I've always heard it said that you should learn something new every day. Well, one place I go each day to learn a fun fact is over at Wait 'til Next Year. And he got my attention today. Let me share:
A cultural centre in Amsterdam has installed sensors in its toilets that tell users if they're taking too much time.
And when someone is spending a lot of time in the little room, one can hear him make funny remarks such as 'Do you know that during this 50 minutes you've spent in the toilet, 50 people have died in wars all over the world?'
Just imagine this. You're sittin' on the throne, maybe a little hung over or just really still sleepy. You're either reading or drifting in thought and suddenly a voice starts telling you maybe you've been in there too long?!?! A voice? As in someone talking to you?? While you on the crapper???
I have a friend that has serious bathroom issues and this would make her head explode. Having lived in a dorm and a house of woman, I don't have a problem holding a conversation while "doing my business" but I'm a bit creeped out by the whole idea of this. Timing me? Telling me little "facts" while I'm in there.
No, I think I'll pass. Oh, and any of my friends thinking of getting one of these? Be sure and post some sort of notice. You might not like the reactions you might get!!!!
Posted by Tammi at August 26, 2004 04:25 PMMore proof that the Dutch have too much time on their hands (or maybe on their toilets).
Posted by: Noble Eagle at August 26, 2004 04:35 PMAh yes, proof positive that some guy was able to put his "office time" to legitimate use! ;D
(Should come with a warning symbol for kids...this is the kind of thing that therapists get REALLY excited about!)
Posted by: Lee Ann at August 26, 2004 08:15 PMOh that is too funny. I need something like that for my boys. I could hear them talking back to it.
Posted by: Boudicca at August 26, 2004 10:01 PM