A Sensitive Subject

Insomniac · Post by **Insomniac** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:29 pm

Somebody may have said this before, but the first time I saw one I wondered why anyone would have a drinking fountain next to their toilet!

On another note: When I worked in the bank, I took a break to go to the bathroom. While sitting there, I heard splashing coming from the next stall. I leaned down to look under the barrier and saw a pair of empty shoes in front of the toilet bowl, but no leg anywhere, and still the sound of splashing. I stayed in the stall until the shoes next door were occupied and the person left the bathroom.

When I went out, I said to myself, I've got to see who is wearing those shoes! I though it might have been a bank client. I checked everyone behind the teller line, and lo-and-behold, it was one of my co-workers! I never had the courage to ask her what in the he*l she was doing splashing in the toilet bowl on her break! But, I never sat next to her at lunchtime again. Imagine cleaning yourself with toilet water? Especially from a public toilet??

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:46 pm

My brother and ex sis in law had on in thier place in Connecticut. Of course, they lived in Greenwich..where everyone probably had one. I never used it.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:38 am

Insomniac wrote: I never had the courage to ask her what in the he*l she was doing splashing in the toilet bowl on her break! But, I never sat next to her at lunchtime again. Imagine cleaning yourself with toilet water? Especially from a public toilet??

:wah: :-3

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:16 am

Okay, I"m going to admit it- I didn't know it was for cleanup after doing The Deed.

Not to be a jerk or anything but...so it's true about French hygiene? I wouldn't know. I thought it was just a stereotype or slam of the French. I've heard that about some other European peoples as well. Is it laziness or what??

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:16 am

RedGlitter wrote: Okay, I"m going to admit it- I didn't know it was for cleanup after doing The Deed. o

You generally tell people (the ones that ask!) they're for washing your feet in.

RedGlitter wrote: Not to be a jerk or anything but...so it's true about French hygiene? I wouldn't know. I thought it was just a stereotype or slam of the French. I've heard that about some other European peoples as well.

Not true - stereotype, generally (they do eat stuff that affects the breath,

though, cf. Greeks!)

RedGlitter wrote: Is it laziness or what??

It's not actually necessary to wash as much as most people do.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:36 am

There must be a psychological reason why people - who would hate to think they were racist - feel able to single out the French whole race for the sort of comments they would be the first to object to if say, someone said all English people are snooty or all Australians are uncouth. And these are mostly otherwise intelligent and nice people. I find it really puzzling..

I know, I know. I've said this before. But someone has to.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:39 am

AussiePam wrote: There must be a psychological reason why people - who would hate to think they were racist - feel able to single out the French whole race for the sort of comments they would be the first to object to if say, someone said all English people are snooty or all Australians are uncouth. And these are mostly otherwise intelligent and nice people. I find it really puzzling..

I know, I know. I've said this before. But someone has to.

i know what you mean i never do that all ozzys are nice:wah:

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:49 am

I hope no one thought I was insulting the French. I was serious when I said I wasn't trying to be a jerk. I have heard for quite some time about the supposed lack of proper hygiene in France and having only met one tour bus full of French tourists (who did smell pretty dang funky!) when that subject came up, I was just wondering how accurate that notion was. Sorry if I offended!

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:59 am

AussiePam wrote: There must be a psychological reason why people - who would hate to think they were racist - feel able to single out the French whole race

But being french just means you were unfortunate enough to have been born

there, it doesn't make you a member of any *race*.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:00 am

RedGlitter wrote: confused:

I hope no one thought I was insulting the French.

Why? It doesn't matter if you do!

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:01 am

RedGlitter wrote:

I hope no one thought I was insulting the French. I was serious when I said I wasn't trying to be a jerk. I have heard for quite some time about the supposed lack of proper hygiene in France and having only met one tour bus full of French tourists (who did smell pretty dang funky!) When that subject came up, I was just wondering how accurate that notion was. Sorry if I offended!

red when your right dont say sorry any one that has ever been to france and had to crap in one of those little holes in the ground in a loo full of flies while every one around smokes those really smelly french cigs , cant possibly disagree with you that by all means does not imply that all french people stink .......well maybe just their attitude just a tad ....they hate us ...we hate them its all done in jest ....something thats been going on for thousands of years ..... i have a french uncle we send each other at least 50 insulting text and e mails to each other every week...i would not have it any other way ......the greasy little frog chomper....ha ha :wah:

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:15 am

Bill Sikes wrote: Why? It doesn't matter if you do!

