Four Loko - Page 6

dReWpY · 11-13-2010, 01:09 PM

I drink four loko, but i have no shame

tallywacker · 11-13-2010, 05:12 PM

I'll stick with my $20 4 packs, bourbon, and tequila.

Akilldema · 11-14-2010, 12:06 PM

Anyone above 25 drinking Four Loko: FAIL

Gas Man · 11-14-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Akilldema

Anyone above 25 drinking Four Loko: FAIL

Why?

Homeslice · 11-14-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Why?

No explanation needed.

Homeslice · 11-14-2010, 04:15 PM

– 14 mins ago
NEW YORK – The maker of a caffeinated alcoholic drink that has been banned in four states has agreed to stop shipments to New York state.

Gov. David Paterson and the State Liquor Authority announced the agreement Sunday with Chicago-based Phusion Projects, which makes the drink Four Loko, and with the state's largest beer distributors to stop selling caffeinated alcoholic beverages.

"New Yorkers deserve to know that the beverages they buy are safe for consumption," Paterson said. (

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The company agreed to stop shipping the drinks by Nov. 19. Distributors have until Dec. 10 to finish out their inventory.

The popular drinks have been banned in Washington, Michigan, Utah and Oklahoma.

Four Loko comes in several varieties, including fruit punch and blue raspberry. A 23.5-ounce can sells for about $2.50 and has an alcohol content of 12 percent, comparable to four beers, according to the company's website.

College students have been hospitalized after drinking the beverages, including in New Jersey, where one school banned them on campus.

Phusion also agreed to fund alcohol awareness programs as part of the agreement. In a statement, co-founder Jaisen Freeman said the company believes that mixing alcohol and caffeine is safe, but the company wanted "to be known for cooperation and collaboration, not controversy."

"We were the first company to take this voluntary step," he said. "And we think it shows that we are not turning a deaf ear to what's going on: that a select few have chosen to abuse our products, drink them while underage or break the law and sell them to minors."

New York's liquor regulators said there was insufficient evidence to show that the products were safe.

"We have an obligation to keep products that are potentially hazardous off the shelves, and there is simply not enough research to show that these products are safe," said Dennis Rosen, chairman of the state Liquor Authority, in a statement.

Steve Harris, president of the New York State Beer Wholesalers Association, said some of its members have agreed to stop selling the drinks and the association's executive committee is recommending that the entire membership follow suit.

"We are pleased to be a partner in the process of resolving the tangled issues that have surrounded these products," he said.

The federal Food and Drug Administration said in late 2009 that it had notified at least 30 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic drinks that they were reviewing the products' safety.

Akilldema · 11-14-2010, 04:17 PM

It's no sweat off my sack, but I dislike that it's banned from several states. Even if it is a lame drink, we should still have the right to drink it. College students have been getting alcohol poisoning, etc since forever.

Gas Man · 11-14-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Akilldema

It's no sweat off my sack, but I dislike that it's banned from several states. Even if it is a lame drink, we should still have the right to drink it. College students have been getting alcohol poisoning, etc since forever.

Exactly... banning it is not the way to go. That is big govt.

derf · 11-14-2010, 07:24 PM

I know I'm a lightweight, but 2 of these put me down yesterday.

tallywacker · 11-14-2010, 07:30 PM

Everyone on the internet is acting like they invented some new sort of alcohol. This is getting silly. Have you ever drank an irish coffee before? How about redbull and vodka or jager? There is no magic involved here people.

11-13-2010, 05:12 PM	#52
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11-14-2010, 04:15 PM	#56
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	– 14 mins ago NEW YORK – The maker of a caffeinated alcoholic drink that has been banned in four states has agreed to stop shipments to New York state. Gov. David Paterson and the State Liquor Authority announced the agreement Sunday with Chicago-based Phusion Projects, which makes the drink Four Loko, and with the state's largest beer distributors to stop selling caffeinated alcoholic beverages. "New Yorkers deserve to know that the beverages they buy are safe for consumption," Paterson said. ( ) The company agreed to stop shipping the drinks by Nov. 19. Distributors have until Dec. 10 to finish out their inventory. The popular drinks have been banned in Washington, Michigan, Utah and Oklahoma. Four Loko comes in several varieties, including fruit punch and blue raspberry. A 23.5-ounce can sells for about $2.50 and has an alcohol content of 12 percent, comparable to four beers, according to the company's website. College students have been hospitalized after drinking the beverages, including in New Jersey, where one school banned them on campus. Phusion also agreed to fund alcohol awareness programs as part of the agreement. In a statement, co-founder Jaisen Freeman said the company believes that mixing alcohol and caffeine is safe, but the company wanted "to be known for cooperation and collaboration, not controversy." "We were the first company to take this voluntary step," he said. "And we think it shows that we are not turning a deaf ear to what's going on: that a select few have chosen to abuse our products, drink them while underage or break the law and sell them to minors." New York's liquor regulators said there was insufficient evidence to show that the products were safe. "We have an obligation to keep products that are potentially hazardous off the shelves, and there is simply not enough research to show that these products are safe," said Dennis Rosen, chairman of the state Liquor Authority, in a statement. Steve Harris, president of the New York State Beer Wholesalers Association, said some of its members have agreed to stop selling the drinks and the association's executive committee is recommending that the entire membership follow suit. "We are pleased to be a partner in the process of resolving the tangled issues that have surrounded these products," he said. The federal Food and Drug Administration said in late 2009 that it had notified at least 30 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic drinks that they were reviewing the products' safety. Last edited by Homeslice; 11-14-2010 at 04:18 PM..

11-14-2010, 07:24 PM	#59
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I know I'm a lightweight, but 2 of these put me down yesterday. __________________

11-14-2010, 07:30 PM	#60
tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	Everyone on the internet is acting like they invented some new sort of alcohol. This is getting silly. Have you ever drank an irish coffee before? How about redbull and vodka or jager? There is no magic involved here people. __________________

11-14-2010, 12:06 PM	#53
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	Anyone above 25 drinking Four Loko: FAIL

11-14-2010, 04:17 PM	#57
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	It's no sweat off my sack, but I dislike that it's banned from several states. Even if it is a lame drink, we should still have the right to drink it. College students have been getting alcohol poisoning, etc since forever.