Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I'm getting ready to snowblow - I've donned flannel-lined jeans, boots, gaiters, insultated bibs ... (Original Post) Scuba Jan 2014 OP
Poor Scuba, a reminder of your favorite season where you live :) Crewleader Jan 2014 #1
Oh yeah hermetic Jan 2014 #2
I'm occasionally reminded of the advantages to having a Y-chromosome, and those occasions usually... Scuba Jan 2014 #3
 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
3. I'm occasionally reminded of the advantages to having a Y-chromosome, and those occasions usually...
Fri Jan 31, 2014, 11:23 AM
Jan 2014

... relate to bathroom activities.

While on a road trip last fall I stopped at McUrinals to avail myself of their porcelain appliances. When I pulled in I noticed a tour bus in the lot, but didn't give it any thought until I got inside and found 40 women waiting in line to use the bathrooms. As in bathroomS, plural. Two women in their 60's or so stood cross-armed in front of the men's room door. "It's occupied" one said as I approached. I didn't blame them a bit, and was chuckling as I walked across the street to Mac's competitor.

I also recall reading how some airports still have pay toilets, a cost avoided for men using urinals.

And then there's the whole issue of having to sit ...

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»I'm getting ready to snow...