Author Topic: We should all run out and buy a Squatty Potty! (Read 3020 times)

MillCreek · « **on:** October 10, 2015, 09:06:16 AM »

http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty%C2%AE-Toilet-Stool-Original/dp/B008G9B11E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444482104&sr=8-1&keywords=squatty+potty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q

After watching the YouTube, I thought this was a parody product. It is not.

230RN · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2015, 09:59:12 AM »

So why are handicapped crappers about four inches higher than reg'lar crappers?

cordex · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2015, 10:29:07 AM »

A relative of mine with some digestive issues swears by the concept, although he had a wooden one built.

I am not sure what it does that can't be replicated by leaning forward a little bit.

HeroHog · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2015, 10:30:56 AM »

Quote from: 230RN on October 10, 2015, 09:59:12 AM

So why are handicapped crappers about four inches higher than reg'lar crappers?

It makes it easier to transfer to and from a wheelchair.

Fly320s · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2015, 11:49:45 AM »

Quote from: cordex on October 10, 2015, 10:29:07 AM

A relative of mine with some digestive issues swears by the concept, although he had a wooden one built.

I am not sure what it does that can't be replicated by leaning forward a little bit.

Leaning forward doesn't work. The knees kneed to be above the hips for best results.

I also thought this was a joke item, butt now that I've thought about it, it makes sense. Watching my two-year old fill her diaper seems to prove the concept.

cordex · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2015, 12:35:26 PM »

Quote from: Fly320s on October 10, 2015, 11:49:45 AM

Leaning forward doesn't work. The knees kneed to be above the hips for best results.

From a body mechanics perspective, leaning forward puts the knees above the hips, doesn't it?

Fly320s · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2015, 02:09:31 PM »

Quote from: cordex on October 10, 2015, 12:35:26 PM

From a body mechanics perspective, leaning forward puts the knees above the hips, doesn't it?

Depends on how you orient the plane. According to the video, the butt needs to stay vertical while the knees are raised.

lupinus · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2015, 02:47:03 PM »

Quote from: 230RN on October 10, 2015, 09:59:12 AM

So why are handicapped crappers about four inches higher than reg'lar crappers?

Aside from the wheelchair aspect mentioned by HeroHog, it also makes it easier for elderly or otherwise limited in mobility/strength folks to get on and off the crapper. Same reason they sell the riser rings to slap onto a regular toilet.

Scout26 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2015, 02:53:15 PM »

I would love to see the out-takes from that commercial...

vaskidmark · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2015, 03:43:19 PM »

Very nice wooden ones, with painted duckies and puppies and kitty-cats can be had at most thrift stores for about $1. I'll bet almost all of you used one to climb up to reach that giant cavernous hole at the top of the throne when you graduated from that little plastic potty.

stay safe.

HeroHog · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2015, 04:03:13 PM »

Quote from: vaskidmark on October 10, 2015, 03:43:19 PM

Very nice wooden ones, with painted duckies and puppies and kitty-cats can be had at most thrift stores for about $1. I'll bet almost all of you used one to climb up to reach that giant cavernous hole at the top of the throne when you graduated from that little plastic potty.

stay safe.

"This little stool is mine, I use it all the time, to reach the things I couldn't, and lots of things I shouldn't" IIRC

230RN · « **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2015, 04:09:26 AM »

Aha! Thanks yet again, HeroHog... seems like I've been saying that a lot lately. You have such good, incisive, thorough answers,.

HeroHog · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:28:26 AM »

Quote from: 230RN on October 11, 2015, 04:09:26 AM

Aha! Thanks yet again, HeroHog... seems like I've been saying that a lot lately. You have such good, incisive, thorough answers,.

Most just settle for calling me a pedantic ahole...

BryanP · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:48:51 AM »

Quote from: HeroHog on October 11, 2015, 07:28:26 AM

Most just settle for calling me a pedantic *expletive deleted*hole...

I prefer the term "APS Member". It pretty well encompasses pedantic ahole.

GigaBuist · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:58:31 PM »

Quote from: cordex on October 10, 2015, 10:29:07 AM

I am not sure what it does that can't be replicated by leaning forward a little bit.

Leaning forward involves some changes in trajectory when the pooh isn't too solid-ish.

There can be issues. I clean a few public restrooms on occasion. Trust me.

Ron · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2015, 07:14:54 PM »

During my backpacking trips, shitting in the woods in the more natural posture and using that time to "freshen up" with some warm water soapy water is SOP.

This has has led me to believe our toilets are not the best design.

I bet if I had a squatting toilet with bidet I would never go back to the standard toilet.

Fitz · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2015, 07:25:49 PM »

Although ive used a cheap wooden stool instead of that abomination, the principles behind it are sound. WAY better poop experience.

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2015, 07:29:40 PM »

I really have nothing to add to this conversation, other than squatting to poop does seem to have some benefits, but can I just say...

APS certainly takes the prize for diversity of topics discussed.

cordex · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2015, 07:45:12 PM »

Quote from: GigaBuist on October 11, 2015, 08:58:31 PM

Leaning forward involves some changes in trajectory when the pooh isn't too solid-ish.

There can be issues. I clean a few public restrooms on occasion. Trust me.

Well, leaning forward hardly seems necessary for times like that ...

Fly320s · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2015, 07:59:00 PM »

Quote from: cordex on October 12, 2015, 07:45:12 PM

Well, leaning forward hardly seems necessary for times like that ...

Right. Save the leaning forward for MSNBC.

roo_ster · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2015, 08:27:32 PM »

Quote from: Fly320s on October 12, 2015, 07:59:00 PM

Right. Save the leaning forward for MSNBC.

Appropriate considering that their ratings are in the toilet.

grampster · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2015, 09:24:20 PM »

When pooping in the woods, the sapling you are holding onto as you lean back should be stout enough to bear your weight as gravity tends to provide surprises if it isn't.

RocketMan · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2015, 12:55:40 AM »

Tried the whole squatting toilet thing on some of my business trips to Japan. Maybe it's just me being all uncoordinated or something, but no thank you to the squatty toilet.

BobR · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2015, 01:15:33 AM »

^^^^^

You should try a Korean squatter toilet while wearing a flight suit.....you want to feel uncoordinated, that pretty much tops the list for me.

The can in the corner is for the toilet paper, it doesn't go in the toilet.

bob

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2015, 08:11:40 AM »

Quote from: BobR on October 13, 2015, 01:15:33 AM

^^^^^

You should try a Korean squatter toilet while wearing a flight suit.....you want to feel uncoordinated, that pretty much tops the list for me.

The can in the corner is for the toilet paper, it doesn't go in the toilet.

bob

Better than some of the holes in the floor I saw when I was over there.

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Author Topic: We should all run out and buy a Squatty Potty! (Read 3020 times)