“It’s one of these all singing, all dancing toilets . . .”
Tom Beaumont, Deputy mayor of Church Stretton, England
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| Photo by Leonard J. DeFrancisci |
Lady Loo
The market town of Church Stretton, England (population 2,789) is no backwater village. It is a picturesque destination for tourists, cutting-edge site for technology industries, and pioneering force in talking toilets. That’s right: talking toilets—featured in the town’s public restrooms. But there’s a problem. It’s a lady’s voice that greets folks as they enter the commode abode, and some gentlemen find that offputting—keeps them from doing their business, as it is. The town council is investigating. If the clamor against the lady-like loo is loud enough, the voice will be silenced and the men will be able to relieve in peace.
Beach Bums
Those Brits, they can be so uptight. Being uptight is not a problem for Yanks living near Ogunquit, Maine (population 1,256). In fact, that’s the problem. Some folks have taken to using nearby Moody Beach as a public restroom. The Select Board recently held a meeting to discuss the problem, and the following day two town leaders went to the beach to investigate. While there, the men came face to—well, let’s say “face”—with offenders doing their business. Flustered, the town manager said signs will be posted and future violators may be arrested for public indecency. The town feels it’s high time to crack down on this #1 problem.
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