Alternative Barf Bag Uses
More than for Vomit, these Bags make Great Holders and Note Pads
May 23, 2007
A barf bag is a nifty thing. It's waterproof on the inside, and you can write on the outside. It seals. It has a certain cultural cache. And best of all, these bags are free. Always grab one or two.
Many uses for the much-maligned Air Sickness Bag:
- Wet bikini holder
- Make lists, scrap paper
- Quick, humorous gift bag for presents
- Lunch bag for bananas or loose items like chips
- Bookmark to hold place in book when you get up for restroom
- Doggie bag
- Used feminine products bag
- Panties sack for overnight guests
- Emergency business card - write info on bag. It's memorable!
- Holder for travel receipts
- Dog poop bag if traveling with canines (use at hotel)
- Mileage tracker notepad
- Unfold and make origami for amusement
- Doodle pad. Place colored pencils or crayon inside
- Holder for articles you rip out of newspapers or magazines in flight
- Holder for maps and travel coupons
- Emergency sunglasses case
- Coaster
- Holder for children's or ladies' hair ties
- Holder for damp soap from hotel room
- Holder for wet toothbrush
- Instant vase for wildflowers picked outside hotel
- Excellent for writing down directions
- Make hand puppet to amuse self, flight attendant or nearby children
- Practice signing your name to improve professional John Hancock
- Sketch logo ideas for new start-up business
- Holder for travel photos, or pix of loved ones back home
- Breathe in the bag if you are nauseous or have the hiccups
- Mailing envelope for letters or pictures
- Some people collect airsickness bags from around the world. Not a joke, just sounds like one
- And, of course...Vomit can actually go in here if you have to use it
It's always fun to come up with alternative uses for common items. Some of these tips might even come in handy. Expand your brain when you sit on a plane by mentally adding to this list.
What Not To Do with a Barf Bag
Heedless travelers can take the alternative use thing too far. For example, urinating in your barf bag on a plane will only get you arrested. Farting in the bag will not net you friends either - although the thought might be appreciated to those stuck smelling airplane cabin flatulence. Do not blow up the bag with air and pop it, either. Might be fun for you at first, but Air Marshalls might give you a hard time for making "bomb" noises.
Have You Actually Vomited?
Don't be stuck holding the bag. These are provided in every airplane seat pocket for an honest reason. Simply call the flight attendant, using the call light on your seat arm or over your head by the vent. Tell the attendant you vomited and hand over the closed bag. They will know what to do with the remains.
