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This whole article is complete horseshit
Purple drank is any non-carbonated grape flavored or purple colored sweet beverage.
Its a damn Liquor
Sizzurp should not be associated with the cough syrup, its actually a liquor, search Google Images...what pops up?? Green420jdubb (talk) 14:16, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Woohoo! Yet another wonderful gift to the world from hip hop culture. Along with other classy items like side shows and baggy pants.Arlesd (talk) 05:01, 23 May 2013 (UTC)
Mariah Carey
is mentioning the drug in her 2005 hit its like that where she sings purple is taking me higher. But I dont know how to add it since the page is protected. --Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.178.220.59 (talk) 17:13, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
DXM containing cough syrups
Cnota 22:47, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
lots of cough syrups also have dextromethorpan hydrobromide, a cough supressant that when taken in large doses, along the order of a bottle or two of syrup, results in a significant hallucinatory poop and disassociative episode, on par with most illegal hallucinogens. This is definately also a factor in these experiences.
Actually, since the cough syrup used is usually a codeine-containing cough syrup, the use of dextromethorphan (DXM) in OTC cough syrups is usually not a factor in the effects of what is usually referred to as "purple drank." The effects of codeine and DXM are very different, with DXM being a dissociative (by way of NMDA antagonism) and codeine being an opiate. It is also important to note that many OTC DXM cough syrups also contain guaifenesin and/or acetomenophan which if used in large quantities can cause severe health defects. JAVIonics 21:03, 25 January 2007 (UTC)
The Purplish Hue
Is in fact, not derived from codeine, but from added dyes to make the cough syrup more distinct in color.
--65.33.43.1 18:28, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Multiple Meanings
Designating a precise definition of "purple drank" could be deceptive. The black community is known for its celebration of beverages that are low cost and contain a lot of sugar (like koolaid and generic brand carbonated sodas). The grape flavors of these drinks are, of course, purple. When an urban person says "purple drank" they may well be referring to something more innocent. I cite Dave Chappelle's comments about a Sunny Delight ad in which the term "purple stuff" is invoked. He joked that had a black young man been in the commercial he would have preferred the "purple drank".--Gtg207u 05:48, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
--65.33.43.1 18:26, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
The term purple drank dates back much further in New Orleans, where it innocuously referred to purple colored drinks described above. Sodas were referred to by color, and there were several flavors. The term did not rise in Houston until after the influx from Katrina. This article is way off the mark. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.68.126.5 (talk) 01:37, 1 May 2013 (UTC)
Ability to cause blindness
As mentioned in the article, the syrup (assuming mixture of codeine and promethazine) is characterized as having the ability to cause blindness in larger doses. Can someone cite a source for this?
Needs more Grimace
The main article needs that infamous Photoshopped picture of Grimace, the purple McDonald's mascot character, holding a huge bottle of cough syrup and grinning, with gold teeth showing, and the large caption, "PURPLE DRANK, I'm-a grip and sip"
Seriously, is this Wikipedia, or is this encyclopediadramatica?
If the aforementioned picture is important to the concept then it isn't ridiculous. A picture of chicken sex is absurd in the mass consciousness but might be extremely contextual in a John Waters article. I say do what gets the job done as long as you're not stepping on copy rights.--Gtg207u 05:46, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
Am I the only one...
I'm sorry to disrupt the talk page like this, but am I the only one who finds the fact that "Lack of coughing" is listed in the article as an effect is incredibly funny? Calgary 06:30, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
How is this legal?
Not making a judgement call about those who drink it, but the opening paragraph of the article has me confused. It begins by stating that the drink is legal, but the description of it as containing prescription-strength codeine levels makes me question its legality. What are the loopholes that make this legal? If it involves OTC codeine syrups, then the "prescription-strength" claim is off-base. If it's prescription-strength, then prescription diversion (if not other things like scrip forgery) belies the "drink is legal" claim. Student Driver 01:04, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
I think Sizzurp would be more accurate of an "official" name than purple drank
I have been recently dissecting the lyrics to several popular hip-hop songs that have mention of this concoction, and I would like to add some clarifications based on what I've been able to glean.
