Coffee: Good or Evil?

slang · 07-25-2004, 02:38 AM

Does everyone here drink coffee? Maybe just 1 or 2 cups in the morning?
What happens if you don't have your coffee? Do things "get ugly"?

I just started drinking coffee regularly about 3 months ago and the benefits are impressive. At the same time, now I seem to be addicted and if I don't have a cup every day I get a massive headache.

What if Kerry or Bush were to somehow manipulate the coffee supply as leverage for their campaigns? That would start an insurrection, dont you think?

The smarter of the two might hijack the coffee supply and hold us all hostage in return for voting for them. If the candidate that controls the supply gets the winning votes, he releases the blockage and people get the coffee again. Everyone is happy and the world is back to normal again. He's a hero and gains support from even his enemys.

If he doesnt get the votes, he simply continues the embargo until society falls into crisis, blames the other candidate and intitiates impeachment. Next election, he wins in a landslide.

The oil supply is nice to manipulate for political advantage, but maybe........it's the coffee that is the key to success here?

(hits the "do not subscribe" option)

DanaC · 07-25-2004, 05:29 AM

Apparently, whilst coffee has the effect of making one more alert, it does so at the expense of short term memory ( leading to the old "word on the tip of the tongue" situ)......it basically shuts down certain pathways in the brain ( temporarily) allowing the brain to focus more completely on being alert...

Coffee also is a great way to kill a headache. Studies have shown that a cup of coffee works on a headache faster than ibuprofen (although the relief only lasts about an hour so for someone with a really bad headache it's worth doing both)

If you find you are getting addicted to coffee, dont worry. Any caffeine containing drink will sort out those witthdrawal symptoms *smiles* Green tea is a good one because it contains just enough caffeine to stave off withdrawals but not enough to perpetuate the addiction.

I used to drink so much coffee it was a joke....I mean I would get through 6 or 7 cups of coffee in a day easily often more....Now I have maybe 2 or 3..I have replaced half of them with green tea or hot chocolate

slang · 07-25-2004, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

.......Green tea is a good one because it contains just enough caffeine to stave off withdrawals but not enough to perpetuate the addiction.....

Yes, I hear it also has some health benefits as well.

richlevy · 07-25-2004, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Apparently, whilst coffee has the effect of making one more alert, it does so at the expense of short term memory ( leading to the old "word on the tip of the tongue" situ)......it basically shuts down certain pathways in the brain ( temporarily) allowing the brain to focus more completely on being alert...

Coffee also is a great way to kill a headache. Studies have shown that a cup of coffee works on a headache faster than ibuprofen (although the relief only lasts about an hour so for someone with a really bad headache it's worth doing both)

Coffee might also help fight diabetes.

I drink 1 to 2 liters of tea a day at work. I have my own tea bags and loose teas, including herbs and flowers like jasmine, rose hips, lavender, etc. This gets me off the hook for having to make a pot of coffee by taking almost the last cup from the pot, although we have people here who will leave a thin film of coffee at the bottom of a pot and walk away.

I drink maybe 2 or 3 cups of coffee a year. Tea has many benefits, but I don't know if it affects diabetes.

Trilby · 07-25-2004, 09:44 AM

[quote=richlevy]....although we have people here who will leave a thin film of coffee at the bottom of a pot and walk away.[quote=richlevy]

I am totally against violence and senseless death. Those people should be shot.

Clodfobble · 07-25-2004, 09:54 AM

Coffee is disgusting and foul. There are so many better ways to get caffeine. About the only way I can drink coffee is like the Beastie Boys, "I like my sugar with coffee and cream."

Trilby · 07-25-2004, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Coffee is disgusting and foul. There are so many better ways to get caffeine. About the only way I can drink coffee is like the Beastie Boys, "I like my sugar with coffee and cream."

Like what? Chocolate? too fattening. Tea? too weak. Soda's? too burpee

Clodfobble · 07-25-2004, 09:59 AM

Well, there's always Vivarin.

Trilby · 07-25-2004, 10:00 AM

true

wolf · 07-25-2004, 10:25 AM

Ah, the water of life ...

I drink two mugs of coffee before leaving for work, and typically up to three or four more during a shift. I go back and forth regarding how persnickety I am over making the coffee ... I'm currently on a "you have to grind your own beans" kick, although I can as easily decide that it's much easier just spooning it out of a can.

I don't experience any problems while having it, nor do I get any notable withdrawal symptoms when I don't. And I can go right to sleep when I get home if I want.

I pretty much don't drink soda currently, having forsaken Coke and Dr. Pepper for the crisp refreshment of flavored seltzer products because I don't want the sugar, but like the fizzy.

I also make tea (proper tea, in a teapot with leaves) on occasion, and when I want to have it at work have an industrial thermos flask to transport it in.

Slang, the headache you're experiencing is probably the one you usually get when you don't kill people who really need it.

jinx · 07-25-2004, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Green tea is a good one because it contains just enough caffeine to stave off withdrawals but not enough to perpetuate the addiction.

