Attention Gents: Please aim for the fly

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The discussion revolves around the humorous concept of aiming for a fly target in urinals, exploring its effectiveness and the cultural implications of such designs in public restrooms. The conversation includes anecdotes and reactions to the idea, as well as references to similar designs in different locations.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the fly target tactic to be a brilliant and humorous approach to improving aim in urinals.
  • There are questions about the design, specifically why the fly target is off-center, with one participant expressing a demand for perfection.
  • One participant shares a confirmation from their roommate about the presence of similar targets in airport urinals, suggesting a broader implementation.
  • Another participant mentions that the fly target design is related to a Dutch law concerning Cleaner's Rights.
  • Several participants express amusement and share personal anecdotes related to pets and their interactions with water, including a humorous comment about a cat's behavior.
  • A participant humorously misinterprets the term "fly," leading to a light-hearted moment in the discussion.

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Participants generally agree on the humorous nature of the fly target concept, but there are varying opinions on its design and effectiveness. The discussion remains light-hearted and exploratory without reaching a consensus on any technical aspects.

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Some statements rely on personal anecdotes and cultural references that may not be universally applicable. The discussion does not delve into the technical effectiveness of the fly target design.

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Readers interested in humorous design concepts, public restroom innovations, or light-hearted discussions about everyday experiences may find this thread engaging.

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Attention Gents: Please aim for the fly!

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Some of the toilets over here have little targets you aim into too :biggrin:
 
That's a brilliant and hilarious tactic.
 
Why is it off center? I demand perfection! D:<
 
Gelsamel Epsilon said:
Why is it off center? I demand perfection! D:<
Two words:

Splash and back
 
I did not believe it, but my room mate just confirmed it. He said the urinals at the airport had them, at least.
 
i had seen this one

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2804/improveaimhs2.jpg

before, but not that one with the fly. thanks for posting :approve:
 
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theCandyman said:
I did not believe it, but my room mate just confirmed it. He said the urinals at the airport had them, at least.
It's actually a Dutch law.

Something to do with Cleaner's Rights...
 
Glad the flies are not in my toilet! My cats would have a fit going after it!
 
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larkspur said:
Glad the flies are not in my toilet! My cats would have a fit going after it!
They like swirly water, too:
[MEDIA=youtube]JqR6W3YwdVc[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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Math Is Hard said:
They like swirly water, too:
[MEDIA=youtube]JqR6W3YwdVc[/MEDIA][/URL][/QUOTE]:smile:
One of my kitties used to do that but she never learned to flush! Thank goodenss!
 
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Hey I could hit the fly from the inside without even unzipping... Oh you mean the fly in the urinal... nevermind.
 

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