Diet Drinks. Double D's.
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janejellyroll wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »
But what does this have to do with what addiction is? I said it is more addictive and to me it is, in the sense that I always want more of it because of the caffeine in it. You looked into my post way to much, Maybe I should have said that I feel like im developing a physical dependence but to say something is addictive in the UK is normal.. Some people say they find a certain TV series addictive, some people might say they find exercise addictive, it's a commonly used word over here. Again this site isn't just for Americans, just because you don't understand something ( in this case my whole comment) doesn't mean it is wrong. Maybe think before you post something next time.
Caffeine does have that effect, but you're claiming that diet soda is "more addictive" than regular soda. If you're taking about a physical dependency, you'll have to explain why the same substance would be more addictive in one product than in another product.
And if you meant it in the slang sense of "I'm addicted to [x]" (which, by the way, isn't a UK thing, it's used in the US too -- so your outrage over cultural assumptions is completely misguided), then why bring up the physical dependency?
You can't have it both ways. You can't argue that you meant addiction to caffeine (which is in both diet and regular soda) and that you only meant it in the slang sense.
This is getting stupid now, it's completely taking over the original post. Fine your all correct and I'm just an idiot. If saying something is addictive is commonly used as a slang word in the U.S. Too then why did I have to try and defend my post over the definition of addiction.0 -
Littleowl101 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »
But what does this have to do with what addiction is? I said it is more addictive and to me it is, in the sense that I always want more of it because of the caffeine in it. You looked into my post way to much, Maybe I should have said that I feel like im developing a physical dependence but to say something is addictive in the UK is normal.. Some people say they find a certain TV series addictive, some people might say they find exercise addictive, it's a commonly used word over here. Again this site isn't just for Americans, just because you don't understand something ( in this case my whole comment) doesn't mean it is wrong. Maybe think before you post something next time.
Caffeine does have that effect, but you're claiming that diet soda is "more addictive" than regular soda. If you're taking about a physical dependency, you'll have to explain why the same substance would be more addictive in one product than in another product.
And if you meant it in the slang sense of "I'm addicted to [x]" (which, by the way, isn't a UK thing, it's used in the US too -- so your outrage over cultural assumptions is completely misguided), then why bring up the physical dependency?
You can't have it both ways. You can't argue that you meant addiction to caffeine (which is in both diet and regular soda) and that you only meant it in the slang sense.
This is getting stupid now, it's completely taking over the original post. Fine your all correct and I'm just an idiot. If saying something is addictive is commonly used as a slang word in the U.S. Too then why did I have to try and defend my post over the definition of addiction.
I think the reason that you received the response that you did is because you claimed that you found diet soda to be "more addictive" than regular soda -- that is, you appeared to be making a claim about physical dependency, not using it in a non-literal way. Given the context in which you made the comment, it wouldn't make much sense for you to be using it as if you were talking about a TV show.0 -
Littleowl101 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »
But what does this have to do with what addiction is? I said it is more addictive and to me it is, in the sense that I always want more of it because of the caffeine in it. You looked into my post way to much, Maybe I should have said that I feel like im developing a physical dependence but to say something is addictive in the UK is normal.. Some people say they find a certain TV series addictive, some people might say they find exercise addictive, it's a commonly used word over here. Again this site isn't just for Americans, just because you don't understand something ( in this case my whole comment) doesn't mean it is wrong. Maybe think before you post something next time.
Caffeine does have that effect, but you're claiming that diet soda is "more addictive" than regular soda. If you're taking about a physical dependency, you'll have to explain why the same substance would be more addictive in one product than in another product.
And if you meant it in the slang sense of "I'm addicted to [x]" (which, by the way, isn't a UK thing, it's used in the US too -- so your outrage over cultural assumptions is completely misguided), then why bring up the physical dependency?
You can't have it both ways. You can't argue that you meant addiction to caffeine (which is in both diet and regular soda) and that you only meant it in the slang sense.
This is getting stupid now, it's completely taking over the original post. Fine your all correct and I'm just an idiot. If saying something is addictive is commonly used as a slang word in the U.S. Too then why did I have to try and defend my post over the definition of addiction.
People on this site claim a lot of foods/substances are TRULY addicting all the time. Not like, OMG I'm so addicted to these brownies, they're so good! But they say sugar is as addicting as heroin, carbs are addicting, and ridiculous stuff like that. So when people read someone say diet soda is addicting, they read it in a literal sense.0 -
I_Will_End_You wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »
But what does this have to do with what addiction is? I said it is more addictive and to me it is, in the sense that I always want more of it because of the caffeine in it. You looked into my post way to much, Maybe I should have said that I feel like im developing a physical dependence but to say something is addictive in the UK is normal.. Some people say they find a certain TV series addictive, some people might say they find exercise addictive, it's a commonly used word over here. Again this site isn't just for Americans, just because you don't understand something ( in this case my whole comment) doesn't mean it is wrong. Maybe think before you post something next time.
Caffeine does have that effect, but you're claiming that diet soda is "more addictive" than regular soda. If you're taking about a physical dependency, you'll have to explain why the same substance would be more addictive in one product than in another product.
And if you meant it in the slang sense of "I'm addicted to [x]" (which, by the way, isn't a UK thing, it's used in the US too -- so your outrage over cultural assumptions is completely misguided), then why bring up the physical dependency?
