or two of coffee instead. 

Forget the energy drinks. Do some speedball.

NOS + Vodka

Blue balls. I mean, Redbull.

@j0lter said:

Monster. Lots of it :3

I hate RedBulls. I still remember the day they had a truck driving around Alki Beach in seattle and were giving them out free to promote them. Worst thing I ever drank. Monsters were pretty bad at first but i got used to it since i needed them for senior year and Sobe stopped making the original NoFear's. Other then that its all your own pick but at least try each to find one you like. just dont keep drinking them all the time otherwise it doesnt do anything besides rot your insides. And if coffee actually gives you energy then congratz as I gives me about as much energy as drinking a bottle of water.

Um, there's a lot more to caffeine than you're thinking, so just saying "I'll drink some coffee" or "I need to get an energy drink", may not work.

mainline mothballs

If I need some energy for a short time period (e.g. an exam) I go for a Rockstar, the variety that is mixed with juice.

If you need to wake the fuck up, like right now, then a 5 Hour Energy will hook you right up. It'll also mess you up if you aren't careful, but it's good for a quick burst of fake, bad-for-you energy.

Since coffee tastes like shit I usually go with a redbull or rockstar

Coffee, or bite your tongue.

Any flavor of Amp. They are the only energy drinks I've tried that I enjoy the taste of.

Only ever had one.

Nothing wakes me up and gives me more energy than a good cup of coffee, though. I hate having to drink it, but some mornings it can't be helped and besides, it tastes pretty good with some creamer. The one energy drink I ever had woke me up for all of a few minutes and then I felt like shit.

Close your eyes for fifteen minutes, stand up, drink some water & soak your face in cold aqua.

Black tea without milk can be helpful too.

1. GRAB EVERYTHING

2. PUT IN IN A JAR

3. DRINK IT

4. YOU'RE WELCOME

5. SCIENCE

I think NOS is the best energy drink I have tried along with the original rockstar. Just be careful and make sure to stay hydrated. Just be aware that you will crash after a couple hours and be more tired later. They will perk you up for a while though. I would only recommend you take one of the smaller size cans.

Also, yerba mate is really good for energy. It is similar to coffee and fully legal. It is drunk in a tea all the time in south and central america. It feels less jittery than caffiene and has less of a crash. Its also cheap if you import it online. Most big grocery stores have it for sale usually in the tea area.

Just the tip.

I have never had an energy drink and I'm glad I haven't. I wouldn't bother with them if you don't absolutely need them. They are very bad for you.

The only energy drink I like is the orange flavored monster.

That shit tastes like carbonated orange juice.

Approved.

If you don't consume caffeine on a regular basis, drink a 12oz Red Bull, otherwise go for a 16oz or maybe a 20oz.

Sip the opening gently, lick around the rim with your tongue.

Try some coffee. No it won't taste good at first, but it's an excellent source of short term WAKEUPNOW that is incredibly cheap and available.

Otherwise? Full Throttle Blue Demon. That stuff is tasty.

@ProfessorEss said:

I dont drink them very often but when I do it's Redbull.

The most interesting man on GiantBomb.

Blue Demon is the truth.

I never bother with coffee.

Slap your face. Even if you fall asleep, your friends will still have fun drawing on your face.

Redbull is shit. Amp or Rockstar are far better and offer far more flavours. If you don't like the taste of one them, mix with Mountain Dew Voltage.

I had a 12 hour drive with very little sleep prior and I unknowingly exceeded the consumption limit of 5-Hour Energy drinks. I crash as soon as I made it to my parents' house. I'm never doing that shit again.

Ok, I'm probably going to sound like an asshole but, there is no need to drink an energy drink. If you really want to feel awake, eat an apple. It seems these days people think the only way to get energized is to take these miraculous energy drinks thanks to the various marketing campaigns that these beverage corporations put out. Duder, pretty much all fruit will make you feel better and more awake with absolutely ZERO crash/burn out thanks to the natural sugars they provide compared to the "Sweet N Lows" added to coffee and energy drinks.

Red Bull has taurine which is found in bull sperm.

Freakin Sweet.

Home boy, the way to go is Zip-Fizz! It lights you up in under a min.

Trust me!!!! Actually tastes great!!!!

Set your arm on fire, that would keep me awake.