Little Taylor wrote this wonderful poem about germs.

Germs, germs everywhere.
Even in your hair.
Germs, germs everywhere.
Even on a mare.
Germs, germs everywhere.
Even on a yummy pear.
Germs, germs everywhere.

She is one young student who got it right.  But one third grader in California got it wrong.  According to this article, students wrote to Sigg asking them for some water bottles.  The kids must have been told that these bottles were magic cause one eight year old somehow came to believe that his Sigg bottle was even germ free!

“The plastic water bottles can be recycled, but these metal ones you can keep,” explained 8-year-old Eduardo Martinez.

“The plastic ones hold germs,” added Daniel Meza.

Little Daniel, Germs are everywhere, even in your hair.  Little Daniel, Germs are everywhere, even on your Sigg bottle.  And since you’re encouraged to use it over and over again, then, Daniel, they’re ESPECIALLY found on your Sigg bottle.

I would like to give a tip of the hat to The Unauthorized, Unofficial SIGG Water Bottle Museum.  Perhaps once my SIGG is entirely done flaking I will donate it to the cause.

I was told a tragic story the other day.  Apparently a woman was in a grocery story and started to choke.  Someone called for water and two people sprung into action.  One person ran to fill a cup and another pulled out their SIGG bottle.  According to a witness, the person who had the SIGG bottle took too long screwing off the cap of the bottle.  By the time they removed the cap, the choking victim was already drinking some water from a paper cup.  SIGG has created a lid that takes too long to screw off, that’s another reason why My SIGG Sucks!

Some may wonder if I’m the only one who thinks these bottles are dangerous.  Check out these complaints:

“I will not purchase from them ever again not just because of the poor customer service but because their bottles are poor quality.”

“I bought 3 SIGG bottles last week for my one year old son. Two days ago he snapped the cap (he just turned one and is a little guy) and cut his face from the bottom of his nose to his chin. I am outraged that (1) the cap can be broken so easily, creating a very sharp knife-like edge and (2) SIGG has not returned my phone calls. You would think that a major company like SIGG would have the common courtesy to respond to a customer whose baby was INJURED by their product…a product that is specifically designed for children!”

“As a side note, SIGG bottles are apparently not all they are cracked up to be according to my three friends who have them. The tops tend to leak out, meaning the bottles can’t be stuffed in a bag but must be carried upright. They also tend to be dented very easily, and the designs wash off.”

Children are being injured?  What?  SIGG has caused some pain…

There’s more, check it out: SIGG Water Bottle Complaints

The new American CEO of SIGG takes a moment to share his thoughts about other cultures in a recent interview posted by courant.com. 

He paints the French with a broad stroke, saying, “The French are notorious for going to a meeting to decide to have a meeting.”

Of the Swiss he says, “They are very action-oriented.” and the Swiss “…don’t behave like Americans.”

Of the Americans he says, “We tend to think there is one way, and that’s the American way.”

The CEO is no fan of the French; juste une autre raison pour laquelle ma SIGG sucks.  (oh, and they don’t care much for the Inuit, either).

I have a feeling SIGG.net is unrelated to the topic at hand… cute, though…

I’ve often thought that my SIGG is missing something, it seems naked.  It is a fragile water bottle, after all.  Denting, flaking and chipping; clearly it needs some protection.  That’s why I give credit to the author of knittingwithoutyarn.com for coming up with this great idea:

It’s such a great idea I wonder why SIGG didn’t come up with it in the first place.  Instead, mine is fully naked, bare to the world. 

My SIGG didn’t come with a colorful hand knitted cozy, another reason why My SIGG Sucks!

Sending your child to school with a SIGG water bottle could make them a rule-breaking fugitive.  This according to hometownannapolis.com.  They recommend sending your child to school with a reusable water bottle, but give a caution to parents who send their kids with a SIGG water bottle:

“…check your school’s rules before picking up an aluminum bottle – some teachers don’t like it when they can’t see what their students are drinking.”

One SIGG bottle can move your child from a straight ‘A’ eco-conscious law-abiding student to a detention regular.  Who knows, it may be the beginning of a life of crime.

Good kids are headed for San Quentin; another reason why My SIGG Sucks!

That’s the question Hanna, author of “Flipping Into Joyland,” asked when her SIGG started to peel like a sunburnt Norwegian on a Caribbean beach.  How could this awesome Swiss bottle look so bad?  Apparently it didn’t take much.

She writes: “More and more paint kept flecking off, however, just from daily use…The company claims their water bottles are “Swiss Engineered,” but the peeling paint makes mine look shoddy…If you do care about durability and aesthetics, maybe look somewhere else, or buy a bottle without a paint coating.”

Seeing Hanna’s peeling SIGG bottle makes me sad.  That’s another reason why My SIGG sucks!

Some may have questioned my earlier story about the SIGG factory in China.  SIGG’s are made in Switzerland, we all know that!  Well today, the CEO of SIGG spilled the beans: more and more SIGG’s are made in China!  Check it out:

“We have received some consumer questions and prefer to be extremely clear about where our bottles are made,” said SIGG CEO Steve Wasik. “We have full-time Swiss employees on the ground in China at the factories to ensure these specialty products meet our stringent quality standards. Several of our loyal consumers have told us that when they see the SIGG brand, they expect to get a Swiss-made product – and we agree!”

Yes, Mr. CEO.  We expect a Swiss-made product!  Yet you’re outsourcing to China?  I think someone is being a little sneaky!  I’d suggest clearly marking your bottles to reflect your commitment to the Chinese economy, human rights, and labor practices.  I don’t like Chinese human rights policies, and that is another reason why My SIGG Sucks.