Are Hand Dryers Promoting Unsanitary Habits?

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The forum discussion centers around humorous and modified instructions found on restroom hand dryers at educational institutions. Users highlight a series of nonsensical phrases that replace the original instructions, such as "Push butt" and "Rub hands under arm (h)air." The conversation reveals a mix of confusion and amusement regarding these alterations, with some participants finding them entertaining while others express concern over their clarity and appropriateness. The original instructions emphasize efficiency and hygiene, contrasting sharply with the altered versions.

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I find it disturbing that I can go to some of the finest educational instituions in the world and find the following manifesto on the restroom hand dryers.

1. Push butt

2. Rub hands under arm (h)air

3. Stops a tom ically.

4. Wipe hands on pants.

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I don't even understand what those phrases mean. These were things people wrote on the hand dryer? I don't get it!
 
When stupid people go to college, they need to use the restrooms too...

And sometimes, class requirements force them to do so in the libraries.

LA, that marvelous piece of prose is the modified instructions for hand-driers.

It originally says:

Push button.
Rub hands under warm air.
Stops automatically.

Those who change them really must think they are clever, or something... I don't get it.
 
Oh ok, see now I get it. I didn't understand at all.

lol, i think...?
 
Actually, I thought that they were pretty funny. Although I don't know what "Wipe hands on pants" originally said. Actually, I do dry my hands that way. No need to waste paper or electricity.
 

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