To just not like this

[Downunderduchess]

When I see mature adults, say over age 30 drinking those energy drinks like red bull etc. I almost roll my eyes, especially if they are drinking it on a cold morning on the train going to work etc. I know this is a very specific/odd thing to be annoyed by but I see it as immature. Just have a coffee!! I say this as someone who never drinks soft drink. Don't like it. Anyone else have an irrational hatred of something?

“Just have a coffee!!“

Maybe they don’t like coffee?

Can I roll my eyes at people drinking coffee? The smell of the stuff makes me heave.

Or maybe I'll just respect other people's choices as it's none of my business.

Coffee is pretty awful for you and makes your breath stink. No offence but why do you care.

I know coffee isn't particularly healthy but those energy drinks are terrible for you, so I judge anyone that drinks them.
Supermarkets have to ID people for them if they look under 16.

I have some weird specific ones. Worst is people licking their fingers after something like crisps!

I know that it's me being a dick, I know it's a reflex on their part that is totally natural and make sense.

It's totally my problem but it makes me get a proper whole body shudder and want to get their hands away from their mouth.

Ugh even writing about it! Irrational though and my problem, I know.

I'm with you OP, just hate those energy drinks. Can't stand the ads for them either. they don't bloody give you wings, they make you high wired.

But I often see adults doing things where I quietly think - do just grow up!

I internally roll my eyes at all energy drink drinkers because they smell worth than death. I've had to get off the bus in the past because the smell of energy drinks make me feel so sick.

FFS worse than death!!!

YABU, No one should be drinking energy drinks. hoiks bosom

I did say it's irrational of me to think it! Of course I respect everyone's right to choose what they drink! I didn't say I care, drink as many as you like... I was being (semi) lighthearted, perhaps I should have made that clearer for the people who took offence to me not liking everything in the world/sharing an opinion.

A man once had a right go at me on the tube as he didn't like the smell of redbull. He was so angry!

I hate coffee, can't even stand the smell of it, so that wouldn't be a suitable alternative for me. If I desperately needed a caffeine boost to wake me up, and there were no sugar free versions of the energy drink, then personally I'd take Pro Plus or something similar. Does the same thing.

I don't care if people drink red bull! What business is it of mine?

I certainly do not have an irrational hatred of people drinking it!

I do have an 'irrational hatred' of people casting judgement on people doing things that are nothing to do with them though, then badmouthing them on message forums, and trying to pass it off as 'lighthearted' when they don't get the responses they want. Now THAT is 'immature!

I wasn't trying to pass it off as lighthearted, it obviously is lighthearted and I recognise that! I added my additional comments as it seemed that some people were offended or trying to make my (pretty benign opinion) seem to be something it's not. Calm down.

Energy drinks tend to be much cheaper than coffee, if I want some caffeine I'll use one.

I’m in my 40s and have never had coffee and never will (the smell is gross)...tbf I don’t like energy drinks but I am partial to a can of full fat/sugar coke 😁

YABU
It doesn't harm you if someone else drinks them, I have them if I've had a very early morning for work and a long day ahead of me. I also hate coffee and tea isn't strong enough to keep me awake! But I drink them in the safety of my car so I won't be offending any of you with the smell haha

OK, I'll calm down!

I am really annoyed though, so I'm gonna need help relaxing.

I've just got myself a can of red bull from the shop. That should do it.

Seriously though, I know it's only your opinion, but calling people 'immature' for drinking red bull, seemed a bit rude (IMO. ) And saying 'just have a coffee;' well some people may find drinking a can of cold red bull easier, or more palatable/easier to drink maybe...

I'm not offended, and I was only pulling your leg.

Keepithidden, you are right about that! I drink coffee made with almond milk and it costs anywhere between $5 - 6 dollars (large size), I'm in Australia. But it's so good!!

I got that you were being lighthearted. We all have irrational things that piss us off.

For me, its adults chewing gum/bubble gum. Not sure why.

Honestly, some people need to calm down. The OP wasn't actually aiming this at one particular person. People take such offence on these threads, when it really doesn't matter.

It's weird, I like most energy drinks, despite not really liking sweet stuff, but the smell of a latte/cappuccino/other coffee made with milk makes me feel a bit queasy. So I guess you and I should sit well away from each other till we've finished our respective drinks!

Agree OP! I hate seeing anyone drink energy drinks tbh though. (I can’t have them at all as I already suffer from heart palpitations anyway. I did have a vodka and red bull when out once and collapsed so that was that ) I also hate the smell of coffee so don’t necessarily want to sit next to anyone slurping away on that either