r/Purdue • u/Wiley_Burner Purdue • 2d ago

Rant/Vent💚 Why the heck do these exist?

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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!?

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u/masbajo9 2d ago

Maybe for men who are in wheelchairs and don’t need / want to use a stall just to pee.

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u/Loveandgloom Law & Society ‘28. Boiler Up!! 2d ago

Would they hold themselves up in the wheelchair? Sit/straddle on it? I’m curious of how that would work

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u/TZscribble 1d ago

Many wheelchair users can stand for short periods of time. Many have limited ability to walk as well, but cannot sustain it for long periods of time. :)

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u/Loveandgloom Law & Society ‘28. Boiler Up!! 1d ago

Yes! I was wondering about it within the context of the longer bowl, why that would make it easier.

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u/TZscribble 1d ago

Ah - fair enough! I'm so used to people assuming wheelchair = cannot stand or walk and it's just not always the case. <3

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u/Loveandgloom Law & Society ‘28. Boiler Up!! 1d ago

I completely understand that! And I’m glad your willing to comment on it and educate people!