Gods above, if the Germans and Australians become pansy-assed Swedish style girly-men... It doesn't bode well for the world. Is it possible that the country that produced the men that fought at Gallipoli is going to now sit in the bathroom because it would be too offensive to women (who aren't even there)? The cleaning argument is one we've had at our house, but despite my deference to the GeekWife on almost all aspects of control within the home... Sorry. Ain't going there and neither is the boy-spawn. Anyway, I just don't see this going over that well Down Under. The Germans... well... maybe this explains why they haven't kicked France's ass in more than 60 years (must be a record)...
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
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Very strange article. Where do you come across these?
I'd say this was a further attempt at emasculation, but I'm not sure it's that sinister. It does strike me as another portion of the overall view that being male is a bad thing since only men do bad things.
Is this Feminism going psychotic again?
What do you mean again?
Parity in employment and under the law is all that's required. That's largely been achieved. After that it's the thought police... oh and the pinkler police.
Ok, still then.
I'm just baffled that this is a topic that requires men to change how they take a piss. (pardon my french)
I cant imagine men ever demanding women change how they use the bathroom. And I don't buy the cleanliness thing. It's not like you're going to be taking your meals there. And I don't think that even the GeekWife will argue about woman being so much cleaner after hearing some of the stories she tells about NYC.
As to being offensive to women, Hell that aint nothin.' If that offends you don't come near after the first cup of coffee. That is offensive. But I'm not going to change how I do that either.
Okay, I do think that demanding that men sit while peeing is just... ridiculous.
That said, I do find it annoying that you guys consider getting only 98% of your pee into the toilet a resounding success. If it were a sport, you'd strive for total success. When I pee, it all goes in the toilet. Nothing at all on the floor. Nothing. Consider it a challenge.
And if dribbling on the floor is acceptable, why not just pee on the floor? How much is too much? How about the walls? Are they fair game? (Actually, based on one place I once worked with a lot of men, they are.)
Anyway, I wouldn't ever insist that you sit while peeing. I just think it would be nice if, when you pee in your manly fashion and then dribble all over the floor in front of the toilet, you grab some toilet paper, wipe up, then walk out feeling manly AND clean. Instead of waiting for me to come clean it up unawares with my socks.
Manly? Taking a whiz isn't manly, it's biologically neccessary. The method of relief is also built into our clothes. Manliness is totally irrelevant. Asking us to change how we do the act is a Femi-Fascist endevor.
I agree on the dribble on the floor thing. I've lived with other guys and found that irritating. So care should be taken and consideration is neccessary.
98%? Wow, someone is leaving puddles on the floor.
Huh, I thought 98% was getting to the really high end of perfection. I usually feel good at 90% but strive for 95%. Everything after that is for socks...
The best urinals they don't make anymore. Those were the one's that went all the way to the floor and you stood practically in them. Every bar in Idaho had them. Says something I guess.
I think the GeekWife doesn't beat you nearly enough.
Well, that Black Belt is SO intimidating. I could punish him while he sleeps, but I'd have to be really efficient and thorough or I'd be in trouble. Also, I need his income.
Hence, I live with the piddles. I'm just trying really hard (but so far unsuccessfully) to instill cleanliness and a need for 100% in the little geek.
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