In the lyrics of the Three 6 song "Sippin on that Syrup"(pronounced sizzurp in the song), one of the rappers sings, "I got the wet promethazine, thick orange and yellow Tuss". Shortly thereafter he sings "Hydrocodone on that hands free phone" and then later "40 dollars for just one ounce ounce, Tussionex is how its pronounced". Even later in the song is "Nothing like that yella yella that will have you itching man". There is also a song by a rapper named "Chrome"(possibly Lil Chrome) who has a song entitled 1G 0z, the main chorus in which he sings "I got 16 ounces purple and yellow Tuss".
We already know that the original intoxicating ingredient in the beverage is a purple prescription strength cough syrup containing promethazine(an antihistamine, commonly used to relieve allergy symptoms) and codeine(an opium-derived pain medicine). However, there is another prescription-only cough syrup containing an antihistamine and pain-killer that can be substituted, and that medicine is currently under the brand name "Tussionex". Chlorpheniramine is substituted for the promethazine, and hydrocodone is substitued for the codeine. Both are commonly used to treat very severe coughing when over the counter syrups containing dextromethorphan are not enough.
Because I have been prescribed Tussionex, I can attest to the fact that it has an orange/yellow color. I think what the wikipedia article refers to as "purple drank", is a misnomer, due to the fact that the purple color is achieved by using only one of the two possible intoxicating prescription-strength syrups. When Three 6 Mafia coined the term "Sizzurp", its clear that in that particular song, they are referring to a drink made with either the (purple) promethazine/codeine syrup, OR Tussionex (yellow). Therefore, I submit that the main wikipedia article be renamed from "purple drank" to what I believe is the closest thing to an "official" coining for the beverage, "Sizzurp".
I may be able to add some citations later, if needed. Also, I believe I've listened to enough songs to be able to decipher most of the other possible ingredients for the beverage. The main one seems to be a citrus flavored beverage, such as Sprite or Lemonaid. Jolly Ranchers are often used to add flavor, since the mixture is often already sweet. This is commonly prepared with ice and in a Styrofoam cup(to chill and insulate). Any challenges to what I've posted here are welcome.
Spelling of pronunciation
I mean, isn't it just "purple drink" rendered in a thick accent? --Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.72.21.221 (talk) 00:39, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Sure, but the "purple drank" spelling is often used to specifically refer to the illicit beverage, while "purple drink" could be any cheap grape beverage.09:49, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
Pimp C
Where's the heart failure part coming from? Every article I've read on his death since the tox report came back says that it was a combination of codeine and pre-existing sleep apnea. Codeine represses respiratory functions and combined with sleep apnea - in which you stop breathing during sleep - you get an accidental OD. Th 2005 (talk) 06:54, 6 February 2008 (UTC)
Proposed merge
This article's title "Puple drank" isn't appropriate for a wikipedia entry. Sure, all the street names should be mentioned and redirected to the entry, but shouldn't this be a subsection under Codeine#Recreational_use? Just like how Ice (drug) redirects to the methamphetamine article. Alvis (talk) 06:48, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
- merge LightSpeed3 (talk) 00:05, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
- I understand both sides of the debate, and support the merge. Purple Drank is, in my opinion, technically a recreational use of codeine. As such, it should be merged into this article.
Cameron K. (talk) 19:09, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
- I oppose the merger. Purple drank is not a form of codeine, but a drug of abuse that contains codeine and other active ingredients (notable promethazine), as well as colorant and various sweet liquids. Moreover, under its various street names, the drug is a subject of many cultural references. (For the record, I got involved in editing Purple drank because of a cultural reference to it in Nicknames of Houston. All I know about Purple Drank is what I learned here...)
