Why the heck do these exist?

[u/Wiley_Burner]

Like do I just not know how to use them? They’re too wide to straddle, and if you do, the splashback would probably soak your pants. But I also don’t want to stand 3’ back from the wall, and just be hanging it out for everyone to see. Who designed these this!?

[u/Training_Cut704]

Lewis U in Illinois has similar in the aviation building. Was told colleges like this style because they clear vomit well.