Before I can even write today's blog I feel the need to address yesterday's blog regarding the squat toilets. Not because I can't get enough of the squat toilets, but due to the number of comments I received.
1. If you get urine on your pants, what should you call it? Urine Trousers? Pee Pants demonstrates alliteration, a common literary device. I was attemptint to reinforce poetric forms.
2. When you squat, you do not get down on your knees. Here's how it works. First straddle the toilet (one foot on each side like in the picture) facing the hood or taller curved part of the device. Then you pull down your drawers to about your knees. Then squat down, like you are talking to someone very short -- like a 2-year old. With the toilet lined up vertically underneath everything falls where it should. Finally, flush.
3. I prefer the Western style toilets as they are easier (just sit) and dont' require your to get so close to something you are trying so hard to get rid of.
4. Stall sizes vary by location. Just like the United States.
Ok -- can we be done with the toilets? Thank you.
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2 comments:
okay Howard Stern, can we get back to talking about other important things in Japanese culture? Such as giant monsters, ninjas, robots, and of course giant ninja robots.
I have not seen any robots. Not real robots with arms and heads and stuff. I did see robotic arms today at the museum, but nothin' worth writin' home about. I have also not seen any ninjas or giant monsters.
I saw a big spider today and ate octopus. It was chopped up and very spicey, not all leggy or anything. I am sorry to discount your Japanese stereotypes. But that's part of the JFMF experience.
There is a lot of Hello Kitty stuff. That's true. And people bow alot. That's also true.
And no, I have not seen a giant, ninja robot.
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