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NAC4EV

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Are you mentally challenged????
Did you take the short bus to school???:eek:


The toilet that Scarpozzi described uses flammable alcohol..
Walking into room and turning on the light poses a risk of explosion...
 
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nakedfrog

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Are you mentally challenged????
Did you take the short bus to school???:eek:


The toilet that Scarpozzi described uses flammable alcohol..
Walking into room and turning on the light poses a risk of explosion...
Yeah, it has some rubbing alcohol in a reservoir that gets sprayed when you activate it to wipe out klingons, it's not a freaking pool of alcohol just lying there waiting for a spark to wreak havoc on the commode. I think you, sir, are perhaps the one that had a steady diet of paint chips as a child.
 

NAC4EV

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The toilet that Scarpozzi described has a pump...

So it seems that nakedfrog took the short bus..
 

kage69

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And alcohol mixed with water is not flammable. Maybe wait for Scarpozzi's details?

My money is on the dilution explanation. Women use vinegar with water for a reason, it cleanses without burning. Even if somehow it is straight alcohol, it's in a reservoir within a lidded container, one that also houses water. Not exactly a bucket of napalm ready to go off from a lit cigarette. I seriously doubt a product like that could come to market if 2nd degree burns to your ass and genitals was a real possibility.

Bolded cuz it's all the rage.
 
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NAC4EV

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Bolded cuz it's all the rage.

It's easier to read


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nakedfrog

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Bolded because NAC4EV has some sort of eye issue, I forget the specifics, but it's easier for him to read bold text.
The toilet that Scarpozzi described has a pump...

So it seems that nakedfrog took the short bus..
I'm just wondering how stupid you have to be to think they're selling a product that would present the level of risk you believe it does, when clearly it would expose them to being sued into oblivion.
 

GagHalfrunt

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When are you bidet people going to admit that it's not about cleanliness and you just like getting a daily rim job from your toilet?
 

Mayne

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i like the idea of a morning rim job the more I think about it.
 

Muse

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After being in Japan for 2 weeks, it was difficult to come back to our standard, plebian toilet seat. At the very least, my standard TP + wet wipe + TP method gets me 90% of the way there....but there's something to be said about a warm stream of water, followed by a gentle fan + air freshener. You just cannot replace that level of cleanliness with lesser, inferior means.
I have yet to encounter anything more sophisticated than toilet paper, TBH. Yes, I've heard of this and I know you can buy systems in the USA, but I haven't bothered to shop one. If I encounter a system and like it, yeah, I guess I'd at least look into it.

AFA am I doing an OK job? Seems OK to me. Of course, taking a shower after shitting is the cleanest. As long as my white "jockey" (style) shorts don't show anything I figure I'm OK.

Think: Before modern civilization they didn't even have toilet paper. What did they do then? I sometimes wonder. As has been noted, sitting on the toilet is one of the better places to contemplate life's problems.
 

NAC4EV

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Think: Before modern civilization they didn't even have toilet paper. What did they do then? I sometimes wonder.

Option #1: Rocks
Pros:

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  • Smooth rocks make for a very comfortable wipe
  • Rocks are easy to collect before and stash in your pockets
  • Smooth rocks provide a very firm and predictable wiping surface
  • Wet rocks give the illusion of both wiping and cleaning
  • Once used, rocks easily transform into paintbrush "poopbrushes"
Cons:

  • Smooth rocks can be hard to find if not near water
  • Jagged rocks can do some serious damage to the wiping region
  • Rocks are not absorbent
  • Lots of rocks are needed to obtain a truly clean wiping experience
  • Smaller rocks increase the change of accidental poophands
Option #2: Sticks
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Pros:

  • Large wiping surface area
  • Easy to keep your hands distanced from the fecal matter
  • Always lots of available sticks lying around
Cons:

  • Difficult to burry sticks afterwards (LNT principals state that #2's need to be buried at least 6inches down so animals don't dig them up)
  • Sticks can have numerous knots, tough patches, and irregularities.
  • Pealing off bark to ensure a smoother wipe can be time consuming
  • There is always a risk of a splinter (ouch!)

Option #3: Leaves
Pros:

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  • Easy to collect while pooping. Typically abundant in most areas
  • The malleable nature of leaves make for a comfortable wipe
  • Green color makes it easy to determine when you are done wiping
  • Easy to burry afterwards
  • Large leaves make for lots of surface area
Cons:

  • Not absorbant
  • Leaves on occasion will rip, leaving the wiper with a case of poophands
  • Small leaves also have a high incident rate of poophands
  • Not available above the tree line, in many deserts, or in dense pine forests
  • Wiping with unidentified leaves could result in rashes, outbreaks, or incredible discomfort
Option #4: Moss
Pros:

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  • Incredibly comfortable wiping experience
  • Very absorbent
  • Moisture of moss leaves wiper feeling clean and refreshed
Cons:

  • Not always readily accessible
  • Often times mossy debris is left behind in the wiping region
  • Since the opposite side of the moss is dirt, sometimes dirt too can be left behind
  • Uncomfortable small items often hide in moss (small sticks, bugs, nature...)
  • Questionable LNT (no way to reattach moss once picked up)
  • Can be difficult to determine if more wiping is needed
Option #5: Aqua Wipe (when you stand in a body of water and wash yourself out)
Pros:

