Public urinal lets you pee into the wall
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The Design Blog)
There are few things more agonizing than having to hold onto a full bladder until you find a loo. Of course, you could duck into a secluded corner to relieve yourself, but you risk getting mugged, or worse, fined. That's why Mexican designer Miguel Melgarejo's Axixa public urinal concept could be a lifesaver.
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The Design Blog)
This ceramic bathroom, shaped like a pee trail, attaches itself to a wall. Inside, a blue seal works as a hygienic liquid that acts as a deodorant barrier, so there's no need to flush. According to the illustration, the drainage exits into the wall, which we assume links up somewhere with the sewage system.
No doubt this is a cool concept, but finding one of these could be a problem at night. And if you're drunk, there's the possibility of missing the hole altogether and suffering a back spray as a result.
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There's also the little problem of disease exposure with this ridiculous device.
HOW SILLY!
And I've seen the portable pizza oven, mind you.
Who would put this on their building? Okay, maybe if this was designated to campgrounds or beaches where there are restrooms, but not in some alley. More than likely guys would pee next to it out of spite. I'm all for inventions, but this won't sell. Plus, there are people of different heights (and dare I say ... sizes).
oh, right - it's only for men. DAMN.
and to think i always wanted to pee into the wall - so close, yet too far.
- by myCNETusernameISthis August 13, 2009 4:32 PM PDT
- wow. amaizing. replace the incredibly effective way nature breaks down pee on a wall in the outdoors with a plastic contraption that costs money, no one will put their **** into, will miss and reward you with back splash mixed with someone elses urine, you have to go out of your way to connect with the sewage/drainage plumbing, will probably break and leak urine all over the place, cannot be seen at night, a targetted place for cops or muggers to catch drunk unweary customers YAY!, makes your wall look disgusting(as opposed to the urine that already evaporated and was broken down yesterday), makes a good popsci article!
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