Posted on 08/14/2018 7:49:40 AM PDT by BenLurkin
An attempt by officials in Paris to tackle public urination by installing open-air urinals, or "uritrottoirs," has outraged some residents of the French capital.
The new urinals, housed in flower boxes, aren't subtle -- they're fully exposed on street corners, are painted bright red and have nearby signs advertising their presence.
Officials say the urinals are eco-friendly -- they will harness nutrients in waste to produce compost for parks and gardens. According to the statement, one year of a person's urine holds enough nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium to fertilize 400 square meters of wheat.
However, these features have done little to calm the ire of local residents, who have written to the town hall in protest.
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Remember the song kids used to sing back in the 1950s?
All the girls in France,
Do the hooche-kooche dance,
And the men go round,
With their pants a hanging down...
(A few of the words were more bold than this).
Last one removed in 2006...
San Francisco will be next. It would be real progress.
San Francisco will be next. It would be real progress.
Doesn’t San Fran have that now, except without the minimal coverage. Any place will do as projected on the available maps.
Disgusting frogs.
You know those people on that boat on the left are going to be snapping pictures of you. Internet immortality, here I come!
“Shenal?”
Sorry, I don’t know how to answer that.
Shenal
An amazingly man who has so much love to give. He is handsome, plays musical instruments, is sporty and fit, is artistic and intelligent....what more could you really want?
He will always have a permanent place in your heart.
I thought public libraries and Starbucks served the purpose in San Fran.
In related news I will never buy wheat again.
I don’t see why they have to paint it fire engine red.
Actually, I thought France and much of Old Europe already had such a set up.
South Africa way ahead on the issue.
The smell of piss in Paris is truly a distraction from all the other marvelous sights - such as the piles of shit (both human and animal) covering the streets, and the out-of-control Africans living everywhere and harassing tourists.
I’ll visit Paris when France has a revolution and tosses out the zombies.
So, probably NEVER.
Transexuals can use them. Other girls need to man up.
Horrible idea for the streets, but perfect for Ocktoberfest
When it comes to hygiene Europe is only half housebroken.
I remember the pissoirs of the 60’s. Very practical, the French.
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