What's wrong with Koolaid?

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   JG11Bravoposted 10 years ago

   Seriously. I like Koolaid. Does that make me a bad person? It tastes alright, easy to make, cost-effective, and quite popular.

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      paradigmsearchposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Is someone here attacking koolaid!?! I want that account banned immediately!

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         JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Aha! Another member of my pro-beverage Crusade!

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      MysticMoonlightposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I think I'm the only person on the planet that does not like Kool-Aid. There I said it. *Runs for cover*

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         Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I don't ever drink it either... just chemicals and sugar and the last time I did, it gave me some kind of heartburn which doesn't seem possible, but my friend said it happens to her too.

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         MysticMoonlightposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I just thought of a plus side to this...Now that I'm out of the, Dislikes-Kool-Aid-Closet, no one can ever accuse me of "drinking the Kool-Aid" just for the record folks! Har Har!

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            Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

            It's not like you can prove it sir.

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            bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            Plausibly still metaphorically applicable.  You can't escape that easily!

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   HollieTposted 10 years ago

   I have no idea what CoolAid is, I'm British! Although I have noticed that the term is banded around quite a bit in the forums, presumably as an insult- but I have no idea why.

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      JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      http://www.koolaid.com/
      
      It's just flavored drink mix.

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         HollieTposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you!
         
         I think Beth37 has just given an explanation, in the 'look at me my writing's fantastic' thread, about what people mean when they say you've been on the Koolaid. Now, I follow.

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            Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

            lol

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      Marisa Wrightposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      It comes from the Waco massacre
      
      http://mentalfloss.com/article/13015/jo … g-kool-aid

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         JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Blame the crazy cultists, not the beverage!!!!

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         GA Andersonposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         LOL Almost right, must have been a brain freeze - It is from the Jonestown Mass Murder
         
         The poison was put in the kool-aid and everyone voluntarily or were forced to drink it.
         
         You had it right with the link - just must have been a moment from screen to keyboard
         
         GA

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   HollieTposted 10 years ago

   Aha, now I have explanation and historical context!
   
   Thank you, Ladies!

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   Faith Reaperposted 10 years ago

   LOL, well, seriously, the artificial color added most likely is what makes it bad, and too much sugar, if one adds sugar, but what would Kool-Aid be without sugar?

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      Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

      pig hooves? or is that just jello?

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         JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Gelatin is made from animal bits. That's in Jello and many candies.

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      HollieTposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Indeed, what would lattes, Ovaltine and Robinson's Barley Water drinks be without sugar. Some beverages just demand sugar!!

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   JG11Bravoposted 10 years ago

   I don't know what those things are, but I agree in theory. Sugar is mandatory sometimes.

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      HollieTposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latte
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barley_water (This is also sold as a cordial, made by Robinsons)
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovaltine
      
      I hadn't realised that it was only the British who referred to milky espresso as Latte. Honestly, you learn something new everyday. Btw, all three drinks have to contain sugar, imho.

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      tsadjatkoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      You mean they still use sugar in Koolaid? I'd figure they'd have been the first to use High Fructose Corn Syrup.

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         MizBejabbersposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         The sweetened I've seen lately uses artificial sweeteners like splenda. I haven't seen a package of naturally sweetened Koolaid in years. I prefer to mix sugar in the unsweetened kind, but I usually don't drink it because it is mostly chemicals.

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   JG11Bravoposted 10 years ago

   Somehow I totally missed latte when I read your prior post. That one I'm aware of, though I've never had one.

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      HollieTposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I'm completely addicted, I have to say. In fact, I'm drinking one right now and they are beautifully complimented by Jaffa cakes. Some like steak and a nice glass of red, I'm just a Jaffa cake and latte type of girl. lol.

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         JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I like my coffee black. Milk is a no no.

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            Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, 100% Colombian or Dark Roast.

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               JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               -Applause-

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   JG11Bravoposted 10 years ago

   How did I not notice that?

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      Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

      You drank the kool aid.

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         JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Well-played, madam.  Well-played.

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            Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

            lol

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   bBereanposted 10 years ago

   It was actually Flavor Aid at Jonestown.  Not sure if overall the advertising has helped or hurt Kool-aid's brand.

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      JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I can't imagine it helped any.

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      Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

      You drank the flavor aid, just doesn't have the same ring to it.

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         JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Agreed.

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   bBereanposted 10 years ago

   I don't drink any of that stuff now, and never was a big kool-aid fan, (except to make popsicles, as a kid).  Back then I was more into Tang.  I mean, if it was good enough for the Astronauts...

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      Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

      My mom was a health food nut. We had oj and that was about it. She grew her own sprouts, made her own yogurt... everything was whole wheat. I'd probably really appreciate that now.. .back then not so much.

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         bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I love orange juice.  It has fallen to disfavor for high sugar content, but I still count it as health food.

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            Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

            They make low sugar oj as well as low acid. I feel like Im at work now.

