The secret to making the perfect barf bucket, is first having a large stainless steel bowl. I mean really large, you really need to be able to wretch into the thing, being able to grab on to the sides and throw your weight into it and it needs to be deep too. I found a 18-incher at IKEA several years ago that is perfect.

Next you need to line it with paper towels or newspaper, which is the real secret. You need something to dampen the blow, otherwise you’ll get hit in the face with splash back. Plus that sound of chunky fluid hitting stainless steel will make you cringe for years to come.