- There is ample precedent for Wikipedia to have multiple articles about a particular recreational drug family, using street names. For example, consider the various articles about cocaine, such as Black cocaine, Brown-brown, Crack cocaine, Fishscale cocaine, Hollywood (slang), Paco (drug), and Ypadu. --Orlady (talk) 00:27, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
- Oppose. Lean is a different drug and has different effects, as well as a large subculture. 206.55.190.99 (talk) 22:22, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
- I oppose the merge; as opposed to the section 'recreational codeine use' which is still largely scientific, this article 'purple drank' is primarily concerned with sub-culture surrounding a particular means of ingesting recreational doses of codeine. --Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.131.226.194 (talk) 08:35, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
- Oppose and Rename - After looking at both articles, my opinion is that the Codeine article suffers excess information about the recreational use of the drug. Someone looking for information on codeine is probably more interested in it as a drug than as a recreational drug, and the article should focus on that. It should focus more on the drug chemistry, it's history, proper usage, side effects, etc. like many other drug-related entries here. The Purple drank article would do better renamed to Recreational use of codeine or something along those lines (not exactly sure of the preferred naming convention for such articles). Then, take that section out of Codeine and merge it into the newly renamed article. Purple drank could then be a section within the article, but the article could cover all aspects of recreational (ab)use of the drug. Within the codeine article, a see also entry could point to the newly renamed article. Problem solved. (Hopefully.) --Willscrlt (Talk) 08:48, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
- I just finished reading all of the example articles mentioned above for Ice (drug), [cocaine]], Black cocaine, Brown-brown, Crack cocaine, Fishscale cocaine, Hollywood (slang), Paco (drug), Ypadu, and, most importantly, the articles on Codeine and Purple drank. (Yes, it was a lot of reading about topics in which I have zero interest.) I have reached the same conclusion that 202.131.226.194 arrived at. The focus of the two articles are completely different. I really do not see how the Codeine article would be improved in any way by incorporating the largely social aspects of the Purple drank article, and vice versa. These really are similar to the Cocaine or Crack cocaine articles (each of which are completely different articles despite their nearly identical names and related topics) compared to Hollywood (slang), Paco (drug), or Ypadu. In the last three articles, the focus is on the culture using the drug, not really the drug itself. That is almost exactly the case here. And like here, I do not think that either of the cocaine article would be improved by merging the smaller cultural articles into the larger ones. I also do not think that any other combination of the drug articles would be particularly beneficial. Perhaps an all-inclusive article on the coca-leaf and cocaine socio-economic and cultural issues could pull it off. The same is true here. If someone could figure out a way to write an article that splits the socio-economic and cultural issues of ALL recreational use of codeine, then Purple Drank would be a good fit in there. Until, I think that leaving them separate as they are currently is best. I am not sure if my earlier suggestion of renaming the article is a good one or not. Given how the cocaine derivatives are named, I'm now disinclined to rename Purple Drank, unless it was to name it by a different common name. Syrup is used commonly throughout the article. I'd suggest someone run some Google stats and see what the most commonly used name is, and then go with that as the name for the article. --Willscrlt (Talk) 06:24, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
Just popping by - the merge was proposed in March and there's more opposition than support. I'm removing the merge tags. DenisMoskowitz (talk) 15:03, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
It becomes useless information
I can't think of a reason for listing so many instances that Lil Wayne raps or references Purple Drank. One or two quotes is quite enough, thanks. --Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.161.92.211 (talk) 18:56, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
"Concoction" vs. "Brew"
Some anon users (possibly the same user) have been changing "concoction" to "brew" in this article. No explanation has been offered for this change. My guess is that "brew" is another colloquial term for "drank", "lean", etc. This stuff is not, however, a "brew" in standard English as it is not produced by fermentation (as with beer) or by steeping a solid material in hot water (as with tea and coffee). In contrast, "concoction" is a good description of what this is. --Orlady (talk) 04:01, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Simpsons Did It?
While there is a section for mentions in music, there isn't an "in popular culture" section.
Is it worth creating one just to mention that the "Flaming Moe's" episode of "The Simpsons" is centered around a drink which also uses cough syrup as a primary ingredient?
