The gene for the optic nerve anal sphincter reflex arc is on the Y chromosome. Newspapers are cheaper.
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I gave a printout of the Roto-Rooter to husband as he was on the way to morning march to his ablutions. His response was as follows:
"With a dunny like that, who needs a wife?"
Go figure!
soooooory should have read
I gave a printout of the Roto-Rooter to my husband as he was marching to his morning ablutions.
Interesting. Especially the bit about the optic nerve. Does this explain why women can't read maps?
Oh boy!, the ultimate productivity enhancement!, you can't get away from doing business even when you're going to do your business.
The only thing that appears to be missing is a telephone.
A phone in the WC can also be useful when dealing with nuisance callers, e.g. telemarketers, bill collectors, etc. "Hello? Oh, well you've reached me in the bathroom, I'm in the middle of a poo right now (flush!), can I call you later?"