Here is to having no idea how to handle this without making jokes.

BYU will now be allowing caffeine sodas on campus.

End column.

I kid!

To be serious, this is a shocking announcement by the school. Brigham Young University saying it would begin selling caffeinated sodas on campus is like the Pope saying aliens are our true overlords. OK. Maybe not to that crazy of a degree, but still!

It is a change in cultural policy for a campus that has been “caffeine-free” since the 1950s.

“Until more recently, Dining Services rarely received requests for caffeinated soda. Consumer preferences have clearly changed and requests have become much more frequent,” the university said in an FAQ announcing the change.

In the FAQ, BYU said it was adjusting to meet consumer demand now. It is not, however, doing this for any sort of financial reason.

“Yes, the Administrative Vice President has been supportive and has kept the President’s Council informed,” the university said.

This has been a story that has been developing for some period of time.

FOX 13 first reported on demands for BYU to allow caffeine on campus in 2012. During that period of time a movement sprung up after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints clarified caffeine use for the faithful.

“Despite what was reported, the Church revelation spelling out health practices (Doctrine and Covenants 89) does not mention the use of caffeine. The Church’s health guidelines prohibits alcoholic drinks, smoking or chewing of tobacco, and “hot drinks” — taught by Church leaders to refer specifically to tea and coffee,” the church wrote at the time.”

BYU games are about to get even more wild.