SicTim (talk) 18:34, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Not to mention that the Flaming Moe was purple in colour. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.178.24.103 (talk) 10:32, 8 February 2012 (UTC)
Removed text that cited a "nutritionist" as a competent source
There was text in this article saying something to the extent of "a nutritionist says not to mix this drink with antidepressants..." blah. Nutritionists are not MD's, nor are they PA's, nor are they NP's, nor are they even PhD's. Nutritionists aren't anything reputable and are a the biggest joke of the medical community. They have no place making comments on such matters like drug interactions. Thus, I removed that statement. DO NOT REVERT MY EDIT ORLADY. A quick look at your talk page shows that you are incredibly biased, and incompetent. Refrain from making pointless edits for no reason. Thanks you. --Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.200.115.120 (talk) 19:36, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
Orlady has a number of points which you can't seem to handle. You ask for her to respond to your questions and time and time again she does and then you throw a fit tossing around arguements that hold no bearing. The information should absolutely be included, not because it is verifiable or that wiki is certifying that the accuracy of the news report, but because the information is presented in a way to let the reader understand that there has been critisism. I am astonished that you have an intellegent arguement at points, and throw it away by calling a source "dumb" because you don't like the content of it. While the information provided by the NIH is limited, it is their current stance on Valerian Root and as such it needs to be used if that is deemed as a competent source for other medications. Unfortunately, as contributors, we don't get to decide that we will only use a sources information when we like it and it suits our cause. Orlady made it very clear that the information was just that information not fact, if you don't like the information then go find some crediable information to dispute it, otherwise take your hand off the delete key. Either way quit attacking people and throwing fits, berating people and organizations, with your superior intelect that apparently can discredit any scientific data with the stroke of key, that's not what this is all about. --Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.113.24.80 (talk) 01:09, 9 June 2010 (UTC)
Commercial Criticisms
Orlady continues to post poor information and cites local morning news broadcasts as her source.. which are not credible by any standard. I tried to have this discussion with her under the "Commercial Criticism" section, but she stopped responding and continues to revert edits without giving reason. Orlady, stop citing local news station morning reports as credible sources of information. I will continue to remove them. They are ridiculous and have no place in what we all want to be a credible article. --Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.200.115.120 (talk) 12:02, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
Edit request from Platinum4, 9 April 2010
{{editsemiprotected}} NOBODY USES 7UP SPRITE ONLY. MAY WANT TO PUT UP SUGGESTED CONCENTRATIONS TOO (8OZ/L). Platinum4 (talk) 05:28, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
mentions in music
u need to add three 6 mafia and UGK cuz they were lik the first ones to rap about it it the song sippin on some syrup not to metion other songs --Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.243.2.193 (talk) 06:12, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
They also mention it in "No Flex Zone!" by Rae Sremmurd Intel1113 (talk) 00:08, 27 February 2016 (UTC)
Edit Request
{{editsemiprotected}}
The note about the MC Chris song in the musical references section is inaccurate. MC Chris's song is not making fun of purple drank but rather discussing the use of over the counter products (such as Robitussin) containing DXM, a cough suppressant distinct from codeine. The MC Chris reference should be removed.
Proof the world is screwed
See above. --Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.129.228.224 (talk) 16:39, 26 July 2010 (UTC)
"Odours of codeine"
This phrase looks very odd, since codeine doesn't have an odour. The syrup containing codeine may have a particular smell due to other ingredients and flavourings, but the chemical itself does not. 85.228.209.104 (talk) 23:10, 8 November 2010 (UTC)
News flash: Cops lie on a regular basis (particularly about smelling drugs to obtain reasonable suspicion to make a cursory search or probable cause to make an arrest) and are rarely questioned by the court on it. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.20.52.117 (talk) 03:19, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
Will Smith and Purple Drank
I can't think of any will smith songs referencing purple drank --Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.96.73.146 (talk) 02:27, 31 March 2011 (UTC)
Most important song of syrups history!!!
