Comment Re:Damned if you do, Damned if you don't (Score 2, Informative) 242
No matter what your mother-in-law says, you're not an insect. It is an insecticide of sorts and is a useful way for the plant to prevent insect problems. Caffeine has very different effects on humans.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffiene
And better yet, read: The World of Caffeine: The Science and Culture of the World's Most Popular Drug
