Giant Microbes Plushies Could Just be Disturbingly Cute!
GIANTmicrobes: Cute or Disturbing Toys?
Who in the world thought that deadly microbes that make up illnesses and viruses such as malaria or chicken pox would make good plushies? Whoever came up with Giant Microbes was a genius. They make good gifts for geeks or anyone who has a slightly odd sense of humor. They could also be potentially fun ways to teach kids about diseases.
How can you hate them, anyway? They're so cute. They're fun to throw at people, too. "Ha, I infected you with the flu!"
E. Coli Giant Microbes Plushie
Giant Microbes E. coli (Escherichia coli) Ailmentaries Plush
Amazon Price: $9.56 (as of 07/06/2009)
What an adorable specimen of E. Coli! Look, he's even smiling at you.
Of course, you'll want to overlook the fact that real E. Coli would give you nasty cramps and bloody diarrhea... avoid eating undercooked ground beef!
Have Your Say!
GIANTmicrobes: Cute or Disturbing Toys?
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ulcer says:
Now i have 31! Since Swine Flu has been released, it will be known as Flu girlfriend!
Posted June 29, 2009
Aaron says:
We say they are the most adorable things ever!!
Posted June 09, 2009
germs R my friends says:
they are wonderful things i have over 70 of them i think that they are good for anyoe that is smart enough to like them i think they are all great including anthrax and herpes
Posted May 10, 2009
idon'thaveone): says:
"Bugs", as we affectionately called them in micro, are an inalienable part of life as we know it. As other posters have noted, without them, there would be no us.
I first met "Giant Microbes" in Pharm, our professor had a bag full of them. Although I can't saw we learned a whole lot from them, giving each other gonorrhea and the clap was a nice entertaining break in the middle of our three hour class, and I do believe that was their point, so they served us well.
Posted May 10, 2009
sadeew says:
Cute and educational. Wish they were around when I was a little science nerd - maybe it would have been the only stuffed toy I actually played with. You could do so much with these!
Posted May 04, 2009
liz says:
they are a wonderful way to learn about microbes! most kids wouldn't ever dream of picking up a microbiology book, but a cute little plushie with and informational tag is great! i love them! so cute!
Posted May 04, 2009
hellokitty(: says:
i want one really badly! they are so adorable! hah (: i am not saying that the microbes (the real ones) are harmless, because believe me ebola & the others scare the bejesus out of me. however i think it is a great way to show how they look(shape) and they are just downright cute (: i am fourteen.
Posted April 07, 2009
Gavinsgirl says:
OMG! there are soooo cute AND I LOVE THEM!!!
i WANT 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted March 21, 2009
Strep says:
Super cute!!!
Posted March 17, 2009
hepititis C says:
they are great i have 63 and counting getting a new one today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my favorite is anthrax
Posted March 11, 2009
Flubi says:
It's been a while since I've ordered them. By the way, in case you would like to know, I'm makeing an animated comedy/musical that just so happens to have a Giant Microbe for the star. His name is Flubi. (The name says all... just take out the "bi" part.) I'm still writing it so it could be a while for a commercial. (I don't think I spelled that right...) P.S. I have 31 giant microbes!!!!
Posted March 09, 2009
Loren & Thunder says:
These are ADORABLE!! My son LOVES them. We want to know if there are giant plush bars of soap as well!!! A great opportunity to discuss microbiology with your kids!
Posted January 11, 2009
microbe r great says:
i own microbes 50 of them and if you dont like them then you are crazy!
Posted January 05, 2009
Flubi says:
Bi. Were not little, were GIANT microbes and were not wishing the ick group any health. I'm talking to you SusanVillasLewis you don't need us your already sick in the head! :P
Posted November 14, 2008
ulcer says:
You have no life if you don't like them. So maybe they can be unusual but I love them even my mistake the pox. I didn't send it back. I named her Pinky:)
Posted November 14, 2008
ulcer says:
I have 26! My first are Flubi and Streppy.