I stumbled upon this page and noticed the Music Reference section. The song "Otherside" by Macklemore is focused on and written about codeine cough syrup. The lyrics are all about the effects and history of "Purple Drank." If there has already been that much effort put into the music references, this song definately needs to be singled out and explained. References include the death of PimpC, quoting rappers who included the syrup in their songs, and a story about an addiction and eventual death caused by the syrup. Definately worth checking out!! Thanks
Jonnyboy1617 (talk) 02:31, 28 April 2011 (UTC) April/27/2011, Jon
Snurp
Purple drank is also referred to as the snurp. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by Jimgb4 (talk o contribs) 20:40, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
I cannot believe a article about Purple Drank is locked.
I cannot believe a article about Purple Drank is locked. This is what Wikipedia has come to now? Why is this article locked? So only Druggie Admins can edit this? I don't get it. And don't feed me Bullshit that its locked because of vandalism. If it has to be locked because of constant vandalism is the article even worth having? Or is this just another case of some Admin that lives in Mommy's basement abusing his admin powers to lock the article so only other Admins can edit it? I am starting to dislike Wikipedia more and more everyday,due to things like this. I guess "Anyone with Internet access can write and make changes to Wikipedia articles" is not true. And this is disturbing "There are 15,098,498 registered users,including 1,544 administrators." Only 1,554 Editors out of at least 15,098,498 people? Wikipedia is like some kind of crazy cult.--99.177.248.92 (talk) 01:22, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
paregoric
The historical use of medicinal syrups by drug addicts includes a vast amount of literature relating to the abuse of paregoric syrup. I suggest a section be added to this article. Nick (talk) 23:06, 1 February 2012 (UTC)
Other notable incidents
It should probably be noted in this section that codeine doesn't have an odor or any discernable scent. It's kind of lol that the police claimed they could 'smell' codeine, and it's notably erroneous. BaSH PR0MPT (talk) 23:02, 13 March 2012 (UTC)
"Purple Drank" mentioned in new NAS song...in a negative way
Hi, I just registered so I cannot edit/add anything . I'm hoping someone will approve this. NAS, in his song "The Don" says, "I don't lean, no codeine promethazine". Thank you! KnucklesKnuckels (talk) 23:22, 28 May 2012 (UTC)
editsemiprotected
Please add the hatnote since syrup (drug) redirects here:
{{redirect|syrup (drug)|general coverage|syrup|other uses|syrup (disambiguation)}}
Since medicinal syrups are covered in the main article, and there are other syrups on the dab page.
-- 70.24.247.127 (talk) 05:43, 17 December 2012 (UTC)
Drank in My Cup
The song Drank in my Cup needs to be added due to it's popularity and extreme relevence. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.191.46.175 (talk) 19:04, 10 February 2013 (UTC)
Mentions in hip hop - edit request
Can someone fix the "typo" of stomach (stomack is used in the article in section referenced in "headline" above). Thanks! 98.70.75.118 (talk) 05:16, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
Trayvon Martin
Trayvon bought, along with Skittles (commonly used in making "Lean") and an "Arizona Watermelon Juice Cocktail" (not Iced Tea, a common media distortion) and it is believed he bought these items to create a dose of lean. Screen shots of Trayvon's social media show frequent mention of Lean. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by Bchguyx (talk o contribs) 00:52, 28 July 2013 (UTC)
Is there a reason that the "Other Notable Incidents" section doesn't mention Trayvon Martin? Isn't his abuse of purple drank (to the point of possible liver and brain damage) notable? I can't think of a more notable public figure at the moment.
On page 6 of the autopsy report, it says "LIVER: No diagnostic abnormality." -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:30A:2E05:910:FCD8:F9C5:3314:93BA (talk) 05:27, 26 November 2013 (UTC)
Edit request on 17 July 2013
Another notable incident occurred in February 2012 when 17 year old Trayvon Martin was returning from a convenience store with Skittles and Watermelon Iced Tea, two known ingredients used in making lean. It was discovered that he had tweeted his intentions to procure the ingredients for the express purpose of making this street drug the night he was shot in a Sanford, Florida gated community Shadisidarous (talk) 02:05, 17 July 2013 (UTC)
Please add this to the "other notable incidents" section.
Here is the link to the published story: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c8c_1338159612&comments=1
Or, try this:
Please add this to the "other notable incidents" section.
Here is the link to the published story: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c8c_1338159612&comments=1
At minimum, is it not factual to say, "Travon Martin, a the time of his tragic death, was in possession of two of the three ingredients of Purple Drank: Skittles and AriZona Watermelon Fruit Drink Coctail. [not "Tea."] And, "Widespread speculation held that Travon's autopsy report, and other evidence, support the theory that he was returning from an errand that was part of his immersion of Southern hip-hop culture." This article is exemplary: http://thekansascitian.blogspot.com/2012/05/more-than-bag-of-skittles-trayvon.html -- Preceding unsigned comment added by Prof85 (talk o contribs) 01:30, 20 July 2013 (UTC)
Not done: The sources proposed here consist of speculative statements made by Internet users in venues that are not reliable sources. Those sources are not a valid basis for Wikipedia article content. --Orlady (talk) 02:51, 28 July 2013 (UTC)
Autopsy report shows he abused Lean. Ingredients he had were 2/3 of lean. Stop being part of the liberal machine and have some honesty. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.238.139.239 (talk) 17:32, 5 August 2013 (UTC)
Page 6 0f autopsy report says the following: "LIVER: No diagnostic abnormality." It says nothing conclusive, or even speculative, about codeine, or "lean."
Yeah, it's documented in autopsy reports and in terms of the items purchased that night, and in terms of text messages Trayvon sent and received, all of which are matter of public record. Perhaps MSNBC, et al. failed to report those details, choosing instead to peddle a pathos laden narrative of innocent "Skittles". Does that preclude such facts from prevailing? Revising historical events for wont of some personal politically correct agenda will be the downfall of Wikipedia yet. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.139.71.91 (talk) 04:36, 22 August 2013 (UTC)
Page 6 0f autopsy report says the following: "LIVER: No diagnostic abnormality." It says nothing conclusive, or even speculative, about codeine, or "lean."
That's because the toxicology report was separate from the autopsy report. Check right below where it said "LIVER: No diagnostic abnormality". 173.19.112.195 (talk) 07:35, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
Here's a "credible" source for you. Washington Times garners a certain level of "ethos" present in the junta of "acceptable sources": http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/crystal-wright-conservative-black-chick/2013/jul/30/who-cares-about-jay-z-don-lemon-right-about-blacks/ I strongly suggest whomever has decided to lord over this page, that they, perhaps begrudgingly, include this fact in the purple drank article. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.139.93.99 (talk) 19:48, 22 August 2013 (UTC)
Article referenced above is interesting on it's own merits, but says nothing whatsoever about "purple drank."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Disruptive_editing -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.139.93.99 (talk) 19:55, 22 August 2013 (UTC)
Unable to verify assertions/implications in image description and caption
File:Purple_drank_advertisement.jpg, used in this article, is described as "English: Example of an advertisement for a 'purple drank'-type drink." and captioned here with "Advertising for one commercial product based on purple drank." I don't know what "purple drank-type" is intended to imply, but it needs clarification. I am unable to verify that the product is based on purple drank, and that assertion appears to contradict [2]. Unless the implications can be supported by a WP:RS, I suggest that the image be deleted. Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 08:30, 19 August 2013 (UTC)
Kerser - song "never change again"
hi aussie rapper kerser has a song called "never change again" it mentions "purple sprite bottles" in the lyrics beer and purple sprite bottles who says kerser is a role model.. i think this song should be added thanks --Hookalaya (talk) 16:50, 18 April 2014 (UTC) ref..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Xf8DsTWgs&list=PLU8fMCs0n6ZNnYgUSoGU7H8lH0Lz0qsmz&index=7--Hookalaya (talk) 16:54, 18 April 2014 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 28 April 2014
An additional song that references "sizzurp" is "Like a G6" by Far East Movement off the Free Wired album released 13 APR 2010. 204.115.183.4 (talk) 16:25, 28 April 2014 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 18 May 2014
Under the section 'Mentions in hip hop' please could the song 'Work REMIX' by A$ap Ferg be added? In this song French Montana raps 'I'm drinkin' lean, it help me sleep'. Lean is slang for puple drank. A source is http://genius.com/Asap-ferg-work-remix-lyrics Dynamic Destroyer (talk) 13:19, 18 May 2014 (UTC)
Lean is the original slang... "Im leanin" shouldnt even need to have a reference. Does im stoned need a reference to prove its talking about weed? -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:332E:8790:223:6CFF:FE94:96AC (talk) 17:15, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
An interwiki link for "Jolly Rancher"
might be useful for reader outside the US who never heard about the product
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jolly_Rancher -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.75.139.64 (talk) 21:44, 27 May 2014 (UTC)
Mentions in hip hop - Addition
Macklemore has a song called Otherside, Song is about the use of lean in the rap game and specifically shows example of Pimp C whos died overdosing on Cough Syrup. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.162.16.12 (talk) 22:54, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
No Mention of the Flavor?
