Gatorade is named as it is because it was developed by scientists at the University Of Florida to help keep their athletes hydrated during practices and games. The University of Florida's moniker is "Gators" hence "Gatorade"......

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Believe it or not, but Gatorade isn't an international thing

either. Gatorade is a sports beverage that is supposed to incresase your athletic performance with carbohydrates and electrolytes and other things. Parents also sometimes give it to their sick children. I don't know why it's called Gatorade, but workmate Kimmy just suggested the following: Gatorade is meant to rehydrate the body, keeping it from getting (internally, presumably) dry like an alligator. Any other theories? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister@majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------