So redbull just lost money.

Manlove is my forte · 30 Mar 2009 at 14:25

When I worked at tescos as a student I'd turn up at 6am after a night out, pick up a box of RB off the shelf down all 4 (8 if I had been on a proper bender), put the packet behind the deli counter, and then pay for it when the store opened. If it wasn't for RB I'd never have made it through the day (this was more or less happening 5 days a week for about a year). I hate to think what it could have done to my insides.

I guess they make their money because of people like me that don't act responsibly and will go out on the lash or stay up late before a busy day at work/uni and need something to keep them going through the day

Doonhamer · 30 Mar 2009 at 14:27

ash_scotland88 said:
It's been scientifly proven that afternoon at around 2 to 3/4 oclock is the most productive

Is it? I thought it was the opposite.

Basher · 30 Mar 2009 at 14:29

FrostedNipple said:
Yes, of course, they are giving away product for free and i would never buy that amount back. I'm never going to buy those 8 cans back , I've had 4 so far

But what about all the free marketing they've got from you talking about it, I would say this offsets the cost to them of producing the drink (by a long long way)

All they need is one person in this thread (or whoever else you've talked about it with) to but one drink and they've made a profit.

Gilly · 30 Mar 2009 at 14:33

Doonhamer said:
Is it? I thought it was the opposite.

Ditto. Is with me.

ash_scotland88 · 30 Mar 2009 at 14:51

hrm

maybe so then :confused:

. I'm sure I read it recently.

R.O.S.S.I · 30 Mar 2009 at 14:52

Buckfast has a better effect than Redbull. More caffeine per 100ml, and its alcoholic to boot! Thumbs up!

bledd · 30 Mar 2009 at 14:56

FrostedNipple said:
I stick to alcohol only, If I go past the pass out stage by doing stupid things like some sort of upper to counter the drowsieness, I get spinners, which is the worst feeling ever.

i never drink energy drinks now, especially when out drinking, i tend to die double hard the next day if i do..

tbh i hardly ever have caffeine, besides a cup of tea or two during the day

Tom|Nbk · 30 Mar 2009 at 14:56

They used to come into work with that Mini with a massive red bull can on the back and drop off a few crates of 24 cans. Yum

Vulcan · 30 Mar 2009 at 15:03

Duff-Man said:
Successful marketing...

Am I the only one who thinks their adverts are utter crap?

FrostedNipple · 30 Mar 2009 at 15:27

Basher said:
All they need is one person in this thread (or whoever else you've talked about it with) to but one drink and they've made a profit.

Is the profit from one drink really the same as the production cost of 8?

malef!c · 30 Mar 2009 at 16:06

To be honest Aldi Red Thunder is a fraction of the price and just as good

But that could be because I am a cheap arse!

NeoVo · 30 Mar 2009 at 16:16

60p for red bull at my SU (not gone off).

Relentless *** though, shame thats its so expensive.

Basher · 30 Mar 2009 at 16:36

FrostedNipple said:
Is the profit from one drink really the same as the production cost of 8?

Okay maybe one was a slight underestimate, but it won't be far off. Either way, they haven't lost money. Your thread promoting them is testament to that.

I get around · 30 Mar 2009 at 16:44

int said:
I can understand drinking one to keep me up a little longer at night, but how can you have that sickly sweet awful smelling drink for breakfast

With ease, relentless is better at breakfast though, a couple of cans before college, wakes me up a little.

wannabedamned · 30 Mar 2009 at 16:54

FrostedNipple said:
Is the profit from one drink really the same as the production cost of 8?

Probably not too far off

geekyEd · 30 Mar 2009 at 17:02

Basher said:
Okay maybe one was a slight underestimate, but it won't be far off. Either way, they haven't lost money. Your thread promoting them is testament to that.

yes they defiantly haven't lost money from you 1,680 views since you posted this thread up, Im sure a few of these people are now thinking of getting some red bull and vodka in for the weekend. In fact Id go so far to say that your probably the most worth while person to give them to!

FrostedNipple · 30 Mar 2009 at 17:08

BluZiff said:
your probably the most worth while person to give them to!

almost definitely so

Companies if you are reading this take this in note and get in contact to send me stuff that I will promote how good it is to thousands!

ash_scotland88 · 30 Mar 2009 at 17:15

I get around said:
With ease, relentless is better at breakfast though, a couple of cans before college, wakes me up a little.

a couple of cans :O
i had one of the HUGE cans, which i think are standard relentless size. It was the only time i ever experienced a caffiene buzz, I was shaking, talking absolute pish. I wouldn't call my self a lughtweight on the caffiene!

Slyman2k4 · 30 Mar 2009 at 17:25

Was never one for the rebull, it tasted pretty damp to me. Burn on the other hand, godlike *berry taste. I wish they did a de-caf version, so I don't end up with tremors and heart attacks.

FrostedNipple · 30 Mar 2009 at 17:29

I had a caffeine buzz when i saw my mate and got on the bus. Starting talking about all sorts of ****. Only had 4 cans too :eek:

Mind you, that is 320mg of caffeine. I'm not sure if there are any defined limits like there are with ml of alcohol per litre of blood, like alcohol has defined regions from no effect right up to death.