I was also struck by this behavior. Toilets are pretty simple mechanisms. You can just directly look at how all the parts work (as long as the toilet isn't buil

I was also struck by this behavior. Toilets are pretty simple mechanisms. You can just directly look at how all the parts work (as long as the toilet isn't built into the wall; normal residential toilets in North America are not built into the wall). I know the author reflects on this aspect, but it still struck me. What kind of person doesn't fix this situation, and then proceeds to do this laughable hack every time they want to use the bathroom. A hack that might "flood" the place?