Smoking In a Can
Dutch beverage supplier United Drinks and Beauty Corporation recently unveiled 'Liquid Smoking,' a fruit-flavored herbal drink that claims to deliver the same fix as cigarettes. Rather than nicotine, the drink contains a potent mix of roots from South African plants, and is purported to provide an effect similar to smoking--a slight boost in alertness, then a euphoric, calming feeling. The beverage company hopes to sell the product in pubs and bars as a mixer with spirits such as vodka, and though there is no age limit to buy the drink, the makers say they do not think it's appropriate for anyone under age 15.
Chief executive of United Drinks and Beauty Corporation says there was no research proving the drink was harmful in any way, but they are waiting for clearance from health authorities in Holland to be able to sell the product there. "The product we have developed has got similar properties to nicotine, so we are trying to help people out who are affected by the ban on nicotine. People might use this instead of a cigarette or tobacco to help the cravings."
--AndreaLeigh
Hucbald on November 19, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Well, I did entirely quit drinking alcohol. I suppose another vice is in order.
I love how the can resembles a Marlboro box. LOL!
Smokey on November 19, 2008 at 12:59 PM
The drink is okay. But it's hard to suck it through the filter tip.
edw on November 19, 2008 at 01:03 PM
I think the Dutch of all people could find a better product for liquid smoking.
edw on November 19, 2008 at 01:04 PM
I think the Dutch of all people could find a better product for liquid smoking.
edw on November 19, 2008 at 01:04 PM
I think the Dutch of all people could find a better product for liquid smoking.
Roux on November 19, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I guess Obama won't have to smoke OPC's anymore.
OPC=Other People's Cigarettes
Mister Snitch on November 19, 2008 at 01:36 PM
"I love how the can resembles a Marlboro box. LOL!"
Yeah. I wonder if Philip Morris feels the same way.
PookyBear on November 19, 2008 at 02:08 PM
The can is amusing, but it makes me think the drink will taste like cigarette water. They should try a different look.
on November 19, 2008 at 03:02 PM
But does it taste like licking an ashtray?
Mockley on November 19, 2008 at 03:57 PM
I don't get it. Where's the carb?
Assistant Village Idiot on November 19, 2008 at 07:39 PM
I'll bet those would be nice with a cigarette.
Wacky Hermit on November 19, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Dangit!! I thought this was going to be a post about smoking a small quantity of meat in a tin can, something my kids might like to do because they like smoked meat. Instead it's just about some trendy energy drink.
John new orleans personal trainers on November 20, 2008 at 05:37 AM
The nanny staters will condemn it.