You can't have it both ways. You can't argue that you meant addiction to caffeine (which is in both diet and regular soda) and that you only meant it in the slang sense.
This is getting stupid now, it's completely taking over the original post. Fine your all correct and I'm just an idiot. If saying something is addictive is commonly used as a slang word in the U.S. Too then why did I have to try and defend my post over the definition of addiction.
People on this site claim a lot of foods/substances are TRULY addicting all the time. Not like, OMG I'm so addicted to these brownies, they're so good! But they say sugar is as addicting as heroin, carbs are addicting, and ridiculous stuff like that. So when people read someone say diet soda is addicting, they read it in a literal sense.
Oh ok, well it wasn't meant in a literal sense, I guess I just assume that everyone will understand what I mean, because it's a forum and the topic was diet drinks not a thread on drugs/alcohol.
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Littleowl101 wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »
But what does this have to do with what addiction is? I said it is more addictive and to me it is, in the sense that I always want more of it because of the caffeine in it. You looked into my post way to much, Maybe I should have said that I feel like im developing a physical dependence but to say something is addictive in the UK is normal.. Some people say they find a certain TV series addictive, some people might say they find exercise addictive, it's a commonly used word over here. Again this site isn't just for Americans, just because you don't understand something ( in this case my whole comment) doesn't mean it is wrong. Maybe think before you post something next time.
Caffeine does have that effect, but you're claiming that diet soda is "more addictive" than regular soda. If you're taking about a physical dependency, you'll have to explain why the same substance would be more addictive in one product than in another product.
And if you meant it in the slang sense of "I'm addicted to [x]" (which, by the way, isn't a UK thing, it's used in the US too -- so your outrage over cultural assumptions is completely misguided), then why bring up the physical dependency?
You can't have it both ways. You can't argue that you meant addiction to caffeine (which is in both diet and regular soda) and that you only meant it in the slang sense.
This is getting stupid now, it's completely taking over the original post. Fine your all correct and I'm just an idiot. If saying something is addictive is commonly used as a slang word in the U.S. Too then why did I have to try and defend my post over the definition of addiction.
People on this site claim a lot of foods/substances are TRULY addicting all the time. Not like, OMG I'm so addicted to these brownies, they're so good! But they say sugar is as addicting as heroin, carbs are addicting, and ridiculous stuff like that. So when people read someone say diet soda is addicting, they read it in a literal sense.
Oh ok, well it wasn't meant in a literal sense, I guess I just assume that everyone will understand what I mean, because it's a forum and the topic was diet drinks not a thread on drugs/alcohol.
Ha, you would think people would understand, but these forums have threads daily about sugar being as addictive as heroin which has made it impossible for the sane people to figure out if it is a serious comment or not.0 -
Littleowl101 wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Littleowl101 wrote: »
But what does this have to do with what addiction is? I said it is more addictive and to me it is, in the sense that I always want more of it because of the caffeine in it. You looked into my post way to much, Maybe I should have said that I feel like im developing a physical dependence but to say something is addictive in the UK is normal.. Some people say they find a certain TV series addictive, some people might say they find exercise addictive, it's a commonly used word over here. Again this site isn't just for Americans, just because you don't understand something ( in this case my whole comment) doesn't mean it is wrong. Maybe think before you post something next time.
Caffeine does have that effect, but you're claiming that diet soda is "more addictive" than regular soda. If you're taking about a physical dependency, you'll have to explain why the same substance would be more addictive in one product than in another product.
And if you meant it in the slang sense of "I'm addicted to [x]" (which, by the way, isn't a UK thing, it's used in the US too -- so your outrage over cultural assumptions is completely misguided), then why bring up the physical dependency?
You can't have it both ways. You can't argue that you meant addiction to caffeine (which is in both diet and regular soda) and that you only meant it in the slang sense.
This is getting stupid now, it's completely taking over the original post. Fine your all correct and I'm just an idiot. If saying something is addictive is commonly used as a slang word in the U.S. Too then why did I have to try and defend my post over the definition of addiction.
People on this site claim a lot of foods/substances are TRULY addicting all the time. Not like, OMG I'm so addicted to these brownies, they're so good! But they say sugar is as addicting as heroin, carbs are addicting, and ridiculous stuff like that. So when people read someone say diet soda is addicting, they read it in a literal sense.
Oh ok, well it wasn't meant in a literal sense, I guess I just assume that everyone will understand what I mean, because it's a forum and the topic was diet drinks not a thread on drugs/alcohol.
There are plenty of people around here that will tell you soda (diet or regular) is in the same category as drugs and alcohol. lol
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http://www.webmd.com/diet/diet-sodas-and-weight-gain-not-so-fast?page=1
and a recent neurological study:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2892765/
there is still no consensus about this topic. Logically it would seem to me that kicking the need for a sweet flavor would be beneficial as sweet items and particularly the "sweet tooth" could lead to one eating more calorie rich foods vs less sweet items. The pasta sauce example is particularly salient with certain brands having more sugar per serving than ice cream toppings.
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I just drank a case of Diet Coke and I feel 100% better than I've ever felt.0
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goosebeartalk wrote: »I just drank a case of Diet Coke and I feel 100% better than I've ever felt.
Awee, very mature of you.
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