Mixing vodka and Red Bull is a popular concoction for those trying to stay alert while drinking. However, a new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research suggests this potent mix compounds the effects of heavy drinking, and increases the “risk of fighting, violence, and participation in risky behaviors.”’ In other words, Red Bull vodkas turn people into belligerent bros. Speaking to Science Daily, the study’s co-author Dr. Matt Parker of the University of Portsmouth, said, “This study is the first to show that the two together may be exacerbating some of the negative effects of binge drinking.” Working with researchers from the Federal University of Santa Maria in Brazil, Parker tested how alcohol and taurine —the key energy-giving ingredient in drinks like Red Bull— altered the behavior of 192 zebrafish. Yes, fish. The pun didn’t escape us, either. The fish were divided into different shoals, and exposed to either just water, taurine and alcohol separately, or taurine and alcohol together. The behavior of each group was analyzed at different time intervals for a period of one hour. Scientists concluded that the fish exposed to both alcohol and taurine displayed more “risky” behavior (spending longer time in areas where they might be at risk from predators), and had fewer social interactions with other fish. “Alcohol reduces our inhibitions, and in low doses can cause relaxation and euphoria,” Parker said. “However, in higher doses, this low inhibition can cause problems with fighting or risky behavior.” So the next time you’re in the middle of an unavoidably long drinking session—a wedding, for example— it might be wise to think twice before ordering that one-two punch. https://vinepair.com/booze-news/vodka-red-bull-fighting-study/
Can confirm... the only time I drank Vodka Redbulls was probably the most drunk I have ever been and I did stupid shit.
Some idiots from the high school I went to back in the day call a Red Bull and Vodka the "Vegas". Can confirm, they do stupid shit and get in fights.
I don't remember a lot, but I definitely remember being ridiculously belligerent. They're also stupid expensive.
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There's a Scottish wine with lots of caffeine added that was shown to be behind like 50% of all fights in Glasgow. And that's a LOT of fights. It's called "Buckfast Tonic".
I come from a family of mostly Irish folks...we never had a word for "drunk"....women would say...well, he's no good to me now and men would say....somebody get him home so he can sleep it off....the irish will fight if they can't drink, when they drink they get weepy and poetic. The joke in my hometown was that we didn't have a town drunk so everybody had to take turns. I did my share of drinking back in the day and I was not an easy guy to get drunk....I'd get sleepy but stay pretty happy...most of the fighting I did was long before I ever had a drink and it was always over girls ...jealousy.
I was on a long flight to Korea when I took time to read a Korean government tourist pamphlet. In the pamphlet, it described the Korean culture as being "The Irish of the East". They love to drink and they love to cry. Very emotional people. They sing a lot of songs and strive very hard to get you to visit their home to see some sort of American memorabilia they've been collecting, in my case it was American records. I was extremely exhausted and had a hell of a time getting out of it. This guy nearly dragged me to his home. Also, Koreans love a good comedy. My wife used to watch this Korean variety show. It was kind of a cross between Lawrence Welk and Ed Sullivan. When the singers started singing, the audience would spontaneously join in. A lot of comedy skits, also. One time when I was there, a couple of family friends took me out to a gisaeng house, the Korean equivalent of a geisha house. I knew four Korean songs. The walls were paper thin and you could hear what's going on next door. The two men I went with and our three gisaeng girls started singing Korean songs. I just smiled while my 'date' fed me some Korean snacks (side dishes, mostly kimchees), which I happen to love, and kept refilling my cup of a Korean alcohol drink. They even knew a lot of our pop songs. After a while they asked me if I knew any songs. I mentioned that I knew a couple Korean songs which they implored me to sing. So, I sang the traditional Korean folk song, popular in the North and the South, Arirang and a children's song about a wild rabbit, Sun toki, The Korean National Anthem and another which escapes me right now. After each song, they all clapped and after the National Anthem, I heard clapping from throughout the building. I was sent there by my wife and I returned properly chaste.
I agree that the Koreans are people with Soul and personality. I met a family who had a church when I provided fire inspections for this municipality I worked for. They are/were very engaging people. When I was doing housing inspections, a wonderful man who was a tech for an apartment complex quickly became one of my favorite people. Back in the early 80's I got a black belt in Tang So Do under Jae Shin(a martial arts sect that Chuck Norris first joined). They were a tough lot who expected you to succeed. That was my inspiration when at a contest I had my nose broken by an opponent's elbow. I stood at attention with blood pouring over my uniform and the judges applauded and smiled as I stood there. In all these experiences it seemed to me they are common Joes like we are.
