Who doesn't drink Caffeine? OK, besides Mormons (Sign of the cross). But seriously, it makes us better people. At least to ME it does. In terms of efficiency, I become a subpopulation of pre-WWII Germany. In terms of creativity, I'm fucking Regina Spektor, well I'm not fucking her, but you know what I mean. And in terms of Athleticism, I'm... a better athlete. And SINGING, dear god, I feel every cycle of vibrato like it was a high school graduation.
Point is, I've felt this way for virtually all of adulthood. As far as psychoactive drugs and stimulants in general go, it couldn't be more ubiquitous or ambivalent. We're talking about a drug for the labor force, for artists, for hobos and CEOs alike. The solution to hangovers, all nighters, and writers block. Plus, without caffeine, no one would have an excuse to wear a beret anymore, the future for them is looking increasingly dismal.
Surprisingly, Caffeine is still attacked by many, verbally anyway. OK, many, BESIDES Mormons. I've heard it called a tool of capitalism to dominate and motivate is workhorses. Perhaps a sort of Trojan Horse getting us addicted to our own productivity. But... Come on.
I think that this is partly true. But the only reason why a stimulant would be able to be used in this manipulative way, is that WE LIKE IT. Its carries a social function and makes us happy. Where's the harm in that? Yeah we work harder, faster, stronger, better.... SO WHAT? It benefits US just as much as THE MAN.
I don't think anyone should feel guilty about drinking Caffeine. OK BESIDES MORMONS! But at least not from an outside source, only feel guilty if it interferes with your own personal plans. Like you know... if you plan to suck compared to the rest of us.
(This blog was written under the influence of concentrated caffeine injected intravenously.)
"The solution to hangovers, all nighters, and writers block."
ReplyDeleteThis fact is true but only at a journeyman level. People who are at the professional level do cocaine of there hookers loaf back fat.(As it serves as a flavor enhancer.) You know you've made it when you're lining up your blow along the stretch-marks of the obese hooker you ordered from craigslist.
I love my fix as much as the next guy....well maybe not quite since I am in Italy where they drink 5-6 espressos per day - every day unless they are a freak of nature. But, coffee kills! Not just when you take a whiff of a coffee addict's breath, but also because it spikes insulin levels and throws off your blood sugar levels, and I believe, causes cancer to grow.
ReplyDeleteI like the theory on it being the capitalists tool, which maybe explains why they drink tea in China?