Thus guy is having a 12-coffee day, how is your day going?

  • 4shtonButcher@discuss.tchncs.de
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    5 days ago

    Regardless of whether or not they’re from the same day and what caffeine does: that’s so much waste! If you drink at the same place, get a fucking reusable cup! Cutting down on this nonsense would do so much more than damn paper straws. It’s not even hard. Drinking out of a nice cup is more enjoyable too. I really hate when I forgot my thermos or a store refuses to fill it

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    6 days ago

    After his 13th cup he will get a meeting invite from his manager and HR to share some news with him. Prioritize your health and your family folks. No one gives a shit how hard you worked, you are just another worker bee making some filthy rich fucks richer

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      There was a dangerous point in my bartending career…

      I worked at a fancy restaurant, and they bought a super fancy (like $35k) automatic espresso machine, that ground the beans to order and everything, with a touch screen.

      I accidentally discovered that, if I got a little grease on my finger before telling it to make me a double shot, after it poured one, it would think my finger was still on the button, and immediately start pouring another.

      So I would make a pint of espresso each evening for espresso martini, and then a quart for myself.

          • Steve Dice@sh.itjust.works
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            5 days ago

            Oh, shit, yeah, that’s different. But I meant, how does the machine thinking you were still pressing it make a difference?

              • Steve Dice@sh.itjust.works
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                No, I get that. I’m asking why was it needed for the machine to serve two espressos “by mistake”. Why not just grab yourself/themselves another one?

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                  As I understood it would make not just 2 double shots but several before you wipe off the grease, possibly making OP go “hmmmm, yes, 16 double shots, I’ll drink it now” and then developing a liking for this activity

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      Pro tip: if that’s also your reaction every time you see a coworker looking tired, saying so might not be a boon to your continued employment 🤔

      • Steve Dice@sh.itjust.works
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        Equating “looking tired” with “has had 12 coffees and a soda that also has caffeine in it” is wild.

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                Not just music and politics, it’s big into blue collar now too. Carpentry and building (non-union stuff like mansions), I know a lot of groomers (people who groom ski trails) on coke. Really any job that benefits from you working long hours. Sometimes it’s worth it for the overtime, or if you own the business then finishing the contract fast may have a bonus.

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    5 days ago

    Do you work for Cloudflare by chance?

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      5 days ago

      I have tripled that on a drive home from my corner Starbucks before. Fun fact: the servers might be “legally required” to warn you of your poor health choices before they hand you your drink.

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      5 days ago

      I take up to 2 grams a day. I could easily take a nap for hours if all I had was 400mg of caffeine.

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        I used to be the same way, especially when working late shift at work.

        Obviously its your choice, but backing down my tolerance so 200mg has an affect has greatly improved my energy levels, sleep, and some GI issues. I’d recommend you do the same if given the opportunity.

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      5 days ago

      The fact that some of the cups are different makes me think that is unlikely.

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    6 days ago

    And a regular Coke to take the edge off, I guess?

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      6 days ago

      The regular Coke is for a bit of sugar for nutrition

      The irregular coke is to take the edge off

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    5 days ago

    I start having headaches, and shaking after 4.

    • Agent641
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      When you hit that wall you just power through and get your second wind.

      It’s because you’ve started vibrating, but you’re not yet at healthy idle revs, like a Datsun 120Y just started on a cold morning. Another 2 coffees and you’ll be purring just right. 6 more and would actually have conscious control over the vibrational energy of the electrons in your body, and you’ll be able to phase right through solid objects, like plate glass, if you run fast enough.

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    6 days ago

    Coffee increased heartrate, like exercise, but does not open up arteries, unlike exercise, so when you drink a lot of coffee it’s like making your heart pound against a wall for hours.

    Make sure you get up and do regular stretching.