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[–] FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world 6 points 22 hours ago (3 children)

No i still don't believe this is a real thing. I've personally never needed one and I've had some dire situations in the bathroom - all sorts of dire situation one can have in the bathroom.

[–] OberonSwanson@sh.itjust.works 7 points 21 hours ago

You not needing one yourself doesn’t equal the average person’s experience. Probably less than 10% of Americans eat enough fiber daily.

[–] RustyShackleford@piefed.social 7 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

It’s a real thing for some of us. Wish it wasn’t, but not all of us have it so easy.

[–] FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world 3 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

Tbh it's completely logical, it's a good use of tool, but i think most people actually use the toilet brush to break it into seperate pieces, then wash the toilet brush after. Again, haven't got into thst situation myself i just flush and flush and eventually it goes.

[–] EuroNutellaMan@lemmy.world 3 points 20 hours ago

I just shit myself so the problem doesn't apply

[–] early_riser@lemmy.world 7 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Am I the only one who didn’t think that story was very funny? Sure haha poop and all but it’s achieved legendary status that I don’t get.

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 4 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I think the popularity wasn't so much about the tool itself but about the original poster not realizing it was unusual. Like the cumbox.

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 1 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

I'll probably regret asking this but.... cumbox?

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 2 points 16 hours ago

Yes. You will regret asking.

To put it simply, a redditor repeatedly jerked off into (IIRC) a shoebox for an extended period. The same box, no disposal or cleanup of any sort. He made a casual reference to this box and was surprised when others couldn't relate. He posted pictures.

I never saw the pictures and I don't intend to, so if you are interested to learn more, you'll have to do your own searches.

[–] FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago

I mean, if poop knives are as commom as everyone says, then of course it's not funny! It's totally mundane!