A woman shared the story of her husband’s massive energy drink error, and many found it funny, sharing their stories of massive fails they’d experienced around soft drinks
If you’re feeling exhausted after a rubbish night’s sleep, rather than reaching for a coffee, some people will opt for something a little bit stronger. Energy drinks are often packed full of caffeine, and while not particularly known for their health benefits, they certainly can make you feel more alert and ‘with it’ if you’ve got a big day ahead.
The NHS recommends that you avoid excessive consumption of them due to their high caffeine and often sugar content, however. Some energy drinks contain three to seven times as much caffeine as a can of Coke, so if you drink them regularly, you may face health problems.
But when one woman realised that her husband had been taking a daily ‘energy drink’ to work, she was left horrified, because it wasn’t actually an energy drink he was drinking.
She posted on X, writing: “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 is a brand of hard seltzer, consisting of sparkling water, a gluten-free alcohol base (often derived from fermented sugars or grains), and a hint of natural fruit flavouring.
They’re a good option for those looking for a lower-calorie and carb substitute for other alcohols.
The alcohol percentage of White Claw Hard Seltzer is 4.5% ABV. This applies to their standard flavours like Black Cherry, Raspberry, Natural Lime, and Mango.
They have a ‘surge’ variety, too, however, that is 8% ABV – and it’s not clear which one the man was allegedly drinking before he went to work.
“Red Bull gives you wings, but White Claw will give you a DUI (driving under the influence),” somebody joked.
Another said that the post made them “laugh out loud so f****** hard” because they couldn’t believe he’d been accidentally drinking alcohol.
Someone shared a similar experience of their son helping himself to some of her sake with a meal.
She wrote: “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”.
Another said that there’s no problem with being introduced to alcohol at a young age, however, saying: “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”.
One dad shared his horror when he accidentally gave his young daughter wine to take to school, penning: “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”.
Others in the thread said they “didn’t believe” it, asking why he’d show ID for an energy drink when he bought them.
Some just said that the “thread is so funny” with people sharing their own fails, encouraging people to post more stories.