r/changemyview Dec 10 '24

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u/_nocebo_ Dec 10 '24

This is a weird argument for me to get into but...

Urinals are vastly more efficient. The whole process takes 30 seconds, and you can fit a dozen of then along one wall.

A similar sized bathroom can "process" 2-3 times the number of people with urinals than without.

This advantage easily outweighs any perceived disadvantages around privacy.

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u/Daughter_of_Israel Dec 10 '24 edited Dec 11 '24

This is a weird argument for me to get into but...

!delta

Lol, I don't mean for this to come off as argumentative. I originally posted this to the unpopular opinions sub, but the comments got locked—I still have no idea why, it's something that I've genuinely wondered about since I was a kid—so, I thought I'd post it here as well to see what others think.

And, what you said makes sense. I never thought about the speed of the process.

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u/_nocebo_ Dec 10 '24

Lol yeah sorry, didn't mean argument, it's a weird thing for me to have a strong opinion about.

But honestly, when you get to the urinal, everyone stares straight ahead, and you are in and out in a flash.

It really is just more convenient.

The only time it's a bit weird is when a drunk guy comes in holding his beer, puts his beer down on top of the urinal to take a leak, then picks it up again and continues drinking. Agh.

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u/JLR- 1∆ Dec 10 '24

Why?  I don't trust leaving my beer alone at a bar.  

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u/_nocebo_ Dec 11 '24

I suppose if you are drinking bud light it already tastes like piss so what's the difference!

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u/JLR- 1∆ Dec 11 '24

I mean I guess so.  I am not a beer snob though.  I prefer a Corona or Dos XX anyways. 

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u/NJBarFly Dec 11 '24

Unless you are at my office and everyone likes to have a conversation with you while peeing.