http://www.wtfnews.org/ Stories tagged Toilet en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 21:57:34 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/pilot-locked-out-of-cockpit-after-loo-break/ An Air India flight was forced to land after the pilot was locked out of the cockpit during a toilet break. He was unable to gain access to the cockpit because of a jammed door, reports the BBC. The flight, which was travelling from Delhi to Bangalore, was diverted to land instead at Bhopal Airport. "The commander of the flight had left the cockpit for a short while to visit the toilet and on returning to the cockpit found the door locked," a spokesma... ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 23:17:19 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/pilot-locked-out-of-cockpit-after-loo-break/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/students-eat-in-toilets-and-rent-friends-due-to-loneliness/ This article from the Yomiuri Shimbun is part of a series of articles that focus on social phenomena among young Japanese people. Recent surveys suggest that Japanese university students are finding it increasingly difficult to make friends, and that this is a leading cause for them failing to attend classes, and even dropping out of university altogether. But most striking of all, are the stories of those who are so afraid of being seen alone and labelled as a ‘lonerâ... ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:04:36 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/students-eat-in-toilets-and-rent-friends-due-to-loneliness/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/japanese-women-wear-diapers-to-avoid-going-to-the-toilet/ Weird as it may seem, there are people out there who would rather wear an uncomfortable diaper all day long than go to the bathroom. Japanese media reports adult diapers are increasingly popular among Japanese women who say wearing them saves them a lot of time. In an article titled “The Ultimate Form of Slob“, Japanese magazine SPA describes the hottest trend in the Land of the Rising Sun. No, it’s not the brainwave-operated tail for humans, thatâ€... ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:50:42 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/japanese-women-wear-diapers-to-avoid-going-to-the-toilet/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/japan-invents-goalkeeping-toilet/ Two Japanese firms have teamed up to create a toilet that doubles up as a goalkeeper. The Super Great Toiler Keeper showed off its prowess by saving penalties from Japanese star striker Tatsuhiko 'Dragon' Kubo. It uses motion-detecting cameras to calculate the flight of the ball, pivot on its axis, and fire a small ball from the bowl to parry the incoming soccer ball. The bizarre invention is the unlikely result of two Japanese companies with similar name... ]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:12:35 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/japan-invents-goalkeeping-toilet/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/toilet-you-can-wear-while-you-sleep/ JAPANESE firms have showcased incontinence devices that combine a nappy with a personal bidet, removing waste before cleaning and then drying the wearer as they sleep. A number of companies taking part in this year's International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition in Tokyo had their automatic toilet-cum-washlets on display, aimed at Japan's burgeoning senior care market. Salespeople demonstrated how a U-shaped cup fits between the wearer's legs and con... ]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:35:09 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/toilet-you-can-wear-while-you-sleep/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/lady-gaga-release-photo-of-herself-naked-and-on-the-toilet/ Lady Gaga has never been afraid of sharing intimate moments with her fans, but this is a bit much. The singer has posted an image of herself stark naked and sitting on the toilet. The pic was taken by American fashion photographer Terry Richardson, although we're not quite sure what fashion is on display here... The nail polish, perhaps? The picture's release comes as Gaga faces intense media scrutiny over her fuller frame. "And thank... ]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:05:17 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/lady-gaga-release-photo-of-herself-naked-and-on-the-toilet/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/a-loo-with-a-view-both-ways/ A New York hotel has become famous - for its toilet windows which enable people outside to see guests 'doing their business'. Restroom users at the Boom Boom Room club on the 18th floor of the The Standard Hotel are completely visible from the street below. The 10-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows give users fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline - but the visibility works both ways, reports the New York Daily News. "The view outside is exciting, bu... ]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:54:44 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/a-loo-with-a-view-both-ways/ http://www.wtfnews.org/science-technology/google-toilet-paper/ Google toilet paper, finally revealed. Webmasters around the world have been wiping their asses with google-paper to improve search engine rankings! ]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:21:29 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/science-technology/google-toilet-paper/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/florida-toilet-paper-taker-may-not-be-flush-with-cash/ The take in the Florida burglary won't wipe clean any records, and it apparently didn't even leave the perpetrator flush with cash. In fact, the only thing that appeared stolen was a single roll of toilet paper. ]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:20:29 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/florida-toilet-paper-taker-may-not-be-flush-with-cash/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/toilet-snake/ A woman nearly did the proverbial when she discovered a snake had been living in her bathroom for six months. The 70 centimetre long snake had escaped through a window from a flat above and slithered into Anika Bauer's apartment in Allschwil, Switzerland. The 28-year-old discovered her slippery flat mate as she went to use the toilet and called the police, who discovered it hiding in a wall cavity behind the loo. It turns out the reptile - a non-poisonou... ]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:50:06 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/toilet-snake/