Yipes!

Well, Bill, I'm not against insulting someone who needs it, but having never been to France (or anywhere out of the US except Mexico) I had no idea how true that might have been. I can't believe that all French people are unclean but I do understand a generality about it.

Deja Vu: I think I've been in this thread before. :-2 We were talking about the difference between a generality and a stereotype.

Jimbo, you're funny. i could just picture you sending nastygrams on your cell phone! :wah:

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:18 am

RedGlitter wrote: Yipes!

Well, Bill, I'm not against insulting someone who needs it, but having never been to France (or anywhere out of the US except Mexico) I had no idea how true that might have been. I can't believe that all French people are unclean but I do understand a generality about it.

Deja Vu: I think I've been in this thread before. :-2 We were talking about the difference between a generality and a stereotype.

Jimbo, you're funny. i could just picture you sending nastygrams on your cell phone! :wah:

red my friend you assume that i am clever enough to work a cell phone:wah:

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:20 am

jimbo wrote: red my friend you assume that i am clever enough to work a cell phone:wah:

:wah: :wah:

ACCADUE · Post by **ACCADUE** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:27 am

Ihope you are joking !

I will never come to USA if there are no bidets!!!!!

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:31 am

Accadue...unless you go to an "upscale" hotel or to the home of someone who's had one installed, chances are good you won't find a bidet! Sorry, my friend!

You'll get over it! We have many more interesting attractions, I promise!

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:36 am

I've seen them in many homes in Ireland.

I do wonder what you would need one for, if it's for hygeine then I'll have to say I much prefer my morning shower! :-6

If I had one I would float flowers and candles in it! :wah:

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:01 am

RedGlitter wrote: I'm not against insulting someone who needs it, but having never been to France

You don't have to go to france to insult them!

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:04 am

Bill Sikes wrote: You don't have to go to france to insult them!

:wah: :wah: :wah: :wah:

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:07 am

:wah: Bill! Are you not fond of the French folks?

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:36 pm

I hope I didn't start anything with this remark: "(I've always found it odd that the French, who invented the bidet, are so reluctant to use underarm deodorant.)"

++++++++++++ This was based on my own experiences in France, and you'll just have to trust me. I've noticed more body odor there than in many other countries. This includes underarm odor and cigarette smell. Perhaps in summer it's better, but in winter, it was really BAD!

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:58 pm

Chat rooms are odd places, Lulu. One can post around forums for ages in some kind of fluffy cloud.. We all reinvent ourselves one way or another. But occasionally reality appears - and it's always an eye opener. Sometimes an unexpected inspiration. Sometimes just plain ugly.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:59 pm

JMHO, Aussie P!

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:30 am

Lulu2 wrote: I hope I didn't start anything with this remark: "(I've always found it odd that the French, who invented the bidet, are so reluctant to use underarm deodorant.)"

++++++++++++ This was based on my own experiences in France, and you'll just have to trust me. I've noticed more body odor there than in many other countries. This includes underarm odor and cigarette smell. Perhaps in summer it's better, but in winter, it was really BAD!

you oughta try going on the underground there thick tashes hairy legs the stench of b o those stinky french cigs and the men are worse

its the truth guys every one thats been there says it:-3

ACCADUE · Post by **ACCADUE** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:41 am

Lulu2 wrote: Accadue...unless you go to an "upscale" hotel or to the home of someone who's had one installed, chances are good you won't find a bidet! Sorry, my friend!

You'll get over it! We have many more interesting attractions, I promise!

Yes, I heard some rumors about that..

You are right, better I get over..

Anyway, here in Italy every bathroom has got a bidet... unsless - as you say - an upscale hotel.

Interesting topic.

Would like to brig to your attention the bad manners someone has: not to wash their hands when out from the bathroom..:yh_shame

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:51 am

ACCADUE wrote: Would like to brig to your attention the bad manners someone has: not to wash their hands when out from the bathroom..yh_shame

....or those who come out of the loo whilst still adjusting their dress....

