{"id":23895,"date":"2019-04-01T13:59:26","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T18:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=23895"},"modified":"2019-04-08T21:13:46","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T02:13:46","slug":"a-definitive-ranking-of-imsas-water-fountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2019\/04\/01\/a-definitive-ranking-of-imsas-water-fountains\/","title":{"rendered":"A Definitive Ranking of IMSA’s Water Fountains"},"content":{"rendered":"

15. IRC Water Fountain<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> 1\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/strong> 2\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/strong> 0\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature:<\/strong>\u00a0Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 3\/15<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"IMG-3692-295x300\"<\/p>\n

Derek:<\/strong> The water was so close to the spout, so drinking it was nearly impossible, especially while wearing a hat. Overall, it tasted a bit like metal, but I might have accidentally licked the spout.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Amy:<\/strong> I wasn\u2019t in the mood to lick moldy-looking metal, so I didn\u2019t get a good read on the water. But based on the fact that the fountain was nearly impossible to use, I\u2019m turned off.<\/p>\n

14. Fountain by the TV Pit and MCB Rooms<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> 0\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/strong> 0\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/strong> 3\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature:<\/strong> WARM<\/p>\n

Overall: 3\/15<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Derek:<\/strong> I almost died<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>Spit out immediately, but it was worth it for the experience!<\/p>\n

13. Fountain in Gym Hallway (IN2 side)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste: <\/b>2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel: <\/b>2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Experience: <\/b>0\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature: <\/b>Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 5\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek: <\/b>I can’t figure this darn thing out<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/b>machine broke<\/p>\n

12. Water Fountain by Loft (Lower one) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste:<\/b> 2\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel: <\/b>2\/5<\/p>\n

Experience: <\/b>2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature: <\/b>Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 6.5\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Derek:<\/strong> There was a bitter flavor to this, which is not something I wish for when consuming nature\u2019s gold.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy<\/strong>: Tastes like homeopathic pool water. Would drink again.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Fountain in Gym Hallway (Vending Machine Side)<\/b><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Taste:<\/b> 2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel: <\/b>2\/5<\/p>\n

Experience: <\/b>2\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature: <\/b>Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 6.5\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek:<\/strong> Too much sports energy nearby<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>Made my tooth hurt but I think that’s because I need to get my wisdom tooth removed<\/span><\/p>\n

10. <\/strong>Fountains in PFS\/IN2 Hallway<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste:<\/b> 2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel: <\/b>2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Experience: <\/b>2\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature: <\/b>Moderately Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 7\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\" <\/span>
\n<\/span>Derek:<\/strong> I don’t appreciate being bombarded with warm water<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>I didn’t know this water fountain existed, and I wish I could’ve kept it that way<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>9. Fountain by Grainger Lab<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste:<\/b> 2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel: <\/b>2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Experience: <\/b>2.5\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature: <\/b>Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 7.5\/15<\/b><\/p>\n


\n<\/span>Derek:<\/strong> Okay, I’ll drink it if I need to<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>eh<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Water Fountain by Loft (Taller one) <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste:<\/b> 3\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel: <\/b>2\/5<\/p>\n

Experience: <\/b>3\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature: <\/b>Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 8\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>
\n<\/span>Derek:<\/strong> Nothing to write home about.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>Nothing special.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Water Fountain by Mail Room (Lower one) <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste<\/b>:<\/strong> 3\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/b> 3.5\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/b> 2\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature:<\/b> Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 8.5\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek:<\/strong> Not offensive, but also not defensive<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>Ashley Olsen<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Business Office Hallway Water<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste<\/b>:<\/strong> 3\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/b> 1.5\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/b> 4\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature:<\/b> Moderately Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 8.5\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>
\n<\/span>Derek:<\/strong> The drama and conflama of it all made it all the more disappointing when it felt flimsy in my mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy:\u00a0<\/strong>I enjoyed the adventure of drinking from this fountain, but once the actual liquid hit my mouth\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Water Fountain by Mail Room (Taller one) <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste<\/b>:<\/strong> 3.5\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/b> 3\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/b> 3\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature:<\/b> Moderately Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 9.5\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Derek:<\/strong> It leaves an aftertaste that makes it feel like I\u2019m sucking on plastic<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>Mary-Kate Olsen<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Water Fountain by Math Office<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste<\/b>:<\/strong> 4\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/b> 3\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/b> 3\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature:<\/b> Moderately Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 10\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek: <\/strong>The pressure\u2019s a bit off, but the flavor is gourmet<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>If this were a crayon color, it would be burnt sienna. Nice, but I\u2019d rather use burnt orange.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>3. Fountain by Main Entrance\/Security<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste<\/b>:<\/strong> 4\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/b> 5\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/b> 4.5\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature:<\/b> Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 13.5\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek: <\/strong>The supreme.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>Excellent pressure!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Fountain by ITS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Taste<\/b>:<\/strong> 5\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/b> 5\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/b> 4\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature: <\/b>Shockingly\u00a0Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 14\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek: <\/strong>Hidden treasure, worth the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>Yummy water and an amazing view!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Fountain in Old Caf by TV Pit<\/b><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Taste<\/b>:<\/strong> 5\/5<\/p>\n

Mouth Feel:<\/b> 5\/5<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/b> 5\/5<\/p>\n

Temperature:<\/b> Amazingly Cold<\/p>\n

Overall: 15\/15<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek: <\/strong>This one’s good for when you need to walk far away from classes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy: <\/strong>A trustworthy water<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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