@phatmass They are definitely nice. I just looked back since I couldn't remember if they were the same price or cheaper and they were $6 for 2 ($3 each vs $4). I was thinking about it and these are 17oz, where the kid ones were 14oz. So in reality these aren't that much bigger and may be suitable for kids. I ordered 3 more all planned for kids (4+ years old)
"It is a curious fact, and one to which no-one knows quite how much importance to attach, that something like 85 percent of all known worlds in the Galaxy, be they primitive or highly advanced, have invented a drink called jynnan tonyx, or gee-N’N-T’N-ix, or jinond-o-nicks, or any one of a thousand variations on this phonetic theme. The drinks themselves are not the same, and vary between the Sivolvian ‘chinanto/mnigs’ which is ordinary water served just above room temperature, and the Gagrakackan ‘tzjin-anthony-ks’ which kills cows at a hundred paces; and in fact the only one common factor between all of them, beyond the fact that their names sound the same, is that they were all invented and named before the worlds concerned made contact with any other worlds."
I purchased the other Contigo bottles (the ones that keeps it warm and cold). I can't seem to get rid of the rubber scent on the caps no matter how many times I wash this thing.
@ninkorn I bought one of those retail at Amazon two years ago. Love it, abuse it, never worry about leakage, use it daily. I never had a funky scent or taste except the one time my wife used it for fruit tea. Took about two days of black tea for it to go away. I would have snatched another here but they all sold before I could hit the button.
So I was eager to see todays Meh. After the past several days I knew it would be something awesome. Another Dyson? Maybe a bluetooth speaker? Some sort of cookware possibly? Nope. 11 pm CST has come, time to refresh the page. And.....
What is this??? I read all the text. I still don't know what it is. It looks like it may be worth $4 but what is it?
@ChadP Oh, I did, but I still don't understand what it is exactly. As in why would people purchase water bottles?A 2 litter holds 4x as much and costs only 88 cents here. It comes with a cap which makes it leak proof. If 68 ounces is too much however, it'll be a 1.25 for the 20 ounce version at the quickie mart!
@denboy I agree. Splurge the $1 get DrP, drink half, fill back up with Wild Turkey...in other not news I noticed the wife sat a package beside my office desk just now. Open it to see a flat 20x14ish bag less than a inch thick, I cut it open and it exploded into a queen size comforter. Smart packaging and shipping!
@Outofmymind I used to tell myself that, and then I got a nice insulated Thermos water bottle. Now I fill it up at the water cooler and pay $0.00 for water every day. It has paid for itself easily.
@Collin1000 I actually would have bought one of these for my dad if it held coffee. That makes sense, I mean if you spill a bit of water so what, but a push button 17 ounce coffee mug? Hell ya!
@carrerascott Is the latching mechanism identical for the kids and adult versions? I'm not sure, it just seems like there would be some different in a kids version.
Yup, ended up ordering 3. Last time I ordered the 2 packs for my daughter and nephew, but forgot to get one for my niece. Woohoo, I'm in for more!
I read in a review that said these are awesome as a night cup in bed. At first I thought YES! Booze in bed, then realized it's probably better for water.
According to internal Eastman documents, in 2008 Eastman signed a two-year contract with Sciences International, another product defense firm that had played a key role in the tobacco industry's scientific misinformation campaign. On Sciences' advice, Eastman then commissioned a study that used computer modeling to predict whether a substance contains synthetic estrogens, based on its chemical structure. The model suggested that one of Tritan's ingredients—triphenyl phosphate, or TPP—was more estrogenic than BPA. Eastman, which never disclosed these findings to its customers, later commissioned another study, this one involving breast cancer cells. Again, the initial results appeared positive for estrogenic activity. In an email to colleagues, Eastman's senior toxicologist, James Deyo, called this an "oh shit moment."
@Fej just how bad are we talking here? like "diesel fumes cause cancer driving on the freeway is bad for you" dangerous, or playing golf in a thunderstorm dangerous?