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:54 am

ACCADUE wrote: Yes, I heard some rumors about that..

You are right, better I get over..

Anyway, here in Italy every bathroom has got a bidet... unsless - as you say - an upscale hotel.

Interesting topic.

Would like to brig to your attention the bad manners someone has: not to wash their hands when out from the bathroom..:yh_shame

YES!

I can't stand that!! That's when I become rude and say "Geez...wash your hands!" Or if they just rinse with water and no soap. That disgusts me. I mean, how lazy do you have to be?!

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:23 am

Well! Thanks, Pinks! THAT never occurred to me. Before now.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:30 am

I always wash my hands as soon as I get in the house and then I don't worry too much about all the stuff I've touched while I was out.

shopping cart handles freak me out the most, I can't believe how many people will wipe their nose on their hands or hack out a lung into their palm and then put their hand back on the handle! :yh_sick :yh_sick

ARgi · Post by **ARgi** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:43 pm

sunny104 wrote: I always wash my hands as soon as I get in the house and then I don't worry too much about all the stuff I've touched while I was out.

shopping cart handles freak me out the most, I can't believe how many people will wipe their nose on their hands or hack out a lung into their palm and then put their hand back on the handle! :yh_sick :yh_sick

fisher · Post by **fisher** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:11 pm

jimbo wrote: this honestly not a joke the first time i ever saw one i was about 11 and went to a rich friends house used the toilet i did think i wonder why they have 2 tiolets and promptly crapped in it i told my mate it would not flush and he had to clean it out jimbo was never invited again

That's too funny.:wah: :wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:25 pm

jimbo wrote: this honestly not a joke the first time i ever saw one i was about 11 and went to a rich friends house used the toilet i did think i wonder why they have 2 tiolets and promptly crapped in it i told my mate it would not flush and he had to clean it out jimbo was never invited again

I had a boss that told me when he was a kid he went over to his friends house and used the bathroom there. After trying to flush what he deposited several times to no avail he picked up his friends mothers comb and sawed it into smaller pieces so it would flush. :wah: Afterwards he washed the comb off and put it back. He said he was too embarrassed to tell someone about his large poo.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:34 pm

:yh_sick

Good gravy. That's disgusting.

Insomniac · Post by **Insomniac** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:46 pm

RedGlitter wrote: Okay, I"m going to admit it- I didn't know it was for cleanup after doing The Deed.

Wash the nasty bits, but don't take a whole shower? Lovely.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:53 pm

Insomniac wrote: Wash the nasty bits, but don't take a whole shower? Lovely.

:wah:

That's pretty much what I was thinking too.

Some people laugh at the hygiene obsession in the US but I'll take that any day over washing my BatCave with what looks like a big birdbath.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:54 pm

Gosh, taking a shower together afterwards, more fun then using a what-cha-ma-call-it....................................

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:32 pm

RedGlitter wrote: :wah:

I'll take that any day over washing my BatCave with what looks like a big birdbath.

Holy orifice !!!

If this discussion is leading to the "Boy Wonder", then I'm outta here....

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:37 pm

Nomad wrote: I dont need some fancy pants bidet for that.

Actually, my dear Nomad, one removes one's fancy pants before one sets oneself on the bidet.

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:42 pm

Whilst cycling through the countryside on one particularily delightful spring afternoon, I happened upon a rural mailbox, whereupon the owner of said mailbox had affixed his name :

B. Day

Well, I had to laugh.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:43 pm

Richard Bell wrote: Holy orifice !!!

If this discussion is leading to the "Boy Wonder", then I'm outta here....

:wah:

*ahem*

I'm sorry.

:-3

:wah:

"Holy Orifice!" That kills me!!:D

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:49 pm

RedGlitter wrote: :wah:

"Holy Orifice!" That kills me!!:D

Not to be confused with the papal "holy office".

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:52 pm

Richard Bell wrote: Not to be confused with the papal "holy office".

I know because one's really......holy.

Wholly holy.

Holy Toledo, I'm outta here-

:wah: