I would like to agree and disagree with Sean, flipping it over and sticking the straw through the bottom. It is the easy way to open up a pre son. Not really because I had a problem with the little hole, it's just a lot faster and more efficient, I'm kind of lazy. The thing I would like to disagree with you about is the pouches is the only reason that Capri Sun is as popular as it is. So, no pouches makes it just another juice rip Capri Sun.