The History of Fake Puke

The Chicago Tribune has an edifying article about the history of fake vomit from ancient times to the present (including the primitive stone models found in Tutankhamen's tomb that fooled no one--OK, I made that part up). The Cadillac of the genre is shown above, containing helpful hints on the packaging such as "Sprinkle with water to make it look more realistic". And, for the more resourseful, basic recipes for producing a homemade version for personalized holiday gift-giving.