How did people survive without modern plumbing?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges of living without modern plumbing, sparked by a participant's frustration over a broken water line. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes, humorous suggestions for coping without immediate access to water, and reflections on historical bathing practices.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Humorous
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration about the inconvenience of not having water, questioning how people managed without daily showers in the past.
  • Several participants suggest humorous alternatives for coping, such as using Handiwipes or visiting neighbors for a shower.
  • There are light-hearted comments about the participant's living conditions and personal hygiene, with some joking about the smell of rotting fish.
  • Historical references are made to ancient bathing practices, such as the Greeks using olive oil, with some participants noting the need for assistance in such methods.
  • One participant mentions their experience with a broken water line in college, suggesting using campus facilities as a solution.
  • There are playful exchanges about the participant's situation and the nature of their threads often turning into humorous banter.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally engage in light-hearted banter without reaching any consensus on the seriousness of the situation or the best coping strategies. The discussion remains playful and unresolved regarding the historical context of bathing practices.

Contextual Notes

The conversation reflects a mix of personal anecdotes and humor, with no serious exploration of the historical implications of living without modern plumbing. The references to ancient practices are not deeply analyzed, and the discussion remains informal.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in humorous takes on modern inconveniences, historical bathing practices, or light-hearted community interactions may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
Pengwuino said:
Why do my threads all turn into a collection of anti-penguin insults and propaganda.
Sorry, you're going to need to start posting pictures of bloody head wounds if you want to get sympathy tonight...Russ' wound has us busy fussing over him. Besides, you haven't showered yet, so we don't really want to be around you that much right now. :-p
 
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  • #32
What? Sand can be used to exfoliate. :confused:
 
  • #33
The last post in this thread was over a year ago(other than mine of course). How did it get up on the top of the page? (It was near the top before I posted:rolleyes:)

EDIT: I guess someone could have deleted their post. I should have thought about that question a little more.
 
  • #34
It was a spammer. I just deleted the post.
 
  • #35
Math Is Hard said:
It was a spammer. I just deleted the post.

icic...well...Keep up the good work MIH!:approve:
 

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