hdroadglide
BoM x 2, BoY 2011
A Vancouver restaurant has come up with an interesting solution to the men-cant-aim problem: Ban men from peeing standing up.
Recently, my wife and I had brunch at the Edible Canada bistro on Granville Island. When I went to use the facilities, I was surprised to see just one unisex bathroom with about six private stalls and a communal sink area.
Even more surprising, though, was the sign above the toilet, showing a stick man tinkling into a toilet with a line through it. Yes, Edible Canada has banned men from peeing standing up.
Back in my high-school days, I had a job at a fast-food restaurant, where one of my duties was cleaning the washrooms. I was often shocked at how much dirtier the mens washrooms were than the womens. And as a frequent user of mens washrooms, I can attest that men are absolutely disgusting. Not only cant some men aim, some dont seem to bother to raise the seat before they go.
In Edible Canadas case, where men and women have to share toilets, I can see why theyd be interested in reducing behaviours that might make things messy.
But, still, isnt banning stand-up peeing a little extreme? Not to mention, as far as I can tell, completely unenforceable?
Being able to pee standing up is one of the perks of being a guy, perhaps even a rite of passage.
It wasnt long after the Older Boy learned how to sit on the potty that he wanted to pee standing up, like Daddy.
I was curious where Edible Canada got the idea for such a policy and what kind of feedback theyve received. So I emailed them a few questions. So far, no answer.
If and when I get a response, Ill post an update.
What do you think? Is it OK for a restaurant to ban stand-up peeing? Post a comment and let me know.
Recently, my wife and I had brunch at the Edible Canada bistro on Granville Island. When I went to use the facilities, I was surprised to see just one unisex bathroom with about six private stalls and a communal sink area.
Even more surprising, though, was the sign above the toilet, showing a stick man tinkling into a toilet with a line through it. Yes, Edible Canada has banned men from peeing standing up.
Back in my high-school days, I had a job at a fast-food restaurant, where one of my duties was cleaning the washrooms. I was often shocked at how much dirtier the mens washrooms were than the womens. And as a frequent user of mens washrooms, I can attest that men are absolutely disgusting. Not only cant some men aim, some dont seem to bother to raise the seat before they go.
In Edible Canadas case, where men and women have to share toilets, I can see why theyd be interested in reducing behaviours that might make things messy.
But, still, isnt banning stand-up peeing a little extreme? Not to mention, as far as I can tell, completely unenforceable?
Being able to pee standing up is one of the perks of being a guy, perhaps even a rite of passage.
It wasnt long after the Older Boy learned how to sit on the potty that he wanted to pee standing up, like Daddy.
I was curious where Edible Canada got the idea for such a policy and what kind of feedback theyve received. So I emailed them a few questions. So far, no answer.
If and when I get a response, Ill post an update.
What do you think? Is it OK for a restaurant to ban stand-up peeing? Post a comment and let me know.