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               bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               This will date me...I remember being very young and anxiously awaiting the arrival of the milk man so I could run out and purchase an orange drink they carried, under the label of "Beep".  Loved that stuff.  After most of the milk men quit running routes, it could still be procured from the drive through "Milk Barns".

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                  Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                  Holy cow... the milk man? That's the stuff of Happy Days.

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                     bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                     Hey! In my defense, there are still milk men in some communities.  We could be talking about last week.  We're not...but we could be. 

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                        Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                        I think you're referring to ppl who milk their own cows. There couldn't possibly be a milk man left in 2013.

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                           bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                           We're not allowed to wager here, are we? 

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                              Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                              No, Im seldom right.

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                                 bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                 My wife won't ever bet with me anymore either.  Okay, here are a couple of examples for you:
                                 
                                 http://www.lwdairy.com/index.cfm
                                 
                                 http://www.smithbrothersfarms.com/

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                                    Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                    I don't think the Puget Sound is in America... It's not even a real place.

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                                       bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                       Emerald city?  Space needle?  Great Wheel?  Favored to be Superbowl contenders this year with the Sea-hawks?  Coffee capitol of US.  Original home of Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon.com, REI, Costco, and many more major corporations.  Upper left corner of the left coast, (and politically earning it's geographical description).  Beautiful part of the country to visit, particularly if you don't mind getting wet, and like greenery...or your milk delivered.

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                                          Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                          Never heard of any of that. You're making it all up.

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                                             bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                             ...and in my imaginary world, big boats called Ferries, make up part of the highway system, so some folks have commutes that afford the opportunity to watch whales playing in the water, (think "Sleepless in Seattle").  There is a giant troll, palming a Volkswagen, living under a local bridge.

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                                                Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                Fairies? And you still think it's real?
                                                Who's the president of this "real place?" President Pan maybe?
                                                Time to get your feet on the ground and take part in real life mister.
                                                There's help for ppl like you. smh

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                                                   bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                   This is all about you having to go to the store to buy your own milk, isn't it?

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                                                      Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                      I work at a grocery store... when I run out of things like milk and t.p. I think there is no hope for me at all.

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                                                      JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                      I wish my milk was delivered.  I despise going to the grocery store.

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                                                         Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                         I do too, but b/c they make me do things.

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                                                         bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                         Actually, in many places you can do all your grocery shopping online now, and have everything delivered.

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                                                            JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                            I recall hearing about that... but honestly, the store is five minutes away.  My desire to never interact with humans isn't quite that overpowering.

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                                                               Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                               Imagine what it's like for me! I have a total recluse mentality and I work with the public constantly. On my breaks, I never even go to the break room... it doesn't matter if it's raining or hot out, I go outside by myself so I can disengage for a while.

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                                                                  JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                  I can relate.  Worked in retail for WAY too long, and being the recluse that I am it got to the point where I didn't want to leave the house except for work.

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                                                                     Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                     Do you have kids? If you have kids you don't have that luxury... but the minute Ive done what's required of me, that's it... Im like a horse headed for the barn.

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                                                                        JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                        Nope, just a puppy.  That's close enough for me, thank you very much.

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                                                                           Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                           They prefer it if you stay home.

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                                                                              JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                              That is extremely true.

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                                                               bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                               ...and you still have to talk to the driver.

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                                                                  JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                  He's probably a jerk, anyway.

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                                                                  Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                  Ppl order their groceries online at our store... we gather them all up and take them out to their car... they're not old or disabled ppl either, they're rich ppl. The whole thing has drained me of the will to live.

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                                                                     bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                     Why don't I send you a few bucks and you can go to the greeting card section at your store and pick yourself out something nice. 

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                                                                        Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                        I just need your credit card #... don't forget the ex. date.

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                                                                           bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                           Yikes!

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                                                                              Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                              and the security code on the back... I may need a gift too to feel better... my bday's coming up.
                                                                              
                                                                              Thanks bB!

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                                                                                 bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                 If you want money, you'll have to go to the ATM for it.  Good luck with that.  I suppose I could send you a nice Jib Jab card though.

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                                                                                    Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                    I don't know what jib jab is but I have a feeling ATM is not anxious to send me any gifts.

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                                                                                       bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                       Jib Jabs are a lot of fun.  You'll like them.  Get your family photos, add the faces per the instructions, and send out your Holiday cards.  http://www.jibjab.com/holidays  Lots of fun themes, also.  Some of the folks at work do them and send them around from time to time.  They also have political ones.  Worth exploring for something on a lighter note.

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                                                                                          Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                          Lol... ok, sounds fun.

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                                                   bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                   Perhaps it isn't real after all.  Marijuana is legal there, and may have found it's way into the kool-aid.

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                                                      Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                      Flavor aid.

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                                                         JG11Bravoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                         Badum-ching.

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                                                         bBereanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                         Unfortunately, they don't sell this where I live, so we have to settle for Kool-aid.  Actually, I had never heard of Flavor-aid, outside of the Jonestown incident.  I guess they are a very old company though.  Do they sell it at your store?

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                                                            Beth37posted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                                            I don't think so, it's kind of an upscale store. I don't even remember it at my last store that was just a regular ppl store.

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