Posted November 14, 2008
Laura says:
ASEEE I WANT THEMMM ! :D
Posted November 14, 2008
salmonelly says:
They rock!!! I am totally a microbiology geek... I will be getting one for each of my kids for x-mas stockings and definately a salmonella for me. As for the "ick" group you should try to open up and laugh a little...or maybe learn a little... there are soooo many helpful microbes in the world. WE would be nowhere without them. They make all sorts of foods, clean up pollution and oil spills and they give us alot of our vitamins and minerals by helping to process our food and releasing good stuff for us....that is all...
Posted September 18, 2008
Leslie says:
Too bad a sense of humor can't be grown in a petri dish - the folks in the naysayer column could use a dose. Giant Microbes are awesome.
Posted August 29, 2008
Ick, what a disgusting concept.
Anna says:
What a waste of plush. Seriously, do people care about this? I don't find it cute at all. Why make infection education fun? Whatever happened to showing kids scary pictures from the infectious disease atlas to make sure they really GET IT? Buying for my kid would be like saying: "They're fun to throw at people, too. 'Ha, I infected you with HIV/syphilis/gonorrhea!'"
Posted August 06, 2008
thakidinme says:
funny for adults and gags but I don't think we should desensitize our children when it comes to harmful germs and deadly bacterias. Isn't that what we did with violence- that worked out real well, huh.
Posted May 24, 2008
SusanVillasLewis says:
That is disgusting!! How do you find this stuff? :-) They aren't cute and ... just ... ewww!
Posted April 14, 2008
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Herpes Giant Microbe
HERPES (HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2) GIANT MICROBES
Amazon Price: $9.47 (as of 07/06/2009)
Fun to toss around in the office, but I don't recommend giving this little guy as a present to your significant other. They might get the wrong idea.
Bed Bug Giant Microbes Plush
BED BUG GIANT MICROBE PLUSH
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Chances are you already go to bed at night with bed bugs, so why not take this cuddly creature to bed with you? This one won't bite!
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Malaria Giant Microbes Toy
MALARIA GIANT MICROBE PLUSH
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Malaria never looked this cute before!
Real malaria is quite nasty, of course. Symptoms include chills, fever, sweating, nausea, cramps, and generally feeling miserable. Quite deadly. Try to avoid getting acquainted with mosquitoes in areas where malaria is an epidemic.
Ear Ache Giant Microbes Plushie
EAR ACHE GIANT MICROBE
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
I'm rather fond of Ear Ache. It looks like a cute, fuzzy peach. The vacant stare is a little unnerving, though.
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Stomach Ache Giant Microbes Toy
STOMACH ACHE GIANT MICROBE PLUSH
Amazon Price: $9.47 (as of 07/06/2009)
At first I thought this looked like a weird subway sandwich with eyeballs, but it's actually stomach ache.
Somehow I don't think real stomach ache looks much like this, but I'm sure this plushie is much cuter than the real thing.
Black Death Giant Microbes Plush
PLAGUE GIANT MICROBE PLUSH
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
This is the adorably disturbing Black Death plushie. I will hug it and squeeze it and call it George.
Bubonic plague is, of course, very unpleasant. Fortunately the last major outbreak was several hundred years ago. Let's try to keep it that way.
Pimple Giant Microbes Plushie
Giant Flea Plushie
FLEA
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
OK, I'll admit it, this thing isn't very cute at all. A flea is a flea, and fleas are disgusting little varmints. But I'm sure someone would appreciate this little fella.
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Just don't spread your germs, please!
Wysiwigs wrote...
How on earth do you teach kids germs are nasty when they look so cute? I'll admit they would be fun for a doctor gag gift or CDC employee's bookshelf... But I can't get past the "ick factor" :o) Well done lens!
Posted May 15, 2009
rizalhit
Yes, start give them 'Learning' toys and 'educational' game.
Posted March 08, 2009
JigsawForte wrote...
I've loved these things ever since I saw them at the college bookstore! Finally, something cute and geeky!
Posted July 11, 2008
Retro_Loco wrote...
Thanks for "spreading" the word on these fun & educational toys! Great lens, gave it 5 stars.
Posted June 12, 2008
SivartM wrote...
I'd never heard of these before, but now I want one! Good idea for a debate!
Posted May 22, 2008
