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Started in September of 1999, the Public Restroom is comprised of contributions made by the public. Pretty clever, huh? You can contribute to the Public Bathroom by e-mailing me a toilet photo or drawing in .JPG or .GIF format. Before you send me a picture, please keep in mind: this ain't no porno site, so keep those toilet pictures tasteful (if such a thing is possible). |
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Click on the thumbnail image below to get the full size picture.
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This was sent in by Lauren, age 13, from Florida, who drew this with an expo marker on her own toilet. Nice work, Lauren. That's a pretty menacing toilet seat you have there.
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The camouflage toilet seat you see here is another original design from Chris Neal, who explains, "I made this for my Brother-In-Law, Kevin Foley, prior to his retirement from the Marines. Once a Marine, all ways a Marine!"
You gotta check out what's under the lid. Just click on the seat.
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Eric Warnick of TreefrogPC.com sent in these pictures of the toilet in his former bachelor pad.
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Another fine submission from regular, or perhaps irregular museum contributor, Chris Neal. As much as I want to avoid using harsh language in the museum, I have to appreciate the sentiment shown on this septic service truck. You may need to click on the picture to make out what it says.
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This photo comes to us from Bucharest, Romania, and was sent in by Marius, who writes, "Uuurrrggghhhaaarrrgghhh!"
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Jon from New York City sent in this picture of one of the world's most scenic urinals, taken on Surarloaf Mountain in Rio.
Jon writes, "Sugar'loaf' - umm."
I applaud his economy with words.
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Join the Army and see the world. While training in the army, contributing artist, Jon, bravely entered this hostile territory, located deep behind the Californian borders, to capture this frightening picture. It almost looks like an army drill. "Ten-hut! Straighten those seats! Stick out that handle! Suck in that water! YOU CALL YOURSELF TOILETS??!!!!!!" |
Not long after receiving a photo of an original toilet design (below) by Chris Neal , I received the photo to the left, along with this alarming message from Chris: "I know you will be shocked to hear about this latest "potty injustice," but I would be remiss in my duties as the newest inductee of The Toilet Museum if I did not report this scandal directly to "the top." The Local County Government (of which I am an employee) held it's annual picnic the other day and they included in their festivities a "hat contest." My dedicated Co-worker, David (right), and me (left) adorned our heads with the most
appropriate regalia around, in an attempt to win one of many prizes. Needless to say, we were not one of the chosen conformist winners. We feel our design was looked down on as "poor Potty Humor," rather than an attempt to highlight our department (sewer and water), but I
simply ask you to judge for yourself...." Fight the good fight, Chris and David! You're both winners in my book.
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This gem of a toilet is the creation of Chris Neal. Chris explains, "I work for the Water and Sewer folks here in New Hanover County. Hence the "toilet" attraction. This particular work of art was a Christmas gift for my sister Linda. She too is warped and can appreciate my choice of colors. The nice thing about my toilet seat is, it makes feeling for the porcelain prince that much easier on those drunken dashes." To take a peek under the toilet seat, click here.
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This is Ron and his collection of toilets. I heard about him through his Uncle Roger when The Toilet Museum was still in its infancy. Not long after he first mastered the use of the toilet, Ron started his collection, and has been adding to it ever since. I like to think he is as much a fan of the museum as I am a fan of his. Great collection, Ron. May it continue to grow. |
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This was sent in by Tracy, who writes, "This was taken in Australia 16 years ago, and I hear on the grapevine the loo since has 'gone down the drain'. A little history behind it... this was in the middle of nowhere (as the pic depicts), some squatters were using the land. They planned to build a lean to, instead of starting in a normal fashion, they started with the most important things first... the dunny. And yes... it did work... and it even flushed... it was hooked up to a garden hose which was attached at the other end to a pump from a local stream."
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Photo by Leigh Kestle, and sent in by Lisa Millslagle, who writes, "After a lengthy renovation of our bathroom we were looking for something funny or quarky to hang in the room. Upon looking at your page, I remembered that my somewhat eccentric fiance had planted flowers in our old toilet and placed it in the backyard. So we took a picture of our very own toilet and added text and VOILA !!! Hope you enjoy it." Lisa and Leigh give this toilet a Christmas treatment in The Christmas Bathroom
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I know what you're thinking: this is the Blair Witch Toilet. But no. This photo was taken by Dave who writes, "This one was in Italy. I took this picture last year while on a tour of Europe. The toilet
was in a rest stop on the Autobahn. When I walked in there and saw it, I
just had to have a picture of it. No, I didn't try it out, hehehehe." |
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First dress-down Fridays, now this: the latest trend in increasing productivity in the workplace. I received this from a coworker via e-mail. Origin of photo unknown. |
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