I always remember reading the thread because it was a Saturday night after I had come out of hospital and It kept me entertained for ages but I had to be careful laughing because of stitches
we waited for the results and were not dissapointed
Biffo's comments of
'I kid you not; I did the most forceful and violent shit of my entire life. Seriously, it's like an F-16 had lodged up your arse with its controls on afterburn. I could've powered my village for a week if there'd have been a dynamo in the bowl.'
If Muslims only use their right hand to touch food how do they prepare a salad? I mean grating a carrot and slicing a tomato using only your right hand must take some skill!
If Muslims only use their right hand to touch food how do they prepare a salad? I mean grating a carrot and slicing a tomato using only your right hand must take some skill!
They clench the other end between their arse cheeks to avoid using the left hand, silly.
I was just atching Sky News and they were commenting on signs thatare displayed in public toilets and they said one of the signs said 'Please use toilet roll and not your hands'
Do people really wipe their bums with their hands or were they lying ?
It aimed at Muslims. I understand some of them believe toilet paper is forbidden in the Koran and that they have to use water or dirt/sand. Indeed, in their countries, a jug of water is usually provided (I've never quite seen how they use the jug of water successfully, but that's another matter). Anyhow, some of the devout ones wipe their bum with their raw left hand (the one they don't eat with) and then separately wash the hand afterwards. That's what they're trying to stop. I'm surprised they're no all dying of E-coli poisoning - getting your hand clean of faeces must, I would have thought, involve a lot of time with a hard scrubbing brush and bleach, not just a quick rinse under the tap.
It aimed at Muslims. I understand some of them believe toilet paper is forbidden in the Koran and that they have to use water or dirt/sand. Indeed, in their countries, a jug of water is usually provided (I've never quite seen how they use the jug of water successfully, but that's another matter). Anyhow, some of the devout ones wipe their bum with their raw left hand (the one they don't eat with) and then separately wash the hand afterwards. That's what they're trying to stop. I'm surprised they're no all dying of E-coli poisoning - getting your hand clean of faeces must, I would have thought, involve a lot of time with a hard scrubbing brush and bleach, not just a quick rinse under the tap.
Well, as they're not all dying of E-coli poisoning, that might indicate that the washing does in fact work.
Also, as muslins wash before prayer, there are plenty of opportunities to wash. (Although I don't know if that washing is very effective or just ceremonial).
Well, as they're not all dying of E-coli poisoning, that might indicate that the washing does in fact work.
Also, as muslins wash before prayer, there are plenty of opportunities to wash. (Although I don't know if that washing is very effective or just ceremonial).
The middle eastern toilets I've used have had a jug of water and a rag on a stick. Not intrinsically less higyenic than paper, but still used with the left hand, which is never used for eating, or shaking. Many of the rules of Islam, including the ritual washing, are about health in a hot country. Not eating shellfish is good advice, as is not eating with your left hand.
Well, as they're not all dying of E-coli poisoning, that might indicate that the washing does in fact work.
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It's difficult to say, as one has no "control" in the experiment - i.e. death rates from resultant infection of people in these countries who *don't* proceed in the manner described (but who e.g. use toilet paper). There's also endemic resilience to E-Coli etc. to think about. And are E-Coli infections correctly diagnosed and reported as such in these countries, or do they end up as miscellaneous "infections"? Loads of stuff to consider before one can make a rational conclusion about the matter.
But with people from Islamic countries who live in the West, they should realise maybe we are not quite as immune as they to infection via fecal material. When in Rome...
The Koran has no prohibition against toilet paper; it merely doesn't mention it as, obviously, it hadn't been invented at the time it was written. Hence, it's really more about cleaning yourself versus not cleaning yourself after defecation, rather than toilet paper vesus Koran-allowed other means.
I worked for a tech company who employed a lot of Indians and Pakistanis - many were on work visas. For a period, toilet training sessions were carried out to ensure they used the facilities properly. This is because many stood on toilets, many flushed clothing and some used other means to clean themselves up.
