Happy new years everyone! Over the last year, we saw a lot of weird energy drink brands. Here are 5 that caught our attention and made us say…. WTF?

5. Hair of the Dog Energy Drink - This brand was what gave me the idea to start searching for the most out of this world drink brands. According to the can, it is “The Healthiest Energy Drink on the Planet”. Dog hair has nutritional value? Must be the protein from fleas.

4. The Beast Energy Drink - The Beast caught my attention because the name sounds epic, and I wonder if college kids ever get this drink mixed up with Milwaukee’s Best when they are beer shopping. “Yo brosef, pick up a case of the beast, we are goin’ to a frat party tonight.”  Wicked!

3. Spaz Juice - “for an energetic freak out that will bother everyone” written in times new roman bold. Wow. Cute bunny.

2. Extenze Male Enhancement Shot -  If their pills aren’t doing it for you, I am sure this energy shot will!

1. Steven Seagal’s Lightning Bolt Energy - Basically, this drink is just amazing. I have nothing but good things to say about this because Steven can definitely kick some serious ass.

What is the craziest energy drink you have ever seen?

I came across this great article while surfing the interwebs. Do you ever wonder how energy drinks work? I sure do. This article lays out some pretty interesting facts about the history of energy drinks and how certain ingredients found in many products affect your body. There are also some really interesting statistics about caffeine in here as well. If your want to know more about health issues and how energy drinks work, check out this article!

Our polls are in! The top 5 reasons why people consume energy shots over energy drinks.

5. Fits in your purse.

Yeah its convenient to have a 2 ounce shot that doesn’t weigh down your purse or backpack. It is way easier to conceal inside of a purse or pocket based on size alone. If your on the move going from meeting to meeting, or backpacking through the mountains, lightweight and portability come into play.

4. No Sugar or Carbs

A lot of the energy shots on the market today are sugar free. They rely on b-vitamins and caffeine to give you that extra boost. Although most shots are sugar free, there is usually some sucralose in there to sweeten things up. No sugar also means no crash! People who count carbs love the shots over other drinks because there are no carbs in most shots!

3. Fast Acting

Energy shots kick in quickly! After a night of drinking, your looking for that quick solution to feel energized again. It takes less than a second to drink, and it gets right to work.

2. Taste

Many people do not care for the taste of coffee or carbonated drinks. Energy shots are becoming more and more refined and tasting better than ever. Some shots do have a ‘chemical’ or ‘bitter’ taste, but that only lasts a few moments after the shot has been taken.

1. Less Pee

Truckers love energy shots because they don’t have to stop! Less liquid in, less liquid out. It’s true! For people in the trucking industry, energy shots are a godsend. Less stops means more time on the road, and more money for them. Try drinking 4 cups of coffee, or 1 energy shot and see how fast your looking for the nearest restroom.