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Blessed Be Thy Water

Wed, 12/12/2007 - 11:15am by YumSugar
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I love pure drinking water just as much as the next person. However, I think California-based Wayne Enterprises might be taking the whole water trend a step too far with their new Holy Drinking Water. They claim that the water — which is blessed by priests in the company warehouse — makes you good. They also have a disclaimer for sinners:

Warning to sinners: If you are a sinner or evil in nature, this product may cause burning, intense heat, sweating, skin irritations, rashes, itchiness, vomiting, bloodshot and watery eyes, pale skin color, and oral irritations.


If you think that Holy Drinking Water is the only product on the market, then you may be surprised to hear that they actually have some competition. Spiritual Water — is it just me or does their website look thrown together? — is offering well-designed bottles that contain full-colored images of holy persons and symbols, along with prayers in English and Spanish. There are 10 different versions — each with its own message and image — including Balance Water, Focus Water, and my own personal fave: Formula J' Water. Spiritual Water also donates ten cents from every bottle sold to The Spiritual Foundation for children in need.

What do you guys think? Is it really necessary, or is it just some folks who found their niche market?


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  • chiefdishwasher's picture
    chiefdishwasher
    4

    Bottled water is fast becoming one of the biggest environmental wastes. Half of the bottles are not getting recycled and end up in land fill or on the side of the road.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • ChrissyBaby's picture
    ChrissyBaby
    5

    This is terrible. I agree with ElleJay, I think this makes a mockery of religion. I will NOT be purchasing any of this.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • msdyanelk's picture
    msdyanelk
    8

    Unless, you received his approval beforehand!
    This takes balls, big ones to even have gone "there."
    Next, Noah & Moses will have water, too.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • tlsgirl's picture
    tlsgirl
    9

    Those bottles remind me of the religious figure candles that you can get at drug stores for like, a dollar.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • RosaDilia's picture
    RosaDilia
    11

    As a catholic I feel very offended. So what happens to the bottle when your done? Do you get a refill? For free?

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • nikodarling's picture
    nikodarling
    13

    This is one of the most disgusting money-grabbing ideas I have ever seen. Who would actually buy this?

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • nikodarling's picture
    nikodarling
    14

    I shouldn't be asking who would buy this, I should be asking who would MAKE this!

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • tralalala's picture
    tralalala
    15

    I personally think this is hysterical. If it comes to Canada, I'm drinking it haha. That being said, it's absolutely brilliant marketing. There are a lot of people who will buy this religiously (puns are fun.)

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • tlsgirl's picture
    tlsgirl
    17

    Formula J is a fantastic name. They're sorta campy and fun.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • omgmonster's picture
    omgmonster
    21

    Are they serious? It's offensive, and I'm not even a religious person.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • FinnLover's picture
    FinnLover
    23

    You don't like it, you don't buy it. I get much more offended by people who try to insert religious beliefs into politics.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • abbyk's picture
    abbyk
    26

    this has been a concept for a while. i'm from omaha, and there is always a church group handing out jesus water to college world series fans since i can remember. it has bible passages on the label. just drink it before you get into the stadium!!

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • mamaseacat's picture
    mamaseacat
    28

    I saw this in Newsweek. The article quoted a sister saying that water should not be sold and people shouldn't be making a profit from selling water. Water = Life that's why God gave it to us.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • acaladoobie's picture
    acaladoobie
    29

    I'm Catholic and I find it hilarious. I bought a sample pack to give to my mom with her Christmas gifts. She will love it.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • girllovewarrior's picture
    girllovewarrior
    30

    hahaha, I think it is hilarious!!!
    I - as a very sinful atheist - would LOVE one of those kitschy bottles!

    "Sinful"... quite amusing, since priests tend to touch little boys.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • wambalus's picture
    wambalus
    31

    Is this a joke? It's right up there with Kabbalah water as a huge rip off disguised as religion.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • herjoiedevivre's picture
    herjoiedevivre
    34

    this is ridiculous. pimping jesus and religion out to sell water. WATER!! this is worse than mel gibson selling "religious toys" from his stupid maniacal movie, whatever that was- passion of christ. I will definitely NOT be buying this crap.

    50 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Alisha_Stiletto's picture
    Alisha_Stiletto
    38

    Jesus on a pogo stick!! Totally irreverent and I love it.

    But, I think if I drank some - it would burn all the way down.

    50 weeks 23 hours ago Report Comment
  • plasticapple's picture
    plasticapple
    39

    So if this water makes you good, wouldn't they want the sinners to drink it? Maybe it could solve all the problems of the world.

    LOL

    50 weeks 19 hours ago Report Comment

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