Posted on 01/19/2005 9:10:50 PM PST by Aussie Dasher
WOMEN, rejoice! One of the last bastions of gender inequality is about to be banished and with it the long, long line for the ladies' loos.
And while it might not be every gal's cup of tea, the organisers of this year's Big Day Out concert in Melbourne reckon the girls-only urinal will get a standing ovation.
The Shee Pee, as its affectionately known in Europe, will make its Australian debut at this year's Melbourne event in a bid to cut loo queues and offer women a more hygienic option to conventional toilets.
And while organisers agree it might take some a little practice, they believe women will quickly adapt to the idea of peeing while standing.
"After the huge success of the female-only urinals at the Glastonbury music festival in Britain last year, we thought it was definitely a service that women at the Big Day Out in Melbourne would really appreciate," Big Day Out promoter Vivian Lees said.
The Shee Pees concept works thanks to a disposable, leak-proof paper funnel which gives women the freedom to stand.
The funnels can also be used to avoid sitting on conventional toilets, which will also be provided at Melbourne's Big Day Out.
The funnels, called P-Mates, are distributed in Australia by Small World Enterprises.
Company spokesman Kees de Jong said it was "simple to use" with pants, skirts and dresses, however P-Mate hostesses would be on hand to offer guidance where it was needed.
"The P-Mate is a convenient, hygienic, discreet solution to the long queues and other problematic circumstances which confront women, particularly at large events," he said.
The Shee Pee and P-Mate were first used at music festivals in the Netherlands and featured at the Glastonbury festival for the first time last year.
Big Day Out organisers said the stand-up option could be rolled out across the country if the trial is successful at Melbourne's January 30 event.
Big Day Out festivals are held across Australia every year in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and on the Gold Coast.
A couple of US Senators spring to mind...
I'd try it! Last year at the Belmont Stakes they'd turned one of the men's rooms into a women's room, and it was like we discovered the secret to no lines at the men's room. It was the DOZENS of urinals lining the walls. Of course we couldn't use them, and I doubt most would, even with this new aid. But, anything to speed things up, I say.
AD, just what is the Big Day Out concert? The name of it almost sounds like something that homosexuals in the US would organise.
There's been a similar product available for years for women who liked to hike, camp, backpack. It reduces the chances that you're going to squat in a poison oak patch.
Do a google I'm feeling lucky for [b]"shee pee"[/b] and look at the picture in the article.
The only thing that comes to mind... is that you Aussies crack me up!
I had a very clever tenant over twenty years ago who tried to market these "funnels" and as far as I know he might have invented them. He also tried to distribute band-aids for minority complextions, and I forget what else. He was way before his time I suspect.
There could be a few poofters at this one but they're mainly for young people to listen to bands I wouldn't cross the street to see.
So far, orders are just trickling in, but profits should flow in good order.
Than you for that! LOL!
I see. Basically and excuse for neerdowell "yutes" to stand about listening dreadful screeching. In that case, I'll wgare that many a Granola Girl will make use of the new loo.
Too damned funny! Excuse while I gush with laughter.
sorry:
wgare=wager
On the plus side, if this catches on in Sweden, the pressure will off guys to pee sitting down (standing is unegalitrian, according to the enlightened emascu-femnists there). Now the girls will be able to compete on an even playing field.
Bwaaahahahaha!
Q: Will this help women write their names in the snow?
Yeah, rejoice, as you continue to lose your dignity.
Only one way to tell. Contest!
I believe it was originally invented for female wall climbers. Now called the "Lady J" (or maybe the "Wizmo"). With the devices, women are now empowered to write their names in the snow (or so I have heard).
Add another category for 'Distance.'
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