Why was the energy drink 'Cocaine" pulled off the shelves?!
Why was the energy drink 'Cocaine" pulled off the shelves?
It really doesn't boil down to the name...right?
Additional Details1 month ago
TDCWH: Sit and screw my friend. If you didn't want to answer the question you should have click another one. I only wish I could take back the 2 points that you earned and give myself 2 extra seconds of life for wasting my time reading your response...
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1 month ago
TDCWH: Sit and screw my friend. If you didn't want to answer the question you should have click another one. I only wish I could take back the 2 points that you earned and give myself 2 extra seconds of life for wasting my time reading your response...
bad name , thats all
It does because health freaks think it will cause kids to try the real thing if they like the drink, they used to put it in coca cola hence the name so i dont see what the fuss is about, going from a energy drink to a Class A drug is a big leap.
it didn't have a long enough shelf life for me to even know it existed. I'm pretty sure it's because of the complaints filed by numerous parents about the effect the drink's name may result on their children's lives. I don't blame them, I'd probably file a complaint too. I wouldn't want my nieces to have ideas bombarded to them about cocaine experiences neither from that particular beverage.
The Ministry of Morality deemed this bit of commercial speech too risky to the nation's precious children.
the name suggests a drug that was the reason
Atiaofth,
Does anyone really need to answer your question?
TDCWH
i think the name was offensive, i heard a lot of kids were asking what cocaine was.. sad huh?
because some ppl r jealous of other ppl
i think it was mainly because of the name...
It was because of the name. I understand they are going to put it back on the shelves under a different name.
"The name was changed to protect the innocent"
Cocaine brand energy drink (produced by Redux Beverages of Las Vegas) has been voluntarily removed from the store shelves in New York and many other markets because of the protests by concerned consumers.
In addition, in an AP news article on BevNet.com:
"The Food and Drug Administration said Redux Beverages LLC is illegally marketing the drink as both a street drug alternative and a dietary supplement, according to a warning letter dated April 4 but publicly released Wednesday. The FDA cites as evidence the drink's own labeling and Web site, which include the statements "Speed in a Can," "Liquid Cocaine" and "Cocaine ― Instant Rush," according to the letter."
Also from the same article to answer your question:
"... Cocaine is an energy drink produced by a Las Vegas company. It contains no actual cocaine, but is being marketed as "The Legal Alternative" to the illegal drug, according to its Web site. Its logo appears to be spelled out in a white powder that resembles the drug."
If you like to get the perspective from the maker, here is their contact info:
Redux Beverages, LLC
101 Convention Center Drive Suite 700
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Tel: 702-430-9671
Fax: 760-888-0332
http://www.drinkcocaine.com/
It boils down to a bunch of people that don't like the name and want it changed as it could teach children that drugs aren't bad or something to this nature.
Probably because they contain so much sugar and other junk. There is a energy drink that is getting really popular because it doesn't have all that sugar and caffeine and parents say it's a whole lot better.
You can go to www.carlshealthhelp.com and get more information.
You can't be that dumb and not know why.
I think if was because of the name.
thought the name was enticing people to buy and try
Why, You must be kidding? To glorify, or even market a soft drink named after a deadly drug is just plain irresponsible. The message that would be sent by allowing that product, cocaine energy drink, to remain on shelves, would be that such irresponsible marketing ploys are acceptable in todays society. The truth is, we as a society know better, and as a result, that product :"Cocaine", was subsequently removed from store shelves.
the name promotes drug use