'I drank an energy drink every morning until I realised what it really was'
A coffee might seem the obvious pick-me-up if you're tired, but some people are often tempted to reach for a more potent energiser. Packed with caffeine, energy drinks give you that jolt needed to tackle a demanding day, despite not being celebrated for their health benefits.
The NHS cautions against guzzling too many due to high levels of both caffeine and sugar. Indeed, some concoctions boast up to seven times the caffeine of a Coke, posing risks to your health if consumed often. Yet, one woman was left gobsmacked upon discovering her husband's daily 'energy drink' choice for work was a bit off the mark.
Sharing in an online post, she said: "I just found out my husband thought White Claws were energy drinks and he's been drinking one on the way to work every day".
White Claw stands as a well-known hard seltzer brand, comprising effervescent water, gluten-free alcoholic base commonly from fermented sugars or cereals, with a splash of natural fruit taste for good measure.
If you're after a low-calorie and carb alternative to traditional tipples, White Claws might do the trick.
Touting an alcohol volume of 4.5% ABV, their core flavours include Black Cherry, Raspberry, Natural Lime, and Mango.
They also offer a 'surge' version with an 8% ABV, but it's unclear which one the man had allegedly been consuming prior to his shift.
"Red Bull gives you wings, but White Claw will give you a DUI (driving under the influence)," quipped one user.
Another confessed that the post had them "laugh out loud so f****** hard" due to the sheer disbelief that he'd unknowingly been drinking alcohol.
One person recounted a similar incident involving her son and some sake at a Japanese restaurant.
She shared: "I was at a Japanese restaurant when my son was six, and he tried the hot mustard, panicked from the heat, and grabbed my sake, and slammed it. It happened so fast that there was no stopping it".
However, another user didn't see any issue with early exposure to alcohol, stating: "I was raised in a Sicilian family.
"We were served Chianti/wine starting at 6 years old, always given a little bit with dinner with the rest of the family. I never developed a taste for alcohol. I've never been drunk. I rarely drink except wine with dinner".
A father also chimed in with his own tale of accidentally packing wine for his daughter's school lunch, writing: "I was a stay-at-home dad for a little bit while my daughters were in middle school. I packed their lunches daily.
"One day, I was out of juice and grabbed a drink can and put it in a lunchbox. Only after school did I realise I gave her a wine cooler. She said it tasted funny".
Other participants in the discussion expressed scepticism, questioning why he would present identification for an energy drink purchase.
Several found the thread highly amusing, sharing their own mishaps and encouraging others to contribute more tales of their own.
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