Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Its all so stupid. Costco sells insulated metal water bottles that work just as well and they are like 2 for $20. A fool and his money and all that...

It isn’t about buying the cheapest thing you can find. There is nothing wrong with buying your kid something her friends have. This is a normal part of teen development.

Wanting what your friends have is normal. Getting it doesn't have to be, especially when it's completely impractical.

My husband received one (haha) as a corporate gift. We are baffled by its popularity. First, it doesn't fit anywhere in our cabinets; second, are you supposed to schlep the giant straw around separately with you to avoid spillage when you are toting it places? It all seems impractical.