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

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[–] 88 points 11 months ago
[–] 151 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Damn, maybe consider a reusable cup?

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  • [–] 46 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    At 14 cups, he starts phasing out of our reality at the quantum level

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  • [–] 12 points 11 months ago (8 children)

    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.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (7 children)

    Wait, how's that different from just making yourself 2 double shots?

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago (6 children)

    A quart would be 16 2oz double shots.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (5 children)

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

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (4 children)

    Peobably due to the grease and the capacitive touchscreen.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (3 children)

    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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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    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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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    Yeah, and it was 24. (16 for me, 8 for par for the bar for cocktails which was my excuse for running so many)

    So at ~2 mins a pour, were talking just under an hour of otherwise having to stand there and press a button every 2 minutes.

    This way I could set the machine up, walk away and go do my prep to set up the bar come back every 20 mins or so to decent some from the quart container.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (7 children)

    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 🤔

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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago (6 children)

    Equating "looking tired" with "has had 12 coffees and a soda that also has caffeine in it" is wild.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (5 children)

    I meant that saying "just do cocaine" to every tired looking coworker is probably inadvisable.

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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    Depends on the industry.

    Restaurant worker: "I can't until I see my guy after work, coffee will have to do for now."

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Depends on the industry.

    You're absolutely right, I didn't consider that.

    Certain parts of the music industry, and politics too.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    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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  • [–] 51 points 11 months ago (7 children)

    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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  • [–] 16 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    That's nice. My HR recommends improving health by doing yoga at home and making a better personal spending plan.

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  • [–] 19 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    that's like 6 peepee trips minimum

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  • [–] 19 points 11 months ago

    Brain: It is what it is.
    Heart: But not for long.

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  • [–] 18 points 11 months ago

    Do you work for Cloudflare by chance?

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  • [–] 16 points 11 months ago (4 children)

    Just know the recommend intake of caffeine is sub 400mg a day.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

    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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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    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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  • [–] 15 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    You sure they're all from the same day?

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  • [–] 38 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    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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  • [–] 11 points 11 months ago

    Heart problems incoming

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  • [–] 9 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 8 points 11 months ago

    Damn😂 Most I’ve gone for is 3 cups

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  • [–] 8 points 11 months ago

    Their poor body...

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  • [–] 7 points 11 months ago

    Just fine here. I'm more interested if they had a panic attack and left work early yet.

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  • [–] 6 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    I start having headaches, and shaking after 4.

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  • [–] 7 points 11 months ago

    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 points 11 months ago

    I used to abuse caffiene / coffee to an extreme. I had an espresso machine at home, and another in my office, and there were MANY days where was drinking more than 32 oz of espresso in a day. Most of my gastrointestinal issues can be directly attributed to this behavior. I don't suggest this to anyone.

    That being said, I still can enjoy cold brew, and my morning ritual is a big tumbler with 1 cup cold brew , 1 cup water, 1 cup oat milk, and ice. That gets me through most days. I also do break it up where i switch to tea for extended periods.

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  • [–] 11 points 11 months ago (1 child)

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

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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago
    1. Your keyboard is gorgeous
    2. I wish I had your coffee budget
    3. Ensure you're getting hydration otherwise too, right?

    My caffeine was reduced 90% recently. If you wonder whether you can be more effective or sleep better on vastly reduced caffeine, I'm here to tell you that NO, there is no upside.

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    This is how you get spitters in left for dead

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    Dear god my heart hurts looking at this.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Looks exactly like whatever random anonymous “hoteling” office I might occupy on a given day. Corporate America sucks.

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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago

    This guy poops

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    I bet it reeks of undiagnosed ADHD in there.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    ..... and this guy doesn't even work here

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    Are we sure this isn't Stan the Java Man from mad TV? https://youtu.be/YJn5MrBy1A0

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    @xylogx I love your keyboard. I have the same. For 18 years now. If i die i want to be buried with it. Like an ancient warrior. And if your employer allows: Get one of these tiny espresso machines, the take up less space than the cups 😜

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    That’s nothing — I made a stack of empty Yorkshire Tea boxes that extended from my desk to the ceiling.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    Just looking at that image makes me want to go pee on his behalf

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    I switched to Chicory because I do the same :) Just a regular ceramic cup that I reuse though.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (7 children)

    You are going to get coffee balls if you keep this up.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (6 children)

    I know I'm going to regret asking, but what are "coffee balls"?

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (4 children)

    Does that make my cum caffeinated?

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (2 children)

    @Glytch @krooklochurm i don't think i want to know how that conversation started

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

    Do you not have a coffee machine in your office? Not even considering the money, I'd be annoyed having to repeatedly run out to the café 😅

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