One morning I walked into the library and spotted a friend sitting at a desk with a pile of books. On closer inspection, I see that her eyes are bleary and red, her clothes are ruffled, and her hand is placed firmly on a starbucks coffee cup. Clearly, she had spent all night studying and needed extra energy to keep her going. Coffee is not the only caffeinated beverage that society requires these days. With an increase in buzzing, fast-paced activities that consume our lives, companies have been producing more products to give people more time and energy to do things for longer periods of time. Such a product that has become highly coveted is Red Bull, which, as the slogan suggests, "gives you wings".
From late night studying to working overtime until 2 am, every age group requires something to keep them going. For toddlers, it is candy. For adults it is Red Bull. Designed in a slender, aluminum can, Red Bull advocates that it will make a person feel more awake and alive in moments they feel tired and in a slump. The slogan emphasizes just how much better a person will feel on Red Bull- it'll feel like you are floating and flying high towards the heavens. It is merely just another type of beverage that people can enjoy on a regular basis. It exercises more energy, but so does Synergy drinks, 5 hour energy drinks, and Monster drinks. It is just another brand that people are willing to use. It seems to produce the desired effect since there are no complaints and there are still advertisements.
Parents are constantly running between work and children. Teenagers are constantly spending time studying, playing sports, and being with friends. Young adults are looking for a place to live while maintaining a living. Live is in a constant rapid state that sucks on our energy. We supposedly need Red Bull because there isn't enough hours in the day to get what we want done. We supposedly need an extra boost in energy so time can be on our side. Red Bull is just another instrument that preys upon society's busy lives.
I like how you began this through the imagery of a fellow student in the need of a caffeine rush. I also discussed Red Bull but didn't think to open up with an image-heavy introduction.
ReplyDeleteI also like how you started off by using imagery to grab the readers attention. You may also want to go into whether we should be drinking red bull. Were people before us not working as much as they work now? Were kids not studying as much as kids are now? What did people use to keep up their energy back then?
ReplyDeleteI like the way you began this piece. You also included relatable examples throughout your assessment of Red Bull. I used to be revolted by just the smell of Red Bull, but since I've been in college, I have become attracted to it. People become addicted to this energy drink, and I can see how easy that would be. It's tough to stick with water when that silver can in sitting there ready to give you wings.
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