Contrary to popular belief the flavor of activist is not grape nor watermelon the actual flavor of the original brands barre, alpharma, and activist is peach-mint. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:332E:8790:223:6CFF:FE94:96AC (talk) 17:13, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 8 March 2015
Please add "Macklemore X Ryan Lewis" - Otherside (2009) under the "Mentions in Hip Hop" section. 68.43.38.72 (talk) 19:30, 8 March 2015 (UTC)
On phrase "Manner inconsistent with the label"
This is a legal term meaning that while it is possible to legally own a substance it is not legal to use it in a way not proscribed on the label.
For instance here is the phrase being used by the EPA "it is unlawful to use any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling under FIFRA sec. 12(a)(2)(G)."
So we see one may own the pesticide but one may not legally try to use it to repel cats. You can see people have tried to use it in this manner by their next line "At present, there are no registered pesticides containing the active ingredients in moth balls that are approved for use in repelling cats."
So its legal to own the stuff and use it to kill rodents it is illegal under Federal law to use it to sicken or poison your neighbors cat regardless if your state or city has no local laws about killing cats. Here is EPA page: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/labels/labels_faq/lr_faq_8.html
For purple drank the issue is more complex because it is illegal under Federal law to possess codeine and promethazine without a prescription (unless your a doctor or pharmacist).
And under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act even if you have a prescription it is illegal to ignore the label that the pharmacist puts on the bottle that explains dosages, lays out warning about overdoses, and lists side-affects. This pharmacy label is not the brands label (which may list some of this stuff as well).
--Wowaconia (talk) 00:32, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 26 June 2015
Danny Brown - I Will (2011) AlligatorShoes (talk) 04:06, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
Removed ingredients
I have removed the ingredients from this page, no they don't violate any specific policy that I'm aware of, however, putting the ingredients on the page, while not a recipe , would still give individuals knowledge enough to construct their own version of "Purple drank". That could get wikipedia into legal trouble, further even though it's not a straight up "how to ", it's borderline, thirdly it's not necessary to give the ingredients for the readers to understand what purple drank is. KoshVorlon 12:14, 9 December 2015 (UTC)
RfC: Should the section labeled "Ingredients" be removed?
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comma pls
"Purple drank is a slang term for a concoction which includes a prescription-strength cough syrup used in a manner inconsistent with its labeling as a recreational drug."
I doubt it's labeled as a recreational drug. Someone who can put a comma after "labeling" :P -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:8108:1E40:12A0:ACC0:1FA:1FD6:5F91 (talk) 21:37, 5 July 2016 (UTC)
Colour
The article says that the colour comes from the cough syrup. I guess there is only one purple syrup on the medicine market - so should not the name/producer listed in the article?! And also which dye is used in the syrup. --93.220.203.174 (talk) 03:21, 5 January 2017 (UTC)
Lean
Wat doin
Leair209876234 (talk) 03:00, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
"Purple drank" title should be renamed to "Lean"
"Purple drank" comes off a bit unencyclopedic. "Lean" seems like it would be much more fitting as a catch-all word to describe this drink.
NigeriaNoKamisama (talk) 05:53, 20 November 2017 (UTC)
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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