8 Fictional Substances You Wish You Could Try

Or maybe it's for the better that we can't...

1. The luck potion that Harry Potter took

Felix Felicis, or "Liquid Luck". 12 hours worth of effects. Makes the drinker lucky for this period of time, during which everything they attempt will be successful. Used excessively it can cause giddiness, recklessness, and dangerous overconfidence. Seems great to me!

2. Whatever Gandalf was smoking in that pipe of his.

"Hobbit Pipeweed" is a Tobacco strain grown and enjoyed by the hobbits of the Shire in the Lord of the Rings. Who doesn't wish they could blow elaborate smoke-rings like that?

3. The drug from Limitless

NZT-48. It's a pill that lets you learn faster and recall memories from the distant past. You could write an entire best-selling novel in one night. You could read through large quantities of books and retain knowledge at lightning speed. You could do anything. You really do become "limitless". Although the side effects are a tad less glamourous.

4. Butterbeer (of course)

The predictable choice of Butterbeer from Harry Potter has to make it on this list. We can all try making the recipe on our own or get it from Harry Potter shops like at Universal Studios in Orlando or at Whismic Alley in Los Angeles. Starbucks even came out with a drink to resemble Butterbeer. But how awesome would it be to drink the actual thing made by a real wizard at The Leaky Cauldron or at The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade?

5. Vampire Blood from True Blood

Also known as "V". When consumed by a human it will heighten the senses, increase strength, make for intense sexual experiences, and cause hallucinations. It can even heal near fatal injuries and will bond the human with the vampire they drank from. Super addictive, but still curious to see what it would be like.

6. The Blue Meth from Breaking Bad

"Blue Sky", "Big Blue", "Blue Magic", or "Fring's Blue". 99.1% chemically pure crystal meth. I never planned on trying meth, but if I were, it would be with this. "It may be blue, but it's the bomb." -Jesse Pinkman

7. The drug from Dredd

An addictive new drug, "Slo-Mo", in Mega-City One. Slows the user's perception of time to 1% of normal. Possibly a terrifying experience if done in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. But under the right circumstances, could be a very lovely, moving, and beautiful time spent. A very curious and intriguing drug that raises many questions.

8. Firewhiskey from Harry Potter

This alcoholic beverage looks absolutely delicious and fun. Has a burning sensation when drank, but is known to give courage to its drinkers. Harold Dingle offered to sell Firewhiskey for the "dusk-till-dawn end-of-exams celebration." I'll raise a toast to that!