Unfortunately green tea leaves accumulate fluoride from environmental pollution - more so than any other edible plant. :thumbsdow

Link about green tea/fluoride/thyroid damage
Another one

I stopped drinking coffee for a few years. Prior to having children though, it was one of my 4 food groups. Cigarettes were another... I've started drinking it again, but rarely caffienated, and usually in the evening.

Trilby · 07-25-2004, 10:30 AM

[quote=wolf]
I also make tea (proper tea, in a teapot with leaves) on occasion, and when I want to have it at work have an industrial thermos flask to transport it in.

Read my leaves!

wolf · 07-25-2004, 10:45 AM

I don't do leaves ... I have a friend that does, though. I read tarot and runes, mostly.

Trilby · 07-25-2004, 10:47 AM

OK-Tarot

wolf · 07-25-2004, 10:54 AM

PM me with your email address and your questions.

07-25-2004, 02:38 AM	#1
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Coffee: Good or Evil? Does everyone here drink coffee? Maybe just 1 or 2 cups in the morning? What happens if you don't have your coffee? Do things "get ugly"? I just started drinking coffee regularly about 3 months ago and the benefits are impressive. At the same time, now I seem to be addicted and if I don't have a cup every day I get a massive headache. What if Kerry or Bush were to somehow manipulate the coffee supply as leverage for their campaigns? That would start an insurrection, dont you think? The smarter of the two might hijack the coffee supply and hold us all hostage in return for voting for them. If the candidate that controls the supply gets the winning votes, he releases the blockage and people get the coffee again. Everyone is happy and the world is back to normal again. He's a hero and gains support from even his enemys. If he doesnt get the votes, he simply continues the embargo until society falls into crisis, blames the other candidate and intitiates impeachment. Next election, he wins in a landslide. The oil supply is nice to manipulate for political advantage, but maybe........it's the coffee that is the key to success here? (hits the "do not subscribe" option) __________________ FTFF Last edited by slang; 07-25-2004 at 06:33 AM.

07-25-2004, 10:25 AM	#10
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Ah, the water of life ... I drink two mugs of coffee before leaving for work, and typically up to three or four more during a shift. I go back and forth regarding how persnickety I am over making the coffee ... I'm currently on a "you have to grind your own beans" kick, although I can as easily decide that it's much easier just spooning it out of a can. I don't experience any problems while having it, nor do I get any notable withdrawal symptoms when I don't. And I can go right to sleep when I get home if I want. I pretty much don't drink soda currently, having forsaken Coke and Dr. Pepper for the crisp refreshment of flavored seltzer products because I don't want the sugar, but like the fizzy. I also make tea (proper tea, in a teapot with leaves) on occasion, and when I want to have it at work have an industrial thermos flask to transport it in. Slang, the headache you're experiencing is probably the one you usually get when you don't kill people who really need it. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-25-2004, 10:45 AM	#13
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I don't do leaves ... I have a friend that does, though. I read tarot and runes, mostly. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-25-2004, 10:54 AM	#15
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	PM me with your email address and your questions. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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07-25-2004, 05:29 AM	#2
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Apparently, whilst coffee has the effect of making one more alert, it does so at the expense of short term memory ( leading to the old "word on the tip of the tongue" situ)......it basically shuts down certain pathways in the brain ( temporarily) allowing the brain to focus more completely on being alert... Coffee also is a great way to kill a headache. Studies have shown that a cup of coffee works on a headache faster than ibuprofen (although the relief only lasts about an hour so for someone with a really bad headache it's worth doing both) If you find you are getting addicted to coffee, dont worry. Any caffeine containing drink will sort out those witthdrawal symptoms smiles Green tea is a good one because it contains just enough caffeine to stave off withdrawals but not enough to perpetuate the addiction. I used to drink so much coffee it was a joke....I mean I would get through 6 or 7 cups of coffee in a day easily often more....Now I have maybe 2 or 3..I have replaced half of them with green tea or hot chocolate

07-25-2004, 09:44 AM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	[quote=richlevy]....although we have people here who will leave a thin film of coffee at the bottom of a pot and walk away.[quote=richlevy] I am totally against violence and senseless death. Those people should be shot.

07-25-2004, 09:54 AM	#6
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Coffee is disgusting and foul. There are so many better ways to get caffeine. About the only way I can drink coffee is like the Beastie Boys, "I like my sugar with coffee and cream."

07-25-2004, 09:59 AM	#8
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Well, there's always Vivarin.

07-25-2004, 10:00 AM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	true

07-25-2004, 10:30 AM	#12
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	[quote=wolf] I also make tea (proper tea, in a teapot with leaves) on occasion, and when I want to have it at work have an industrial thermos flask to transport it in. Read my leaves!

07-25-2004, 10:47 AM	#14
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	OK-Tarot

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