On our trip from Zageb to Venice, our driver Mario asked if we wanted to stop about 1/2 way there. He strongly suggested that we stop in Slovenia, as he didn't like the Italian rest stop facilities. We took his advice and didn't think much more about it until we took a "pause that refreshes" in Venice:
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My assumption is that the Italian toilet market is dominated by firms run by weightlifters and gymnasts. It was certainly a challenge to position oneself with accuracy and balance while attempting to concentrate on the task at hand. Strong calf and thigh muscles are a must.
I began to wonder whether at least some Italian immigrants to the U.S. brought this design over with them. If so, it might explain why Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola were catchers.
What a strange obsession. Besides, you would have to pay to use Italian toilets.
ReplyDeleteDear UC (WC? :-)),
ReplyDeleteOne only pays for Italian toilets if one is foolish enough not to synchronize one's eating schedule with one's need to use the facilities.
And it's not an obsession - it's the "what in God's name is this?" reaction on first encountering the design!
MJL