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What, no mention of Japanese toilets? I live in Thailand where most toilets have a handheld sprayer next to them -- part bidet and part firehose. Awkward at fi
by mbenjaminsmith 13y ago
What, no mention of Japanese toilets?
I live in Thailand where most toilets have a handheld sprayer next to them -- part bidet and part firehose. Awkward at first but it's hard to tolerate a paper-only cleansing after you get used to them. While European-style bidets have their charm the furthest expression of this luxury is the Japanese toilet. Push button controlled, temperature regulated and with a drying cycle that's like a spring breeze on your privates. After using one it's hard to understand why they're not the norm.
- timmyelliot 13y agoI think most Americans (such as myself) are grossed out by the idea of a bidet.
- mbenjaminsmith 13y agoJapanese toilet != bidet. The former are as sanitary and hands off as the process can get.
- ANTSANTS 13y agoCount me out against most Americans. How on earth is cleaning your butt with water gross, but smearing shit all over it with paper sanitary?
- jodrellblank 13y agoif you smear something greasy on your arm and dribble water on it nothing happens. Imagine a bidet as a gentle spray of water and it wont clean anythung. if you imagine a bidet as a pressure washer, you get soaked clothes and soaked legs and filth splashed everywhere. if you imagine it as something you need toilet paper with - wet toilet paper is awful and useless and turns to chunks. if you imagine it like a shower with soap and water then you need a towel afterwards.
- euroclydon 13y agoThe idea of one in a public toilet is disgusting!
- randomflavor 13y agoYah, when I get my hands muddy playing in the dirt, a few wipes with a paper towel and I'm set for the day!!
- dualogy 13y ago> a handheld sprayer next to them -- part bidet and part firehose "Bumgun"
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