GIANT MICROBES
LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE
(Legionella pneumophila) [YAY, PHILLY!  WOO HOO!!  Ummm...wait...]

Philadelphia, THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE, Birthplace of Freedom and Liberty, where the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES were drafted and signed in INDEPENDENCE HALL, is also home to THE LIBERTY BELL, BETSY ROSS HOUSE, STONEHENGE and THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE.  (OK, those last two were just to see if you were paying attention!)  We claim BEN FRANKLIN as one of our own (Piss off, Boston!**) along with SOFT PRETZELS and REAL CHEESESTEAKS.  We were the first city to "discover" BILLY JOEL and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and rightfully claim THE HOOTERS and THE DEAD MILKMEN as our own. (Incidentally, Constitutional Scholars agree that Ben Franklin would have LOVED The Dead Milkmen, even if he had no clue what a "Bitchin' Camaro" or a "Punk Rock Girl" was.)  We are especially PROUD (where most other cities would be horrified!) to have introduced the phrase "GREASE THE POLLS" to the English-speaking world.  (It may sound dirty but is really just a rallying cry, not to mention a dare and "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!" for the faithful!)  So, our contribution to the microbial world had to be epic...and it was!  After the deaths of 29 members of the AMERICAN LEGION, who met in Philly for their convention in the summer of 1976, the world eventually learned to pay better attention to cleaning industrial air-conditioning units (and, more recently, hot tubs) after a previously unknown bacteria turned out to be the culprit.  Bye-Bye Bellevue-Stratford Hotel!  Hello, Legionnaires' Disease!

[Another point of Philly pride...Based on the quantity (AND QUALITY) of grease, fat, and cholesterol (3 of our 4 basic food groups...we save CHOCOLATE for dessert!), Cardiologists warn that more people have died from PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS than LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE but, ALL agree...WHAT A WAY TO GO!!!!!!!]

**[Hey, BOSTON!  You know I'm just messing with you.  You can rightfully claim The J. Geils Band and The Dropkick Murphys, so you have my eternal love and admiration!  Besides, I love that dirty water...
However, the BRUINS still SUCK!  Incidentally, so do the COWBOYS!]

All new materials ONLY

Stuffed with Polyester Fibers

Approximately 2 3/4" wide, 2 1/4" thick, and 6 1/2" long, 14" if you include its tail (Yes, FLAGELLUM...Happy now?)

Each Giant Microbes tag contains a photo of the actual microbe, taken through a microscope,
as well as educational (and interesting) information inside.
 
Giant Microbes--a million times actual size (including its FLAGELLUM)!
For anyone with a healthy sense of humor (whether you have FLAGELLUM or not)!

A NOTE ABOUT GIANT MICROBES:  We carry almost the complete line of Giant Microbes products (including many retired designs) and have since the company first began.  It is going to take a while for us to get them all up and listed on here but we ARE working on it.  In the meantime...if you need any that we haven't listed on here yet, feel free to write and ask about our prices and availability.  Yes, we usually have plenty!

IMPORTANT: When these are sent to us from Giant Microbes, depending on the quantity of our order, sometimes they are individually bagged and sometimes they are bulk bagged but NOT individually.  When we mail yours out, each WILL be safely wrapped inside either a factory-sealed bag or a new plastic shopping bag to help protect it from the elements as it travels to you.  As these are filled with polyester fibers, it can and will probably be packed tightly for shipping so if it appears a little "squished" when it arrives, it may just need to be shaken and "fluffed" upon removal from its mailing box.  PLEASE, for the safety of your new friend, do NOT cut or puncture the box with any sharp objects!

These are original, fully licensed designs that I am selling for $19.95 each which includes free shipping to anywhere in the U.S.  You can combine this with other items that I am selling to receive a refund for each additional item after the first, once shipped.  This refund reflects my savings in postage fees by combining your orders and is based on the total weight of the items.  International buyers are eligible for the multi-item discount (WHEN YOU USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND PAY FOR ALL OF YOUR ITEMS IN A SINGLE PAYMENT!) and receive free shipping to the Global Shipping Program Center, but are responsible for all additional fees for postage, customs, tariffs, and/or other import charges.  Any questions?  Contact me.