It aimed at Muslims. I understand some of them believe toilet paper is forbidden in the Koran and that they have to use water or dirt/sand. Indeed, in their countries, a jug of water is usually provided (I've never quite seen how they use the jug of water successfully, but that's another matter). Anyhow, some of the devout ones wipe their bum with their raw left hand (the one they don't eat with) and then separately wash the hand afterwards. That's what they're trying to stop. I'm surprised they're no all dying of E-coli poisoning - getting your hand clean of faeces must, I would have thought, involve a lot of time with a hard scrubbing brush and bleach, not just a quick rinse under the tap.
And besides, sorry to disappoint, but they don't use their hand itself anyway. The thread was amusing, but factually incorrect.
The thread was about a sign saying use toilet paper and not your hand to wipe your bum
I dont think the newsreader was incorrect on seeing it
It must happen if there is a sign to deter the practice of usuing your hand to wipe your bum
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I always remember reading the thread because it was a Saturday night after I had come out of hospital and It kept me entertained for ages but I had to be careful laughing because of stitches
we waited for the results and were not dissapointed
Biffo's comments of
'I kid you not; I did the most forceful and violent shit of my entire life. Seriously, it's like an F-16 had lodged up your arse with its controls on afterburn. I could've powered my village for a week if there'd have been a dynamo in the bowl.'
made me spit coffee all over my lappy
one of the best threads ever
if anyone needs cheering up please read it
The bottom fell out of the market.
Did he get the sack?
Personal hygiene is important, we should discuss things like this
Ah yes ...the Master of the Stool, a coveted position I believe back in the day and well paid too
I always keep a bottle of cleansing cream in my loo at home, which cleans my rear end thoroughly without having to get poo on my hands!
Domestos does a similar thing, leaves the rear end squeaky clean, if used in conjunction with a Brillo pad.
Wow, you must have a behind as rough as a badgers arse!
No, perfectly smooth and extremely clean and shiny, klingons are a thing of the past with Brillo it smooths out the rough bits:D
They clench the other end between their arse cheeks to avoid using the left hand, silly.
It aimed at Muslims. I understand some of them believe toilet paper is forbidden in the Koran and that they have to use water or dirt/sand. Indeed, in their countries, a jug of water is usually provided (I've never quite seen how they use the jug of water successfully, but that's another matter). Anyhow, some of the devout ones wipe their bum with their raw left hand (the one they don't eat with) and then separately wash the hand afterwards. That's what they're trying to stop. I'm surprised they're no all dying of E-coli poisoning - getting your hand clean of faeces must, I would have thought, involve a lot of time with a hard scrubbing brush and bleach, not just a quick rinse under the tap.
Well, as they're not all dying of E-coli poisoning, that might indicate that the washing does in fact work.
Also, as muslins wash before prayer, there are plenty of opportunities to wash. (Although I don't know if that washing is very effective or just ceremonial).
The middle eastern toilets I've used have had a jug of water and a rag on a stick. Not intrinsically less higyenic than paper, but still used with the left hand, which is never used for eating, or shaking. Many of the rules of Islam, including the ritual washing, are about health in a hot country. Not eating shellfish is good advice, as is not eating with your left hand.
Wet wipes again.
It's difficult to say, as one has no "control" in the experiment - i.e. death rates from resultant infection of people in these countries who *don't* proceed in the manner described (but who e.g. use toilet paper). There's also endemic resilience to E-Coli etc. to think about. And are E-Coli infections correctly diagnosed and reported as such in these countries, or do they end up as miscellaneous "infections"? Loads of stuff to consider before one can make a rational conclusion about the matter.
But with people from Islamic countries who live in the West, they should realise maybe we are not quite as immune as they to infection via fecal material. When in Rome...
The Koran has no prohibition against toilet paper; it merely doesn't mention it as, obviously, it hadn't been invented at the time it was written. Hence, it's really more about cleaning yourself versus not cleaning yourself after defecation, rather than toilet paper vesus Koran-allowed other means.
Rubbish. What do you think the notice in the OP was all about.
I also refer you to: http://www.myreligionislam.com/detail.asp?Aid=6096, see point 9, for example.
Just because *you* don't do it that way....
Tossed salad joke somewhere there but for the life of me ...
The thread was about a sign saying use toilet paper and not your hand to wipe your bum
I dont think the newsreader was incorrect on seeing it
It must happen if there is a sign to deter the practice of usuing your hand to wipe your bum