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Sarah_Jayne · 10-04-2006, 01:47 AM

Drink called "Cocaine" infuriates New York mayor

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A canned energy drink called "Cocaine" being sold in New York grocery stores has infuriated the city's mayor who says its brand name celebrates the use of a dangerous drug.

"I think that the bottlers ought to have their heads examined given that we have drug problems (particularly) among kids, to try to glorify something that is so destructive is an outrage," New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a news conference on Tuesday.

The high-caffeine drink, created by Las Vegas-based Redux Beverages, contains no cocaine, but markets itself as "the legal alternative" to the real thing.

It contains a mixture of legal stimulants like caffeine, guarana -- a South American seed that is a natural source of caffeine -- and taurine, an acidic chemical that occurs in the tissues of animals.

The drink, which carries a mock health warning saying it can result in "excess excitement, stamina, fun and possible feeling of euphoria," has appeared on the shelves of at least five New York stores and the company uses a Web site to market cocktails containing the beverage.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061004/...oukoe_uk_drink

BIGTYMER · 10-04-2006, 02:04 AM

I need to try that shit!! ;)

BusterBunny · 10-04-2006, 02:06 AM

he will be pulled over in a month for drunk driving with fat sack of meth in his pocket and a 15 year old boy in the passenger seat.....

Doctor Dre · 10-04-2006, 02:07 AM

They are pushing a nice marketing campaing ... ;)

BIGTYMER · 10-04-2006, 02:08 AM

Damian_Maxcash · 10-04-2006, 02:08 AM

Sales have just quadrupled - how many shares do you think he owns?

escorpio · 10-04-2006, 02:08 AM

Does the perfume "Opium" piss him off?

Scott McD · 10-04-2006, 02:10 AM

Pretty dumb, but aye i wanna try it aswell...

donkevlar · 10-04-2006, 02:28 AM

It's bad and all, marketing it as a 'cocaine alternative' to kids. But what about coca cola? It was named after the same drug, and used to actually contain it..

emthree · 10-04-2006, 02:35 AM

That guy gets pissy when the wind blows hard.

bobby666 · 10-04-2006, 03:27 AM

hope that stuff comes soon to europe

brandadult · 10-04-2006, 04:53 AM

I would have a heart attack if i drink that stuff.

sweetcuties · 10-04-2006, 05:00 AM

The CEO gave an interview on CNBC last week

Fred Quimby · 10-04-2006, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterBunny

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Drink called "Cocaine" infuriates New York mayor Drink called "Cocaine" infuriates New York mayor NEW YORK (Reuters) - A canned energy drink called "Cocaine" being sold in New York grocery stores has infuriated the city's mayor who says its brand name celebrates the use of a dangerous drug. "I think that the bottlers ought to have their heads examined given that we have drug problems (particularly) among kids, to try to glorify something that is so destructive is an outrage," New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a news conference on Tuesday. The high-caffeine drink, created by Las Vegas-based Redux Beverages, contains no cocaine, but markets itself as "the legal alternative" to the real thing. It contains a mixture of legal stimulants like caffeine, guarana -- a South American seed that is a natural source of caffeine -- and taurine, an acidic chemical that occurs in the tissues of animals. The drink, which carries a mock health warning saying it can result in "excess excitement, stamina, fun and possible feeling of euphoria," has appeared on the shelves of at least five New York stores and the company uses a Web site to market cocktails containing the beverage. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061004/...oukoe_uk_drink

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