With an inefficient plumbing system plaguing the majority of South America, this great continent was forced to adapt, as it´s ever-thin pipes were unable to handle the onslaught of pipe-clogging toilet paper. While other nations had reverted to their own techniques (i.e. SE Asia and it´s kitchen sprayer hose for your ass -- surprisingly efficient), South America took it upon itself to revolutionize the world of ¨unflushable TP.¨ And thus arose the Poo Bin.
For those of you unfamiliar with the Poo Bin, it is just as it seems. A trash-can/bin of used ¨hygenic paper,¨ conveniently placed within reach of the toilet. Now, while this simple object seems more-or-less, simple to use, I must warn you, it has it´s complexities. As a person who has been forced to utilize the baño on several occassions thanks to less-than-appetizing meals, I provide you with some dilemmas:
- The Full Poo Bin - With a towering pile of TP overflowing from the bin, one must gauge their ability to perfectly balance the TP on top (envision a reverse game of Jenga), or risk attempting to push down on the already-existing pile before them without brushing up upon any already-discarded TP. Post-hand-washing requirements = Intense scrubbing repeated by intense scrubbing.
- The Poo Bin w/Lid - Invented as to help contain the ¨aroma¨ of a full Poo Bin, the Poo Bin w/Lid comes with it´s own intracicies. How does one manage to open this lid manually, without infecting themselves or accidentally ¨smearing¨ the top? It is a fine dance in which one must partake, requiring almost surgeon-esque hands to succeed. Post-hand-washing requirements = Intense scrubbing prior to pant-raising, as who knows what has brushed the lid before you.
- The Empty Poo Bin - Not only does this welcoming-sight provide relief, it also is joined by a fresh-smelling bathroom -- a welcome change from the ¨hot boxes¨ that exist throughout this continent. Post-hand-washing requirements = Normal practices suffice.
In summary, until South America can redesign their plumbing infrastructure with ¨load-carrying¨ pipes, the Poo Bin market will continue to flourish, providing bathroom-goers with endless hours of nerve-wracking dilemma.
Next Week`s Topic: The Bus Hawker
Onto the pics:
 | The infamous Poo Bin on the verge of approaching fullness (in case my in-depth description did not provide enough visualization) |
 | Instructions for use |
That is actually an incredibly clean looking bathroom... I thought you were supposedly "roughing it"... sigh.
ReplyDeleteUm, any of these "dilemmas" that you speak of can be solved simply by using clean toilet paper as the buffer betwixt contact with the nefarious object in question (poopy TP, poopy lid) and your hands. I'm beginning to wonder about you and your problem solving skills as well as your ability to diagnostically access situations. I too sigh along with Lacey.
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