Okay, so Tapi might not be the BEST deal ever but thanks to the wonders of marketing - it kind of appeals to me! It is also one of those things that I stop and think "Why am I not the inventor of Tapi" - whomever did must be making a killing!

The whole idea for this is so simple ("duh" moment) - but the product itself would likely benefit from a filter - yuppies, the gays, and baby boomers love to filter everything. It is my understanding that these are the people who might still have a little money (more money than common sense, anyway) to spend on a fancy, rubber, drinking fountain maker. I can hear some of your thoughts - "Ew. Tap Water? Gross" - but water is water. I don't care what you read in "Convenient Propaganda Magazine" but even without a filter this is still the same stuff you could purchase by the bottle.

So whats the deal here? Well, you can get the Tapi for $5.95 with free shipping if you take a short, 7 question survey (airmail shipping is $3.00 otherwise). Apparently you may be able to find these locally as well using the Find A Store feature but I am old school and feel that takes all the fun away from waiting patiently for your little rubber drinking fountain to come in the mail.

This little do-dad also works in the same way as some screw on filters where you can use the faucet, as a faucet, when you do not pinch the bottom closed. What else is great about this? Well, it is dishwasher safe - so you can clean it very easily. It uses water-safe rubber that will neither affect the water, nor change the taste of the water. Tapi can fit anywhere there is a straight spout - so you can fountanize any unsuspecting faucet in your home. Oh and this is important for the people who have spawned: this is something kids go crazy over! These simple little ideas are the type of thing that blow them away - and on the plus side you don't have to get grossed out thinking of them putting their dirty mouths (or hands) directly on the faucet.

Now everyone can enjoy that drinking fountain feel at home - without the worry and regret that comes with using a public one. This would make a cute Holiday gift as well! It will say "stop putting your mouth directly on the tap you filthy animal" and everyone will laugh. Check it out!