Men's Room Sign

Look at this sign somebody made. I don't know if it's ever really been used in a bathroom. Is it funny?

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Aliens Need To Use The Restroom Too

The creator of this bathroom sign knows something I don't. Aliens? In the bathroom? Who knew?

[image via p-standing up --> visit for more weird bathroom signs]

Product: P-Mate

Yes, another porduct to help women pee standing up. This one is by p-company. I must say, I the tag line is pretty funny: "stand up p-ing -- aim and go."

I'm pretty sure this product originated in The Netherlands. The site is written in English, but it's a little off. Take this, for example:

Why P-Mate?

1. Absolutely leakproof: The P-Mate is made of a firm and reliable material.
2. Shaped to female body forms: It closes properly around your pee-opening without making any mess while peeing.
3. Easy to take with you: : Fold the P-Mate in two till pocket-size if you only want to take one with you.
4. Clean and hygienic: When you use the P-Mate you will urinate directly and forward. You don't have any contact with a dirty seat, and no spatter on shoes or clothes.

You can use it always and (almost) everywhere.

Practical and discrete.

See what I'm saying?

P-company has set up urinals for women (click here for more photos). Looks pretty awkward to me. Seems like their shoes would get wet. Weird. I don't really get it.

P-company has a page of testimonials, if you'd like to know how well they work and why/when women have used them.

The p-mate is available for sale in the US, the UK, and the Netherlands. The p-mate is sometimes called she-pee.

[images from p-company]

No Exceptions

We could have used this sign in my old office building. At least the part about "no dishwashing."

The writer minded her P's and Q's despite the odd behavior being addressed. Nicely done. 

[image from Tori's Moblog]

Glass Walls

I recently received an email about a public bathroom in Houston, TX with one-way glass walls. Upon investigation, it turns out the bathroom being discussed is actually in Switzerland. Either way, I don't think I'd be very comfortable.

I've heard about bathrooms like these before. In fact, according toSnopes, this story is 5 years old. There also appears to be one of these crazy see-through loos in London.

[Images from Snopes]

Product: Knee Pillow

It's been awhile since my last post, but never fear, I haven't forgotten about this blog. In fact, I've got a good one for you today. 

The knee pillow is a Japanese invention used to prevent unnecessary splashing (out of the toilet and onto the floor) when a man pees. You see, they've discovered that kneeling puts you closer to the water, and the result is a much smaller spash.

Apparently, Panasonic did a study in 2007, and it also really matters where men aim in the bowl. Go for the center, men, it really results in fewer stray droplets jumping out of the toilet. Panasonic changed their marketing to reflect the comfort of their toilet seats, and many Japanese men sit to pee. Interesting, no? The Knee Pillow product is a result of that study, and it provides an alternative to sitting. Get the idea?

*All images from http://www.house-doctor.jp/kaiteki/ (the site's in Japanese)

[via Home Interior Design Themes]

An Unusual Classified Ad

Do you think the guy laying out the classifieds section just got bored one day? 

[via Criggo]