@w4ffles_ I make this joke a lot and I get so sad when people don't get it. Someone will say something and I reply with "Well that's only known in the state of california" or "No, lead paint only causes cancer in the state of california." I like how we don't share our knowledge with other states too.
I bought the Contigo thermos bottles, and I love them, but I have found I can't use the coffee one for water, as it tastes like old coffee... I am in for 3, but I REALLY wish you would put up those $20.00 comforters again.. I was too broke to buy as many as I would have liked.. Come on Meh, let me do some dmg , Post them again. They are awesome for a 20.00 bill. Just wish shipping was a little faster.. (ALOT)!!!
@tenemu Got mine today. Was actually impressed with it for the price. It is much better than the $20-35 ones at wallyworld. Should it go back up again I would buy 3 more.
@wa27 I never thought kids could be infected by the insidious Hipster virus; I fear for our souls. Although it will pain me I must exorcise these poor children with my Maxwell House coffee grounds...
I used to have a little water bottle that I kept by my bed at night in case I got thirsty, but it turned out I got thirsty a lot, so I upgraded to a 2 liter soda bottle. But even that wasn't enough so now I have a 3 liter one and I even go through it on some long nights.
@Al_Coholic Just be careful. Nutritional info for Humans is Serving Size 5 lbs, Servings per human 35. Calories per serving-8300 Ingredients- Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, cheetos,chicken by product, glamshirical, meat by products. May contain eggs, nuts and shellfish. So while water is the main ingredient it is deadly over consumed so add a drop of flavor to be safe.
Al_Coholic, I don't think he meant he was drinking soda at night, just using a soda bottle. Soda is horribad for you, H2O.. Is good, but you can actually drink too much, rarely, but there is such a thing as water intoxication..
And I didn't mean the comforters were slow to receive, Just some things seem a bit slow. Son Loves His, BTW.. I would buy more if they were posted.. TY in advance.
Interesting that these are technically listed as Kids bottles by Contigo but there's no mention of that in the description or specs. Only real reason I could see for that is the size. I tend to use a 32oz bottle (Liberty BottleWorks ftw). Refilling these would drive me nuts.
What color is the button on the charcoal color bottle? The initial picture shows all three color bottles have the same light color button. The picture shown in this thread and Amazon show the charcoal bottle with a green button and bottom. Edit: BTW, 2X appalling-sloppy-spy
@nadroj Poor ole Borge's dead, a candle lights his head....he looks so peaceful and so nice. He looks so calm and sweet, it's a shame that he can't keep, but it's summer and we're runnin' out of ice.
Just got mine in the mail. I'm a huge fan of most Contigo items (i take a mug of tea everyday for my commute, and I have 3 mugs i rotate through in case dishes don't get done or one is damaged).
The mechanism seems very similar to the mugs I have, which is nice. It is a bit stiff but hopefully that will go away.
Best part is the price tag still on the bottom of the mug: $11.89
Specs
Conditon - New
Warranty - Lifetime - Contigo
Ships Via - FedEx SmartPost
What’s in the Box!?
Pictures
All Colors
Lid
Price Check
$19.41 at Amazon ($4.99 shipping)
$10 at Contigo ($5 shipping)
Warranty
90 days
My daughter loves her mini cups we bought last time. Genius open/close mechanism.
Thank Meh for NO ROOMBA'S!!!
@Stallion So do my two girls, 4 and 7 years old.
@Stallion I wish they'd sell the kids ones again.
@phatmass They are definitely nice. I just looked back since I couldn't remember if they were the same price or cheaper and they were $6 for 2 ($3 each vs $4). I was thinking about it and these are 17oz, where the kid ones were 14oz. So in reality these aren't that much bigger and may be suitable for kids. I ordered 3 more all planned for kids (4+ years old)
Available in three non-Georgia colors. Can't escape Georgia on my mind.
Write up reminds me of the gin 'n tonics from Hitchhiker's Guide. Anyone remember those?
@KDemo gargle blasters? Or some such
@Moose - Exactly! Now I want one.
@KDemo Exxentricia Gallumbits, the triple-breasted whore of Eroticon 6, HIGHLY recommends them. Arthur and Trillian - not so much.
Mehish
Where were these last week when I bought two Nalgenes from Amazon? Meh, oh well
The Georgia red saga continues
Fantastic write up
@Ignorant; Agreed, its hilarious.
@Ignorant Seriously.
@Ignorant victor Borge!
@Ignorant I dunno. I felt like it lacked a certain spark, ya know? A certain vibrance, perhaps. A certain sort of... color.
I purchased the other Contigo bottles (the ones that keeps it warm and cold). I can't seem to get rid of the rubber scent on the caps no matter how many times I wash this thing.
@ninkorn shoot, I wish that was today's Meh. I want those, but not for full price!
@ninkorn I bought one of those retail at Amazon two years ago. Love it, abuse it, never worry about leakage, use it daily. I never had a funky scent or taste except the one time my wife used it for fruit tea. Took about two days of black tea for it to go away. I would have snatched another here but they all sold before I could hit the button.
@ninkorn have you used the good ole white vinegar and water trick, let it air dry.
meh
spotted-respected-dwarf
She may be spotted and respected, but my 5' 0" girlfriend is not a dwarf!
@TaRDy she's a tall dwarf- no shame innit
@TaRDy maybe they know my ex: bad-vengeful-ginger
So I was eager to see todays Meh. After the past several days I knew it would be something awesome. Another Dyson? Maybe a bluetooth speaker? Some sort of cookware possibly?
Nope. 11 pm CST has come, time to refresh the page.
And.....
What is this??? I read all the text.
I still don't know what it is.
It looks like it may be worth $4 but what is it?
@Outofmymind A Contigo Autoseal Swish 17oz Water Bottle
@Outofmymind ...so you didn't read ALL the text then...
@ChadP Oh, I did, but I still don't understand what it is exactly. As in why would people purchase water bottles?A 2 litter holds 4x as much and costs only 88 cents here. It comes with a cap which makes it leak proof. If 68 ounces is too much however, it'll be a 1.25 for the 20 ounce version at the quickie mart!
@Outofmymind some of my best getto stories start out with what I put in an 88 cent 2 liter.
@denboy usually starts with a flask for me
@denboy I agree. Splurge the $1 get DrP, drink half, fill back up with Wild Turkey...in other not news I noticed the wife sat a package beside my office desk just now. Open it to see a flat 20x14ish bag less than a inch thick, I cut it open and it exploded into a queen size comforter. Smart packaging and shipping!
@Outofmymind you're living the life, my friend.
@Outofmymind I used to tell myself that, and then I got a nice insulated Thermos water bottle. Now I fill it up at the water cooler and pay $0.00 for water every day. It has paid for itself easily.
@Collin1000 I actually would have bought one of these for my dad if it held coffee. That makes sense, I mean if you spill a bit of water so what, but a push button 17 ounce coffee mug? Hell ya!
@Outofmymind and after you buy 4-5 of them it cost more than the bottle. Beside my 4 year old would never get the cap back on correctly.
It's also $11.99 Prime (free shipping) on Amazon. 17oz. http://www.amazon.com/Contigo-Swish-Water-Bottle-17-Ounce/dp/B00MVODSPC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412741035&sr=8-1&keywords=contigo+swish
@carrerascott That link now shows it as $9.99 (with Prime free shipping). It also says there are only two left, but more are coming.
@carrerascott That link is for the kids version. I'm not sure what the difference is, but there probably is something..
@kadagan they are both 17oz so shouldn't make a different, they hold the same amount of liquid.
@carrerascott Is the latching mechanism identical for the kids and adult versions? I'm not sure, it just seems like there would be some different in a kids version.
I kinda wish they were 20 oz. but in for two anyway.
Tenga, again.
Yup, ended up ordering 3. Last time I ordered the 2 packs for my daughter and nephew, but forgot to get one for my niece. Woohoo, I'm in for more!
I read in a review that said these are awesome as a night cup in bed. At first I thought YES! Booze in bed, then realized it's probably better for water.
Can only buy 3 bottles.
Are these gonna fuck with my hormones?
Apparently, Eastman Chemical, the company that makes Tritan, has been involved in some shady shit.
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/tritan-certichem-eastman-bpa-free-plastic-safe
@Fej just how bad are we talking here? like "diesel fumes cause cancer driving on the freeway is bad for you" dangerous, or playing golf in a thunderstorm dangerous?
@Fej THEY'RE PUTTING ESTROGEN IN PLASTIC THAT COULD GIVE ME BREAST CANCER? And this shit hits the fan during BREAST CANCER Awareness month. Nice.
@Collin1000 no freaking idea. it's almost certainly at least a bit harmful but we don't know how much. not enough science and too much spin.
@Fej There's also plastic in your McDonalds homeboy. Calm down.
@Fej I live in California and everything within the state's boundary causes cancer.
@w4ffles_ Whew, good thing I left.
@Fej my wife's going thru menopause without hormone therapy- if there's estrogen in these, I'M BUYING 2700
@w4ffles_ I make this joke a lot and I get so sad when people don't get it. Someone will say something and I reply with "Well that's only known in the state of california" or "No, lead paint only causes cancer in the state of california." I like how we don't share our knowledge with other states too.
I bought 3 bottles~
@yeondoo 안녕하세요~
@galmaegi 누구세영? ^^
@yeondoo ㅎ 뱃지 달고 있는 한국인팀 중 한 명이에요. 지난 번에 @ethanp 님이 인사하시길래 저도 한 번... ㅎㅎ
@galmaegi 반갑습니다~ 타지에서 고생 많으셔요~^^
@yeondoo @galmaegi ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ연두님은 약간 해뽐에서 연애인같으신분이에여. ㅎㅎ 전 해뽐에선 다른 아이디로 해서 잘 모르시겠지만요 ㅎㅎㅎ 한국시간 1시되면 바로 올려주시는 반 직원이라고해도 무방한 ㅎㅎㅎ 반가워요 연두님 항상 수고많으세요 ㅎㅎ
I ordered a couple because this was the least meh thing I've seen here in a while. That, and my MVP was about to sue me for neglect.
@choral_music your mediocre very person?
spiteful-unreal-reason
Um...So, my reasoning for deciding to buy the bottle is spiteful and unreal? Maybe I should rethink that decision?!
@SavvySapphire Embrace your uniquely human spiteful lack of reality, it's part of nature's brilliance.
I bought the Contigo thermos bottles, and I love them, but I have found I can't use the coffee one for water, as it tastes like old coffee... I am in for 3, but I REALLY wish you would put up those $20.00 comforters again.. I was too broke to buy as many as I would have liked.. Come on Meh, let me do some dmg , Post them again. They are awesome for a 20.00 bill. Just wish shipping was a little faster.. (ALOT)!!!
@Mandamm Yes, please post them again! I missed them because I was very sick and I really would like to buy some!
@Mandamm I got mine in just a few days. I was surprised it showed up so fast.
@tenemu Got mine today. Was actually impressed with it for the price. It is much better than the $20-35 ones at wallyworld. Should it go back up again I would buy 3 more.
ohhhh... just bought one... but feel equally inclined to meh. Self-meh-ing impulse.
I found the best commercial for this thing.
@wa27 now that's acting!
@wa27 I never thought kids could be infected by the insidious Hipster virus; I fear for our souls. Although it will pain me I must exorcise these poor children with my Maxwell House coffee grounds...
@wa27 I like these kids better.
Wednesday; 11:00 pm... Don't let meh down this time as my MVP renewal is drawin' near..
this looks like a fleshlight
@peas It's not your run-of-the-mill fleshlight—It's a spill-proof fleshlight.
I just buy a bottle of water from the store and refill it when it's empty. If I forget it somewhere, I don't care.
I used to have a little water bottle that I kept by my bed at night in case I got thirsty, but it turned out I got thirsty a lot, so I upgraded to a 2 liter soda bottle. But even that wasn't enough so now I have a 3 liter one and I even go through it on some long nights.
@Al_Coholic Just be careful. Nutritional info for Humans is Serving Size 5 lbs, Servings per human 35. Calories per serving-8300 Ingredients- Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, cheetos,chicken by product, glamshirical, meat by products. May contain eggs, nuts and shellfish. So while water is the main ingredient it is deadly over consumed so add a drop of flavor to be safe.
@Outofmymind That's ok, I like nuts...
@Outofmymind That's why I buy diet water
I think this is the first time I've seen North Dakota colored in for purchaser location.
Al_Coholic, I don't think he meant he was drinking soda at night, just using a soda bottle. Soda is horribad for you, H2O.. Is good, but you can actually drink too much, rarely, but there is such a thing as water intoxication..
@Mandamm water wasted?
And I didn't mean the comforters were slow to receive, Just some things seem a bit slow. Son Loves His, BTW.. I would buy more if they were posted.. TY in advance.
I'll take one in each color! Work to hard to ball on a budget.
@Glidde8 That's what she said; balling on a budget is tough...
Since I'm running out of Meh jokes here I'll take one; thanks. Loquacious and highly involved descriptions are powerful dangerous things...
I did it again...clicking 'check out'.
I want the end of my VMP.
@n2morrow You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.
3 for me.. gave all the family contigos last year for holiday gifts.. and some of them got lost. They were the 24oz ones, but oh well.
Interesting that these are technically listed as Kids bottles by Contigo but there's no mention of that in the description or specs. Only real reason I could see for that is the size. I tend to use a 32oz bottle (Liberty BottleWorks ftw). Refilling these would drive me nuts.
I hope mine comes with ebola.
@umbrellacorp as a rule of thumb we try to not bleed or vomit on products during the shipping process.
@ChadP There's an upcharge for that.
Errr.. T-Virus
@umbrellacorp Err... California
@RicoSuave Hotel California?
@umbrellacorp State of California
Candy! I meant CANDY!
What color is the button on the charcoal color bottle? The initial picture shows all three color bottles have the same light color button. The picture shown in this thread and Amazon show the charcoal bottle with a green button and bottom. Edit: BTW, 2X appalling-sloppy-spy
Just got my comforter yesterday and man is it great! Meh on these water bottles though.
Here's some info from the Eastman website regarding the testing and safety of Tritan. Tritan Testing and Lawsuit
Are these USB?
@Mehrsels yes, but you'll need the adaptor
Does it work with mac?
@kadagan and cheese?
@kadagan these are indeed multi-platform compatable. Blackberry users may find the adaptor cords are difficult to source for older models.
@jasontoon top five.
No Georgia Red. . . for that alone, meh.
Meh for effort though.
@jrwofuga wow, tough customer
$9.99 on Contigo's website
http://www.gocontigo.com/17-oz-autoseal-swish-water-bottle.html
@adam2562 That's already mentioned above by Meh, including the $5 shipping fee for a total of $15.
So, Borge's dead?
@nadroj that would explain the smell...
@nadroj Poor ole Borge's dead, a candle lights his head....he looks so peaceful and so nice. He looks so calm and sweet, it's a shame that he can't keep, but it's summer and we're runnin' out of ice.
This was taught to us as young kids - it's a hard life here in the mountains, lemme tell you.
If I didn't already have a water bottle, I'd consider this.
Sell the kids version again!
Just got mine in the mail. I'm a huge fan of most Contigo items (i take a mug of tea everyday for my commute, and I have 3 mugs i rotate through in case dishes don't get done or one is damaged).
The mechanism seems very similar to the mugs I have, which is nice. It is a bit stiff but hopefully that will go away.
Best part is the price tag still on the bottom of the mug: $11.89
Thanks Meh for another great purchase!