Special-issue bags 

Ampek

Avis

Barfboro

Disposable Bullshit Bag

"Seals BS in.

Directions:

1. Open bag before opening mouth

2. Tuck open bag beneath chin

3. Start "talking", let the BS flow

4. When full, seal bag and dispose of.

Disposable Bullshit bag (Australia)

Food Standards Agency

Her Britannic Majesty's Government has got into the barfbag industry by issuing this bag: part of a campaign to raise awareness of food poisoning in the catering industry.

"In the UK up to 4.5 million people a year may suffer from food poisoning. (Makes you sick, doesn't it?)", it says on one side.

The other side is packed with information on how to "reduce the spread of food poisoning germs", like "wash your hands" and "ensure food is cooked properly". There are little pictures showing you how to stock your refrigerator and what a snowflake looks like. I'm going to hang it up in my kitchen for constant reference.

Overall, a nice bag, and a good way to raise awareness of the causes of excessive barfbag use.

Want details? Check this story from the BBC. Hungry for more? The FSA will be pleased to provide more information -- only there's no address on the bag.

Guardian exam discomfort

This is a promotional bag for the Guardian educational supplement, a British newspaper. Unique among barfbags, it tells you how to not use it:

"Follow these simple instructions to beat exam nerves: 

Visit educationguardian.co.uk/clearing2002

Sign up for our unique clearing email service

Relax in the knowledge tha you will be equipped however your exams go

Dispose of this bag because you won't need it.

ITI 83

Mini

This bag was used to promote the Mini Cooper (a diminutive car manufactured in the UK). 

"Let's not mess up the interior" it says. "Let's make clickety-clak sounds as we climb to the top. Let's remember to keep our hands and feet inside the ride at all times. Let's spin round and round and round 'til the guy in the back just can't stomach it anymore. Let's motor."

Newt Gingrich

Remember Newt? The right-wing American politician who made liberals' blood curdle, then resigned in disgrace in 1998? Well, here's the bag that helped liberals express what they thought of him.

"Warning:" it says, "Reading or hearing Newt Gingrich may cause your gag reflex to automatically trigger a major barf-o-rama scene.

Keep this Newt Gingrich Barf Bag^TM with you at all times out of consideration for innocent citizens who may be nearby. When the uncontrollable urge to spew overcomes you during a close encounter of the Newt-kind, just open and aim into your convenient and sanitary Newt Gingrich Barf Bag.

When full, do not make the common error of mailing it to: The Honorable Newt Gingrich, House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515, but rather discreetly dispose of it as soon as possible.

Please remember that extremism in defense of uncontrollable barfing is not a vice.

THE SANITARY SAFETY OF ALL AMERICANS COMES FIRST"

Plüsch Air

Queezy Sack

Colourful generic that Ken Pugh says was sent to him by Winpak, showing that Canadians can manufacture nice-looking bags.

Queezy Sack (no tabs)

Quyat Erp Barfing Bag

Someone trying to make fun of those unfortunate travellers who suffer from airsickness? "For motion sickness and other emergencies", it says on one side of the envelope. "Successful use of this bag, enroute and without knowledge of the crew or other passengers, entitles you to membership in The Quyat Erp Barfing Society. Dedicated to good clean flying."

The other side continues with this insensitive drivel: "This envelope contains one moisture-proof plastic bag. To be used during moments of motion sickness. After use, seal contents in bag with enclosed tie, and hold in hands like security blanket. Other passengers will appreciate it."

"Quyat Erp", for those non-Americans among you, is an onomatopoeic pun on the name "Wyatt Earp", a western gunslinger who was involved in a shootout at the OK Corral in 1881. I have no evidence that Mr Earp ever hurled while aboard a plane, so his links with the science of bagology appear tenuous.

Regex Engine Input

Sic-Sac

Barry Day sent me this bag with a sticker saying "generic bag, light aircraft". That's a typically British understated description of one of the most fascinating bags in the skies. 

The bag comes in a small blue envelope stating: "Sic-Sac: The original Motion Sickness Bag. If an upset stomach is anticipated remove SIC-SAC from this container and keep ready for use. Do not be embarrassed by this precaution as even veteran air travelers are subject to occasional motion sickness."

The Sic-Sac logo features two pixies: an unhappy one holding a Sic-Sac envelope, and another grinning and holding a full bag. The pixies appear to be racing each other: the one with the full bag is in the lead.

There's more on the back of the envelope: "To use: roll top of sac over finger tips. Tie knot in top of sac itself or use attached tie." No hints as to how rolling the sac over your fingers is supposed to help ease your stomach.

Then it has some useful "Suggestions to ease motion discomfort: Regulate air vent for additional air. Concentrate on objects at a distance". In other words, stop ogling the stewardess and look out of the window.

There's more. "Genuine SIC-SACS are moisture-proof and not affected by extreme temperature changes." So much for climate-controlled cabins in light aircraft.

The bag itself is uninteresting: a plain plastic creation with a blue wire tie, held on with a sticker featuring those Sic-Sac pixies.

To get your own Sic-Sac, you might try contacting the makers: Allied Aviation Supplies Co.

Sic-Sac (2)

Same wording and overall design as the bag above, but the text on the back of the envelope has been re-typeset.
Thanks to Stephen James. (2001) 

Sick Jon

This "disposable vomit bag" has a "super absorbent pouch". Open up the clear polythene bag, and you find a sturdy grey plastic bag that would do any rubbish bin proud.

Inside that is what I surmise is the super absorbent pouch: a large teabag full of what appears to be salt. "Inner pouch absorbs fluids and supresses strong odors", says the flyer that goes with it.

"Caution: do not swallow absorbent". Especially if someone else has vomited on it?

Sicksäver

A buy-it-to-puke-in-it bag from a firm that senses a market opportunity. The www.sicksaver.com site tells us that vomiting is perfectly natural and can result from all sorts of fun-to-have ailments, including motion sickness, allergic reactions, appendicitis, brain anomalies and unpleasant sensory stimuli. Got one of this list? Then buy a pack of five SickSaver bags to avoid damage to expensive upholstery, messy clean-up, additional embarrassment and having to vomit into a public toilet or trashcan!
Thanks to Steve Silberberg

Smart Mom Sak

"Crisis-solving helpers for moms", says this colourful bag. "Smart Mom Saks are leak proof bags perfect for all the unexpected moments in your day!

Grab the Smart Mom Sak for:

Great for diaper bags, cars, briefcases and travel."

Snorkel Bob

"I have a spare "Snorkel Bob Barf Bag" direct from Hawaii," said Bruce Kelly. "This never seen before bag is big, colourful and busy with a large picture of what appears to be....., why yes, it's 'Snorkel Bob' himself with snorkel gear inside a shark's mouth! On the back of the bag are helpful hints and what to do if you want to barf.......a little like the classic 'Earl's World Barf Bag' from Homer, Alaska, I sent you some time ago, but Snorkel Bob has completely different colouring and drawings.  This should quickly become a barf bag classic and the centerpiece of a collection."

Spike & Mike's Twisted Toons Barf Bag

Spike & Mike's Lunch Bag

Spike & Mike's Barf Bag