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  • Very effectively removes poop and cleans the wiping region
  • Certainly a refreshing take on wiping
  • Great option if you have really made a mess or if their are items of clothing involved
Cons:

  • You get wet and potentially cold
  • NOT at all in line with LNT principals
  • Could contaminate water supply (giardia)
  • Draws a great deal of attention to you and your wiping habits
  • Not always an option if not around water

Option #6: Your Friend's Pack Towel [ a personnel favorite ]

Pros:

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  • Incredibly confortable wipe
  • Very absorbent
  • Easily accessible
  • Easily disposable
  • Creative, resourceful, and adaptable
Cons:

  • Could potentially be a friendship ender
  • 1 use and done
  • Could give your friend a wicked case of pink eye
  • Permanently establish yourself as a jerk
 

Muse

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Option #1: Rocks
Pros:

1468073298918


  • Smooth rocks make for a very comfortable wipe
  • Rocks are easy to collect before and stash in your pockets
  • Smooth rocks provide a very firm and predictable wiping surface
  • Wet rocks give the illusion of both wiping and cleaning
  • Once used, rocks easily transform into paintbrush "poopbrushes"
Cons:

  • Smooth rocks can be hard to find if not near water
  • Jagged rocks can do some serious damage to the wiping region
  • Rocks are not absorbent
  • Lots of rocks are needed to obtain a truly clean wiping experience
  • Smaller rocks increase the change of accidental poophands
Option #2: Sticks
1468073188658


Pros:

  • Large wiping surface area
  • Easy to keep your hands distanced from the fecal matter
  • Always lots of available sticks lying around
Cons:

  • Difficult to burry sticks afterwards (LNT principals state that #2's need to be buried at least 6inches down so animals don't dig them up)
  • Sticks can have numerous knots, tough patches, and irregularities.
  • Pealing off bark to ensure a smoother wipe can be time consuming
  • There is always a risk of a splinter (ouch!)

Option #3: Leaves
Pros:

1468073790758


  • Easy to collect while pooping. Typically abundant in most areas
  • The malleable nature of leaves make for a comfortable wipe
  • Green color makes it easy to determine when you are done wiping
  • Easy to burry afterwards
  • Large leaves make for lots of surface area
Cons:

  • Not absorbant
  • Leaves on occasion will rip, leaving the wiper with a case of poophands
  • Small leaves also have a high incident rate of poophands
  • Not available above the tree line, in many deserts, or in dense pine forests
  • Wiping with unidentified leaves could result in rashes, outbreaks, or incredible discomfort
Option #4: Moss
Pros:

1468074633404


  • Incredibly comfortable wiping experience
  • Very absorbent
  • Moisture of moss leaves wiper feeling clean and refreshed
Cons:

  • Not always readily accessible
  • Often times mossy debris is left behind in the wiping region
  • Since the opposite side of the moss is dirt, sometimes dirt too can be left behind
  • Uncomfortable small items often hide in moss (small sticks, bugs, nature...)
  • Questionable LNT (no way to reattach moss once picked up)
  • Can be difficult to determine if more wiping is needed
Option #5: Aqua Wipe (when you stand in a body of water and wash yourself out)
Pros:

1468075387257


  • Very effectively removes poop and cleans the wiping region
  • Certainly a refreshing take on wiping
  • Great option if you have really made a mess or if their are items of clothing involved
Cons:

  • You get wet and potentially cold
  • NOT at all in line with LNT principals
  • Could contaminate water supply (giardia)
  • Draws a great deal of attention to you and your wiping habits
  • Not always an option if not around water

Option #6: Your Friend's Pack Towel [ a personnel favorite ]

Pros:

1468078146114


  • Incredibly confortable wipe
  • Very absorbent
  • Easily accessible
  • Easily disposable
  • Creative, resourceful, and adaptable
Cons:

  • Could potentially be a friendship ender
  • 1 use and done
  • Could give your friend a wicked case of pink eye
  • Permanently establish yourself as a jerk
I think you missed one. A lot of people probably just used their fingers and then rinsed them in a stream... and repeat until satisfied they were clean enough. Of course, that necessitates a stream being handy.
 

NAC4EV

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I think you missed one. A lot of people probably just used their fingers and then rinsed them in a stream... and repeat until satisfied they were clean enough. Of course, that necessitates a stream being handy.


Food for thought

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Mayne

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I'm impressed. I have full highschool creds for typing. Only class in grade 12 with all females students...it was my favourite ckass ever.
 

Mayne

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I think you missed one. A lot of people probably just used their fingers and then rinsed them in a stream... and repeat until satisfied they were clean enough. Of course, that necessitates a stream being handy.


Food for thought

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rofl so damn wierd and true.
 
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snoopy7548

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Do you poop in the dark????
Most people turn the light on...
Most people turn the fan on..
Sometimes the girl friend comes in and uses the blow dryer...
There are many actions that can produce a spark..

Think it thru!!!

Haha, I think you'd have to be bathing yourself in alcohol in order for enough fumes to build up that a spark from a light switch might do something. Even then, most likely not.
 

GagHalfrunt

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Hmmm, now I'm wondering. Is the rising number of meth lab explosions really happening or is it a case of men being too embarrassed to admit that the accidents are caused by inadequate alcohol-wiping safety protocols?
 

Thebobo

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Did they give a reason?


C'mon man, don't quote the spam

AT Moderator ElFenix
 
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